This engine turned up on eBay. Interesting adapter for the air filter. I am guessing it was in a pre-war car with a low hood? Anyone recognize the transmission?
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"In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
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It's a Commander (Big) Six probably with an Air Cleaner for the Desert Explorer Sand Cars or Trucks built for the Desert.
You know it HAS been a Long time since this post was last hit 5/3/2009, I wonder how that Museum restoration project is coming?
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Proud '54 Starliner Owner
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My guess would be cab-over-engine truck since the gearshifter is so high compared to the rest, but I'm not always right...
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A cab over would be a possibility. The parking brake mounted on the transmission did make me think of a truck.
I went back and found the ad. Not much info. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Studebaker-...gAAOSwPtBcbDQJ"In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickupComment
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It also has a large vac line on the intake. Likely for truck with power brakes. I do not recognize that air cleaner adapter as being Studebaker, but a 2C had one pretty close.Comment
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The adapter doesn't look factory, but someone was handy with sheet metal. It looks pretty good even though a little boxy."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickupComment
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