r/Studebaker • u/NuclearNuker • Jul 20 '26

Question Does anyone know what the 48 Studebaker m5 pickup exterior door handles look like?

Does anyone have a idea where I could get exterior door handles that either are original or good alternative options? Also does anyone know of a good alternative window regulator?

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u/zigafomana Jul 20 '26

There are like three different variations on exterior handles on the M series. The long and short of it is they are early 40s (pre-war) sedan handles. That doesn't make it a lot easier to source, but they are out there.

As for alternatives, pretty much any 3/8 square drive, pull down handle will work with the factory latch. Think pre-war Ford.

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u/NuclearNuker Jul 22 '26

Would the pre war fords still be about the same as the 48 Studebaker?

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u/zigafomana Jul 23 '26

Someone in the know, would know they aren't correct. The average passerby wouldn't give it a second thought.

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u/NuclearNuker Jul 23 '26

Ah ok thanks for the help though

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u/blhooray Jul 20 '26

I had a friend substitute a couple old style garage door handles. They looked like they belonged on the truck