Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1923 studebaker, digital camera photo, baking soda

Question
QUESTION: I have a 1923 studebaker I am restoring, and I need to know, was it a 6 or 12 volt system. Also how do I start the thing.  This is my first antique car. When you say advance the timing/throttle what do you mean. Please be as specific as possible. Everything from checking fuel to fuel pump to fuel lines, to starter (If there is any of these things) and if so locations to find these things.  This car hasnt been started in 60+ years, everything is original. If you dont know where can I go to find these things out and get parts to fix this beautiful car???? Thanks for any information you can give!!!

ANSWER: Lets do the questions in order. The lest you have given me is too long to answer on this form in one shot. So, lets start over again with the most important question on your list and I will answer that one and then go on to the next. You are right it is a beautiful car and worthy of restoration. Look forward to hearing from you.
Brad

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QUESTION: Do I need a 6 volt battery or 12 volt and where can I get one?

Answer
With your permission lets treat each question as a bit of a learning process. Now, is there a battery in the car now? If there is count the number of fill caps on the battery. 3 caps = 6 volts and 6 caps = 12 volts. If there is a generator on the car there will be a tag on it stating the maker, the voltage, and the polarity, that is + ground or - ground. The starter will also have a makers tag. One point here is to start a note book and a digital camera photo file. Take pictures of the entire car before and disassembly for future reference. Now back to the battery. Do not remove the battery until you have photo'd it and cleaner it with baking soda mixed with water to a mud consistency. Brush it on and the after it stops bubbling hose it off. The battery should have marks on or near the terminals such as + or -. Make a note of this. Now also measure the battery then go to the Interstate Battery web site. On these old big cars I like to use a golf cart 6 volt battery as they have plenty of capacity to turn these engines over. Now you know the tricks that we use in deciphering battery selection. If you need more on this subject let me know.
Brad