What do you think, first classic car! New better pics pg.2

[Gold Hawk Doug]

Got the build sheet

Okay everybody, the build sheet arrival I was on vacation in Colorado.



Apparently the original color was white (Tiara Arctic) I don't know what the T 5775 A GOV 25 refers to. And where it says ship to it says stock.

It is the original engine, however somebody is put in a T 10 with the hurst shift. And somewhere along the line installed front bucket seats from a later model Hawk. And reupholstered everything inside including painting the dashboard, and steering stem. It's such a good job, it's hard to tell it was any other color, I certainly can't.

The options listed are radio, push button, windshield washer, antenna, internal control, clock,climatizer, and back up lights.

This doesn't sound like the option list for a 400 E. But I do understand there someone here on the forum that keeps a secret list of the 400 serial numbers.

Can someone contact him and ask if this is one of them. The original white color, from what I understand, is somewhat unusual.

Thanks for all the help and opinions. After spending some time on the forum reading tons of info, I'm getting a real education.

Doug

[8E45E]

Apparently the original color was white (Tiara Arctic) I don't know what the T 5775 A GOV 25 refers to.

It was originally two-tone, Tiara Gold/Arctic White with a Gold Vinyl interior


Craig

[Gold Hawk Doug]

Oh! Well talk about over abreviation!

Than some where along its history it has had a off frame restoration. No where on this car can I see any sign of the original color. all the over spray, in the fenders, under the body, all over the firewall, behind the front grill, inside the hood or rear deck lid, can I see anything but white.

Darn good job!

Sombody really wanted this to look like a 400.

Still the way it was done, the car really is a stunner. I'm really happy with it.

I guess it could be classed as a "resto-mod"

Doug

[Dads Baby]

Drive the wheels off that beautiful car! Enjoy every mile behind the wheel! Show it off every chance you get! You won't regret it.

[Gold Hawk Doug]

You betcha, Red Ryder!!!!

[Warren Webb]

I am pleased that you got such a great looking car as an initiation into the Studebaker fold. On my 63 hawk it came with the factory 4 speed shifter which wouldnt be good for mixing pancakes in my opinion & I too replaced it with a Hurst, no comparison to the improvement. Come on down to Southern California next memorial day weekend & show that stunner of a car to all in attendance at the La Palma meet! Yours will be one of the very finest there for sure!

[Gold Hawk Doug]

Thanks, Warren.

Memorial weekend? That should be do-able. Looks like the car is going to gat a few miles on it in the next few years!