Vehicle Description
This 1949 Studebaker 2R Cummins 4x4 has the kind of tall and
imposing style that commands attention. And with extra-sturdy turbo
diesel power, a versatile flatbed, HD dually setup, and four-wheel
drive prowess make for quite a useful tool. But besides its
industrial-grade toughness, everything from the A/C interior to the
rarely-seen Studebaker style makes this one desirable just for its
distinct true cruiser style, too.
The 2R line of trucks represents an interesting place in truck
history. It was one of the first post-WWII designs to hit the road,
and it was also one of the most advanced of its time. You see it in
how the round car-like fenders flow into a well-designed cab. So
it's a nice base to give this one distinction. But while they'll
love to see it as the car shows, the level of versatility in this
one means it could still also work for a living. You have handy
upgrades like the big steel front bumper with integrated winch,
8-lug MotoMetal wheels, wide step bars, large towing mirrors, a tow
hitch, and a terrific red and black matte two-tone done in a rugged
liner-style paint. And we just know you've been eyeing that full
flatbed. You have rugged coated diamond plate steel, a headache
rack, stake bed pockets, and tie-down points to carry just about
anything you want. It's even a hydraulic dump lift bed!
The interior was updated to straddle the line between vintage and
true comfort. You still have classic features like the steel dash
and two-piece windshield. But no one in 1949 got anything like the
leather bucket seats with cloth inserts. There are upgrades like
cold-blowing air conditioning, power windows, cup holders,
seatbelts, and an AM/FM stereo with aux input and steering wheel
controls. You take firm command with upgrades like a later Doge
steering wheel on a tilt column and a full set of classic-style
AutoMeter backlit readouts.
The well-done upgrades inside and out prove that this classic
Studebaker was built for more modern appeal, and it really proves
this point under the hood. You're looking at a 5.9-liter Cummins
turbodiesel (12V) borrowed from a Dodge Ram. It's a terrific
powerplant that upgrades the power and tough-as-nails attitude. In
fact, the full one-ton chassis was borrowed from the 1990s
new-style Ram. So we think it's kind of cool how Dodge styled those
trucks to look more like industrial-grade machines, and now the
chassis is giving a useful upgrade to a classic industrial-grade
truck cab. But where the real appeal of this is that you have a
better front end and true dually setup for a more useful cruiser.
You even have a proper four-wheel drive setup. There's also power
steering, power brakes, ABS, and front discs making this a far
easier driver than you would first imagine. And since the
five-speed manual transmission also has Gear Vendors overdrive, you
can have a level of control/utility usually reserved for
18-wheelers.
This is the kind of truck that can be used to showcase some pretty
big toys or be an attraction all on its own. And we just know
you're thinking about putting your company's name on the side -
even if you just do real estate sales. After all, when a custom is
this capable, useful, and truly memorable, we can all find some
cool uses for it. Call today!!!
