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1960 Studebaker Hawk W COAST CAR STUNNING LOOKING #2 DRIVER

Make: Studebaker
Model: Hawk
Type: 2DR Hardtop W/POST
Year: 1960
Mileage: 93,000
VIN: 60VC2069
Color: WHITE/RED
Engine: 289 CID V8
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: WHITE/RED
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

1960 Studebaker Hawk Additional Info:

Absolutely Stunning and Restored 1960 Stude Hawk

I have been having this beauty restored for the past two years and chose to do so as a strong number 2 car, not looking for show quality as I had to keep in mind this was not a Mercedes Gull Wing or a 63 Vette split window but a Studebaker. J Nevertheless I spared no dollars in making sure that all was done correctly so that the car became both a HEAD TURNER and EXTREMELY DEPENDABLE RIDE.

I changed certain things to bring the car up to date such as adding power steering, all original, dual master brake cylinder with refill under the hood vs. under the car. Most of all, I wanted the car to be drivable in the summertime and not suffer from “vapor lock” when the gas lines overheat causing the problem as stated “ya can’t run on vapors”. I had installed a high end racing fuel system with controlled pressure that reroutes and cools any gas back into the tank which was not just updated but rebuilt. The gas is moved along by a quality electric gas pump. I switched out the old generator for a modern alternator with a gauge for it under the dash.

Inside the car, there is a pair of new modern high end speakers that in fact fit the old holes and are way superior to the “replacement junk” sold. The radio itself is a modern radio with an old façade along with a CD/MP3 player in the glove box. (A suitable disk of doo wop oldies on CD with a couple of hundred MP3 tunes comes with carJ ). Also inside the wind lace and kick panels have been replaced as well as a full set of carpeted mats in black come with the car (not shown). The steering wheel has been replaced for both look and ingress and egress without leaving your bollocks behind. J I have kept both the old steering wheel and working radio and both will come with car.

The outside look of the car is not to stock by choice. The look was done to surpass the original beauty of the styling by first and foremost adding the very, very valuable continental kit from a 1958 Packard Hawk of which only 588 of them were sold at the time. Very few are left of them today. Additionally while the original Hawk only had color on the outside of the fins, I added color to the inside. I also used the same burgundy color to the center of the hood and the top which just makes the car look “killer kool.” The front bezels with inserts have been re-chromed and all of the script, medals, and mirrors are new.

Rather than prattle on, I am adding a list of all work done and I do possess all of the billing for same.

I have not rebuilt the engine as the pressure is perfect and runs at 40 plus #’s regularly. The transmission was rebuilt a few years ago by the prior owner and works great. The car has the usual small leaks that most due from that generation of cars. There is a small leak in the front of trans and rear of engine. I had to leave you some work to complete. J All around engine is new.

HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF NEW PARTS AND WORK DONE ON THE CAR SINCE I HAD RESTORED OVER A 2 YEAR PERIOD

all replacement parts mostly old new stock with a few as newly manufactured.

no junk yard parts used.

Side Mirrors
Bumper
Emblems
Brakes, fuel lines, rear shocks, adj carb
Brakes, fuel lines, front shocks, fuel filter, fix filler neck, blew out gas lines, adj brake bearings
Valve cover gaskets
HAWK Chrome and Letters for Trunk
Adj. Carb, install fuel pump & filter, valve cover gasket, wheel puller
gas filter and inserts
Hawk script
Rebuild front wheel cylanders, adjust brakes, sand rear brake pad, wheel allignment
Kick Panels and Windlace
Fix passenger door lock
Fuel lines and tank
Oil, Trans, Timing Gaskets, chrome cleaners
Install all gaskets and cross member frame
points, plugs, condenser
Install points, plugs, condenser
Power steering, hood springs, quick steering arm, hood lock
install custom fuel lines to stop vapor lock
Battery and cables
Adj. new exhaust system.
Oil Pan gasket
Electric fuel pump
Install Electric fuel pump
Install rear seal and pan gasket to Trans, plus Synthetic Trans Fluid
Install wind lace and kick panels
Power steering bolt and spacers
Eaton Pwr Steering pump, controller and ram
Repair float carb
Side front bumper brackets
Right hood hinge
Hood stabilizer
Rebuild power steering pump, ram and valve
Body support bracket, mid passenger
Hood Chrome
Inside rear view mirror
Left hood hinge
Power steering bracket
L bracket, bolts and gaskets for Pwr Steering
Install power steering unit and quick steering arms
Redo allignment following changing control arms re power steering
New Drive shaft, rebuild U joints, new trans seal w/ outer rubber gasket
Rear bushing transmission
Installed alternator, rewired charging sys.,
Mid body support bracket driver side, front passenger mini pan, trunk passenger pan, trunk passenger corner support
Cowl seal & screws
Rebuilt carb.
Oil, lube, filter
Install carb
Double brake master cylindar
Brake fluid and connectors
Brake reservoir for under hood
Installed double master brake cylindar
Brake fluid & clamps
Changed to bigger jets on carb, hooked up remote brake reservoir, double master w/ fill under hood.
Installed new gas lines, set up carb, repaired heat riser on manifold
Fuel line and bleed brakes
Voltage meter
Replace float carb, adjust brakes
Rebuild clock with Quartz Mech.
Adjust Pwr Steering control valve, install rebuilt clock, brake adjust
continental kit, new trunk, door & sill rubber sets
Complete auto body & paint
Custom wood steering wheel
Custom Radio, hood insulation, trunk mat, chrome clips
Install steering wheel and other minor work
Half inch phenolic carb spacer
Center Bell Crank kit
Low profile air cleaner
Install carb heat riser, install Amp gauge
RE-Chrome front bezels 4 pcs
Fuel tank sock filter
New fuel sender unit with added tube for fuel sock filter from 57
New Fuel pump connections
Color sand and buff paint
Vent window rubbers (4)
Install metal return gas line
Install four vent window rubbers
Custom car cover
Vented gas cap and new fuel filler hose
New fuel sender unit
Total rebuild of gas tank
Truck Bed Liner for trunk
New removable floor mats
The cost for the above, all with receipts, was close to $24,000.00 which does not include the cost and shipping of a very presentable car at the time.