Anyone got photos of the "One of one" '55???

[StudeDave57]

All this talk about that cool '36 panel van got me to thinking~ anyone else remember this ride~ [?] [?] [?]



The One-and-Only '55 Studebaker panel van was at South Bend last Summer, and it was for sale.
It had a great story about it posted in the window. A question I had on my mind for most of the Meet was~ "Why didn't the National Museum pick this thing up for restoration?"

I'm looking for any/all pics that you may have taken of it. As you can see~ mine were taken too early in the morning, and the lighting wasn't the best. I also didn't seem to get a shot of the paperwork hanging in the window, a decent one of it's dash or s/n plate. Did anyone else [?] [?] [?]

There's a bit more to this story, but I am still somewhat sworn to silence in the matter~
As are a few others who shall remain nameless~ and silent. [:0] [)]

Don't worry~ the rest of it's story will soon follow.


StudeDave [8D]

[lstude]

I took some pictures of it.



This is Dick Clemens looking at it.







Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[mbstude]

Why do I feel that you're holding back a bit of info, Dave?

Matthew Burnette

[9snickers]

http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r166/9snickers/?action=view&current=DSC05225.jpg

[Swifster]

Hey Loenard! Where's the second page?

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Tom - Mulberry, FL

1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2125.60)

[ddub]

Never mind the rare Stude, what about that cow walking on the barn roof!

Don Wilson
53 Commander Hardtop
64 Champ 1/2 ton
Centralia, WA

[StudeDave57]

Thanks for all the photos, first off. I'm lovin' some of the detail shots so far, thanks again!!! Any others?

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

Why do I feel that you're holding back a bit of info, Dave?
Matthew Burnette

Because I am!!! [:0] [}] You know me too well...

quote:Originally posted by Swifster

Hey Loenard! Where's the second page?
Tom

Seriously~ did you happen to catch it as well...[?]
Gosh, I hope so.

quote:Originally posted by glen

Think the cow is a sign on the roof of the barn....probably an "AG/livestock" building at the fairgrounds.
Glen Brose

But I saw it move from time to time, though.
A talented calf that one was... [)]

Do I joke and kid too much [?] [?] [?] Nah- no such thing!!! [^]


StudeDave [8D]

[lstude]

Sorry, I missed the second page. Here it is.



Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[StudeDave57]

quote:Originally posted by lstude

Sorry, I missed the second page. Here it is.
Leonard Shepherd

SWEET!!! Thanks so much.

StudeDave [8D]

[Roscomacaw]

That truck is safely in the hands of a new owner in Michigan. I talked with him about 6 or so weeks ago.[^]

Miscreant Studebaker nut in California's central valley.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[PlainBrownR2]

Yeah that panel van, that has been out and about for a couple years now. I saw that for the last couple years at the May meet in SB and the zone meet in Lisle. I even got more than a fair share of pictures and a couple of movies. The movies are of particular importance because it is a turnkey vehicle despite the exterior. [)]


1964 Studebaker Commander R2 clone
1950 Studebaker 2R5 with 170 turbocharged
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[img=right]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/PlainBrownR2/DSC00005.jpg?t=1171153370[/img=right]

[StudeDave57]

Well then- I guess this cat is way farther out of the bag then I thought. For the record there are three of us in this adventure together. You may (or may not) be happy to know that it is indeed on the road to being restored. We aren't exactly sure if it's a slow road or expressway as yet~ but it's not geting cut up- that we do know!!!

As we learn more we'll tell you all about it right here...


StudeDave [8D]
V/P San Diego County SDC
San Diego, Ca

https://www.studebakersandiego.com

'54 Commander Regal 4dr 'Ruby'
'57 Commander DeLuxe 2dr 'Baby'
'57 Champion Custom 2dr 'Jewel'
'57 Parkview 'Betsy' (she's a 2dr wagon...)
'58 Packard sedan 'Cleo'
'65 Cruiser 'Sweet Pea'

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by StudeDave57

[b]Well then- I guess this cat is way farther out of the bag then I thought. b]


[b]StudeDave [8D]

??? Great to hear, Dave... but why would you want this to be a big secret??? I don't get it. I'd think everyone would be GLAD to hear it!![8D]



Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"With your Lark you're on your own, free as a bird, alive as a Lark. You've suddenly discovered that happiness is a thing called Larking!"

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by bams50
??? Great to hear, Dave... but why would you want this to be a big secret??? I don't get it.

You remember back in elementary school hearing "I know something you don't know"? Once you said that you would be the center of attention and people would beg to know what it was that you knew. Probably the same reason people use all caps, large fonts, bold colors and add all sorts of pictures to their signature line.


http://community.webshots.com/user/GuidoSalvage

Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond, Goochland & Louisa, Va.

[curt]

What a great story, sounds like , 'and the lived happly ever after'. I hope to see this truck. Will they paint the original sign on the truck?