Hawk deck lid differences

[Dan White]

I know the '59 to '63 Hawk deck lids are basically the same w/ the '62-'63 using the aluminum overlay. The '64 is unique to that year only. However, is the '56 to '58 the same as the '59 to '63 with just the holes for the pot metal script?

Thanks

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[studegary]

No.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[buddymander]

Could you be a little less specific?

[Dan White]

From what I now understand the '56 and '64 deck lids are different and unique to those years. However, the '57 to '63 are the same except for the holes for the script used from '57 thru '61. So an earlier lid from '57 through '61 would be OK to use on a '62 or '63 since any holes would be covered by the aluminum overlay.

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[sbca96]

Yes.[]

Tom

'63 Avanti, zinc plated drilled & slotted 03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, soon: TKO 5-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves, 'R3' 276 cam, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires

[buddymander]

Do any decklids interchange between C-K and sedan?

[Dan White]

I would doubt it.

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by buddymander

Do any decklids interchange between C-K and sedan?

No.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[Dan White]

Gary you have a real way with words!

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[candbstudebakers]

The only thing different with the 56 deck lid is the lock location it would bolt right on with no problem same with the 64 for fit, just 64 GT is a smooth back with no ripples, any 53-55 C/K deck lid will also fit on and bolt right on no problem, been there don that...Bob

Bob Peterson / C & B Studebakers

Castro Valley, CA
canbstudebakers-

[nibbs53]

Like Bob said said don that.
This is Bob's 62 GT.

[63t-cab]

From what I can tell the 64 hawk trunk lid is also different in that the lock housing is not in the same location as 63 and prior.it would sit out further being that there is no recess in the sheetmetal,so I assume the latch is not the same either? or is the shaft longer?

Joseph R. Zeiger

[64Avanti]

Lock should be the same. Look at parts book.

David L