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5.9L/7spd/Restoraition 1953 StudeBaker M-275

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The plan restore the Rig, then before final prep and paint Powerplant Transplant !

Step 1:
Restoring the 1953 Studebaker M275 2.5T 6x6 truck tractor.
Step 2:
Repower this unit with the 5.9L-CTD and the ESO66-7B 7spd manual transmission with OD. then swap the 9.00-20's for 11.00R20s.
Step3:
paint and drive.

I'm sure with any project such as this time and money play a big roll so, i'm sure it won't go in and cut n dreid step or order some of this some of that alot of whatever and shazzam you have a Cummins diesel powered 2.5 ton 6x6 ten wheel drive that dose almost 70mph with enough power left to still tow 24,000 pounds of payload n trailer. trucks GVWR: 36,000LB's Now i'm sure the Good runing Gasser will still tow 36K but at like 45mph n 4mpg.
The diesel will Gross the 36k run 65mph and get about 6-9mpg.

this is the project stay tuned i'll update this and post photos n links as we go.

Mike
 
Coaster Chaser said:
Thats going to be a nice jaw dropper when done. Good luck and have fun. Also where are you from?
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Madison Wisconsin area.

Nice 4500 you got there whats the GVWR rating on those fancy new ones ?
I have a 1962 GMC its like a 4500 only 40 years older :D :thumbsup: :rofl::smilielol5:

Mike
 
The sticker says 16,000 but weight cap of springs adds up to 19.000. Bought ti as a leftover(dealer screw-up girl in office orded 2 but saleman sold 1) paid $26,900.00 and have just over 32 into so far cheaper than most 3/4 ton trucks. I enjoyed my trip in 2005 to your parts at Marshal and the Dells went to Li-America and The Dells for our clubs coaster-con have to come back and spend some time.
 
Yea my 62 GMC's GVWR is 14,000 but i'm conviced its under rated. . .
But nice to know even by moderen Truck standards its still compatible weight carrier. . .

Mike
 
In search of of a set of twin 35 gallon side mounted fuel tanks for the Stude. . .I can't seem to find them on the het any place i keep coming up with a bunch of under body fuel tanks. . .

I need the side mounted units that go under the cab and have the step in it. . .

Mikey
 
I need 2 tanks simular to this one pictured here:

Mike
 

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Yea its not so bad for a 56 year old truck...

It too had a battle with bad rusty fuel !

It won the fight but I aint going to run anymore fuel threw that rusty tank .

This why I need them 35 gallon tanks !

Mikey
 
Yikes thats a bit too big i do believe.
It'll be getting smashed up or get me hung up.

Tis why i was kind of hopping to find a set of the 35Gallon square tanks. ... .

Mikey
 
I have talked to the many mil spec guys they want to charge me like $500-$700 for a big axy tank. . .

The 35G square tanks came on the GMC C-50's n such.
I found 1 in the big Rig yard but they want $350 for it i think thats a bit HIGH. . .

I was hopping to find a SET for like $300-$400 not almost a grand or more. . .

Mike
 
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