1948 Studebaker M5 1/2 Ton Truck

The M-series Studebaker trucks came in several versions both pre and post WW II. The M-5 was a 1/2 ton PU. The M15 was the 3/4 ton version. The M15A was the one & 1+1⁄2-ton version. The M5, M15, and M15A all came with the Champion 169 ci. engine, only. The M16 1-1/2 & 2 ton versions came with the more powerful Commander 226 ci. engine. The Studebaker US6 version was produced during the war to government specifications; using a different nose and engine configuration, in both a 4×6 & 6×6 versions of a 2+1⁄2-ton truck. In early 1945, Studebaker was given permission to produce some M Series trucks for civilian use. These early post war civilian trucks used the Studebaker US6 cab with the government style swing out windshield.

This pickup is well build, fitted with a lot of red right around she is definitely a eye catcher. The M-series truck was a truck designed in the late 1930s by the Studebaker Corporation. The M-series Studebaker trucks came in several versions both pre and post WW II. The M-5 was a 1/2 ton PU.

Ford and Chevrolet trucks are everywhere…..Right? When was the last time you saw a Studebaker Truck let alone seeing one turned into a Street Rod. Powered by a LT1 350 V8 with lots of high performance goodies such as TRW 9.5 to 1 Compression Pistons.4V Heads.

The interior is equally as clean with custom stitched door panels/seat, classic instrument gauges and a comfortable wood wheel. Arguably, the most impressive view is under the hood. The shaved firewall and inner fenders highlight an impressive V8 topped with a Tuned-Port Injection (TPI) Manifold, custom script valve covers, and a pair of headers that allow this beauty to really breathe.

The Studebaker M Series trucks could be had in any number of body styles. Only pickup beds were offered on the M5, M15, & M15A versions from the factory; however, through several custom body manufacturers, any number of configurations could be had on all versions.