My brother and I drove about 60 miles to look at a Studebaker pickup that a customer of his had seen in a shed. The truck was indeed there and turned out to be a very early 2R sold new in May of...1948 and titled as a 1948 model. It has the early frame without the braces angling across the front that the later trucks used. The owners dad got it in payment for s debt, but they didn't drive it much and he parked it in 1984. Not bad shape to have been parked that long. The rear corners are bubbled with rust pretty far up and the mice wrecked the upholstery, but no huge issues were apparent. I would love to buy it, but I don't know if I could offer enough to tempt him.
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I would ask him how much he would need for it. It might not be much.
I spotted my first two Studebakers on the streets of El Paso in 1968-9 and asked the owners if they would sell the car. I was pleasantly surprised at how little they wanted for them. Both 1950 Commander 4 dr. sedans, one for $85 and the other for $50. Actually I had to make the offer on the second car for $50, and the owner was very happy that I made such a high offer for a car that had two burned exhaust valves. As long as I was putting in 2 I decided to go all the way and put in all 6 exhaust valves for the total sum of $7.60. A few hours work and I was good to go.
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The truck has been sitting there for thirty years. How could you offend him with a low offer? If he's offended, that's his problem! Don't forget to have the hood open and that magnificent rat's nest visible when you make your offer.
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Ron Smith
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Originally posted by 52-fan View PostMy brother and I drove about 60 miles to look at a Studebaker pickup that a customer of his had seen in a shed. The truck was indeed there and turned out to be a very early 2R sold new in May of...1948 and titled as a 1948 model. It has the early frame without the braces angling across the front that the later trucks used. The owners dad got it in payment for s debt, but they didn't drive it much and he parked it in 1984. Not bad shape to have been parked that long. The rear corners are bubbled with rust pretty far up and the mice wrecked the upholstery, but no huge issues were apparent. I would love to buy it, but I don't know if I could offer enough to tempt him.sals54
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Originally posted by studeclunker View PostThe truck has been sitting there for thirty years. How could you offend him with a low offer? If he's offended, that's his problem! Don't forget to have the hood open and that magnificent rat's nest visible when you make your offer.
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I will probably call him today. I am thinking it is basically a good body. The mechanical parts are questionable after this many years of Arkansas humidity
The logical side of me says I don't need another project. The rest of me wants a 2R truck. We know how that usually turns out.Last edited by 52-fan; 11-09-2016, 06:54 AM."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Originally posted by 52-fan View PostI will probably call him today. I am thinking it is basically a good body. The mechanical parts are questionable after this many years of Arkansas humidity
The logical side of me says I don't need another project. The rest of me wants a 2R truck. We know how that usually turns out.John Clary
Greer, SC
SDC member since 1975
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The good side of this is that the truck has not been disassembled and the parts/bolts scattered around the farm.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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Originally posted by RadioRoy View PostThe good side of this is that the truck has not been disassembled and the parts/bolts scattered around the farm."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Well, after a couple of attempts today I finally got the owner on the phone and made an offer. He turned me down, but said to call him again later on. I think I will wait until the weather turns cold and the days are gloomy and try again.
He wouldn't set a price and just kept talking about how the truck has such low miles. It turns out that he was the one who repainted it and changed things. I pointed out to him that it has been 33 years since he last drove it and it would need everything repaired to be drive-able. At least I gave him something to ponder.
To be continued at a later date....."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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I wouldn`t attempt to call him again.
If you made a reasonable offer I`d leave it at that
When reality kicks in that he`ll probably never do anything with it and he finds himself short of a few $
I`m sure he`ll call you quick enough
It`s amazing how values increase as soon as someone takes an interest
But worthless if no interest
Geoff
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