Bobbed 1953 M35 Studebaker/REO Gasser

[A Seabee]

Hello everyone, I bought this truck a couple days ago, and am busy sorting things out. I found this thread on the truck, https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/brought-it-home-m35-bobbed.156979/

But...I still have many questions. first and foremost, what configuration was this rig originally? does anyone have serial number search capability? It's M-36070, built 3-23-1953. still has what appears to be the original engine. runs pretty strong. I'm after an under the cab muffler and some missing pieces on the grille guard. any and all info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[18operator]

Welcome from Northern Ohio. That's a nice truck you have there.

 

[A Seabee]

I'm rusty at the TMs, but here is a pic of the brush guard. I need the two lower horizontal pieces of steel that bolt in there. I assum that at some point there was a winch protecting the lower half of the radiator. I suppose I could fabricate them if I have to. I'd love to have the winch back, but in due time...

 

[m715mike]

Can you post a picture of your truck as it is today?

 

[A Seabee]

Can you post a picture of your truck as it is today?

That's a picture from this morning. here are a couple more

 

[18operator]

I'd be putting more than a bar or 2 to protect that radiator. They are delicate and expensive!

 

[A Seabee]

I'd be putting more than a bar or 2 to protect that radiator. They are delicate and expensive!

You’re right. I want the expanded metal/mesh over the top of those 2 bars. I might even just make up the 2 bars out of angle iron for more coverage

 

[SCM35A2]

Welcome to the site.

 

[M37M35]

Welcome from Oklahoma!

 

[m715mike]

But...I still have many questions. first and foremost, what configuration was this rig originally? does anyone have serial number search capability? It's M-36070, built 3-23-1953. still has what appears to be the original engine. runs pretty strong.

The best info on serial numbers I’ve ever seen is in this thread (try post 64):

CARNAC's Historical VIN INFO Thread

Deuce Fuelers: M49 all variants

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