Hello,
I don't have a pic yet, heck I don't even have the stud at my house(need to make room for it) its still 2 hours away.. But here is the story
My Father-in-law purchased a 57 289 Studebaker Silver Hawk about 4 years ago from Co and brought it back to ohio. I'm still trying to find more info about it but I would guess its been restored or at least painted and seats re-done. The Engine compartment looks stock all but an aftermarket air cleaner but original is in the trunk.
I grew up listening to stories about my Dads Golden Hawk and how fast it was.. I'm planning to take my parents out to dinner in the car 1st chance we get..
My Wife and I decided to purchase from the estate after her father passed seeing how her 2 brothers were more interested in selling for the cash but we wanted to keep the family and enjoy it.
I've never owned this age of a car before but it seems to be in good condition other than fuel pump is dripping, valve cover gasket leaks and rear end looks to be dripping as well. The Brakes work but you got to push them at least 50% to stop I need to investigate general circuit or at least replace fluid for starters.
Is there any known short comings I should be concerned with?
What kind of oil should I use?
Where do I find an cylmers manual for this to learn more etc etc..
And where do I buy parts?
Any advice welcome.
thanks in advance
I post pics as soon as I can..
Dave
1957 Silver Hawk 289
I don't have a pic yet, heck I don't even have the stud at my house(need to make room for it) its still 2 hours away.. But here is the story
My Father-in-law purchased a 57 289 Studebaker Silver Hawk about 4 years ago from Co and brought it back to ohio. I'm still trying to find more info about it but I would guess its been restored or at least painted and seats re-done. The Engine compartment looks stock all but an aftermarket air cleaner but original is in the trunk.
I grew up listening to stories about my Dads Golden Hawk and how fast it was.. I'm planning to take my parents out to dinner in the car 1st chance we get..
My Wife and I decided to purchase from the estate after her father passed seeing how her 2 brothers were more interested in selling for the cash but we wanted to keep the family and enjoy it.
I've never owned this age of a car before but it seems to be in good condition other than fuel pump is dripping, valve cover gasket leaks and rear end looks to be dripping as well. The Brakes work but you got to push them at least 50% to stop I need to investigate general circuit or at least replace fluid for starters.
Is there any known short comings I should be concerned with?
What kind of oil should I use?
Where do I find an cylmers manual for this to learn more etc etc..
And where do I buy parts?
Any advice welcome.
thanks in advance
I post pics as soon as I can..
Dave
1957 Silver Hawk 289
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