Hawk wheels

[johnesmonde]

I would like to replace the stock wheels and covers on my 62 Hawk with some fancier wheels. Rather than guess work, I wonder if others could post pictures of their cars with aftermarket wheels or wheels from other brands that have helped them dress up their cars. Actually seeing how they look and getting a description and size etc. would probably be of use to many and offer a chance to show off your cars. There was a discussion and pictures of newer Mustang wheels on an Avanti that gave me the idea. If not a picture, even a description, brand size etc would be helpful.

'Wheel-less John'

John Esmonde
Holland Landing, Ontario
Canada
'62 Hawk
'30 Chev Coach

[Guido]

This is a set that I have on my '64. They are made by American Racing.




Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

Studebaker horse drawn buggy; 1946 M-16 fire truck; 1948 M-16 grain truck; 1949 2R16A grain truck; 1949 2R17A fire truck; 1950 2R5 pickup; 1952 2R17A grain truck; 1952 Packard 200 4 door; 1955 E-38 grain truck; 1957 3E-40 flatbed; 1961 6E-28 grain truck; 1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck; 1962 7E-7 Champ pickup; 1962 GT Hawk 4 speed; 1963 8E-28 flatbed; 1964 Avanti R2 4 speed; 1964 Cruiser and various other "treasures".

Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond, Goochland & Louisa, Va.

[JDP]

here's the American racing torque thrust D's on Hawk.

http://www.stude.com/Bermuda/Main2.jpg-.html

JDP
Arnold Md.
Studebaker On The Net

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My Ebay Items

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64 Daytona HT
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Avanti R1/AC
63 Lark 2 dr.
62 Lark 2 door
60 Lark convert
60 Hawk
59 4E Truck
56 truck
55 Starlight
53 Starlight
52 Starlight
52 Starliner
51 Commander

[Dick Steinkamp]

Restored 1960's Crestline Mark II's made in Walnut Creek, CA

15 x 6 3" backspacing

205 70 15 tires front
215 75 15 rear

"Old School"

[8D]

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by johnesmonde
Dick -- Where did you get the lazy S centrepiece?

Studebaker International...check page 30 of their catalog.

http://www.studebaker-intl.com/Resources/Part%202.pdf

[johnesmonde]

Nice pictures! Exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I'm currently running 215-75 all the way around with spacers on the front to clear the Turner disc calipers. JDP -- what would the width and backspace be on those wheels? Dick -- Where did you get the lazy S centrepiece? As my son would say, 'That's sweeeet!'.

John Esmonde
Holland Landing, Ontario
Canada
'62 Hawk
'30 Chev Coach

[1956 Hawk]

Just so you know 255/60R15s will fit under a Hawk.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/549732261OHKYVI

David

[JDP]

N8 might remember, I'm not sure. I was thinking 6 inch, with 4 inch back spacing.( Might be 7 inches wide too)


JDP
Arnold Md.
Studebaker On The Net

http://stude.com

My Ebay Items

http://www.stude.com/EBAY/

64 Daytona HT
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Avanti R1/AC
63 Lark 2 dr.
62 Lark 2 door
60 Lark convert
60 Hawk
59 4E Truck
56 truck
55 Starlight
53 Starlight
52 Starlight
52 Starliner
51 Commander

[N8N]

7" with zero offset will just barely work on a C-K but you will be limited to a 215 or 225. For the widest tires/most fender clearance you really want something like 1/2" to 3/4" offset. Too much more than that and you will need spacers in the front to clear the tie rods.

nate

--
55 Commander Starlight

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[showbizkid]

It's not a Hawk, but...



Cragar S/S. Still available: www.cragar.com


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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard

http://studeblogger.blogspot.com

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by showbizkid

Cragar S/S. Still available: www.cragar.com

Love those Cragars []. They look great on everything [8D]

(VERY nice Lark, BTW!)

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by showbizkid

It's not a Hawk, but...

Love the "modified" parking brake! Of course, with big trucks I have to use a 6x6 or a cinder block.


Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

Studebaker horse drawn buggy; 1946 M-16 fire truck; 1948 M-16 grain truck; 1949 2R16A grain truck; 1949 2R17A fire truck; 1950 2R5 pickup; 1952 2R17A grain truck; 1952 Packard 200 4 door; 1955 E-38 grain truck; 1957 3E-40 flatbed; 1961 6E-28 grain truck; 1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck; 1962 7E-7 Champ pickup; 1962 GT Hawk 4 speed; 1963 8E-28 flatbed; 1964 Avanti R2 4 speed; 1964 Cruiser and various other "treasures".

Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond, Goochland & Louisa, Va.

[N8N]

Now that I'm home from work...

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel/55coupe7.html

that's my '55 coupe with MoPar cop car wheels on it (look at the rear of the car) and 245/60s - yes, they fit on the front, too, if you really want to do that. Steers a bit hard... I don't know that they would fit a Lark, but the OP asked about a Hawk...

nate

--
55 Commander Starlight

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[showbizkid]

quote:Originally posted by Guido

Love the "modified" parking brake!

One of those "little things" on the to-do list [:I]


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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard

http://studeblogger.blogspot.com

[sbca96]

Also not a Hawk ...



17 x 8 with a 5.02 backspacing, needs at least a 1/4 spacer to fit the
front end on a Studebaker. Dont think they would look good on a Hawk.
Its possible that the AFS version of the Mach 1 Mustang wheel might do
well on a Hawk. Its similar to the ones posted. Boy, I just never
liked Cragars on anything. Shows how rim choice is a VERY personal
issue, and can only be decided by the owner. Good luck!



Tom

'63 Avanti, zinc plated drilled & slotted 03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, soon: 97 Z28 T-56 6-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves, 'R3' 276 cam, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires