1945 Studebaker US6 “Frozen in Time” - Assessing the Beast!

Firing up the ol' Studebaker, giving her some TLC, and crawling through the snow.
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[@stephenhenion8304]

The more I follow your trucks, the more I like what you're doing... Frozen in Time.. what a Truck!!

[@foxyloon]

Now that’s a low gear! Much like the granny gear in an old Willy’s jeep. I bet it could still crawl through the snow and slush while hauling a literal ton of scrap on the back. Such a loyal and very capable old workhorse!

[@iamrichrocker]

My Dad, WW2, retold me a story many times about the famed.."Red Ball Express"..truckers and and trucks hauling supplies to assist the breakout from Normandy beaches...every time i see these old trucks i think of that true story..look it up folks..part of history that needs to be remembered..

[@robertordewald8678]

There is an old but very good movie using the Red Ball Express as a backdrop

[@highwatercircutrider]

My dad was a WWII Army mechanic and truck driver

[@jimmybritt9537]

Those old military trucks are way more fun than any modern crap 👍👍🇺🇸

[@deadtruckressurection8454]

What a beast. She crawled over the snow bank and through that wet snow practically at idle. I would love to see all your projects made roadworthy, but not necessarily restorations. Their Alaskafications are what give them their personality. I'd just like to see them buttoned up against the weather with glass to keep the snow out, , have the instrument panels rebuilt and the seats redone, then drive them in all their modified glory, but that's just me.

[@lonnyjaw]

Hey Brother! They can't even come close to making them like this anymore. Goes to show that the more 'technology' they put into some things, the WORSE it gets! Thank you for showing things from back in the days of INTEGRITY!

[@redryderaus]

Beast of a truck! Running beautifully. She could just about drag your house off it's stumps.

[@jockmchaggis6797]

Crazy how low geared that old beast is, no wonder they're so capable off road

[@Shagnasty]

I always enjoy seeing you playing with your toys. I look forward to your next videos. Just keep those old girls running. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for next video.

[@gmoney9588]

Oh boy ! Taking the Studebaker out to get some exercise ! I don’t know how many US6 trucks we kept for ourselves during WWll as most went to lend lease to the USSR but it was every bit as strong as the chevys and gmc trucks . It had to be a real tough truck since the snow and mud had to be real tough in their war zone I would guess . This truck is a good runner and will no doubt serve you well . Won’t even need a Tera low gear set ! You sure did right by keeping it accessible in the event it’s called into service for a tow . Starts good and runs well . As good as a 4.0 liter jeep engine is for the long haul , can we say a 4.0 will serve its owner as long as these engines did ? I don’t know exactly which trucks were used on the Alaskan highway back then but I would think that at least some Studebaker trucks were on hand for work and travel . Sure would make a great commercial ; Studebaker trucks , built Alaskan tough ! See your Studebaker dealer today ! I wonder what would happen if Studebaker didn’t evolve into American motors . Would Studebaker have built the Jeep CJ5 ? Hmmm …..

[@thomasbailey8306]

The old Studebaker is a beast. And it purrs like a Kitten..Love those old trucks. You have a Good one for sure...Great Video Bud..

[@chuckdavidson5483]

So freaking cool. What a fantastic beast.

[@Bkrites]

That old Studebaker is such a sweetheart.

[@plumbcrazy375]

I was just thinking that is the cleanest window ever ha ha that does sound great

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Love the horse shoe on the front of the grill. I have one too on my GMC.

[@jjtt7408]

I SEE YOUR BACK YARD COLLECTION HAS GROWN / AT THE RATE YOU ARE GOING YOU WILL BE LIKE THE GUY YOU GOT THE STUDEBAKER FROM

[@miker7294]

Such a cool rig. Love the design of the cab.

[@JakeHughes-oo7gy]

What a neat old rig .the Hercules engines really are smooth running .

[@stephenzwemer2905]

I’ll take that Falcon anytime you are ready to re-home it. Awesome collection of cool trucks.

