This Pic got me thinking

[StudeDave57]

quote:Originally posted by Radsman

Tom M. did indeed own the truck outright, but sold it last fall to a young guy, I think out of Michigan.

The "young guy, I think out of Michigan" is one of the owners.
He picked it up on behalf of the other two owners... [^]


StudeDave '57 [8D]

[bams50]

I don't get all the cloak-and-dagger; the "young guy" is Kent Fedor.

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

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[StudeDave57]

quote:Originally posted by bams50

I don't get all the cloak-and-dagger; the "young guy" is Kent Fedor. Robert (Bob) Andrews

We've had this conversation before-- [:0] [B)] If folks want it to be known-
I'll let them post about it. It's not up to me to 'out' them.
Also~ just as I did in the past~ I will not be mentioning who the third owner is- and nor should anyone else!!! Just because you know doesn't mean they want everyone else to know...

Thanks for sharing, though. [V]


StudeDave '57 [8D]

[Mark57]

quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

In many States in the U.S. in those days, and some to date, the Gross Vehicle Weight for Commercially registered Trucks was required to be on a Black on White GVWxxxx sticker on the sides for weigh scales, law enforcement etc. to see. California is one of the exceptions.

Same here in BC (years ago), I remember having to put "GVW 5200" stickers on my '60 Champ back in the late '70's... not required any more however. [^]

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island

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[Radsman]

I don't get all the cloak-and-dagger; the "young guy" is Kent Fedor

Bob (Bams50),
I authored the about statement referring to a young guy from Michigan. I did not (do not) intend "clock and dagger" stuff. I simply did not know what the guy's name was at the time of the post and wouldn't have recognized it if told anyway. Why so touchy, I don't understand?

[StudeDave57]

quote:Originally posted by Radsman

Bob (Bams50),
I authored the about statement referring to a young guy from Michigan. I did not (do not) intend "clock and dagger" stuff. I simply did not know what the guy's name was at the time of the post and wouldn't have recognized it if told anyway. Why so touchy, I don't understand?

The pot shot was aimed at me- and I've already replied above.

As a reminder~
Not everybody wants their business aired on a public fourm like that. Just because you know something doesn't mean you should say it here...

LET THEM SAY IT, if they want it said!!!


StudeDave '57 [8D]

[JBOYLE]

quote:Originally posted by Mark57

quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

In many States in the U.S. in those days, and some to date, the Gross Vehicle Weight for Commercially registered Trucks was required to be on a Black on White GVWxxxx sticker on the sides for weigh scales, law enforcement etc. to see. California is one of the exceptions.

Same here in BC (years ago), I remember having to put "GVW 5200" stickers on my '60 Champ back in the late '70's... not required any more however. [^]
[h5][b][teal]Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island

Quick question on a related topic...when I was a kid in the midwest in the 60s, it seemed trucks not only had the weights painted on them, but most farm PUs (this was before city folks bought them in any numbers) had their name & town painted on them. Like:

"John E. Doe
Belton, Mo."

Was that done because of state law (a farm use tax break?), or just "the thing" to do back then? I saw them in Missouri and Wisconsin, probably Iowa too.
Any ideas?

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[Laemmle]

Dugans bakery in the metro NYC area utilized them in the 50's and 60's.

[Mark57]

quote:Originally posted by JBOYLE

Quick question on a related topic...when I was a kid in the midwest in the 60s, it seemed trucks not only had the weights painted on them, but most farm PUs (this was before city folks bought them in any numbers) had their name & town painted on them. Like:

"John E. Doe
Belton, Mo."

Was that done because of state law (a farm use tax break?), or just "the thing" to do back then? I saw them in Missouri and Wisconsin, probably Iowa too.
Any ideas?

John - in BC it was the law a few years ago that all trucks with a GVW of over 5500 kg (~ 12000 lbs) had to have the registered owners name and GVW displayed on each side of the vehicle. I am unsure if it is still required today, but I know the GVW must still be displayed for trucks licensed over 4600 kg (10000 lbs.) GVW.

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island

The NW Overdrive Tour in Parksville, BC
May 23 & 24, 2009; check it out at -
http://sdcvi.shawwebspace.ca/</h5>