2R-C2 (maybe 2R16 or 17)
Cab 83868
T-8033
Paint P-2193
We need the Studebaker Forums' expertise as we have lots of unanswered questions. We just rescued a 1950 something 1-1/2 or 2 ton Studebaker from wooded lot where it's been sitting for some 30 years or so. Our friend Scott had this sitting on his property and wanted it gone. The 3 of us spent 4-5 hours on 9/28/13 digging it out of the dirt. The bees were NOT so happy that we were moving their house.2 air tanks reinflated the old military spec 20" tires enough to let it roll a little easier. The small winch I brought would not pull it onto the trailer since the rear brakes are fully locked up from rust. Scott figured if his Toyota truck could tow the space shuttle it can pull a Studebaker onto a trailer so he chained onto it from along side the trailer and up it went with the rear tires dragging about 1/2 a cubic yard of dirt and brush with it. The truck is so long it was hanging 3 feet past the end of the trailer even after cutting off the last 3 feet of the original wood frame for the 13 foot long stake bed. Plans are to install the cab on a mid 90's Buick Roadmaster frame and try to find an old 50s style truck bed to put behind it. Anybody have one they don't need? We will be scrapping or parting out the 2+ tons of stock chassis and drive train.
Can you tell us the correct year from the photos and cab number listed above? The VIN/serial plate is gone as is the tag on the engine block.
Where do we find body parts?
Is it 1-1/2 or 2 ton? It's 155" wheelbase. The rear springs have 22 leaves if that helps.
We have an affinity for Studebaker Trucks and are excited about restoring this one.
Thanks!
Leslie and Steve Caruso
Cab 83868
T-8033
Paint P-2193
We need the Studebaker Forums' expertise as we have lots of unanswered questions. We just rescued a 1950 something 1-1/2 or 2 ton Studebaker from wooded lot where it's been sitting for some 30 years or so. Our friend Scott had this sitting on his property and wanted it gone. The 3 of us spent 4-5 hours on 9/28/13 digging it out of the dirt. The bees were NOT so happy that we were moving their house.2 air tanks reinflated the old military spec 20" tires enough to let it roll a little easier. The small winch I brought would not pull it onto the trailer since the rear brakes are fully locked up from rust. Scott figured if his Toyota truck could tow the space shuttle it can pull a Studebaker onto a trailer so he chained onto it from along side the trailer and up it went with the rear tires dragging about 1/2 a cubic yard of dirt and brush with it. The truck is so long it was hanging 3 feet past the end of the trailer even after cutting off the last 3 feet of the original wood frame for the 13 foot long stake bed. Plans are to install the cab on a mid 90's Buick Roadmaster frame and try to find an old 50s style truck bed to put behind it. Anybody have one they don't need? We will be scrapping or parting out the 2+ tons of stock chassis and drive train.
Can you tell us the correct year from the photos and cab number listed above? The VIN/serial plate is gone as is the tag on the engine block.
Where do we find body parts?
Is it 1-1/2 or 2 ton? It's 155" wheelbase. The rear springs have 22 leaves if that helps.
We have an affinity for Studebaker Trucks and are excited about restoring this one.
Thanks!
Leslie and Steve Caruso
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