Which model Studebaker trucks came with single rear wheels and 5- bolt big truck pattern? Were the SRW axles a different width than the DRW?
I can remember a supposedly custom ordered M15 1-ton pickup, restored in brown/tan, I first saw at the 1982 IM in the Seattle area. It was for sale and I strongly considered buying it, but the 40 MPH top speed was the deal-breaker. It was eventually bought by an interesting old character here in Spokane and it sat outdoors for many years on his small used car lot on Sprague Avenue. One day, he and it were gone and I never learned what happened to it. It could be the one in this internet photo from the LeMay, but can't verify. Anyone else remember this truck?
For the rest of the story, a local truck friend has a unique 1950 Reo Power Wagon 1-ton 9'-box pickup with 5-lug 20" wheels. As with most old truck guys, the 6.33 rear gear is too low for today's hobby use. IIRC, Studebaker used mostly Timken rear axles on larger trucks. What trucks may have had the Timken E102 with 5.29 rear gear?
Does anyone recall what later trucks might have the Dana 70 or Dana 80 rear axles with 5-lug wheels?
jack vines
I can remember a supposedly custom ordered M15 1-ton pickup, restored in brown/tan, I first saw at the 1982 IM in the Seattle area. It was for sale and I strongly considered buying it, but the 40 MPH top speed was the deal-breaker. It was eventually bought by an interesting old character here in Spokane and it sat outdoors for many years on his small used car lot on Sprague Avenue. One day, he and it were gone and I never learned what happened to it. It could be the one in this internet photo from the LeMay, but can't verify. Anyone else remember this truck?
For the rest of the story, a local truck friend has a unique 1950 Reo Power Wagon 1-ton 9'-box pickup with 5-lug 20" wheels. As with most old truck guys, the 6.33 rear gear is too low for today's hobby use. IIRC, Studebaker used mostly Timken rear axles on larger trucks. What trucks may have had the Timken E102 with 5.29 rear gear?
Does anyone recall what later trucks might have the Dana 70 or Dana 80 rear axles with 5-lug wheels?
jack vines
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