59 pickup 4E Series

The serial No. is 4E3D375 and the motor No. is 4E7807. The final assembly date was 2-13-59 and went to Grundy, VA. It has less than 23,000 original miles on it and is still running on the original tires. If I could, I would like to know how many of them were made. Also if possible how much is it worth?

B. Bandy

[59 four by four]

The serial No. is 4E3D375 and the motor No. is 4E7807. The final assembly date was 2-13-59 and went to Grundy, VA. It has less than 23,000 original miles on it and is still running on the original tires. If I could, I would like to know how many of them were made. Also if possible how much is it worth?

B. Bandy

[59 four by four]

59 pickup 4E Series

I have a beautiful 1959 4 x 4 pickup and am in need of any information I can find on the 4E Series trucks. Any help you can give me will be greatly appriciated.

B. Bandy

[StudeRich]

Welcome B. Bandy, that would depend on what kind of info you're looking for. The cubic inches and type of engine, weight capacity trim level and model and year can be verified, if you give us the Serial Number and model number from the stainless steel plate on the floor below the drivers seat by door when open. There is also a small metal tag on the right side of the firewall under the hood either screwed on below the glove compartment or wired to the hood hinge bracket. The 4E tells me that it is a 1959 Studebaker, the number after that would tell us the tonage and engine type.
The Studebaker National Museum has copies of the original factory build slip available that will tell you the date ordered, built and among many other things the place delivered to. They have a website:

http://www.studebakermuseum.org/

If this truck was originally equipped with 4 wheel drive from the factory, you have a very rare truck. In those days very few of any make were built, as no one but Power and Phone Co's ever dreamed of going off road in a truck!
Rich.

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[StudeRich]

Welcome B. Bandy, that would depend on what kind of info you're looking for. The cubic inches and type of engine, weight capacity trim level and model and year can be verified, if you give us the Serial Number and model number from the stainless steel plate on the floor below the drivers seat by door when open. There is also a small metal tag on the right side of the firewall under the hood either screwed on below the glove compartment or wired to the hood hinge bracket. The 4E tells me that it is a 1959 Studebaker, the number after that would tell us the tonage and engine type.
The Studebaker National Museum has copies of the original factory build slip available that will tell you the date ordered, built and among many other things the place delivered to. They have a website:

http://www.studebakermuseum.org/

If this truck was originally equipped with 4 wheel drive from the factory, you have a very rare truck. In those days very few of any make were built, as no one but Power and Phone Co's ever dreamed of going off road in a truck!
Rich.

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by 59 four by four

The serial No. is 4E3D375 and the motor No. is 4E7807. The final assembly date was 2-13-59 and went to Grundy, VA. It has less than 23,000 original miles on it and is still running on the original tires. If I could, I would like to know how many of them were made. Also if possible how much is it worth?

B. Bandy

I have owned two 1959 4E pickups. I currently have a 4E7, but it is not one of the rare 4X4s. The 4E engine indicates the bigger six cylinder (245 cubic inch - commonly referred to as a Commander engine, but the truck name is Work Star 245 Six).

The D in your serial number indicates a factory built 4X4 (there have been many conversions). A factory built 4X4 will have a rear mounted fuel tank and a side mounted spare tire. A 4E3 is a Scotsman model (the lowest level, plain truck, but with the bigger six cylinder).

There were a total of 155 4X4 trucks made in 1959. Of this total, nine (9) were 4E3D-112 and four (4) were 4E3D-122. The 112 and 122 refers to the wheelbase in inches. This is from a total of 1048 4E3 models in 1959. Which wheelbase is your truck and does it have a factory pickup box?

As far as value, it is difficult to guesstimate based on the information that I have without seeing the truck, or even pictures of it. I would put it in the $3000 to $10,000 range.

Is this the same truck that a fire company is selling?

I highly recommend that you join the Studebaker Drivers Club, from this web site. As a new member, you can one year's membership and 12 publications for $19.95.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by 59 four by four

The serial No. is 4E3D375 and the motor No. is 4E7807. The final assembly date was 2-13-59 and went to Grundy, VA. It has less than 23,000 original miles on it and is still running on the original tires. If I could, I would like to know how many of them were made. Also if possible how much is it worth?

B. Bandy

I have owned two 1959 4E pickups. I currently have a 4E7, but it is not one of the rare 4X4s. The 4E engine indicates the bigger six cylinder (245 cubic inch - commonly referred to as a Commander engine, but the truck name is Work Star 245 Six).

