[AT] Auction truck

Ralph Goff alfg at sasktel.net
Thu Dec 22 13:55:18 PST 2005


Thanks all for the interesting comments and the postive id on the old Stude 
truck. They are pretty scarce up here as I have only seen a handful over the 
years. This one does look to be in good condition considering its from the 
40s.
Yes Dudley, I do have a few IH trucks in the collection but don't think I 
will branch out into Studebaker at this point in time. But hopefully 
somebody with an eye for collecting will buy up this one. I'd hate to see it 
go to Ipsco for recycling.
Heres the whole auction 
http://www.auctionhouse.com/midway/listing.php?listing_id=35257
Not sure if its a mis-print or wrong photo but they list a D and the tractor 
in the picture is an AR John Deere just like mine, minus a little paint and 
tlc.
I like the listing "various scrap vehicles". Makes you wonder just what else 
might be hiding under that heading.
That sale is only about an hour drive away and is early enough in April that 
I might just have time to take a look at it.

Ralph in Sask.
http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Grant Brians" <gbrians at hollinet.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Auction truck


>I will ignore Walt Davies comment about my favorite brand of trucks and 
>cars.... But I will identify the truck for the list. It is an M series 
>Studebaker. It has factory front bumper, original paint scheme (some trucks 
>came with the two toned fenders - the black color), original wheels and 
>looks ok. The M series was made from 1941 to 1948 and came in models from 
>the M5 half ton pickup to the M17 two ton model. This one looks to be 
>either an M15 or M16 1.5Ton model and the frame length suggests that it was 
>a grain box or stake bed originally, probably a 12' bed. It does not have 
>the chromed grille so I would bet that the cab is the standard model. The 
>carrying capacity is around 6-8tons of load.
>    Parts are readily available for the M series in general and if the 
> engine is original it has a Commander flat head six inline engine, either 
> 245 or 226 cubic inches. A very good farm truck! It can pull a trailer 
> nicely too. Top speed is probably about 55mph on flat land and it is much 
> happier in the 45mph range. It should go for anywhere between $500 and 
> $2500 US depending on condition. They do rust behind the door in the cab 
> wall where the floor connects if not protected just like nearly every 
> truck of that vintage. It can be easily fixed with new metal and 
> undercoating, but is an issue.
>     I hope someone who appreciates it will acquire this truck!
>        Grant Brians
>        Hollister, California
> p.s. In the interest of full disclosure I have a 1946 Studebaker M16 flat 
> bed truck with stock box that has the factory red paint on it.... It has 
> the common setup of a two speed axle. I like those two speeds on them.
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>> http://www.auctionhouse.com/midway/images/big_name_new_35257_big_lam_13.jpg.jpg
>>
>> Studebaker maybe?
>> Lots of interesting listings starting to show up for next spring' s usual 
>> batch of farm auction sales.
>>
>> Ralph in Sask.
>> http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/
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