The last design

[raprice]

Those folks who have visited the Stude Nat'l Museum have seen one of these truck designs on the lower level of the museum. It's very impressive. I'm disappointed that it never came to fruition.
Rog

[8E45E]

What are you Guys talking about, I don't think the Article would have mentioned the Steering Wheel Tag.

No Rich, NOT the steering wheel tag of which you mentioned before: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...udebaker-Truck

I was nowhere near Plant 8 in 1966, therefore I can't confirm what you saw.

We are referring to the drawing of the Van prototype shown in the February, 1983 Turning Wheels with the Westinghouse name and logos on it.

Craig

[StudeRich]

Oh c'mon Rich! You MUST have read all about it in your February, 1983 Turning Wheels!!

Craig

C'mon Craig, I'm sure you know, we don't all have your photographic memory for details? Especially after 34+ years!

I'm not a betting Man, though 1983 should be easier to remember than 1966

Mark

I'm not sure I'd want to bet, on that either?

Mark

What are you Guys talking about, I don't think the Article would have mentioned the Steering Wheel Tag.

[S2Deluxe]

I'm not a betting Man, though 1983 should be easier to remember than 1966

I'm not sure I'd want to bet, on that either?

Mark

[63t-cab]

I'm not a betting Man, though 1983 should be easier to remember than 1966

C'mon Craig, I'm sure you know, we don't all have your photographic memory for details? Especially after 34+ years!

Mark

[S2Deluxe]

Oh c'mon Rich! You MUST have read all about it in your February, 1983 Turning Wheels!!

Craig

C'mon Craig, I'm sure you know, we don't all have your photographic memory for details? Especially after 34+ years!

Mark

[8E45E]

This is the first I am hearing about a Van version being built!

Oh c'mon Rich! You MUST have read all about it in your February, 1983 Turning Wheels!!

Craig

[Chris Pile]

I am curious as to why the windshield was sloped forward

Reduces glare. It's not aerodynamic, but these trucks weren't supposed to be going fast - local delivery and all.

[studeclunker]

I am curious as to why the windshield was sloped forward.

[studegary]

There was a another similar Studebaker version for 1963-1964. It was also a cab forward pickup, but the windshield sloped back, not forward. Studebaker had a quarter scale model of this truck that, last that I knew, was owned by Asa Hall. I do not know who owns the model now.

[StudeRich]

This is the first I am hearing about a Van version being built!

In 1966 when my Cousin and I toured the Plant 8 Parts Warehouse, I sat in that Truck that was part of the Stude. Corp. Vehicle Collection stored there, and could not help but notice the Tag on the Steering Wheel that said: "DO NOT DRIVE! Steering components welded."

I guess it would make a good Drag racer!

[Avantidon]

Man oh man, I sure wish they had built a few of those as I'd love to have one in my garage.

[Chris Pile]

Given today's auto design, I'd say that truck shows Studebaker was STILL ahead of its time when it comes to style.

[t walgamuth]

That truck design is fun!

[rkapteyn]

http://www.tfltruck.com/2017/12/truc...-final-design/