1956 Studebaker Power Hawk update

[harrisonm]

Did you go with a studebaker power plant

Yes. See post #11. It was completely rebuilt a few years ago.

I believe that there's a Studebaker Lark for sale not far from where I live, I do know that it has a 350 sbc in it

350 Chevys are a very common transplant in them.

 

[Dan the man]

Yes. See post #11. It was completely rebuilt a few years ago.

350 Chevys are a very common transplant in them.

There's going to be a car show here in town soon, I'd like to be able to see if the lark is still around

 

[harrisonm]

There's going to be a car show here in town soon, I'd like to be able to see if the lark is still around

I'm going to Mark's tomorrow. I'll check on the instruments.

 

[jos51700]

Last month my wife and I were in Western Michigan visiting our son and family and took a trip down to South Bend Indiana to visit the Studebaker museum. What a great place! Cars were restored nicely and the setup was great. I would highly recommend visiting it!

Oh dang! I'm in Western Michigan for work quite a bit. Imma have to visit that.

That car is STUNNING in red and white. I figured it would be an eggshell in that era, but that white is REALLY bright

 

[Dan the man]

Yes. See post #11. It was completely rebuilt a few years ago.

350 Chevys are a very common transplant in them.

 

[Dan the man]

Yes. See post #11. It was completely rebuilt a few years ago.

350 Chevys are a very common transplant in them.

I really enjoyed talking about the Studebaker, it's probably one of the best if not the best conversation I've had on here.

 

[Dan the man]

Yes. See post #11. It was completely rebuilt a few years ago.

350 Chevys are a very common transplant in them.

Do you know of any problem area's I should be aware of on the Studebaker Lark, such as rust or wiring issues?

 

[harrisonm]

Do you know of any problem area's I should be aware of on the Studebaker Lark, such as rust or wiring issues?

I know nothing about Larks. This 56 Power Hawk is the only Studebaker I have ever worked on. My friend has 3 other Studebakers (I THINK another Power Hawk, A President and a Golden Hawk). All around 56-57. I am trying to convince him to pick one to restore and sell the other two. BTW, I am going out there tomorrow. I'll try to remember to check out the gauges then.

 

[harrisonm]

Do you know of any problem area's I should be aware of on the Studebaker Lark, such as rust or wiring issues?

Just plain instruments. No brand names.

 

[Dan the man]

Just plain instruments. No brand names.

Thanks, I still think that it's a awesome car without a doubt.

 

[67Dart273]

What is the significance of the name "sweepstakes" for that engine?

 

[mopar head]

What is the significance of the name "sweepstakes" for that engine?

Probably just borrowed from the popular horse racing culture back then?
Who knows.

 

[harrisonm]

What is the significance of the name "sweepstakes" for that engine?

The Studebaker "Sweepstakes" engine received its name after it won a Mobil gas economy challenge in 1956. Introduced in 1956, the name branded both Studebaker's 259 cubic-inch V8 and its new 289 V8.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

The 56 Golden Hawk was powered by a "Skypower 352."