johnnys wife might kill me next

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » July 7, 2007, 9:58 pm

I finally made it out to get an idea of what the new studebaker will need, to haul it home, Grampa is giving it to me, I used to drive this when I was 16, back then it had fresh paint ( gun metal grey) and engine , trans, etc etc was all rebuilt, his youngest son had it for years and didnt take very good care of it, but now its in my hands, which ill get a fresh coat of paint and whatever else it will need once again, its a 1950 half ton studebaker pickup, dont worry im not selling my slick (yet)

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » July 7, 2007, 9:59 pm

the seat is still in great shape and thats his original 47 starlight coupe that did a year in studebaker museum

Post by **Greg D** » July 7, 2007, 10:10 pm

Those are cool!

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » July 7, 2007, 10:20 pm

Thanks Greg, oh im working on getting the tracktor in the background as well its (we think) a 1948 allis chalmers, I have been wanting one to clear out my property down south colo for my weekend getaways

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » July 8, 2007, 12:35 am

Z-MAN · Post by **Z-MAN** » July 8, 2007, 12:39 am

Nice, I want that.

mikecarson · Post by **mikecarson** » July 8, 2007, 6:26 am

I like it!

Ford4jack · Post by **Ford4jack** » July 8, 2007, 7:05 am

Good lookin truck Shawn.

Studebaker trucks are a personal favorite with me.
Drove a 57 Transtar for several years and to this day I regret selling it.

What style front end is on the old AC tractor?
Just wondering if it is a tricycle or a wide one.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » July 8, 2007, 8:26 am

I don't think Ive ever seen a studebaker truck before.
Thanks for posting that.

Gobs of potential.
Its really weird looking to me but in a great way.

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » July 8, 2007, 9:05 am

I almost hooked up with a 57 3/4 ton tow truck, studebaker pickup, it went back to its place in salvage yard it was a great truck and someone will get it, even had a 9 1/2 foot long bed. but I wanted this one instead it has sentimental value to me, as well I believe these trucks have some of the best lines ever. its hard to tell in a picture but if you ever see one up close and how clean it is, you would be amazed, back then these vehicles were "ahead of their times" when I get some nice paint on it ill post a new pic. might be a while, but ill get it done, of course my slick needs attention too, but thats another 5 grand in attention

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » July 8, 2007, 9:26 am

I see a ton of potential for a really cool ride in the old Stude. Nice catch.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » July 9, 2007, 11:35 am

Studebaker definitely were not afraid to go down their own design road, especially in the 40's and 50's. The Hawk and the Avanti were decades ahead of their time. They had some real dogs, styling wise too, but those were thier biggest sellers, so go figure..

Comet · Post by **Comet** » July 9, 2007, 1:04 pm

Love the old Stude trucks. There is one the same year near me that I have never seen driven. Not as nice as yours, but it's very savable. I've always loved what Studebaker did with the beds. Very custom looking.

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » July 9, 2007, 6:47 pm

There's some guy on my commute route with a back yard full of old Studes. Looks like your back yard might be getting that way too.

Congrats on the truck, it's worth it for the sentimental reasons alone.

ripsnorter · Post by **ripsnorter** » July 9, 2007, 11:07 pm

dang thats a beauty. I am honestly very impressed.

also thumbs up for not having a belly button truck

that thing is sweet.

Post by **Greg D** » July 9, 2007, 11:27 pm

First time I saw a Stude truck I thought someone had done a cool custom job on the bed.

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » July 10, 2007, 9:27 am

thanks for al lthe kind posts. I think im going to paint it the Tungsten Grey (new mustang color) and get it runnning (rebuild Carb) and drive it around town, hopefully thats all it will need, some of the glass is cracked, it is all flat glass so I can just have someone cut them for me but il lworry bout that later on I just want to drive it again!

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » July 10, 2007, 9:41 am

What do they have for a mill, shawn?
Flathead six?

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » July 10, 2007, 9:48 am

Yes its a flathead 6, I cant remember the engine size anymore its been 20 years since we ever talked about it lol, I also get the Factory shop manuals with, I also inherit all of the other ones he has when he passes on, and he has just about any manual made back to the beginning of man. the engine ran great when I drove it back in the old days, far as I know it did even until two years ago when uncle J was driving it. he is also giving me all the spare engine and parts to go with just in case

Lowell · Post by **Lowell** » July 10, 2007, 11:59 am

Nice truck Shawn,Those engines were 170 cubic inches,worked on a few years ago when i worked for a Stude. dealer. I think they took the same basic block and modified it to overhead valves in the early 60s. They were good engines as long as you didnt over rev them. they were too long stroked for high speed running.