Need help buying a Deuce not sure its the right buy!!!!!!!!!

[Pig Pen]

JasonS- your 1953 Studebaker was a gasser i take it

 

[SteveKuhn]

"...I'll get it running and driving first then, Ill put it up on the classifieds..."



Steve

 

[JasonS]

JasonS- your 1953 Studebaker was a gasser i take it

Yes, I enjoyed and tinkered with it for several years with the 331 and 400 cubic inch gas engines. My brother had an M52 with the 602 continental. A nice truck and engine, as well.

 

[Artisan]

If you think you can wrench it into submission GO FOR IT.

Go find the TM NOW and start reading.

It WILL cost you money, It CAN bring lotOsmiles.

Personally I went for a 5Ton but ................. PUNT!

 

[SteveKuhn]

ReoRider gave a couple of us a different perspective of gassers vs. multi-fuels at Sussex in April. His take was that the gassers of the period were well-tested over the road engines proven for high mileages, whereas the multi-fuels were put together because they'd burn near anything. That came with a price of lowering longevity. He said he still has his Reo in which he installed an overdrive 5 speed transmission and was real happy with the speed and mileage pickup and had taken it on several very successful extended trips. I had heard the reverse story, from the guy who sold me my Deuce. He drove Deuces for the onion farms in Pine Island, NY where they're preferred because they 'float' on the black dirt for harvest. A multi-fuel blew and transmission and he installed a gasser trans he had. Said it wouldn't get out of its own way but would haul unbelieveable loads. I guess those transplants are pretty straight forward.

Shortly after Sussex, a VERY NICE original condition gasser M54 came up on EBay. It went for under $3K on the 2nd or 3rd listing. I would have loved to be in a position to snag it.

All that to say that while the gassers aren't as popular, I've learned that they have their own merits. For the purposes I use my Deuce (display, parades, etc.), and knowing what I know now, I'd take one in a heartbeat. I hope you have good luck in saving this one.

Steve

 

[Pig Pen]

I will have pic's some time tomorrow and then will know alot more any specific pic's that i should get

 

[gimpyrobb]

Steve, after following Barrman's (re) build, of a rebuilt gasser, I would love to own one. He says he has to go over and touch the truck to verify its running its so quiet!

Pretty sure he has a thread here about the work he did, I'll see if I can find a link.

 

[Pig Pen]

 

[Pig Pen]

The badge says 1953

 

[SteveKuhn]

From the photos it doesn't look too bad off. The front porch light hanging from the driver's mirror bracket is a nice touch.

Steve

 

[Pig Pen]

I'll get some more pictures this week end and try to load them loaded up right. Not sideways thanks for the help guys

 

[gimpyrobb]

Looks like the winch was removed. Is it sitting around anywhere?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Some fun reading for you:


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?16672-Gasser-Cab-Removal&highlight=

 

[Pig Pen]

Yeah the winch is in a seacan on the property .

 

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[SteveKuhn]

That helps. It really looks pretty good jelly-side up.

Steve

 

[Pig Pen]

soooo, it's a good buy at $1500.00

 

[SteveKuhn]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!

But then again, I'm an idiot about such things. I own 7 OD trailers.

Steve

 

[Pig Pen]

Whats the best way of researching the history of this truck

 

[gimpyrobb]

At it's age, probably nil.


Yes its a deal for that price.