Mark57's - 57 Transtar 1/2 ton

[Mark57]

The cab data plate suggests that it is a 3E6-112-C4, but the Truck has been upgraded with a 1964 car 289 V8 motor (2 bbl) instead of the 245 Six. The original 4 spd. transmission was replaced with a 3 spd T-86 O/D transmission also with a floor shift. It is a long box (122" wheelbase) and a deluxe cab.






Edited to update the pictures.

[studegary]

Nice pickup! I know that the second plate is a YOM plate, but most places strongly "frown on" the display of different number plates at the same time.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[BobGlasscock]

Maybe they don't have frowns in different countries. There's a town about 100 miles north of here whose motto is "The town without a frown". Its' name is Happy.

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[Mark57]

<s>It may technically violate the regulations,</s> but the police here at home tend to leave Collector vehicles alone unless it's something fairly major. [^]

EDIT: Read carefully through the MV Regulations and in BC there is no rule making it illegal to display a 2nd plate of any description as long as the current licence is readily visible. So, I'm legal.


<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island

Are you planning to attend the NW Overdrive Tour in Parksville, BC
May 23 & 24, 2009?</h5>

[BobGlasscock]

Whew! Thank goodness. I don't know about you Mark, but I was expecting the Mounties at any moment!

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[studegary]

I wasn't concerned in your local area, but I was more concerned about you taking the pickup to another jurisdiction, like to the SDC International.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[Mark57]

Thought I would add a couple of updated pictures

[63t-cab]

Mark, did You buy this truck from Steve in Amarillo,TX. ? I have one of His Champs He sold.

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[Mark57]

Mark, did You buy this truck from Steve in Amarillo,TX. ? I have one of His Champs He sold.

Yes, I bought my Transtar back in June 2007 from Steve - who is now in Arkansas I understand. About 2 or so years ago my friend up the street from me bought this Red '63 Champ from Steve as well.

















So, two of his former Studebaker trucks are now living (in comfort) on Vancouver Island.

[R_David]

That is a sweet looking truck! I bet you get a lot of attention driving that beauty around!

[Mark57]

That is a sweet looking truck! I bet you get a lot of attention driving that beauty around!

Thank-you! And the answer is "yes", but my "needing lots of cosmetic attention" '66 Commander also attracts a lot of attention as well, so I am thinking lots of folks around here enjoy classic automobiles.

[63t-cab]

Mark,Your c-cab looks real clean.I remember seeing a pic of the truck being loaded with mulch or stone being worked when Steve had it.this red Champ must be the one that had Daytona hub caps when Steve had this one?,two really nice trucks for sure I have His old 63 Champ with AT,got it around the same time You bought Yours.

Yes, I bought my Transtar back in June 2007 from Steve - who is now in Arkansas I understand. About 2 or so years ago my friend up the street from me bought this Red '63 Champ from Steve as well.

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So, two of his former Studebaker trucks are now living (in comfort) on Vancouver Island.

[Mark57]

Mark,Your c-cab looks real clean.I remember seeing a pic of the truck being loaded with mulch or stone being worked when Steve had it.this red Champ must be the one that had Daytona hub caps when Steve had this one?,two really nice trucks for sure I have His old 63 Champ with AT,got it around the same time You bought Yours.

You've got it Joe. The interesting thing is that the C-Cab (Transtar) while looking stock has very little that was original from when the truck came out of the factory - the Commander 6 has been swapped out for a '64 289 V8; the 4 spd. transmission is now a T-86 3 speed OD converted to a floor shift; it started life as a short wheelbase (112") and it's now a long wheelbase (122"); etc. And I have the pictures of it being loaded with bark mulch by Steve and his wife.















On the other hand the '63 Champ is completely bone stock with the exception of the a/c compressor which was replaced a few years back (yes, it has factory a/c!).






























What color is your Champ Joe?

[63t-cab]

Mark, here's what I have that Steve used to own and it gets used as much as possible.

[Mark57]

Mark, here's what I have that Steve used to own and it gets used as much as possible.

Thanks Joe - looks good - I remember the truck now. Definitely a keeper!