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    Congratulation on your Treasure Trove Sal!

    I still can't believe what these R2 parts are going for!

    R2 Hawk/Lark Waterpump manifold for $657! I expected the manifold to go for about $400

    Used Dual point R2 Distributor for over $225. I thought about $100 max

    Hawk/Lark Crank pulley for over $300. Unbelievable.

    Wow! Someones building a R2 machine and money is no object!

    Allen


    1964 R2 GT Hawk

    1963 Daytona Convertible
    Oakville, Ontario.
    Hamilton Chapter

    1964 GT Hawk
    PSMCDR 2014
    Best time: 14.473 sec. 96.57 MPH quarter mile
    PSMCDR 2013
    Best time: 14.654 sec. 94.53 MPH quarter

    Victoria, Canada

  • #2
    I gotta tell ya, it shocked the heck outa me too. I'm not complainin', just shocked.

    sals54
    sals54

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    • #3
      I have the same item, but they already called for and going to Australia, just have not put the gun to his head yet, but we will come to an understanding as we always do....Bob

      Candbstudebakers
      Castro Valley,
      California




      Candbstudebakers
      Castro Valley,
      California


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      • #4
        I've always felt the water manifold was the key part to building an R2. It seems to be the hardest part to find, and one rarely sees them available. You can buy a repop balancer, cams are out there, and even blowers, but a water manifold for sale?...a rare sight indeed![8D]

        Eric DeRosa

        '49 2R-5 (original Survivor)
        '63 R2 Lark (barely surviving)
        Eric DeRosa


        \'63 R2 Lark
        \'60 Lark Convertible

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        • #5
          Guess I should have ebayed that R2 short block. [:0] Nice work, Sal.

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          • #6
            I bought my 63 R-2 Hawk in 1989. It was a real JTS engine & after getting the production broadcast found it was the original engine, less everyting R-2! Took me 3 years to finally getting a water manifold after buying a complete R-2 engine for it. Now after seeing what it would cost just for a few items, I'm glad I did it then!

            60 Lark convertible
            61 Champ
            62 Daytona convertible
            63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
            63 Avanti (2)
            66 Daytona Sport Sedan
            59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
            60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
            61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
            62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
            62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
            62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
            63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
            63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
            64 Zip Van
            66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
            66 Cruiser V-8 auto

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            • #7
              Guess small block chevrolet engine as a cost effective replacement is out question for you R2 guys[}]
              Good Roads
              Brian

              Brian Woods
              woodysrods@shaw.ca
              1946 M Series (Shop Truck)
              Brian Woods
              woodysrods@shaw.ca
              1946 M Series (Shop Truck)

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              • #8
                I used a poor choice of words by saying put a gun to his head ,but for the people that don't know me or my friend in Australia then it might look like there will be a price fight for these R-2 parts, but be assured that is not the case here, I have the parts he sets the price, every thing has always been fair in the past and no reason to figure and different on these...Bob

                Candbstudebakers
                Castro Valley,
                California




                Candbstudebakers
                Castro Valley,
                California


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                • #9
                  Hey guys, it's the old story of supply & demand. I would imagine that tuning stuff is even more expensive for vintage Chevies & Fords.
                  Rog

                  '59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
                  Smithtown,NY
                  Long Island Studebaker Club
                  '59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
                  Smithtown,NY
                  Recording Secretary, Long Island Studebaker Club

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                  • #10
                    Ya but I like the Studebaker people and they like my parts...Bob

                    Candbstudebakers
                    Castro Valley,
                    California




                    Candbstudebakers
                    Castro Valley,
                    California


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                    • #11
                      Only problem is that engine is so common! They are fine runners, I do like them; but in my opinion won't ever have the same character as a hot stude V8, in a stude.[8D]

                      Just my 2 cents

                      quote:Originally posted by woodysrods

                      Guess small block chevrolet engine as a cost effective replacement is out question for you R2 guys[}]
                      Good Roads
                      Brian

                      Brian Woods
                      woodysrods@shaw.ca
                      1946 M Series (Shop Truck)
                      Dylan Wills
                      Everett, Wa.

                      '61 lark deluxe 4 door wagon
                      Dylan Wills
                      Everett, Wa.


                      1961 Lark 4 door wagon
                      1961 Lark 4 door wagon #2 (Wife's car!)
                      1955 VW Beetle (Went to the dark side)
                      1914 Ford Model T

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