Absolutely Stunning and Restored 1960 Studebaker Hawk
1960 Studebaker Hawk
HIGHLIGHTS
- Custom electric racing fuel system for prevention of vapor lock
- New two tone paint job & Color sand and buff paint
- Modernized with dual brake cylinder, alternator, quartz clock, CD/Radio/Speakers
- Rebuilt transmission
- Rebuilt power steering
- Custom wood steering wheel -Old steering wheel and radio come with the car
- Total Rebuild of gas tank - Baked not boiled
- New gas lines installed
- New hood chrome, Hawk chrome and letters for trunk, front bezels
- Receipts and repair manuals
- The reserve is set quite low and at half of my investment
I have been having this beauty restored for the past two years and chose to do so as a strong number 2 car, not looking for show quality as I had to keep in mind this was not a Mercedes Gull Wing or a 63 Vette split window but a Studebaker.JNevertheless I spared no dollars in making sure that all was done correctly so that the car became both a HEAD TURNER and EXTREMELY DEPENDABLE RIDE.
I changed certain things to bring the car up to date such as adding power steering, all original, dual master brake cylinder with refill under the hood vs. under the car. Most of all, I wanted the car to be drivable in the summertime and not suffer from "vapor lock" when the gas lines overheat causing the problem as stated "ya can't run on vaporsâ€. I had installed a high end racing fuel system with controlled pressure that reroutes and cools any gas back into the tank which was not just updated but rebuilt. The gas is moved along by a quality electric gas pump.I switched out the old generator for a modern alternator with a gauge for it under the dash.
Inside the car, there is a pair of new modern high end speakers that in fact fit the old holes and are way superior to the "replacement junk" sold. The radio itself is a modern radio with an old façade along with a CD/MP3 player in the glove box. (A suitable disk of doo wop oldies on CD with a couple of hundred MP3 tunes comes with carJ). Also inside the wind lace and kick panels have been replaced as well as a full set of carpeted mats in black come with the car (not shown).The steering wheel has been replaced for both look and ingress and egress without leaving your bollocks behind.JI have kept both the old steering wheel and working radio and both will come with car.
The outside look of the car is not to stock by choice. The look was done to surpass the original beauty of the styling by first and foremost adding the very, very valuable continental kit from a 1958 Packard Hawk of which only 588 of them were sold at the time. Very few are left of them today. Additionally while the original Hawk only had color on the outside of the fins, I added color to the inside. I also used the same burgundy color to the center of the hood and the top which just makes the car look "killer kool." The front bezels with inserts have been re-chromed and all of the script, medals, and mirrors are new.
Rather than prattle on, I am adding a list of all work done and I do possess all of the billing for same.
I have not rebuilt the engine as the pressure is perfect and runs at 40 plus #'s regularly. Car starts right up as a new car would. The transmission was rebuilt a few years ago by the prior owner and works great. The car has the usual small leaks that most due from that generation of cars. There is a small leak in the front of trans and rear of engine. I had to leave you some work to complete.JAll around engine is new.
HERE IS THE LIST
- New Side Mirrors
- All new chrome letters and emblems, hood chrome
- New Fuel Cap
- New Brakes, fuel lines, front and rear shocks
- New fuel filter, fix filler neck, blow out gas lines, adj brake bearings
- New valve cover gaskets
- New Electric Fuel Pump & filter
- Bought wheel puller
- Rebuild wheel cylinders; adjust new brakes and wheel alignment
- New Kick Panels and Windlace
- Fix passenger door lock
- Rebuild gas tank
- Change Oil, Trans fluid, Timing Gaskets
- Install all gaskets and new large cross member frame
- New points, plugs, condenser
- New hood springs, quick steering arm, hood lock
- Install custom fuel line with heat wrap
- New high end Battery and cables
- New complete exhaust system
- New Oil Pan gasket
- Install rear seal and pan gasket to Trans, plus Synthetic Trans Fluid
- Install Eaton Pwr Steering pump, controller and ram
- New hood hinges
- Install new Hood stabilizers
- Rebuild power steering pump, ram and valve
- New body support bracket, mid passenger
- New inside rear view mirror
- New Drive shaft, rebuild U joints, new Trans seal w/ outer rubber gasket
- Rear bushing transmission
- Install alternator, rewired charging sys.
- Install mid body support bracket driver side, front passenger mini pan, trunk passenger pan, trunk corner supports
- Rebuild carb with over sized jets
- Oil, lube, filter
- New Double brake master cylinder with under hood reservoir access
- Installed new gas lines, repaired heat riser on manifold
- New Amp meter for Alternator
- Rebuild clock with Quartz Mech.
- Packard Hawk Continental kit
- New trunk, door & sill rubber sets
- Complete auto body & paint
- Custom wood steering wheel
- Custom Radio, hood insulation, trunk mat
- Car cover
- Install half inch Phenolic carb spacer
- New center Bell Crank kit
- New low profile air cleaner
- Re-Chrome front bezels
- New fuel sender unit with added tube for fuel sock filter
- Vent window rubbers (4)
- Install metal return gas line
- New car cover
- New vented gas cap and new fuel filler hose
- Truck Bed Liner painted trunk
- New removable floor mats
- Extra parts
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Buyer is responsible for shipping. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included.
- Make: Studebaker
- Model: Hawk
- SubModel: COUPE
- Type: Coupe
- Doors: 2 Doors
- Year: 1960
- Mileage: 93055
- VIN: 60VC2069
- Color: White & Red
- Engine size: 289 CID V8
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: Rear Wheel Drive
- Interior color: Red
- Options: CD Player
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!