I am continuing to be amazed at the people I meet in the world of Studebaker's. While working on the Avanti for Bonneville last year I was blessed by a host of people who donated or loaned parts for the endevour. One of those people is Tom McCaffrey from Lompoc, California. This weekend he gave me (yes you read that right) this 1949 2R5
and this 1953 2R5
and then just for good measure he asked if I would like a 1962 Transtar 1 ton frame. Since I am building a tow vehicle for the Avanti I figured it would make a great heavy duty support vehicle. Not to mention that it will be cool towing the Avanti around with a Stude pick up. So I was busy towing three trucks 100+ miles per trip. So I should have most of the major pieces I need to get started on the truck. I have some awesome plans for the other trucks too but that is for another time. Studebaker people are the greatest and have come through for me in my time of need in amazing ways. I will post updates as the project goes forward.
Dan
and this 1953 2R5
and then just for good measure he asked if I would like a 1962 Transtar 1 ton frame. Since I am building a tow vehicle for the Avanti I figured it would make a great heavy duty support vehicle. Not to mention that it will be cool towing the Avanti around with a Stude pick up. So I was busy towing three trucks 100+ miles per trip. So I should have most of the major pieces I need to get started on the truck. I have some awesome plans for the other trucks too but that is for another time. Studebaker people are the greatest and have come through for me in my time of need in amazing ways. I will post updates as the project goes forward.
Dan
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