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent Truck

[@justinstearns9723]

I like how the transfer case pattern for the front axle says yes and no instead of in and out 😂

[@jamesschenk1963]

Love your video’s even if it’s just creeping around the yard. 👍🏻

[@Brimstone667]

love that stude, so glad ya got it

[@daveturbovsky6020]

Such a great truck man. Thanks for showing it off.

[@The58stupot]

What a rig young man. Wonderful stuff.

[@noka55]

Freaking awesome trucks!! Keep up with the content we youngins need someone to teach us about those minty old trucks

[@michaelnault5905]

I think the majority of those Studebaker trucks got shipped to Russia during the war where it's been reported that the Russian troops loved them. Those airplane tires are quite the innovation.

[@jamiedalluge9472]

Sweet old rig! Looks like you have all sorts a cool old toys up there

[@johnsmart3587]

More, more. Thanks.

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Thats one cool rig and no effort at all to get through that snow. Love it

[@brianbloom1799]

Dude thats not a truck, Thats a Tank, My Brother Had one like that back in the late 70s Great Truck,

[@glynngraham2931]

Cool big truck!!

[@gregquante8864]

Sweet truck. Hope to see more of it soon. Keep the videos coming

[@NastyCustoms5150]

That falcon on a 4x4 frame would be a good bad idea. Fun at least lol

[@stevecanyon23]

Great old Truck and a nice playground!

[@gordondowd5189]

Thanks BYA. I always look forward to your videos. That Stude really runs great. Absolutely born for the heavy work. Great looking to boot.

[@robertordewald8678]

The truck was calling out to us saying give me a windshield and one headlight please and make my lights work and take me farther up the road and have fun with me that's what I'm here for now retirement is for fun and I think I've earned retirement thank you mr. Studebaker

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Thanks for putting a video out! Enjoyed as always, and appreciated. Thank you, and all the best to everyone!

[@357bullfrog9]

You'll have mud to your ears when all that melts lol

[@larryrivers1471]

What a beast !

[@JesusMartinez-oy7qe]

That is one pretty truck

[@1962mrmongoman]

thats a cool truck

[@rcman75]

Love it I'm so glad to see it still doing what it was built to do, so impressive to see 1940's tech still working. Trucks today can't do that even when they are new it would climb a tree if it had traction Thank You for sharing keep your awesome content coming till next time good bye snow !!!!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I don't think that old Studebaker would win any speed races, but if the bet was to see what truck could pull down a house fastest, I know where my money's going!

[@miked.r.6671]

Like a Jurassic Park Spinosaurus Beast Machine awakening! So Cool!

[@paulsthormes251]

That's StudeBaker is awesome.👍

[@nicolasstanley1392]

Freakin' Awesome. Can't wait until it's backyard highboy season again. thanks for the videos, I live vicariously through your uploads

[@johnwinden8511]

Come on, Give me a challenge! What a cool old truck!

[@k-dawg3893]

What a cool old rig! Never seen anything like it

[@valuepack2]

Such an old sweetheart, been a fan since Alaska Trucker ended up with it. You made mention the DC3 specific tubes are hard to find, and I'm sure they are. Seems many are using 1200x20 tubes for those now(when not used on vintage aircraft), still common on forklifts, just in case that info helps. Cheers, from New Hampshire.

[@BackyardAlaskan]

Thank you for watching! Really appreciate the useful info as well

[@jjtt7408]

YOUR LIVING THE DREAM ENJOY YOUNG MAN / GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW OLD RIDE

[@michaelmartineau1373]

I once had 6x6 awesome machine. Great video good to see it working. Keep up the good work lad

[@tonyjones1378]

Great to see your videos

[@milcommguy5927]

Thanks

[@tomlee7966]

i love that truck

[@kentkirkpatrick7953]

That transfer case seal has cable bound up around it, the winch marks on the drive line you showed says that thing has eaten a cable like an old Kirby vacuum swallowing it's own cord!

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

Badass rig man!

[@d.sparkes346]

Awesome man!

