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**StudeRich** · 12-28-2016, 01:49 PM

If you try a jpeg Image, it may open here.

What about the '60? Lark?

UPDATE:
I found that a RIGHT Click, and then click on: "Open image in a New Tab" worked for me to go to a Photobucket Page of a restoration in progress on a '60 Lark VIII Hardtop.

To be 100% correct, you would need a 1960 Water Manifold and Thermostat Housing because the '61-'64 2 Bolt Type Type you have, will not fit the Upper Rad. Hose and Radiator for a '60, also the Valve Covers would be Black, even though Red looks better.

Nice looking Car, VERY Nice work!

I can see that it took a LOT of welding and patchwork to restore it.

**Keithsmcc** · 12-29-2016, 12:41 AM

Thanks for the input. I was trying to see how to post pictures did not do very well. Wish I had your insight on the radiator hose along time ago it was very difficult to get the right hose, haha. It is a lot farther than that at this point will try to post more pictures if I can figure it out.

Keith

**studeclunker** · 12-29-2016, 11:49 AM

The issue was posting a slide show instead of individual pictures. This venue works better with individual stills than slide shows. Still, the progress looks really good at this point. The engine is beautiful! However I think the valve covers should be either black or yellow. I'm not absolutely sure, but I believe red was for Che-be.

**studefan** · 12-29-2016, 01:24 PM

Keith, from the details in the slide show, I can tell that this is a very high quality restoration. Good job.

**StudeRich** · 12-29-2016, 01:25 PM

Ron and other's who may want to know; the Red/Orange was used on 1961 Valve Covers.

**Keithsmcc** · 12-30-2016, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by StudeRich View Post

Ron and other's who may want to know; the Red/Orange was used on 1961 Valve Covers.

StudeRich, funny you should mention that because it seems like there is both 60 (being dominate) and 61 parts for this vehicle. Like for instant the rear chrome for the quarter glass has a sticker that states it is 61 lark? Is there a difference? It is not installed I am hoping to get all chrome finished polished and installed real soon. Hopefully pictures to follow

**r1lark** · 12-30-2016, 03:22 PM

I've always thought that the '61 V8s were the best looking engines, with the silver block/heads and red valve covers.

And before one of the nit-pickers assail me.......yes, I understand that this is a '60 Lark and those are '61 engine colors -- but I still like the silver/red scheme.

**StudeRich** · 12-30-2016, 04:15 PM

If you are talking about the Chromed Pot Metal Belt Moulding below the Rear Quarter Window, it is likely different due to the completely different Roofline, Quarter Windows and Rear Glass on '61's.

The '59-'64 Studebaker Body Parts Catalog would tell you for sure.

Sorry, this is the Only '61 Hardtop Photo I have, and it does not show it very well.

**Studebakercenteroforegon** · 12-30-2016, 04:54 PM

1961 Lark hardtop rear upper die cast moldings - 1338972 Right and 1338973 Left - fit 1961 only, period. These taper to a point at the rear, very unlike earlier or later styles.
(And, likely due to a supply and demand situation, these two part numbers are still available. I just bought a pair for my most recently acquired '61 Hardtop.)

**Keithsmcc** · 12-31-2016, 12:52 AM

Thanks for all the good comments. The vehicle is much farther than these pictures show. Must figure out how to post pictures soon. The chrome that I am referring to is the rear quarter glass that goes on top of the glass below the drip rail. It looks like it will fit in the area, but right now the glass in installed for fitting purposes. Like I posted once before we received this car as a complete basket case in boxes with no instructions included. It has sat for too many years and I would like to finish soon. Wish me luck.