Stude PU vs M16 differences

[wheels777]

I just bought a cab and front end from a 1946 M16. EVERYTHING else is gone. I was told that the front fender spacer is all I need to remove to have the fenders sit "right". Is this correct? Also, where do I find production numbers on the trucks?
Thanks for the info.

[Guido]

If it is a M-16 it will have the "bump" into the firewall in order to accomodate the big six. M-5's and M-15 (and 15A's) came with the Champion motor and had a flat firewall. Please be aware that the M-16 fenders will have the wide openings for the 20" tires and may look odd if you have 15" or 16" wheels.


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[Guido]

If it is a M-16 it will have the "bump" into the firewall in order to accomodate the big six. M-5's and M-15 (and 15A's) came with the Champion motor and had a flat firewall. Please be aware that the M-16 fenders will have the wide openings for the 20" tires and may look odd if you have 15" or 16" wheels.


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[studegary]

The total model year 1946 truck production was 43,196. Someone else will need to help with the breakout for your M-16.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[studegary]

The total model year 1946 truck production was 43,196. Someone else will need to help with the breakout for your M-16.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[rodnutrandy]

The M16 fenders will have above differences and also have a higher front measurement than a M5. for that reason, the outside grilles are a little different than a m5 grille. I am building a M5 from a 1948 M16. Shoot me a E-mail if you want me to mail you pictures of difference in grilles and fenders. Cab is same other than firewall difference mentioned above. rwilkin@dragonbbs.com

Randy Wilkin
1946 M5 Streetrod
Hillsboro,Ohio 45133

[rodnutrandy]

The M16 fenders will have above differences and also have a higher front measurement than a M5. for that reason, the outside grilles are a little different than a m5 grille. I am building a M5 from a 1948 M16. Shoot me a E-mail if you want me to mail you pictures of difference in grilles and fenders. Cab is same other than firewall difference mentioned above. rwilkin@dragonbbs.com

Randy Wilkin
1946 M5 Streetrod
Hillsboro,Ohio 45133

[wheels777]

It is definitely an M16. The chassis was scrapped by a friend. He wanted to build a rod. now that he started his own business, he can not finish it. Few dollars later, I ready to do a runaround truck. I plan to remove the fender spacers and reinstall the fenders as is. The door stickers are for a Sanitary Company. Should be a hoot!

Randy, email sent. Thanks.

[wheels777]

It is definitely an M16. The chassis was scrapped by a friend. He wanted to build a rod. now that he started his own business, he can not finish it. Few dollars later, I ready to do a runaround truck. I plan to remove the fender spacers and reinstall the fenders as is. The door stickers are for a Sanitary Company. Should be a hoot!

Randy, email sent. Thanks.