WWII Black Out Models

[Retired]

I am considering doing an article for the Antique Studebaker Review on the 1942 Studebaker's that were built with painted or silver coated trim. They were commonley referred to as a "Black Out Model". SDC and ASC Members having such a vehicle are invited to submit (a) Model, i.e Champion, Commander, President or M-Series, (b) Serial Number (c) Body tag number (d) Color(s) (e) photograph (f) Your name, city and state. E-mail to LTCRP@netscape.com or to Richard Pianca, 2706 W. 37th St., Davenport, IA 52806. Telephone 563-391-4517 or cell 563-340-2871. My plans are to compile the information received and add to it information I have researced from the SNM Archives. My tenitive target date for compleation is October 2008.

[Guido]

Richard,

Would this article also include trucks? Bill Tilghman on the Eastern Shore of Virginia restored the 1942 M-15 that was previously owned by Asa Hall. As a 1942, it was a blackout model. Bill is now in his early '80's and not connected to the Internet, but I can put you in touch with him. Having seen the truck in various stages of restoration, I can tell you that it is nice.

Gary

[Guido]

Richard,

Would this article also include trucks? Bill Tilghman on the Eastern Shore of Virginia restored the 1942 M-15 that was previously owned by Asa Hall. As a 1942, it was a blackout model. Bill is now in his early '80's and not connected to the Internet, but I can put you in touch with him. Having seen the truck in various stages of restoration, I can tell you that it is nice.

Gary

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by curt

Did Studebaker make cars during the War?[?]

No, I think car production stopped in January 1942 and did not resume until the 1946 model year. However, they did receive authorization to produce a total of 4000 M-15 trucks in 1945. These were a hybrid model, as they retained the swing out windshield, top mounted wipers, metal door panels and metal glove box found on the US 6 trucks during the war.

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by curt

Did Studebaker make cars during the War?[?]

No, I think car production stopped in January 1942 and did not resume until the 1946 model year. However, they did receive authorization to produce a total of 4000 M-15 trucks in 1945. These were a hybrid model, as they retained the swing out windshield, top mounted wipers, metal door panels and metal glove box found on the US 6 trucks during the war.

[curt]

Did Studebaker make cars during the War?[?] I remember that military trucks had 'black out lights' during the Viet Nam years.

[curt]

Did Studebaker make cars during the War?[?] I remember that military trucks had 'black out lights' during the Viet Nam years.

[bondobilly]

quote:Originally posted by Guido

quote:Originally posted by curt

Did Studebaker make cars during the War?[?]

However, they did receive authorization to produce a total of 4000 M-15 trucks in 1945. These were a hybrid model, as they retained the swing out windshield, top mounted wipers, metal door panels and metal glove box found on the US 6 trucks during the war.

I had one of them, still have the windshield, which I promised to MB if I can figure a method of getting it to him. Our's had four tires in the rear, huge wheels, and somebody said it might have had a two speed rear......whatever that was.

[bondobilly]

quote:Originally posted by Guido

quote:Originally posted by curt

Did Studebaker make cars during the War?[?]

However, they did receive authorization to produce a total of 4000 M-15 trucks in 1945. These were a hybrid model, as they retained the swing out windshield, top mounted wipers, metal door panels and metal glove box found on the US 6 trucks during the war.

I had one of them, still have the windshield, which I promised to MB if I can figure a method of getting it to him. Our's had four tires in the rear, huge wheels, and somebody said it might have had a two speed rear......whatever that was.

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by bondobilly
Our's had four tires in the rear, huge wheels, and somebody said it might have had a two speed rear......whatever that was.

Bill,

The M-15 C-9 cabs were a ton ton truck (with the Champion engine) available in 2 configurations. The first was as a pickup on a 120" WB, the second as a cab and chassis unit on a 128" WB. The latter could be had with dual wheels, but the 2 speed rear was only an option on the M-16 (X code) and the M-17.

Gary

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by bondobilly
Our's had four tires in the rear, huge wheels, and somebody said it might have had a two speed rear......whatever that was.

Bill,

The M-15 C-9 cabs were a ton ton truck (with the Champion engine) available in 2 configurations. The first was as a pickup on a 120" WB, the second as a cab and chassis unit on a 128" WB. The latter could be had with dual wheels, but the 2 speed rear was only an option on the M-16 (X code) and the M-17.

Gary

[bondobilly]

People who saw it, thought it was a C9, as it had a really small engine, and as far as I can remember there was no gizmo for the two speed rear.

[bondobilly]

People who saw it, thought it was a C9, as it had a really small engine, and as far as I can remember there was no gizmo for the two speed rear.

[Retired]

Gary, Yes, See Original Post. "Champion, Commander, President or M-Series. Have Bill send the information I ask for.

[Retired]

Gary, Yes, See Original Post. "Champion, Commander, President or M-Series. Have Bill send the information I ask for.