[@philiptaylor3533]

some people have all the fun , greatings from boring London UK ,lol , grass is always greener somewhere else

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

What a great truck and I can't wait to see more videos on this and all the other trucks. Crawled through the snow like it wasn't there.... would like to see what it takes to get it stuck. Thanks for the video

[@JohnShinn1960]

I enjoyed. 👍👍

[@jeffmeis9684]

All those big boy toys truck envy

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

A couple more airplane tires chained up on the front you be unstoppable again

[@jjtt7408]

I DIG THE HORSE SHOE / BIG TIME / BEST HOOD ORNAMENT TO REPRESENT THAT TRUCK

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Wow that's a cool rig u called it like that snow wasn't even there 🤣...

[@stjbananas]

What a beauty!

[@timhanson2080]

Cool old truck. Real work horse. Thanks for the video 👍

[@bryanjohnson9039]

Certainly didn't have to ask the ole studebaker twice to go through the snow

[@differentbydesign23]

Awesome video!

[@joshaldridge207]

Hey I am a new subscriber i love all your truck is there a way you can make a video where you start and drive everything that runs

[@theadventurerofrandomjunk]

Mint👌🏼

[@billcar741]

Perfect moose hunting rig.

[@tedsayen4542]

Nice truck I lived in Wasilla Alaska for 20 + years

[@robertmccully2792]

Cool counterweight set up.

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

Beast

[@leepatton1180]

That's so cool

[@jyhertz]

Thanks for panning over the 'transmission plate', Would definitely take me some time to get used to that shift pattern! Is that standard in trucks of this age?

[@roberteastman2651]

U should put a snow blade and plow that snow out of the way lol

[@trickster8635]

I would imagine if you twinned the front wheels, she would ride up over the snow rather than sinking down. Much like the rear balloon tyres are behaving.

[@Goomer]

That is a cool one.

[@kimzetterlind9103]

Great vid! Ive been in Alaska 3 Times. Where in AK do you live? Greetings from Sweden

[@ericborgen7311]

You have to watch out for the Bear ground it might bite you get it 🐻 ground

[@ryobiman]

The rear tires look taller than the front tires. When the front axel is engaged do you get wheel spin due to the different rolling radius of the front and rear tires?

[@morgansword]

No need to ask, just bring it on!!

[@markrunyon5524]

I"m 63 years old.When I was a kid my 1 buddy & i were totally into cars & trucks.We alway"s went to junk yards for our parts.Our favorite place was Kober"s junk yard.Montana mountain,Warren county NJ.It was a huge,sprawling,hilly place,was a junk yard since I think the 1930"s or so.The owner had 2 of those Studes,just like yours.Torches & tools in one,the other was a wrecker.Junkyard was totally organized by year & model.He"d take you out in one of these to get your stuff.The good old day"s.Old fashioned junk yard.You pull it or he"d help you.Even had a running firetruck with a hose in the pond,ready to go at all times.You brought back some great memories.

[@BackyardAlaskan]

Really enjoyed reading your comment! Thank you for sharing and for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed!

[@peterbogdan9176]

Definitely cool old truck what else can it do without breaking it of course.

[@Clappedoutgarbage]

That Studebaker needs a boom on the rear like the ole ferd thing would be a workin machine more than it already is

[@katmandu8208]

👍🍻

[@anthonynapier4668]

👍 👍

[@davemclallen7328]

some say studebaker was ahead of its time, and allowed, per game theory, itself to be voted off the island, viz., out of the american car market. i happent to agree--in part. it's a case study worthy of the best, but such are probably confidential, etc. anyway, Austen has a reak keepsake to share.

[@13garage._]

Man . as long as I trully respect your work - I just can"t imagine why on earth would anyone live in place where snow is on ground in May 🤦 have you got women that dress nicely in Alaska ????

[@andreyepozzit1605]

Классная машина, очень похож на мой Газ 63)

[@lyleswavel320]

SNOWCRAWLER

[@hansjohansson8053]

👍🇸🇪❤️.

[@robertwells6454]

Cool rig. 🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@infernoking7504]

If things nowadays where built to last and be rebuilt there would be no reason for all the garbage that comes out ev this ev that things built to last and be rebuilt are 100x better than any ev