63 Super Hawk Question

[avantikid]

I am looking for info on my 63V 6389, is there a way other than the build sheet to find out this info.

What I know is:
power disc brakes
manual steering
4 speed
Body tag info....63v K6 1980
The car may have been blue at one time.....it is now two tone....iron oxide over blue

All help is appreciated

[SScopelli]

You can get your car's build sheet from the Studebaker Museum..

Click Here ==> https://studebakermuseum.org/store/production-orders/

[GinettaG12P]

All steering is manual.

[qsanford]

You can get your car's build sheet from the Studebaker Museum..

Click Here ==> https://studebakermuseum.org/store/production-orders/

The best money you could ever spend on your project!

[tim333]

All steering is manual??? My 63 R2 Hawk has p/s.

[SScopelli]

The best money you could ever spend on your project!

Exactly!

Having it really speaks volumes about what you want for your car.

It is also a great Item to display when your car is at a show..

[StudeRich]

All steering is manual.

Yes as Standard equipment, but a good number, actually more GT Hawks (not necessarily Super Hawks) had the optional Bendix Power Steering System.

[SN-60]

Yes as Standard equipment, but a good number, actually more GT Hawks (not necessarily Super Hawks) had the optional Bendix Power Steering System.

And they NEED it!

[edpjr]

My '64 GT 289-4V had both power steering and power disc brakes.

Yes as Standard equipment, but a good number, actually more GT Hawks (not necessarily Super Hawks) had the optional Bendix Power Steering System.

[BobPalma]

Hi, Casey: 'Sorry to be late weighing in on this one. Here's what I can add to the discussion from information at hand, about 1963 Hawk with Serial Number 63V6389:

1. It was not an R-engined Hawk when it left South Bend. Serial Numbers 63V6370 and 63V6393 were both R-engined cars, but no Serial Numbers between those two were.

2. Even if it had been Avanti-powered originally, it could not have been a Super Hawk. 1963 (and 1964) Super Hawks and Super Larks were defined by Studebaker as having full high-performance packages, which did not come out until long after 63V6389 had been built.

3. The first 1963 Super Hawk was Serial Number 63V23914. It was an R2/4-speed, Ermine White.

BP

[GinettaG12P]

All steering is manual??? My 63 R2 Hawk has p/s.

And do you turn the wheel using something other than your hands???

[Commander55]

3. The first 1963 Super Hawk was Serial Number 63V23914. It was an R2/4-speed, Ermine White.

BP

Interesting. My "pre-package" 1963 R1 63V13305 4-speed is Ermine White. It has front disc brakes and the T/T rear end, but does not have the heavy duty suspension and tach.

[avantikid]

Woooooops....as it turns out the serial # is 63V 16389 only 10 k off.
Do you have any info on that Bob?

[BobPalma]

Woooooops....as it turns out the serial # is 63V 16389 only 10 k off.
Do you have any info on that Bob?

That does make a big difference, Casey: 63V16389 was indeed an R2-powered Hawk, Blue Mist with a 4-speed and disc brakes, but no Twin Traction (!) or heavy-duty springs and/or shocks.

As you see, the Serial Number is still too low to be a full-package Super Hawk, but it was built and shipped as an R2/4-speed.

'Nice find regardless. BP

[wolfie]

That does make a big difference, Casey: 63V16389 was indeed an R2-powered Hawk, Blue Mist with a 4-speed and disc brakes, but no Twin Traction (!) or heavy-duty springs and/or shocks.

As you see, the Serial Number is still too low to be a full-package Super Hawk, but it was built and shipped as an R2/4-speed.

'Nice find regardless. BP

Bob, By chance was that car delivered to the Kingsport Tn area? If it was I may have info on its early life. steve