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[sbca96]

Deleted by Tom (sbca96).

[imported_n/a]

If this fellow isn't present company, then I will hereby nominate him for a "Bob Bourke Wannabe" Award. I'm curious as to why he didn't just trade/sell it to someone who likes Hawk styling pretty much as-is, in exchange for an old Mopar, if he wanted a Mopar engine and outrageous tailfins, etc.

[railway]

It's his Hawk, time and money.
A dream to some are sweet to other's a nightmare.

Ebon...
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[imported_n/a]

Yes, I agree--it is his car, and he has a perfect right to make changes that might be controversial, it if that is how he gets his jollies. By the same token, EVERYONE is entitled to my Opinion, whether they like it or not.

[JDP]

If you think that was a nice clean GT Hawk when he started, I can find a few for you to restore.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Avanti
54 3R Pickup

[railway]

quote:Originally posted by JDP

If you think that was a nice clean GT Hawk when he started, I can find a few for you to restore.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Avanti
54 3R Pickup

JP, now that I think about it, I think he sold his better GT Hawk to you a couple years back. Could be wrong, I know I hesitated and lost out on it. And that one was not that great either, dang age is getting to me. (What was I saying?)

Ebon...
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[Dick Steinkamp]

How about a third category for the forum? In addition to "General Studebaker Discussion", and "Technical Talk", we could have "Things I Don't Like".

[JDP]

Damn, I think I did buy a GT from him, no idea which one though.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Avanti
54 3R Pickup

[Studedude]

I must have missed something... I didn't see the pictures of the finished project.

https://www.davesplaceinc.com

[JDP]

I think I figured it out, I must have bought Bermuda from him, the before pix was in his shop:

http://www.stude.com/Bermuda/

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Black
63 R2 4 speed GT White
63 Avanti
54 3R Pickup

[imported_n/a]

Things with stuff we DON'T like. Hmm--how about a whole forum concerned with that? But,here's a positive suggestion. It s what I would like to have seen this guy do to correct the design flaws of the GT Hawk. Cut off the bulky, boxy, oversized square 62-63 Ford-type C-pillars, and graft on the more graceful top from a '67 Lincoln coupe. Cut down to size, of course. It has a smooth, raked look that better fits the GT body lines. Then, dump the Mercedes type Jimmy Durante schnozola grille and painted side grilles for a fabricated one that vaguely resembles the front end of the 69 Mercury Marquis, or mid-70's Toronado. Or, somewhat like the old "coffin nosed" Cord only shorter, with louvers and no chrome. Then, the Porche headlights. Not that I would do any of this to my own car, but I have lots of ideas that I could suggest to someone who would.

[sbca96]

Deleted by Tom (sbca96).

[bams50]

I'm reserving my opinion till I see it closer to done (if I remember to follow it...).

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)

[N8N]

I haven't seen an update to that site in a while. I hope that doesn't mean that he lost interest in the project; despite the "I wouldn't have done it exactly that way" factory I'd rather see it on the road than in a zillion pieces.

I certainly wouldn't have done those fins, but you know what, it *is* his car. if I start criticising what he's doing, the same criticisms could be leveled at people like Dave Lester, who again, has a car with a lot of "I wouldn't have done it exactly that way" items (at least for me) but still is a darn nice car. And once you go down that road, where does it stop? Do you then look down on people for shaving a few trim items? Using an incorrect-year but Studebaker drivetrain? Heck, now we're in the territory of criticizing my own project.

I'm guessing that if it weren't for the fins, the response would be a lot more positive.

Heck, people were doing this stuff back when these cars were new; remember Dick S's custom Speedster? Now even that I'd probably have to disapprove of if it were done today just because of the value of a Speedster, but if it was done in a workmanlike manner I'd probably have to bite my tongue...

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

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[Scott]

He says, "So I loaded it up on my trailer and took it to the man who is restoring it. Here is the ongoing story of MoHawk"

Ummm, restoring? We've already done that topic, but really, RESTORING??! I guess that means absolutely nothing anymore. Let's see, I could say after chopping off the top and sending the rest to the crusher, that I just restored the car, too.