63 Lark engine ID ??

[kenny jackson]

I recently aquired a 63 Lark. I'm not sure what engine it has in it or if it is original to the car. The number on the top, front, right of the block is V574853? Any info would be helpful.
Thanks,
Kenny

[PackardV8]

Probably a 259" V8

PackardV8

[Roscomacaw]

That number would be right for a 1963 259 V8.

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[kenny jackson]

Thanks for the info! Is there any way to tell if it is original to the car?

[Roscomacaw]

yes - get a copy of the car's production order from the Stude museum. It'll have that original engine number on it.

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[kenny jackson]

Thanks for your help!

[showbizkid]

Here's the link, Kenny:

http://www.studebakermuseum.org/detail.asp?item=465&cid=211&yl=211&nosearch=true&pgnum=1&p0=

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