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That is SO flippin' pretty.
Clark in San Diego | '63 Standard (F2) "Barney" | http://studeblogger.blogspot.com
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Very nice! I really like the wheel tire combination with the red paint.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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I don't know where the wheels and tires were sourced -- the car was in this condition when I bought it. The tires are currently G78x15 bias ply wide whites; I'll be pulling the wheels and installing wide white radials in January. By that time, I should have received all the old receipts and restoration project-related paperwork from the old owner -- hopefully, receipts for the wheels will be included. If so, I will post the info here.
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Originally posted by capwombat View PostOr a 500 cubic inch Cadillac. A Studillac would also be cool. The Chevy engine is probably the most practical (and it's already in there!), but there are so many of them out there....
Anyway, I really like your Hawk! Is the interior the original color? The red looks really nice on these old Hawks.
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I don't believe either the red color (Ford "605" red, according to the previous owner) or the interior color patterns are original, though they are "period" '60s-style custom. The build sheet I just received from the Studebaker museum states that the car was originally "silvertone grey." But I like the color combo.
Have decided on a supercharged Studebaker engine (upgraded R2 w/R3 carb enclosure); the build is underway now.
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Or a 500 cubic inch Cadillac.
Required some serious work to make it fit (but it goes like stink!).The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers
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