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Every journey begins with a single step. Way to go!Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611
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Among those I wish I'd picked up when they were cheap is the Packard Hawk. It's grown on me over the years. Today, I know how to build one which would run really fast - it's a tossup as to whether the '56 Golden Hawk or the '58 Packard Hawk is the ultimate S-P gentleman's hotrod.
jack vinesPackardV8
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I would love to see a Packard Hawk run at Bonneville, I bet the aerodynamics are better than the average 56-64 Hawk!Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
"Don't believe every internet quote" Abe Lincoln
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Originally posted by PackardV8 View PostAmong those I wish I'd picked up when they were cheap is the Packard Hawk. It's grown on me over the years. Today, I know how to build one which would run really fast - it's a tossup as to whether the '56 Golden Hawk or the '58 Packard Hawk is the ultimate S-P gentleman's hotrod.
jack vinesGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Wouldn't a 1958 car be THIRTEEN in 1971???Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
"Don't believe every internet quote" Abe Lincoln
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Originally posted by bezhawk View PostWouldn't a 1958 car be THIRTEEN in 1971???Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by PackardV8 View PostAmong those I wish I'd picked up when they were cheap is the Packard Hawk. It's grown on me over the years. Today, I know how to build one which would run really fast - it's a tossup as to whether the '56 Golden Hawk or the '58 Packard Hawk is the ultimate S-P gentleman's hotrod.
jack vines
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I guess you have to start somewhere. Actually, the body looks very good from here. It's going to be a beautiful car. Good luck.
Rog'59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
Smithtown,NY
Recording Secretary, Long Island Studebaker Club
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I believe the Packard Hawks were the most aerodynamic of the hawks - I know the front bumper splits the air so well that it is hard to keep the car cool in hot weather, even with heavy duty radiators, water pumps and special fan blade.
As far as hot rods go, I have a 55 Speedster, 56 GH, 57 GH and a 58 PH. I like the lines of the Speedster the best. The 56 GH has the most brute power, the 58 PH has the most refined ride. I like the smell of the leather interiors of the 55 and 58.
I remember my dad's 63 R2 Avanti was uncomfortable with its short-backed seats (I am tall), hot with no air and limited insulation, and noisy - although it really moved and was the fastest.
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Originally posted by 55s View PostI believe the Packard Hawks were the most aerodynamic of the hawks - I know the front bumper splits the air so well that it is hard to keep the car cool in hot weather, even with heavy duty radiators, water pumps and special fan blade.
As far as hot rods go, I have a 55 Speedster, 56 GH, 57 GH and a 58 PH. I like the lines of the Speedster the best. The 56 GH has the most brute power, the 58 PH has the most refined ride. I like the smell of the leather interiors of the 55 and 58.
I remember my dad's 63 R2 Avanti was uncomfortable with its short-backed seats (I am tall), hot with no air and limited insulation, and noisy - although it really moved and was the fastest.
I agree that the seats in my 1963 Avanti, and other 1963 Avantis that I have driven and ridden in, are terrible for my back. One hour was about my comfort limit. Avantis are hot, but I think no worse than my 1953 Commander Starliner.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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When I just graduated high school (1968) my girlfriend's dad was quite a talker. He really liked me and we talked about cars and motorcycles and other technical stuff at great length. He always had big plans for various projects. Their basement and small garage were packed with Broken toys and parts and pieces bought cheap or found for free. He talked about as a younger man in Illinois having a Studebaker or maybe a Packard he called 'the Rod." Bored and stroked, guard beams in the doors, various aircraft parts adapted. Nearly Every conversation was likely to have a few more details. At the time I felt Most of his tech descriptions were accurate, and he made some cool stuff out of findings. Tended to start projects, then move on. At the time I wondered how much was real, planned or just a concoction.
Nowadays I wonder if he was talking about a Golden or Packard Hawk.
Rip Donald Young.
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