1963 Champs - T-Cab - 8Es - forum registry

[DougHolverson]

It's looks like it has an aftermarket tractor heater like in my Dad's One-Eighty and One-Ninety XT. Well the truck is orange....

[62champ]

It's looks like it has an aftermarket tractor heater like in my Dad's One-Eighty and One-Ninety XT. Well the truck is orange....

There must have been a "Western Auto" or another aftermarket brand - photo is of my Uncle's 2R5 when he was restoring it back in 1995 or so.

[StudeRich]

That box heater is identical to a '57 or '58 Scotsman CAR Standard equipment Heater, it COULD be.

They even had round knockouts on the sides to add Defroster Hoses.

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[62champ]

8E7-20263 - 122 WB - T6 cab - for sale on Facebook "Studebakers For Sale" page, July 2018.

Climitizer and west coast mirrors - going to scrap if not purchased.

[t walgamuth]

Would a 53 sedan doghouse fit on a champ?

[Warren Webb]

Would a 53 sedan doghouse fit on a champ?

That would certainly be different! If I had one (or access to one) it would be worth a try. I do have an extra Champ frame & cab here and know a 56 front end fit a 54 sedan. Hmmmmmm

[63t-cab]

Tom, it should be doable with some work/mods. some Years ago Some One put a 55 Sedan front clip on a Champ Truck. the upper rear corner of the 53 Fenders would need to be rounded to fit the Champ Cowl.not sure about the Hood to Cowl fit,if any thing needs to be modified ?

Would a 53 sedan doghouse fit on a champ?

[8E45E]

Would a 53 sedan doghouse fit on a champ?

I doubt it as '53's don't have a wrap-around windshield like from mid-'55 through '62. And the other issue is a shorter distance between the front wheels and the cowl, unless one wants to go through a lot of work and move the cab rearwards.

Craig

[62champ]

8E7-20743 - 122 WB - T6 cab - for sale on Ebay, August 2018

Overdrive, climitizer, earlier V8 motor, and Brand-X radio. Clear that the floor have been patched and the bed has been worked over quite well...

[62champ]

8E10-39966 - 122 WB - T4 cab - posted for sale on Facebook, Studebaker Champ Group.

Climitizer, radio.

[62champ]

8E5-138185 - 112 WB - T4 cab - information posted on Champ facebook page, November 2018.

Production order shows original equipment. Interesting that it sat on the overflow lot in South Bend from May to October of 1963 and was then purchased by the State of Colorado.

[StudeRich]

Looks like it may have had a Sliding Window and Radio & Antenna added since New and possibly Stainless Hub Caps like a T6 Cab.

Note that "Clean UP" was noted on the P.O. after 5 Months, it must have been Due!

It was built with H.D. Rear Springs, but they also wanted H.D. Fronts, smaller standard size 6.70 X 15 BUT H.D. 6 Ply Truck Tires not Car type like the Optional 7.10X15 Car Tires it was built with.

Proves once again, Studebaker would do WHATEVER it takes to sell a Car, and ANYTHING to sell a Truck!

[62champ]

8E5-138023 - 112 WB - T6 cab - information shared from email.

Outside rearview mirror, non original paint color and chrome front bumper. Lives in Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania.

[StudeRich]

BIG Red Flag on that one, a re-installed with Rivets Serial Number Plate, WHY?

[Alan]

Rich, While painting my T-Cab I saw that there was no paint under the serial # plate, so I did the same thing.