Studebaker (1957)
for sale
Price: US $1,259.00
Price: US $1,259.00
1957 Studebaker Transtar Deluxe
Stakebed
I have had this little 57 Studebaker for a few years now. It
has been a fun little truck. Now I’m working on a different project so this one
is going to go. The engine is a 1962 Stude 259 with a 2 barrel. It runs really
good. It came is out of my 62 lark. It has the 4 speed transmission. It runs
down the road at just under 40 psi, with 30 psi at an idle. It uses a little
oil, but I think it is mostly the little leak from the timing cover. The
upgrades I have done to the engine are electronic ignition and a delco
alternator instead of the generator.
I have upgraded the drive train as well. It has a turner
Disc brake conversion on the stock straight axle and a chevy 12 bolt rearend
for better gears and better brakes. The gears are 3.40. With those gears it
cruises very nicely at 65 but also has no problem with 75 mph. I didn’t cut
anything to put it in so the original dana 44 with crappy brakes could go back
in for the purist. The tires are in good shape and are on chevy truck and van
rally wheels. It drives really good.
The bed is the best part of the truck. It is an 8 foot
flatbed with really nice side boards the all come off. I painted the bed and
put new wood in it. Then I made the bows for the custom fit tarp. The tarp was
made to fit just right, there is no flapping every on the freeway. It was made
by an outfit specializing in over the road trucks. I’m keeping the tool box in
the back, it doesn’t go with the truck. It has all new lights and wiring on the
bed.
There is a little bit of rust in the doors and rear cab
corners. The floors are solid. The windshield is cracked. The heat works good, but the speedometer doesn’t. I have just been using my GPS for a speedometer. I
added a power port just for that reason.
I don’t know whether to call is a rat rod, Farm truck, Beater with a heater or what. It is a really handy truck for errands and it is
fun to drive. I have used it to go to a couple swap meets and it works really
good for that.
If you buy my truck in can sit here for a few months if
needed until you can come and get it or arrange you own transportation. It will
have to be paid for within a week or so. You are welcome to call me and ask
questions you might have at 509-999-5730. The reserve is 5000.00 and I won’t
end the auction early. You won’t find another one quite like this. Thanks for
looking and I hope you bid.
update: 2015-05-28
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | E79259 |
Make: | Studebaker | Mileage: | 0 |
Year: | 1957 | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Trim: | deluxe | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Engine: | 259 v8 | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Drive Type: | 4 speed |