My new 59 (large pictures)

[63larkcustom]

Ok, the car has had its "lark shine" what do y'all think?

[JLasvegas]

I love it, looks like a solid car, and I think the paint looks cool where its worn thin


1964 Daytona Wagonaire
259cid flight o matic

[63larkcustom]

Here are the before pictures... taken a little over a week ago.. Big believer in good ole Lark Shine.

[barnlark]

There's that aforementioned grey primer factory paint in the trunk! Good shot. That's one Deluxe 59 with a grey trunk. What's interesting is the floor looks painted body color, is it, or a repaint color? That car was a great deal, love it. [^][^]

[63larkcustom]

The floor is gray too, its got a bit of rust on the edges.. time for some POR-15.

[barnlark]

Must have been over spray by the wheel well. Keep us undated. Congrats.

[63larkcustom]

Thanks, the biggest goal was to get it someplace safe and stabilized. I'll start messing with it again soon after the holidays.

[bams50]

LOVE that car! Thise "Spring" colors are my favorite[:X] Have fun with it[^]

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[clonelark]

I have a red one just like it except it isnt a regal, fun little car and will get a ton of looks going down the road, love the color on yours. 78 Mph without overdrive, and it will do it at least 2 hours without letting off the gas (ask me how i know).

[silverhawk]

Thats purty![8D] That is a big turn around condition wise.

Dylan
'61 lark deluxe 4dr wagon

[63larkcustom]

It took a fair amount of buffing, etc.. sure it could use a new paint job, but at least its half way presentable now.

[BobPalma]

Very cute. (Not a spring color, though, Bams; Tahiti Coral was available all year long.[:0]) BP

[raprice]

Boy, the car looks really nice. I love the color, it's the same as my '59 Lark Regal Hardtop. I get a lot of compliments on the car.
The body on your car looks sound and straight.
Of course, the engine compartment needs some work, but that's something you can do and drive it too.
Lots of luck.

Rog

'59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
Smithtown,NY

[bams50]

I should have used a lower-case "s" because I was using the term generically. I grew up knowing them as "pastels" also.

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"