For sale is a rare1963 Studebaker Champ 1/2 Ton truck. Clean title in hand. I am the 3rd owner and have had her for almost 15 years. Needs a new battery***Being soldAS IS!!
Has been hot-rodded. Updates include:
- 350 Chevy crate engine
- 700R4 automatic transmission from a Corvette
- Edelbrock carburetor
- Holley Street Dominator intake manifold
- Custom dual exhaust
- Fuel cell in bed of truck
- Battery box in bed of truck
- Truck bed cover installed (does have small tear from tree branch, see pic)
- Custom built console inside cab for new stereo, gauges, and shifter
- Custom speaker box with two 6x9s behind seat
- New wheels and tires still good
- Lots of chrome and flame accents under the hood
Original gauges and radio still present. Radio does work, just not connected. Truck has original, functioning lights, brights, pull knobs for heat and fan. Has a sliding back window, one of the first trucks to feature this. Also original: no power steering, manual brakes.
Some body work is needed. Front bumper is dented in. Driver door has a dent. Some rust pitting can be found scattered around. All pitting is recently developed, in the last year from sitting.
Mileage is under 10,000 on the new engine and transmission, since being put in the truck. Original miles under 100K!
Buyer responsible for all pick-up/shipping arrangements.
Please contact me with any questions!
Will also include an unused 1963 desk calendar, great for display at shows andWill include new door latch catches (not installed).