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Also, take a look at the rims - are they of riveted or welded construction. IF the rims are of riveted construction, they are probably original to the truck - and they will be dated. However, from the info you've posted I'd have no hesitation in registering it as a 1952 Studebaker.
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Will,
I would not be surprised if that number (M25420) should be stamped on the right frame rail - as well as a specific date. That number is also consistant with 1952 Studebaker production on contract DA-11-022 ORD 367. This would mean that the truck was built as a gasser. Do you see any...
Here is my info:
VIN # 04H 92871 0539 12041
Contract # DAAE 06 70 C 0001
I assume this is a 1970?
The contract was issued in 1970, this particular truck was delivered in 1971, I would think in the middle of the year.
VIN# 4K1526 14405
NSN # 2320 00 077 1616
NO CONTRACT #
I found 19...
Well, this in fact is a very exciting truck to hear about. I've looked at well over 1000 M35-type trucks, and this is the ONLY truck I've heard of that has a 07 series number! It is also the only one I have seen with a 1979 contract number. So this has given me considerable information to base...
Lynden,
Post the VIN off of the frrame rail,as well as the army registration number (USA or Hood number) and I can tell you the year.
You can't trust the contract date - as it often took years to fullfil a contract.
With just the VIN I can get close. I'll only be at the computer briefly today...
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