Wonder if anyone has ever considered re-producing these in chromed plastic ? Sure would reduce the weight of that very heavy hood ! And should be less expensive than re-chroming one.
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1961 Hawk ...4-Speed;4bc;Twin Traction
Ken Byrd
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It could be done, but I wonder about the tooling costs. The massive grille and air cleaner boxes on the International Lone Star is all plastic."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
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I don't know but I would sure be for it. I'm getting to the point in life that my heavy lifting days are numbered and it takes a real effort to lift the hood anymore.Comment
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probably a lot of Hawk owners out there (me included) who would be interested, if one knew where to start inquires...
Joe D.Comment
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ATTENTION Ed Reynolds .......Sounds like a worthwhile project !Originally posted by valleyguy View Post1961 Hawk ...4-Speed;4bc;Twin Traction
Ken Byrd
Lewisville,NCComment
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Not sure about chromed plastic, they are going back to that on modern cars and it
just doesnt hold up. A couple years old and its flaking off as I see around town.
No more heavy lifting, or risk of opening on the freeway :
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AND ........Side grilles for 58-61 Hawks would be nice too !1961 Hawk ...4-Speed;4bc;Twin Traction
Ken Byrd
Lewisville,NCComment
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