Frankenstude? Body and engine decode,please

[bob40]

This is a Hawk I picked up to part out.
The frame broke in 2 places trying to get it on the trailer.It is NOT worth saving.
Was told it was a 1958 with a 289.I didnt even look at the body tag when picking it up.
Not one wheel turned so it was pure drag it on the trailer time.
Body tag says 61V-C6...shouldn't there be fins?
Engine code is P 7502 with maybe another digit covered up. 289?

[r1lark]

Yes, a '61 would have had fins......but I guess someone decided it would look better without them.

The P prefix on the engine number would indicate a 289.

[Bruv]

Hi Bob. you interested in selling that tag? My '61 is missing its tag. My tag is 61V-C6 7000. Am sure l can cut and braze to make up the correct tag! Regards kevin

[packardHawk58]

Bruv, try contacting Stude Dude on this Forum, he has brand new vin tags and can probably organise the stamping of your correct numbers.
Save a lot of messing around brazing tags together.

[Bruv]

Thanks Mate.

[rockne10]

Bruv,
Jerry Kurtz of Dover, PENNSYLVANIA duplicates brand new body tags to your specifications.
He is on the forum with user name jerezstude. You can send him a private message. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...387-jerezstude