While on a recent trip to buy a 74 Trans Am, we encountered a few problems. Mainly the owners lack of enthusiasm to move several cars to get the car out....even though he said it would be ready to pick up.
But all was not lost as my girlfriend asked about Studebakers, a few phone numbers later and we were on our way to look at a Silver Hawk.
As the cover was removed I thought to myself, OMG, I cant afford this....but the owner said I know it needs work, and there no engine in it, and no keys, and I am never going to fix it up so I might as well sell it. We agreed on a price and I loaded it up and brought it home. I agreed to keep the price secret and to keep the details of it to myself. I also agreed to drive it down when it was finished.
It needs floors and rocker work(what studee doesnt afetr setting for some time). We removed the carpet and found some repair work that we are going to just seal(new floors after we enjoy it awhile!) and we will be replacing the very weak trunk floor. The 289 from the GT will soon find a home in the 58 and so will the new brakes and exhaust. Im currrently looking for door and rear panels. Preferably blue, as we are going to install the seats from the GT as well. It was a 6 but its going to be an 8 soon. Hopefully ready to be driven to REEDSVILLE this year!
hmmm, my girlfriend has 2 GT Hawks....and I feel left out, wheres my "R" model Daytona????
But all was not lost as my girlfriend asked about Studebakers, a few phone numbers later and we were on our way to look at a Silver Hawk.
As the cover was removed I thought to myself, OMG, I cant afford this....but the owner said I know it needs work, and there no engine in it, and no keys, and I am never going to fix it up so I might as well sell it. We agreed on a price and I loaded it up and brought it home. I agreed to keep the price secret and to keep the details of it to myself. I also agreed to drive it down when it was finished.
It needs floors and rocker work(what studee doesnt afetr setting for some time). We removed the carpet and found some repair work that we are going to just seal(new floors after we enjoy it awhile!) and we will be replacing the very weak trunk floor. The 289 from the GT will soon find a home in the 58 and so will the new brakes and exhaust. Im currrently looking for door and rear panels. Preferably blue, as we are going to install the seats from the GT as well. It was a 6 but its going to be an 8 soon. Hopefully ready to be driven to REEDSVILLE this year!
hmmm, my girlfriend has 2 GT Hawks....and I feel left out, wheres my "R" model Daytona????
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