Customs Studebaker 1 ton

Im going next weekend to cut this thing out.
any ideas on what I should for the bed?

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That would be up to you. A camper would be nice for trips. Or, build or buy another stake bed. They are a kind of universal fit, if you find one that is not too beat up or rusty it should be easy to fit to your frame.

 

Stude made a 1 ton non-dulley 9ft bed truck....or ?

 

First, decide which running gear you plan to use. As is, the flathead six and rear are a 45 MPH ride. Personally, I'd look for a Chev Dana 60. You don't want the one from a dually pickup, as it's too wide. They made a van box Dana 60 dually which is narrower.

Once you've decided on the axle width, I'd go with a diamond plate bed and wood stakes. There are plenty of ready-mades which bolt right on. If you weren't so far away, I know where there's a perfect one sitting right now.

For front disc brakes, Jim Turner, www.turnerbrake.com makes a nice bolt-on kit.
Just me, but I'm running a Packard V8 and Borg-Warner T89 overdrive in my C-cab.

jack vines

 

^^^ Jack would know. ^^^

 

Sawing that tree into planks for the bed would be fitting.......

 

we all want to see you "release" this truck from it's resting place, pics please, thanks

 

I LIKE THIS IDEA! Well, if it's an appropriate species...

I'd be extra careful cutting that one. It looks heavy.

 

Remember to take a chainsaw and a couple of extra chains. They don't last long when they hit steel, especially the frame.

Voice of experience here.

 

Any updates?

 

not yet, the last time i was there, a big bull would not let us near it.

 

Oh NOOOOOOO....

I guess that is HIS truck. Hopefully you can convince him to sign a bill of sale at some point.

 

I think you meant a BULL of Sale...

 

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Man I looked at that same stude right before winter and Mr. Hurley said I could get it. John brought me over to look at it. It will take alot of work to get it out of there. You John's cousin? I also painted that white Merc for ya.

 

wow small world. My best bud is johns cousin. we have been doing a lot of work around the farm for Mr. hurley, hes getting up there.

 

My vote is 9ft bed, but I'm a bit biased......

 

Wow, that thing has been sitting there for a couple of years! Can't wait to see it out!

 

There is a long bed for these trucks, buddy has a 3/4 ton with one on it.