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Originally posted by spokejr View PostWell, that was certainly "thinking outside the box"!
A Bentley engine is not something I would have even lightly considered. Will a new fad be started right here?
jack vinesPackardV8
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A VERY well done Ok looking Car obviously done to HIS taste, all the little things that others here, especially myself would do different is what makes a Custom a "Personal Custom" not appreciated as much by others.
It would bug me every time I drove it, having to deal with all the things I would NOT have done.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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This Hawk was originally built in the Vernon (LA) California plant.
The components sound like an old build (C4, TH400, etc.). The engine is most likely even older.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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According to the interweb, the 6.75 was the engine of choice from late 60's into the 90's on RR and Bentley. The TH 400 was installed from 68 to 90 in various RR and Bentley offerings. Just look up Bentley Mulsanne for one. I wondered why the builder didn't go overdrive but possibly because the TH 400 had a special housing. Dang fine build. Bob
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Originally posted by 6hk71400 View PostJohn Kroulik (the Whistler) in Phoenix had a hawk with a front opening hood at a zone meet years ago. He is studejohn here on the forum and might be able to tell you how he did his hawk.
Bob Miles
Tucson AZ
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After looking carefully at all the photos, I'm even more impressed by this car. However, it's so much one man's vision, it might not find another who appreciates it enough to pay the asking price Just me, but on my custom '56 Hawk, I decided I preferred the '64 front clip and a '53-55 deck lid and a custom rear bumper. Not everyone will agree with those choices.
jack vinesPackardV8
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