Rear Fin Louver for '57 Golden Hawk

[cdevan]

I have lost one (of four) silver rear fin louvers on right rear of Hawk. Its seems that everyone that I have checked with sell a set of 10 for $150.00. I am not looking for 10, but understand that I may have to purchase a pair. Anyone know of a vendor that might carry the louvers less than by the dozen.

thanks

[52hawk]

Can't help with that,but please be advised that in all things automotive,we use left or right as you sit in the car,looking out the windshield-drivers side is left,passenger side is right. This will simplify the ordering of parts, for example,if you wanted a drivers front fender,you would ask for a "left front fender" ! A little more confusing,but as you stand and look at the front of your car,the drivers fender on your right,it is still the "left front fender" !
Good luck with your parts search. Too bad you're not in South Bend,I just know somebody has the louvre you need just lying on a table at the swapmeet.

[cdevan]

Thanks for helping me get it right. . .yes I know there are vendors in South Bend that could have what I am looking for but I could not make it this year.

thanks agin
Curt

[swvalcon]

Buy a set af 10 use what you want then sell them off one each and make enough to get yours for free.

[Swiss-Goldenhawk]

Hello Curt

I also own a 1957 Golden Hawk. My rear fin louvers had much pitting, so I bought a NOS set on Ebay and sold the old fin louvers.

You can also get only a pair (one left and one right fin louver) directly from Studebaker International according to their online shop for $36.
You do not have to buy the set of ten, which they also have for $150.

Check out this link http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50001003a

I am sure they will be show quality instead of buying an original pitted fin louver.

Have a nice day.
Rudy

[bezhawk]

I thought that 63 Cruiser sail panel are the same. (maybe) Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[Swiss-Goldenhawk]

Hi Brad

You are absolutely right, 1963 Lark Cruisers did also use the same chrome rear fin louvers. Despite the fact that they have another Studebaker no. on the back.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...vip=true&rt=nc

[cdevan]

Thanks for the tip, I did get the pair for $36 from SDC. Curt

[Swiss-Goldenhawk]

You're welcome.