1938 Studebaker Coupe Express Truck, Model K5 (Light 1/2 Ton)
1938 Studebaker K5 Coupe Express Truck
1938 Studebaker Coupe Express Truck
Model: K5 - Light Duty 1/2 Ton
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Of the 1100 Coupe Express trucks created in 1938
The sheet metal, body parts & paint are in Very Good to Excellent condition
1937 Coupe Express trucks average $65 to $90,000,
The selling price allows for finishing the headliner, updating the interior or adding rubber
running board covers...but why?
The K5 truck can be shown & driven as is for running condition &shows well.
The seller is well aware of what is or isn't original to this truck.
If you have an issue with originality, kindly look elsewhere!
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Listing begins Thursday 8/22/2024
Seller is traveling to Davenport, IA & on to upper WI 8/28/2024
A winning bid would "have to be" placed by 8/26/2024
A "Wire Transfer" would have to be initiated no later than 8/26/2024
$750 extra is required for the seller totow the truck on an open trailer.
From Knoxville, TN to mid Ohio/upper Wisconsin
Offer "expires" 8/27/2024
Why?
(1) Money to clear (wire transfer to do this by 8/27/24)
(2) Seller has to rent an open U-haul car trailer
(3) Seller has to allow time to load the truckno later than 8/27/2024
(5)If money does not clear, pickup will "have to be" after 9/15/2024
Seller will keep buyer informed via pictures/open discussion!
This option gets the truck to you faster, eliminates your looking for a transport
option, saves you time/effort and keeps the seller on track with his travel plans.
A short notice but just putting it "out there" for yourconsideration!
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If bidding/buying after 8/28 no pick-up until "after" 9/15/2024
(or when seller returns to home)
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Truck Features:
- Vin S/N:K5-419
- Mileage: 84,300
- 1947 Commander 226ci L-Head Inline-Six motor installed
- Floor-Shifted Three-Speed Manual Transmission
- Fern Green Paint (1 of 8 colors in 1938)shows well with minor imperfections.
- Tan/beige/brown kick/door panels with dark green seat/back Upholstery
- Chrome Bumpers
- Side-Mount Spare Wheel
- Heater with defrost hoses (bought but not installed)
- Cigar Lighter/ashtray option (tray is there but lighter is not! A press-in cover is used)
- Locking Glove Box – key missing
- Window regulators work fine!
- Window – Rear has minor lamination view, lower 2 inches – Does NOT impact rear view or look
- Misc boxes of Antique Studebaker Review issues covering many years
Unique Features
o Hidden Dashboard Ashtray
o Passenger Side Windshield Wiper
o Rubberized Coating on Running Boards & Truck Bed
New Items replaced mid- 2023
o Master cylindero wheel cylinderso Most brake lineso 2 E-brake cableso Brake shoe linings,o Brake switch solenoidoWiring from the 2 headlights to the firewall & to the single rear tail/brake light!o Horn button contact plateo Brake & Clutch pedal rubber pads.
New Items replaced July 2024
- Exhaust from manifold back to tail pipe
- New Chrome tail pipe extension
- Gas line from gas tank "back to" Fuel Pump
- Carter WE carburetor "rebuilt"
- New Coil
- New Condenser in Autolite IGW Distributer
- Defroster Hose Installed (2 pieces)
The truck had rework done to the floor! The frame is in VG condition.
Underside discoloration is due to(1)age, & (2) no undercoating.
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$500 non-refundable deposit with 48 hours
Wire transfer preferred!
Cash, Personal check, Cashier's check, Money Order accepted
Money to "clear"before title and truckleaves Seller’s Home!
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Questions? Call!
NO TEXTING if you expect an answer!
Seller offers "NO Warranty" "expressed or implied"
Seller reserves the right to stop the ad!
- Make: Studebaker
- Model: K5
- Type: Coupe Express
- Trim: Coupe Express Truck
- Doors: 1
- Year: 1938
- Mileage: 84309
- VIN: K5419
- Color: Fern Green
- Engine size: 226 c.i.
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 2WD
- Interior color: Brown
- Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
