did they do this???

[bradnree]

In June of 1948 did Studebaker title early 1949 production truck bodies as '48's???...brad

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by bradnree

In June of 1948 did Studebaker title early 1949 production truck bodies as '48's???...brad

I don't think so, but a lot of hot rodders have titled early 2R trucks as 48's to make the NSRA 1948 cutoff for membership.

[imported_n/a]

This won't answer your question, but I'll supply this bit of related trivia: Some 1949 Chryslers were carryover 1948 body styles. Or, so I've heard from someone who should know. The new body was introduced after the 1949 model year had commenced. So, being that those Stude trucks were essentially unchanged for 5 or 6 years, it would not surprise me.

[gordr]

quote:Originally posted by bradnree

In June of 1948 did Studebaker title early 1949 production truck bodies as '48's???...brad

Studebaker didn't issue titles; states did. When Studebaker introduced the 2R trucks to replace the M series, they called them 1949 models. Some 2R trucks may have been issued 1948 titles, but that still doesn't make them 1948 models, IMHO.

Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

[Guido]

As noted, the 1949 truck models were an early offering in 1948. At the time, many states titles vehicles in the year sold, rather than the year (or model year) produced. This has led to a number of "R" series trucks being incorrectly titled as 1948 models.

You may want to jump over to the Technical Talk board as there is a long thread going on this right now.

Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

1946 M-16 fire truck
1948 M-16 grain truck
1949 2R16A grain truck
1949 2R17A fire truck
1955 E-38 grain truck
1957 3E-40 flatbed
1961 6E-28 grain truck
1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck
1962 Champ pickup
1962 GT Hawk 4 speed
1964 Avanti R2 4 speed
1964 Cruiser
And various other "treasures"

[Roscomacaw]

I can't remember for sure now , but I seem to recall that the 2R17 I had had been built during the first third of 1948. Seems it was about the 1200th 2R17 built. I"ve got the PO around here somewhere.

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[53 Commander]

I have a 1949 2R15 Stakebed that was titled as a 1948 I believe due to the engine number.

Steve
53 Commander Hardtop
55 Commander Conestoga
60 Lark Convertible
49 2R15 Stakebed

[Swifster]

It's been my experience that many states used the actual build date as the 'year' of the vehicle. If a truck was built on November 6th, 1948, it was considered a 1948, while the same truck going down the line on January 17th, 1949, was considered a '49. Standardized VIN's eliminated this practice as the year of the car was part of the number. Most American companies started doing this in the late '50's and early '60's (such as 61V-10001). Most imports didn't do this until the DOT made standardized VIN's the law in the mid '70's.

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Tom - Lakeland, FL

1964 Studebaker Daytona

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[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by bradnree

In June of 1948 did Studebaker title early 1949 production truck bodies as '48's???...brad

Studebaker did not "title" them as anything. That was up to the individual state. However, ALL 2R series trucks were considered to be 1949, or later, models by Studebaker.

A few '49 2Rs that were built and sold in 1948 were erroneously titled as 1948s by states. Most 1949-1953 2Rs that are now titled as 1948s, or earlier, have simply had some information altering to make the vehicles eligible for NSRA.

Gary L.
1954 Commander Starliner (restomod)
1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)