Hello All!
My name is Shaun and I've purchased my very first Studebaker. To be honest, I know absolutely nothing about these cars. Before getting into my research, I wanted to introduce myself and my new baby, a 1959 Silver Hawk.
The car needs a new battery and alternator- but runs strong. The body also has minor rust on the surface panels and needs a new paint job.
Please feel free to offer ANY ADVICE that might be helpful to me. I don't think I will be doing a ground up restoration considering the market value of these cars, but I want to at least get the engine tuned up and work on the paint.
Also, in place of the RPM gauge is a strange device that looks like a sonar or something? It's a round outline with a cross through it. Any ideas?
Also, where do you recommend for parts? I need new seals around the whole car and one glass needs to be replaced. Are there any crossover parts from other models that will work on this year?
Thanks much and am looking forward to having a lot of fun with you all!
Shaun
My name is Shaun and I've purchased my very first Studebaker. To be honest, I know absolutely nothing about these cars. Before getting into my research, I wanted to introduce myself and my new baby, a 1959 Silver Hawk.
The car needs a new battery and alternator- but runs strong. The body also has minor rust on the surface panels and needs a new paint job.
Please feel free to offer ANY ADVICE that might be helpful to me. I don't think I will be doing a ground up restoration considering the market value of these cars, but I want to at least get the engine tuned up and work on the paint.
Also, in place of the RPM gauge is a strange device that looks like a sonar or something? It's a round outline with a cross through it. Any ideas?
Also, where do you recommend for parts? I need new seals around the whole car and one glass needs to be replaced. Are there any crossover parts from other models that will work on this year?
Thanks much and am looking forward to having a lot of fun with you all!
Shaun
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