Sold my 56J replacing it with this coupe....

[mike super]

We found a great home for one of our 56 Golden Hawk's....just before Christmas. Shortly thereafter, we found another beautiful coupe, an all steel Ford 3 window. Had to have her. As with the Hawk, this was an older build. Was able to contact all the folks who built the car before moving on it. The fellow who painte it used 6 coats of acrylic enamel..... over 14 years ago. 'There is no a nick ...dent...crack in the paint....and only 465 miles on the odometer !!! Don Borger used the same paint on the Golden Hawk... back in the 80's..... same deal. Paint was letter perfect on it when the new owner took delivery. My intent is to drive and enjoy this one. What the heck....you can't take it with ya !!!

[jclary]

Well Mike...sorry you went over to the Dark Side....

However, looks like you have an awesome "roadable" machine there!

Just be sure you don't have one of those absentminded lapses and pop your door open to let the occasional wasp out while bounding down the road at 80 MPH...sure don't want to be rudely reminded why they call them "Suicide Doors!"

[JoeHall]

Nice coupe Mike. How is the 56J "Super Hawk" project coming along?

[mike super]

Nice coupe Mike. How is the 56J "Super Hawk" project coming along?

You know how things go Joe. I put a couple of Packards and an Auburn ahead of her this winter. Two of them will be done this spring....and down the road they will go. I am keeping the Super Hawk..... that is my excuse for lolly gaggin !! Truthfully, she has been over my friend's having a Vintage Air, heat/air/defrost installed.....car wired ....and the harness built for the LS1. Should get her back in a few weeks. I will start reassembling the car to prime/sand/paint. If the 2014 Studebaker Nationals are close to Ohio.....promise to bring her for you to take a spin and give me your opinion. You have to sign a waiver though.....not blaming me for your next Studebaker the way I do !!!!!

[SN-60]

To: mike super,------Lucky You!! That coupe is 'Perfect'!

[mike super]

To: mike super,------Lucky You!! That coupe is 'Perfect'!

Appreciate your kind words. Was the exact reason I ponied up !!

[StudeRich]

Ahhh, I was expecting a REAL Coupe, as in '53-'54 Starlight!

[mike super]

Ahhh, I was expecting a REAL Coupe, as in '53-'54 Starlight!

Is expecting and assuming the same ?? So very sorry to dissapoint !!

[jclary]

No apologies needed...just 'cause you are not as narrowly focused as some of us...is a good thing! It's the folks who appreciate "old iron," regardless of the manufacturer, that make some of the best ambassadors for our hobby.

[parts2]

Very nice three window..and should be Very entertaining..


Congrats !

[studegary]

You know how things go Joe. I put a couple of Packards and an Auburn ahead of her this winter. Two of them will be done this spring....and down the road they will go. I am keeping the Super Hawk..... that is my excuse for lolly gaggin !! Truthfully, she has been over my friend's having a Vintage Air, heat/air/defrost installed.....car wired ....and the harness built for the LS1. Should get her back in a few weeks. I will start reassembling the car to prime/sand/paint. If the 2014 Studebaker Nationals are close to Ohio.....promise to bring her for you to take a spin and give me your opinion. You have to sign a waiver though.....not blaming me for your next Studebaker the way I do !!!!!

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