What year was the Studebaker pickup?

The only pickup rarer than a Studebaker, is the Powell, that most people have never seen or heard of.

Studebaker pickups are fan favorites as members of the Studebaker Drivers Club promote them heavily as do several Hemmings Classic Car columnists.

The first car w/a pickup bed was the 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express. Most people assume it was the 1957 Ranchero, but that ain't so.

 

That is one mitty fine looking truck, would not take the lack of trophy too much at heart, been to several auto shows and amazed with some of the selections; and on occasion, questioned the qualifications of some the judges?? Must admit, there are a couple late 40's Studebaker pickups in my area and they do draw attn. Yep, Sunny daze, time to take it for a spin for onlooker's to appreciate.

Installed the same/similar rims, American Mags, on my 65, at least 10 years ago and receive quite a few favorable comments, what I like most is since I am basically lazy the fact they require minimum, in my case, if any, maintenance. After these many years just ordered and waiting shipment of locking hub nuts.

Too bad no pic's of the event and of the competition, perhaps post pic's ond FTE forum and allowed member's pick the winner's.

 

Yeah, it's sweet!!!

 

I believe it was a 58. Studdies aren't that rare here see them at almost every show. Now a Hudson pickup her is rare. Have only seen one at a show in this area. Didn't get any pictures never even thought about it. Edit. Found this on the show site.

 

Skidoorulz, you have a beautiful truck you should be proud of it.
I do a lot of shows, big and small. When I'm at a show with lets say 30 vehicles and my truck has drawn a large group throughout the day you would think I'd win something, not always so.
A lot of small shows are put on by a "Host Club" if they don't have the kind of trophy that is being given out that day, then most of theirs win.
If a generic plaque is being awarded then anyone can win.
Bottom line is "EXPOSURE" keep your truck going to these shows. One day a photographer from a magazine might be there and wants to do a photo shoot of your truck. It can and will happen.
Keep showing it, it will pay off.

 

Beautiful truck!!! Love the color, love the wheels and tire sizes! Sorry you didn't win, but as gangstakr said, it's only a matter of time. Well done and Great looking truck!!

 

There's no telling how they judge these shows. Last year I had 3 of my customer cars I was going to take to the local show. As it ended up I only was able to take one. Of the 3, the one I took('58Chevy 1/2t)was my 3rd choice. I've never been 100% happy with the way the truck turned out, even though the owner is highly pleased.
My 3rd choice took 2 trophys: 1st place pre 80 stock, and best interior.
Hey, I took the trophy's, but I still wish I could have brought the other cars. If that Chevy took 1st, the '66 Mustang I wanted to take would have taken best of show.

 

Studebaker is a model 3R. Same body as the 2R introduced in 1949, except it has a different hood and a fiberglass grille tacked onto it.

Hudson pickups were only made 1946/47, the front seat cannot be adjusted, but it seats 4 people.

 

If a Rolls Royce Shooting Brake shows up, you can give it the trophy before any voting.

 

Shooting Brake = UK / "Woodie" Station Wagon = US

 

Really like your wheels, what sizes did you go with and what tire sizes did you use?

 

I have never entered my vehicles in shows for the very reason that gangastakr states.


On a different note about rare vehicles.


I saw this Plymouth on CL. I have never seen one restored or one in decent condition. They must be very rare as well.


1951 Plymouth suburban

 

Don't think I have ever seen one either

 

Wheels are 5 x 5.5 bolt pattern 15 x 8.5 rear and 15 x 7 front I'll get back to you on the tires

 

Thanks for the wheel sizes, trying to figure out what I want to get.