Saw this on the side of the road. had to stop and gawk.
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Cheers,
JOE
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"After all is said and done, a hell of a lot more is said than done"
Clark Olmstead -
Really cool & rare!59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
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66 Cruiser V-8 auto -
Nice find! It must have spent all its time next to the ocean, looking at the base of the windshield.
CraigComment
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keep an eye out for it in Northern Arizona soon!59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
66 Cruiser V-8 autoComment
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Looks like it might have been the tow vehicle behind some sunbird's motorhome.
Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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How did you manage to snag it ahead of George Debono?Originally posted by Warren Webb View PostComment
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Isn’t that a “trailer toter” front end?Comment
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The 96” BBC (“snub nose”) option was designed to be able to carry a longer trailer. A shorter truck meant being able to tow a longer trailer without going over the total length limit.Originally posted by skyway View Post
But, there were a fair amount of those 96” BBC trucks built with different wheelbases. Most were probably road tractors, but there are some long wheelbase haulers out there too.
Craig’s Big Bertha, for example. It rides on a 196” wheelbase, if I remember correctly.
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Thanks!!!!!!!
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I don't believe ANY of the Trailer Toters where Studebaker factory built; rather purpose adapted by Whatoff Motors in Aimes, Iowa. And were not necessarily Diesels.Originally posted by skyway View Post
Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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I don't know George but from what you've said I'll hear from him soon no doubt! I may see it here tomorrow (10/24) or mondayOriginally posted by mbstude View Post59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
66 Cruiser V-8 autoComment
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He’s in Northern California.. And BIG TIME into big Studebaker trucks. He has several dozen, at least. He’s been on a “buying spree” for decades.Originally posted by Warren Webb View Post
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There is a YES and NO answer to that.Originally posted by rockne10 View Post
No, not all the Toters modified by Whatoff in Iowa. The trucks were sold to Whatoff and then modified up until 1963. Starting in 1963, the factory started cataloging a 1-1/2 ton Toter, using the 8E28AX designation for gas engines, and 8E35AX for Diesels. Even though they were offered by Studebaker, the conversion was actually performed by Bock in Mishawaka. Been selling, but then this came along.... - Studebaker Drivers Club Forum
CraigComment
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What does "BBC" stand for? The only auto related acronym I can think of is "Big Block Chevy", but that's obviously not it.Whirling dervish of misinformation.Comment
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Yeah right, then if you come upon a Rough Road you can just dump some Asphalt on it and fix it!Originally posted by rockne10 View PostLooks like it might have been the tow vehicle behind some Sunbird's Motorhome.
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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