[AT] Auction truck

[Richard Fink Sr]

Thank you Grant i new what it was but not that much information. I am like 
you i like the old studebaker cars and trucks. Just that my wallet won't 
let me get any. May be i could talk Ralph into buying it and storage for a 
few years till i can go up north to claim it.
R Fink
PA
Next door to my neighbor will help
any one i can





At 08:39 AM 12/22/2005 -0800, you wrote:
>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.jp 
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>>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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