Dear Tom and Ray:

I have a question that nobody has been able to answer. I own a restored, 1924 Studebaker and recently had a small fire under the dash with the wiring. I would like to rewire the ignition and whatever else is necessary to rewire. Could you tell me where I can purchase a manual or wiring diagram for this old car? Thanks. Donald

Ray: Yeah, they had a lot of problems with the CD players and graphic equalizers in those '24 Studebakers. I'm not suprised it caught fire.

Tom: You need a copy of Hemmings Motor News. Hemmings is where old car geeks advertise parts and services for each other. If you can't find a copy at a well-stocked news stand, call them at 1-800-CAR-HERE.

Ray: If you don't find an ad for a manual, you may have to run your own ad looking for one. But that's your best bet, Donald. Good luck.

It's amazing how many bad driving habits and wacko theories have been passed down from generation to generation! Tom and Ray set the record straight in their booklet "Ten Ways You May Be Ruining Your Car Without Even Knowing It!" To order, send (check or money order) to Ruin, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. You can also order online.

© 1995 by Tom and Ray Magliozzi and Doug Berman Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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