What to do with this Lark?

[barnlark]

Originally posted by Mr.Biggs
Well Dave, you MAY have me on a technicality, but I won't go down without offering a defense (even tho I don't feel the need for such).

I agree that the term is odd and not based on a rational application thought process, but it is described in the Studebaker Parts Books that way; it's not my description. Yours makes more sense. However, my grandfather favored his belt more around the upper door version.
By the way, the screw holes on the '61 belt mouldings are somewhat different than the '60s, even though the outside appears identical for the J&L bodies.

[Roscomacaw]

The rear quarter pieces for the 61 hardtops are different (from 59-60) in that they taper to an end. This is because unlike earlier hardtops, the beltline didn't run all the way around under the rear window.

BTW, a quick search brought up this definition of "beltline": The line running around a car's body formed by the bottom edges of its glass panels. OK, I'm wrong. I'm gonna start wearing my pants up under my glasses.[:0][B)]




1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[laughinlark]

No hitting below the belt. [:0]

I just love those 61 Larks.

Gordon

[rockinhawk]

Quite often we put a "beltline" in the construction of a brick building. On a house this can be done at floor level, above the windows, or at eave hight. On comercial jobs the architechs will stick one in most anywhere. Most of the time it is done as a soldire corse(bricks standing up instead of laying down), sometime they are recessed. some are outset, and some are flush. These beltlines have nothing whatsoever to do with Biggs' pants. NT


Neil Thornton
Hazlehurst, GA
'57 Silver Hawk
'56 Sky Hawk
'51 2R16 dump truck
Many others.

[hawkhunter]

quote:Originally posted by 4961Studebaker

[] [] Call me biased, but the Hardtop looks like a good canidate to fix up and drive. If your not up to the task, my number is....[:0][)] [)] [)]

don't let those tail light lenses out of your site. You just can't find them with out $$$$$ to bring them out of the woods.

You should be able to find the trunk latch and striker pretty easy that way you could ditch that bungie cord.
-If your really serious about fixing it up I believe I have a trunk lock with key.

The Blacked out grill treatment is different,

Either way, keep pictures of your progress, or your intentions so the Lark obsessors can pounce and drool.

HOW'S THE FLOORS [?]

ChopStu

143 weeks till completion.

Have trunk lock and striker. Car has everthing, just removed. I bought NOS chrome grille molding, grille and front panel from Sasco. Intention was to fix up and drive as car has fairly new tires and dual exhaust, however, realistically I do not have the time to devote to this car as I have another Packard Hawk in progress. Most likely will sell it.

Russ - Avon Park, Fl.
'58 Packard Hawk
3-speed/OD

[hawkhunter]

quote:Originally posted by rockinhawk

How much$$$ would it take for it to move to So.Ga.? I don't have a 61. Send me an Email. NT


Neil Thornton
Hazlehurst, GA
'57 Silver Hawk
'56 Sky Hawk
'51 2R16 dump truck
Many others.

e-mail sent.

Russ - Avon Park, Fl.
'58 Packard Hawk
3-speed/OD

[sals54]

This looks very much like the 61 2 door sedan I just got. Mine is a V8 with the 3 speed OD. White. I'm getting it ready for ebay. Should be ready in a week or two. It has a rebuilt engine which runs and sounds great. I'm putting brakes on it this week. I'm hoping for the best. Pix in a day or five.

sals54