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My FIRST CAR, a 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk!
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Take real care with that trunk overlay.
They are easily scratched, and the paint is sensitive.
And they are expensive to find anymore.HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)
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Originally posted by Buzzard View PostCongratulations on your fine acquisition as well as the manner in which you attained it. You justly deserve the credit in keeping the Studebaker nameplate in good standing.
Speaking of which, have you tried to chase down the original owner on the dash plate? It might prove interesting.
Cheers, Bill
P.S. - She ordered factory air but not POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. Makes for an interesting time!Jake Robinson Kaywell: Shoo-wops and doo-wops galore to the background of some fine Studes. I'm eager and ready to go!
1962 GT Hawk - "Daisy-Mae" - she came dressed to kill in etherial green with a charming turquoise inside. I'm hopelessly in love!
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Jake,
Great info on the original owner. You are already digging deep into Studebakerland and I know you will have a ball. There is so much information on this forum that with a little learning curve you will fit right in.
Get all the owner shop manuals and study. There is a lot of good information available to someone like yourself who is very willing to learn. You will find that most of the basic maintenance is doable by yourself and don't forget in Florida you have Matthew Burnette to show the way when the going gets tough.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Bill
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Originally posted by Buzzard View PostJake,
Get all the owner shop manuals and study. There is a lot of good information available to someone like yourself who is very willing to learn. You will find that most of the basic maintenance is doable by yourself and don't forget in Florida you have Matthew Burnette to show the way when the going gets tough.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Bill
Happy New Year to you as well!
-- JakeJake Robinson Kaywell: Shoo-wops and doo-wops galore to the background of some fine Studes. I'm eager and ready to go!
1962 GT Hawk - "Daisy-Mae" - she came dressed to kill in etherial green with a charming turquoise inside. I'm hopelessly in love!
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Originally posted by 52-fan View PostThe 62 GT is my favorite of the GTs. Yes, the 63-64 models had the hotter engines, but I just like the 62 better. You got a 4 speed which is a big plus. My car was an automatic and it was a fine driving car, but not as exciting to drive. Yours is also an unusual color which will make it stand out among the others.Jake Robinson Kaywell: Shoo-wops and doo-wops galore to the background of some fine Studes. I'm eager and ready to go!
1962 GT Hawk - "Daisy-Mae" - she came dressed to kill in etherial green with a charming turquoise inside. I'm hopelessly in love!
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Originally posted by Stude Shoo-wop! View PostI'm in complete agreement with you when it comes to design purity. The 62s best reflect the theme of "modernized 53 coupe" more than the others and I like that aspect very much. As for the color, you may be interested to know that it is (to the best of my knowledge) Metallic Green Poly P-6213 mixed with other hues to create a totally unique shade of green. Luckily I do have a bottle of touch up paint for the inevitable scratch.
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Wow what a good choice of car! And yes that it's your first car makes all the more awesome
I'm waiting for a 63 GT to arrive from the US so that tells you what I think of the GT design...
I still own the first car that I bought at the age of 17 back in 2006.. a 1960 Corvair and it helped me catch my wife while studying! So happy hunting to youLast edited by mitka88; 06-17-2018, 04:29 PM.
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Originally posted by mitka88 View PostWow what a good choice of car! And yes that it's your first car makes all the more awesome
I'm waiting for a 63 GT to arrive from the US so that tells you what I think of the GT design...
I still own the first car that I bought at the age of 17 back in 2006.. a 1960 Corvair and it helped me catch my wife while studying! So happy hunting to you
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Originally posted by mbstude View PostYou’re only a year older than I am. Always nice to see more young guys with Studebakers. Congrats on your new car!
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Originally posted by mitka88 View PostWe should have our own group: Studebaker owners born after the extinction of the dinosaurs
Bob
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