Hazel the Hawk

[studegary]

Well, we don't mind the original "Woodsmoke Grey" color, but Kathy wants the car to 'really POP", as she puts it. So seems like she's settling on either Apache Red with Arctic white fins, or possibly turquoise on the bottom half and black on the top half. Probably the red, though. Any opinions on other color combinations (with "POP" in mind)...?

A neighbor of mine bought a new 1957 Silver Hawk in turquoise and black. He kept it until he bought a new 1966 Cruiser. I never cared for the look of his Silver Hawk. My 1957 President Classic was turquoise and white.
For "pop", the red and white will do a better job of that.

Be carefull in bringing that newly rebuilt, but stored, engine to life.

[8E45E]

Well, we don't mind the original "Woodsmoke Grey" color, but Kathy wants the car to 'really POP", as she puts it. So seems like she's settling on either Apache Red with Arctic white fins, or possibly turquoise on the bottom half and black on the top half. Probably the red, though. Any opinions on other color combinations (with "POP" in mind)...?

I have always liked the Woodsmoke gray color; especially on a Hawk. The general design and the fins already provide enough 'pop' as it is.

Craig

[drrotor]

Well here's my first photo update of the build. My friend Sean just finished fabricating the exhaust for Hazel the Hawk, using very high quality stainless tubing, stainless MagnaFlow mufflers, and a stainless "X" pipe in the middle. This system is a work of art. Pictures don't do it justice. We also added stainless Golden Hawk exhaust tips to complete the look.
The last few weeks I've spent tracking down and purchasing most of the parts we found were missing when we inventoried the car after arriving home with it. We're only missing a few small items now.
The next task is to get it running. Although the entire powertrain is new, it has never been fired, so we'll see what we've got when we first hear it run. If it runs as good as it looks, we'll be happy! The underside of the car is showroom new, as is the engine, etc. Should be a lot of fun to bring it to life here in a few days. Say-- anybody have a NOS fuel tank sending unit available? I need that in order to permanently install the tank...

[StudeRich]

You have Two options for that Sender, you can get the '58 to'64 C & K sender and drill the hole for the pickup tube and solder in a tube to replicate the original.

Or use the late sender as is, and have a new Line installed in the front of the Tank.

If you get lucky and happen to find a NOS one, it will at least need the Ford Copper Float conversion to survive the Ethanol Fuel.

[Pat Dilling]

Wow, nice work on the exhaust, looks great and continues the meticulous work done before. Please take a video once you have her running I'd love to hear it!

[showbizkid]

Wow... it's like getting a "body in white" from the factory and having your way with it Congratulations on the score!

[drrotor]

OK, I had to try again. Those pictures from last night were pretty poor. I think these should be much better. And anyway, perhaps they can be good reference pictures for others who may be building up a Hawk in the future and need to see the underside of the car. And they show a little better how nice of a car this is. I'm very happy with it!
Today I got the freshly re-cored radiator sanded and painted (who knew re-coring a radiator would be so expensive!), trans linkage hooked up and adjusted, and now I'm getting the fuel tank ready for install. Turns out the P.O. had already purchased a new fuel tank sender after all! I found it in a box, and ordered a new modern no-sink float for it from Myer Studebaker today ($9.00). BTW-- NAPA Auto Parts sells the fuel fill hose in 2 1/4" diameter by the foot for those who need some...

[StudeRich]

Kenny, that's looking good. I hope to HEAR it at the upcoming Big Annual Car Show up here in Ferndale in mid Sept. you need to come!
I would love to find out what a X crossover pipe does for the sound.

Please be aware that all C & K Models do have a formed Rubber Filler Hose that has a built in bend, so it is much better to use a Studebaker Vendor correct hose than have your new straight hose kinked when installed.

[Buzzard]

The exhaust looks to be a true work of art. Congrats and keep the updates coming.
Bill