SECTION 4
Trunk Compartment
Jack and Jack Base
There are two different part numbers listed for the jack, less base, for U.S.A. cars plus a third
number for station wagons. A fourth number is listed for Canada cars. I assume this means
"exported to" Canada.
The 1955, 1956, 1957, and 1958 models all used a different style jack and jack base.
Two part numbers are also shown for the jack base for 1956 models. My guess is that one is for
Hawks and one is for the other Studebaker models. The parts book shows a different part number
for Canada cars.
The jack riser mechanism and the jack base should be painted black enamel. The base supplied
by Universal Tool & Stamping Company, Part # 1539037, was 7.5" square with the corners cut
at a45 degree angle, and the height was 1-3/8".
Reference Source:
1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 531.
Engineering drawing for 1539037
Spare Tire Hold Down Clamp
The spare wheel clamp is a round metal plate with a hole in the
center and should be painted black. It is held down by a large
bolt size ½" - 13 x 6-1/4".
Reference Source:
1955-1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 445.
1953-1958 Body Parts Catalog, page 343.
Motor Trend dated February 1956, page 20.
Mechanix Illustrated dated April 1956, page 96.
Trunk Interior Color
The interior of the trunk is gray in color and includes the floor pan, side walls, cross braces behind
the back seat, the under side of the trunk lid, and
the under side of the package shelf.
Reference Source:
Survey results.
Last Update - July 2, 2018
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