The D in your serial number indicates a factory built 4X4 (there have been many conversions). A factory built 4X4 will have a rear mounted fuel tank and a side mounted spare tire. A 4E3 is a Scotsman model (the lowest level, plain truck, but with the bigger six cylinder).

There were a total of 155 4X4 trucks made in 1959. Of this total, nine (9) were 4E3D-112 and four (4) were 4E3D-122. The 112 and 122 refers to the wheelbase in inches. This is from a total of 1048 4E3 models in 1959. Which wheelbase is your truck and does it have a factory pickup box?

As far as value, it is difficult to guesstimate based on the information that I have without seeing the truck, or even pictures of it. I would put it in the $3000 to $10,000 range.

Is this the same truck that a fire company is selling?

I highly recommend that you join the Studebaker Drivers Club, from this web site. As a new member, you can one year's membership and 12 publications for $19.95.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[59 four by four]

I had to go and and check the wheelbase and it is 122" with a factory box; the fuel tank is in the rear with the spare tire on the side. Your right, it is pretty much a plain Jane. I don't have pictures yet but I hope to have some posted sometime tomorrow. I appreciate all the information I have received.

I am considering selling the truck but I don't know anything about a fire station.


B. Bandy

[59 four by four]

I had to go and and check the wheelbase and it is 122" with a factory box; the fuel tank is in the rear with the spare tire on the side. Your right, it is pretty much a plain Jane. I don't have pictures yet but I hope to have some posted sometime tomorrow. I appreciate all the information I have received.

I am considering selling the truck but I don't know anything about a fire station.


B. Bandy

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by 59 four by four

I had to go and and check the wheelbase and it is 122" with a factory box; the fuel tank is in the rear with the spare tire on the side. Your right, it is pretty much a plain Jane. I don't have pictures yet but I hope to have some posted sometime tomorrow. I appreciate all the information I have received.

I am considering selling the truck but I don't know anything about a fire station.


B. Bandy

You have one of two (2) 1959 4E3D-122 trucks fitted with a factory pickup box. I have also owned a vehicle that was one of two. Rarity does NOT always relate to value.

I asked about the fire company because there is currently an original Studebaker 4X4 for sale by bids by a fire company. The last that I knew, the highest bid was $5000. I believe that it is near the end of their time to take bids.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by 59 four by four

I had to go and and check the wheelbase and it is 122" with a factory box; the fuel tank is in the rear with the spare tire on the side. Your right, it is pretty much a plain Jane. I don't have pictures yet but I hope to have some posted sometime tomorrow. I appreciate all the information I have received.

I am considering selling the truck but I don't know anything about a fire station.


B. Bandy

You have one of two (2) 1959 4E3D-122 trucks fitted with a factory pickup box. I have also owned a vehicle that was one of two. Rarity does NOT always relate to value.

I asked about the fire company because there is currently an original Studebaker 4X4 for sale by bids by a fire company. The last that I knew, the highest bid was $5000. I believe that it is near the end of their time to take bids.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[59 four by four]

Hi folks...

I'll try to provide a link to pics of my 59 4x4..

http://www.the-bandys.net/viewtopic.php?p=47#47

B. Bandy

[59 four by four]

Hi folks...

I'll try to provide a link to pics of my 59 4x4..

http://www.the-bandys.net/viewtopic.php?p=47#47

B. Bandy

[Guido]

I think this truck needs to return to Virginia and become part of my fleet!


Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

Studebaker horse drawn buggy; 1946 M-16 fire truck; 1948 M-16 grain truck; 1949 2R16A grain truck; 1949 2R17A fire truck; 1950 2R5 pickup; 1952 2R17A grain truck; 1952 Packard 200 4 door; 1955 E-38 grain truck; 1957 3E-40 flatbed; 1961 6E-28 grain truck; 1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck; 1962 7E-7 Champ pickup; 1962 GT Hawk 4 speed; 1963 8E-28 flatbed; 1964 Avanti R2 4 speed; 1964 Cruiser and various other "treasures".

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

[Guido]

I think this truck needs to return to Virginia and become part of my fleet!


Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

Studebaker horse drawn buggy; 1946 M-16 fire truck; 1948 M-16 grain truck; 1949 2R16A grain truck; 1949 2R17A fire truck; 1950 2R5 pickup; 1952 2R17A grain truck; 1952 Packard 200 4 door; 1955 E-38 grain truck; 1957 3E-40 flatbed; 1961 6E-28 grain truck; 1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck; 1962 7E-7 Champ pickup; 1962 GT Hawk 4 speed; 1963 8E-28 flatbed; 1964 Avanti R2 4 speed; 1964 Cruiser and various other "treasures".

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