Where there any differances between the '56 Sky Hawk 289 engine, and any other 289? I have a line on an engineless Sky Hawk, and if I'm going to replace the 289, I'd like to know. What automatic transmission came in the Sky Hawk?...
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There were some minor differences in later models, (like full flow oil filter, and crankshaft snout length). Except for R series they are pretty much the same internally. Valve covers, and distributor makes varied, as well.Bez Auto Alchemy
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Where there any differances between the '56 Sky Hawk 289 engine, and any other 289?
BTW, the '56 Sky Hawk is in my all-time top five Studebaker greatest hits. It's worth saving.
jack vinesLast edited by PackardV8; 07-29-2013, 09:12 AM.PackardV8
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Originally posted by 345 DeSoto View PostShould I keep it Sky Hawk, or turn it into a Golden Hawk?
Keep it as a Sky Hawk!!!
You could make your 289 into a virtual R1 if you want a few more horses.
And no one would know unless you go really nuts and add a blower as well.
StudeDave '57StudeDave '57
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If anyone here is looking for a Skyhawk, I have one for sale (3 speed w/overdrive). Call me at (818) 606-0267 or email me at brngarage@gmail.com.Howard - Los Angeles chapter SDC
'53 Commander Starliner (Finally running and driving, but still in process)
'56 Golden Hawk (3 speed/overdrive, Power steering - Running, but not yet driving)
'58 Packard Hawk. A partially restored car that was not completely assembled.
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JMHO, but installing a Packard V8 in a Sky Hawk would result in the best looking of the Hawks with the strongest engine of the Hawks. Why wouldn't you do it?
For the purists, it's exactly what Studebaker did; all a bolt in. If some future owner wanted to return to Studebaker V8 power, no problemo.
Seeing as I have seen more Golden Hawks then I have Sky Hawks, the answer for me is easy- Keep it as a Sky Hawk!!!
You could make your 289 into a virtual R1 if you want a few more horses.
And no one would know unless you go really nuts and add a blower as well.
jack vinesLast edited by PackardV8; 07-29-2013, 12:05 PM.PackardV8
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Next best thing to a 53/54 (and I own a 55
jack vinesPackardV8
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I like the looks of the Sky Hawk better than the 1956 Golden Hawk. One of Bob Bourke's finest creations.
There were 4071 1956 Golden Hawks and only 3050 Sky Hawks. Also, the Sky Hawk is a one year model and I believe the survival to be lower than that for a 1956 Golden Hawk. There were more Hawks sold for 1956 than there were Corvettes or Thunderbirds.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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I love the Skyhawks, best looking of the Hawk Flock IMHO (Hawk grill, no fins and the pre GT roofline, tho I would prefer the smoother 53-55 trunklid)..... I get the feeling that 345 DeSoto is not so much a purist as I am, and as Jack noted a Packabaker conversion is all bolt in and does not alter the car for future back to stock. OTOH, a built Stude 289 with a PowerShift would be sweet too!1996 Impala SS
1967 Jag XKE FHC
1963 Avanti R2
1963 Avanti R1
1956 Packard Patrician
1948 Jag Mk IV DHC
1909 Hupmobile Model 20
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All kidding aside, the '56 Studebaker Sky Hawk is thought by many to be the nicest looking of all the '56-'64 Hawk models. A freshly rebuilt Stude 289, with either the '56 style short-tail Flightomatic, or a three speed O/D trans, would make this engineless car into something pretty hard to improve upon, (at least sticking with using factory parts). Factory 'saginaw type' power steering would only make this Hawk that much 'sweeter'!!
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