Restoration COMPLETE [PICS]

[black9fourfour]

I joined this board back in December after I bought my first Studebaker - a 1959 Silver Hawk. I was greeted by many friendly enthusiasts who were very helpful and encouraging about my project.

5 months later here I am... SEMI-complete with my first ever restoration project. I have never rebuilt a car like this and am not sure that i'll be doing it again anytime soon.

Regardless, this entire project was very fun and very exciting for me.

I thank you all for your patience, advise and wisdom. More pics to come after upholstery!






















































































































I saw a bumper sticker at the Del Mar Auto Show the other day. It read "Never Good Enough"




Thanks for viewing,
SHAUN

[warrlaw1]

Nice work! That baby will turn heads, and nobody will run into it 'cause they didn't see it. Love the colour.

[Anne F. Goodman]

It sure looks Good Great Job.

[Gary1953]

Very nice looking Hawk. Thank you for sharing the pictures.

[Chris Pile]

Fabulous! Let me know when it's for sale...

[black9fourfour]

it sure looks good great job.

thanks for the gas tank door anne!

[StudeRich]

Very nice job! Are you saying that first Pic of the nice looking Gold and Brown '59 Silver Hawk WAS the finished product, but then you could not leave good enough alone, and went with the eye catching Blaze Red?
The crazing paint pics look like someone (the FO?) used Lacquer over Enamel or some other kind of non-compatable combo?

[black9fourfour]

Fabulous! Let me know when it's for sale...

What do you think i could get for it?

85,000 original miles
5 stage paint
rebuilt motor
custom leather interior (light cream color all around)
15" wire wheels
brand new chrome
HID hi/low headlights
concealed aftermarket head unit

[mbstude]

Oh baby baby! What a beauty!

[Warren Webb]

Wow is the word! It sure would be nice to see you along with such a beautiful car at the La Palma meet on the 29th. Come even if your interior isnt done. We want to see the great work you have done. I am impressed how soon you have done so much. Great job!

[Anne F. Goodman]

thanks for the gas tank door anne!

I am Glad that I could Help.

[StudeRich]

Restored '59 Silver Hawk VIII

Very beautiful Car.

Unfortunately in this "down market", only about what you probably have in it or less, maybe $25-30,000.00

By the way, what is a "concealed aftermarket [HEAD UNIT]"?

[2moredoors]

Looks great

[Pat Dilling]

Very impressive especially in such a short time. Love the color! I think we are close to a match.

Pat

[sweetolbob]

Nice work, Nice pix, Nice Car.

I love detailed posts like these that show off the efforts and results.

Thanks for posting

Bob