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    I just ran across an article from an unknown paper that shows a picture of a rumble seat in a 61 Hawk. This company, Frank Hilker and Co of Chicago Heights Il had a 61 Lark Convertible and a 61 hawk in their showroom.

    I have never seen a lark with a rumble seat. I remember a 61 hawk in the midwest in the 1980's with a rumble seat but have no idea if it survives or where it is today.

    Hilker claimed they could deliver a rumble seat modification in 30 days.

    Anyone know of any survivors with the Hilker rumble seats???
    Milt

    1947 Champion (owned since 1967)
    1961 Hawk 4-speed
    1967 Avanti
    1961 Lark 2 door
    1988 Avanti Convertible

    Member of SDC since 1973

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    If you search rumble seat on here you will find some discussion. There were some pictures at the time that may be gone if the poster moved the files.
    "In the heart of Arkansas."
    Searcy, Arkansas
    1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
    1952 2R pickup

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    • #3
      I believe the 'Rumble Seat Hawk' was painted the 'Flamingo' (P-6114) color.

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      • #4
        Search function (look in the upper right of the forum page) for 'rumble seat' brought up several threads for a Lark with the rumble seat. There are also several for the Hawk:
        http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...ht=rumble+seat

        http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...ht=rumble+seat
        Last edited by r1lark; 02-15-2014, 02:54 PM. Reason: added info
        Paul
        Winston-Salem, NC
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        • #5
          A "rumble-tumble" was a seat behind the body of a carriage, which carried the servants.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by GinettaG12P View Post
            A "rumble-tumble" was a seat behind the body of a carriage, which carried the servants.
            Were these also called 'Mother in Law' seats?

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            • #7
              Originally posted by unclemiltie View Post
              I just ran across an article from an unknown paper that shows a picture of a rumble seat in a 61 Hawk. This company, Frank Hilker and Co of Chicago Heights Il had a 61 Lark Convertible and a 61 hawk in their showroom.

              I have never seen a lark with a rumble seat. I remember a 61 hawk in the midwest in the 1980's with a rumble seat but have no idea if it survives or where it is today.

              Hilker claimed they could deliver a rumble seat modification in 30 days.

              Anyone know of any survivors with the Hilker rumble seats???
              I'd love to get a copy of whatever paper you found that article in. Not much info out there on the rumble seat conversion. Please PM me at your convenience. Thanks

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              • #8
                Richard Quinn
                Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

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                • #9
                  More info here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...ghlight=rumble

                  Craig

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by SN-60 View Post
                    I believe the 'Rumble Seat Hawk' was painted the 'Flamingo' (P-6114) color.
                    I recall seeing this Hawk at the South Bend International in either 1978 or 1983.

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                    • #11
                      Thanks everyone
                      Milt

                      1947 Champion (owned since 1967)
                      1961 Hawk 4-speed
                      1967 Avanti
                      1961 Lark 2 door
                      1988 Avanti Convertible

                      Member of SDC since 1973

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