I've had 7 Studebakers, and one thing that I would suggest is to unbolt the brackets that hold the front brake lines to the frame, weld the holes closed, weld any cracks you see, and weld some steel plates in that area. Add the plates to the top and both sides. I had a '61 Lark frame crack there, and when I put the brakes on while backing up, the front bumper would go up and down. I had a large engine in it which stressed the frame, but the welder said that he had seen the frames crack there in Studebakers as early as 1950. I'm guessing that the frame may have had some abuse driving on dirt roads, and this might be a good bit of insurance while you have it apart. Also, I have found that Walmart has low prices on carb, brake, and other cleaners. Purple Power works well for cleaning grease and dirt from the frame. Again, Walmart has a good price on it. If the power steering cylinder is leaking, the Lares Corporation has a lot of steering parts. The system is similar to what Ford and other companies used. I replaced the cylinder with a new one from Lares for my 1959 Ford Fairlane, and it made a huge difference steering the car. These cylinders are not rebuildable, however you can replace the piston rod seal. The seal on the piston will get worn, and not give as much boost as it once did. Good luck!