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    In a recent thread someone commented that more M-5s were produced that any other Studebaker truck. I always assumed more R series trucks were built because I have seen many more of them and the WWII interupted M-5 production. If I searched through my old Turning Wheels I am sure I could find the numbers, but does anyone have them handy? Just curious. [?][?]

    1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona. Searcy,Arkansas
    "In the heart of Arkansas."
    Searcy, Arkansas
    1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
    1952 2R pickup

  • #2
    There were almost twice as many 2R trucks as M trucks, counting all models of each.
    M trucks: 145,800 (M5 = 52,541).
    2R series: 273,000. (2R5 = 117,050, US and Canada)

    More data here:


    I really wonder how many M5 pickups are still offically registered and driveable, even counting street rods. I'd bet a whole buck that the number on original chassis and drive trains must be a few hundred. Count mine as one. I'd be pleased to be wrong. Remember, my qualifier is registered and driveable, not "ran when parked".

    [img=left]http://www.studegarage.com/images/gary_ash_m5_sm.jpg[/img=left] Gary Ash
    Dartmouth, Mass.
    '48 M5
    '65 Wagonaire Commander
    '63 Wagonaire Standard
    web site at http://www.studegarage.com
    Gary Ash
    Dartmouth, Mass.

    '32 Indy car replica (in progress)
    ’41 Commander Land Cruiser
    '48 M5
    '65 Wagonaire Commander
    '63 Wagonaire Standard
    web site at http://www.studegarage.com

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    • #3
      There were almost twice as many 2R trucks as M trucks, counting all models of each.
      M trucks: 145,800 (M5 = 52,541).
      2R series: 273,000. (2R5 = 117,050, US and Canada)

      More data here:


      I really wonder how many M5 pickups are still offically registered and driveable, even counting street rods. I'd bet a whole buck that the number on original chassis and drive trains must be a few hundred. Count mine as one. I'd be pleased to be wrong. Remember, my qualifier is registered and driveable, not "ran when parked".

      [img=left]http://www.studegarage.com/images/gary_ash_m5_sm.jpg[/img=left] Gary Ash
      Dartmouth, Mass.
      '48 M5
      '65 Wagonaire Commander
      '63 Wagonaire Standard
      web site at http://www.studegarage.com
      Gary Ash
      Dartmouth, Mass.

      '32 Indy car replica (in progress)
      ’41 Commander Land Cruiser
      '48 M5
      '65 Wagonaire Commander
      '63 Wagonaire Standard
      web site at http://www.studegarage.com

      Comment


      • #4
        Sounds like another registry coming...

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        Tom - Mulberry, FL

        1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $1826.83)

        Tom - Bradenton, FL

        1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
        1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/OD

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        • #5
          Sounds like another registry coming...

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          Tom - Mulberry, FL

          1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $1826.83)

          Tom - Bradenton, FL

          1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
          1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/OD

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          • #6
            Thanks Gary, those numbers are more like what I would have thought. It appears I am going to sell mine, I just have to decide whether to sell it all together or sell it piece by piece and deal with the leftovers. I suspect I could get a lot more by selling it for parts and the money would be nice to fix my other Studebakers.
            BTW The reason this reply is so late that I posted from work and then actually had to work and couldn't get back to the forum.

            1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona. Searcy,Arkansas
            "In the heart of Arkansas."
            Searcy, Arkansas
            1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
            1952 2R pickup

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            • #7
              Thanks Gary, those numbers are more like what I would have thought. It appears I am going to sell mine, I just have to decide whether to sell it all together or sell it piece by piece and deal with the leftovers. I suspect I could get a lot more by selling it for parts and the money would be nice to fix my other Studebakers.
              BTW The reason this reply is so late that I posted from work and then actually had to work and couldn't get back to the forum.

              1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona. Searcy,Arkansas
              "In the heart of Arkansas."
              Searcy, Arkansas
              1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
              1952 2R pickup

              Comment

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