1938 K5 Coupe Express Truck

Price: - Item location: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Description:

1938 Studebaker 1/2 Ton Pickup


Very presentable car/K5


1938 Coupe Express truck has new:


  • Master cylinder
  • 4 Wheel Cylinders
  • 3 brake lines
  • Brake Shoes
  • E-Brake Cables & Pull handle cable & springs
  • Defroster Hose
  • Wiring from Headlights to the Firewall
  • Wiring from the brake master cylinder to the firewall
  • Wiring from the firewall to the single rear tail light
  • Horn Button Contact Plate (and 1 spare)
  • Brake Stoplight Switch
  • Headllght bulbs
  • Brake & Clutch pedal rubber (not installed) 2 sets


Running Condition


  • The manual brakes work and are typical manual brakes for stopping power.
  • The headlights and tail light or stop light are now functional.




Features include:


Afull passenger side view of the truckrevealed the chrome ring and hubcap is gone.Not so! A spring clip broke off the rim due to age. Clips have been ordered and should arrive the week of 11/5/23.


  • Passenger side windshield wiper
  • Bumper guards
  • Hidden Ashtray
  • Radial Tires


Engine Compartment


  • Engine: 90bhp 226cid Commander inline 6
  • 3-speed manual transmission


Exterior


  • Paint: Fern green paint applied in its past shows super for daily or local car show use
  • Chrome and stainless trim appears to be original
  • Expect & see light patina in places
  • The trunk bed has been treated with a protective bedliner coating
  • The tailgate has a protective coating
  • A solid truck bed on a good frame with one minor blemish that is barely noticeable.

Interior


  • Door panels appear to be original design & color
  • The seat appears to have been recovered in vinyl
  • The headliner bows are still in place. The roof is solid!
  • Window Glass is good
  • Window cranks are ok
  • Doors close without issues and do not sag
  • The factory Bakelite steering wheel has minor cracking & completely functional
  • This dash features full instrumentation with embossed Art Deco font-style numbers and lettering that add some vintage class to this dash.

Issues


  • Radiator has a very minor leak. Operates fine as is but be aware of this
  • Have NOT driven but 4 miles with the truck! Shifts fine but have NOT nor will not drive at 60 mph


Spares/Extras


  • 2 ignition keys in addition to the original key
  • Defroster hose – not installed as yet
  • New Brake/Clutch pedals (2 sets) not installed as of this listing


Suspension


  • Independent with a transverse leaf spring
  • Upgraded spring helper assisted rear springs

Video: https://youtu.be/c2Z9nw5bfww

Terms


1) $500 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours

2) Wire transfer preferred!

3) Wire Transfer & Cash if split (in person)

4) Personal Check is considered! The vehicle/title 2 remain w/the seller “until” the money clears “in full”!

Shipping Up to the purchaser!


Seller could possibly deliver within 500 miles if paid for mileage, lodging, time