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  • Page 1 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Authenticity Guide...

  • Page 2: Last Update - July 2, 2018

    1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Authenticity Guide Copyright © 1996, 2017 by Frank J. Ambrogio For the 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Owners Regist Last Update - July 2, 2018...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authenticity is a rather nebulous term as applied to Studebakers. During my research, I found accessories which were not listed in any of the Studebaker literature for 1956 Golden Hawks. Every effort has been made to research the items listed as thoroughly as possible. I placed more...
  • Page 4 Moulding vs Molding - Studebaker used the spelling of the word Moulding instead of Molding in the parts catalog to indicate many trim pieces. I used the two spellings interchangeably in this Guide.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    The Jet Streak Engine ........Page 16 Studebaker and Packard Hawk Models ......Page 22 SECTION 1 .
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Gravel Shields - Rear ........Page 54 Hubcaps - Wheelcovers - Whitewall Tires .
  • Page 7 Wheel Conversion - Spoke Type - 10573 ..... . . Page 107 Studebaker Hawk Name Usage ....... Page 108 Hawk Specifications .

  • Page 8: General Information

    General Information All 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawks were produced in either South Bend Indiana or Vernon California. The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. Most Studebaker documents refer to the Vernon plant as the Los Angeles plant.

  • Page 9: Identification Numbers

    There was no reason indicated on the production order for either car, as to why the car was scrapped. See the production orders on the f ollowing page. For some reason, Studebaker-Packard used what would be best described as a Roman Numeral “I”...
  • Page 10 General Information Notice the Final Assembly Date is 12-10-55, but the Date W ritten is 7-12-56 (?) Final Assembly Date is 1-18-56, but the Date W ritten is 3-13-56 (?) Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 10...

  • Page 11: Body Number

    General Information Body Number Body numbers were not assigned sequentially to the Serial Number, and ranged, according to the original production orders, from 1 to 4063. The number appears under the hood on a plate on the passenger side of the firewall. The model symbol 56J, and the body symbol K7 appear on the top line.

  • Page 12: Body Number - Streamer Ribbon

    The streamer ribbon in this photo has the name of Studebaker Engineer, W. G. KNECHT stamped on it. Mr. Knecht worked at Studebaker for 42 years. This ribbon with Body Number 2591 was on one of my cars, Serial Number 6032195.
  • Page 13 General Information The production orders for the following Serial Numbers did not show a Body Number. 6030003 - 6030026 Destination - Brussels, Belgium (24 cars) 6030063 - 6030086 Destination - Mexico City, Mexico (24 cars) 6030130 - 6030153 Destination - Mexico City, Mexico (24 cars) 6030193 Destination - not shown...

  • Page 14: Engine Number

    General Information Engine Number Engine numbers were also not assigned in order by Serial Number. S-1001 through S-4362 were assigned to 1956 Golden Hawks with the Packard Ultramatic Transmission. Engine numbers K-1001 to K-1912 were assigned to cars with the Borg Warner three speed manual transmission with overdrive.

  • Page 15: Packard V8 Engines For 1955 - 1956

    4 BBL FRONT MODEL 7009600 FRONT, 6489091 7009601 REAR 1956 5699 5688 PACKARD CARIBBEAN 5699-01001 REAR CONVERTIBLE Studebaker Golden Hawk Engine Information YEAR BODY CHASSIS DESCRIPTION OF BODY ENGINE PART CARBURETOR MODEL SIZE 5 PASSENGER, 2 DOOR NUMBER NUMBER HARDTOP...

  • Page 16: The Jet Streak Engine

    General Information The Jet Streak Engine At one point, Studebaker Packard considered an option called the Jet Streak Engine. This was essentially the same engine that powered 1955 Packard Caribbean, a 275 horsepower V8 with dual Rochester four barrel carburetors.
  • Page 17 Here is the option as described in the July 1956 issue of Motor Trend: "Studebaker's Golden Hawk is a pretty hot potato as it sits in the dealer's showroom but has so far escaped the active interest of race drivers. A recently announced kit for factory or dealer installation converting it into a "Jet Streak"...
  • Page 18 General Information The Jet Streak concept apparently started with a letter from Harold Churchill, dated December 20, 1955. (provided by the Studebaker National Museum Archive) Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 18...
  • Page 19 He was also involved with parts catalogs. After Studebaker closed its South Bend operation in December 1963, he stayed on with the company while it went through its close-down period till 1972.
  • Page 20 General Information Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 20...
  • Page 21 General Information The Camshaft, Item #1 Part # 1541800 from the list on the previous page. Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 21...

  • Page 22: Studebaker And Packard Hawk Models

    General Information Studebaker and Packard Hawk Models STUDEBAKER/PACKARD HAWK MODELS MODEL YEAR BODY STYLE FLIGHT HAWK 1956 C BODY (PILLARED COUPE) K BODY (HARDTOP EXPORT ONLY) POWER HAWK 1956 C BODY (PILLARED COUPE) SKY HAWK 1956 K BODY (HARDTOP) GOLDEN HAWK...

  • Page 23: Engine Compartment

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Decals - Engine Compartment Tachometer Sender tag Oil Filter Generator Oil Bath Oil Cleaner Valve Cpver Windshield Wiper Oil Filler Cap motor Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 23...
  • Page 24 The 1956 Golden Hawk was the only model, carrying a Studebaker badge, to be outfitted with a Packard engine. The same Packard V-8 engine was used in the 1956 Clipper Custom and Packard Executive. All other Studebakers produced in 1956, including the other Hawk models, came equipped with one of the Studebaker engines.

  • Page 25: Accelerator Return Spring

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Accelerator Return Spring The accelerator return spring should be attached to a small clip which is mounted to the center valve cover bolt. The 1956 Shop Manual shows this clip mounted to the center valve cover bolt on the driver's side. Accelerator Return Spring A similar clip attaches to the bell-crank-to-carburetor rod.

  • Page 26: Battery Ground Connection

    I guess anywhere is fine as long as it makes a good connection. I don’t know if Studebaker had a particular location identified. The parts book lists this cable as 22". The original battery positive and negative cables specified by Studebaker Engineering beginning with the then new 12V.

  • Page 27: Engine Oil Pan

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Engine Oil Pan The oil pan should be painted the same color red as the engine. This photo show the flywheel lower housing inspection hole cover as unpainted, but I believe it should also be red. Reference Source: Survey of owners.

  • Page 28: Fender Aprons And Firewall

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Fender Aprons and Firewall The fender aprons should be painted the same color as the upper portion of the fenders. This would be the accent color on two tone models. The firewall should be painted the same color as the lower portion of the lower body (body color) on cars produced in South Bend.

  • Page 29: Firewall - Factory Order Number

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Firewall - Factory Order Number The Factory Order Number was written on the passenger side firewall with some type of indelible ink marker on top of the paint. White was used on Firewalls that were painted the darker colors, and Black was used on Firewalls that were painted with lighter colors.

  • Page 30: Generator

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Generator The generator should be painted black. The green & silver AUTO-LITE name plate actually appears upside down when viewed from the passenger fender side of the car. There should be a small red tag on the field terminal, the one which does not connect to the radio condenser.

  • Page 31: Heater Hose Clamp

    Both the Packard and Studebaker parts catalogs show the slotted end on the generator. The Studebaker and the...

  • Page 32: Horns

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Horns All 1956 Golden Hawks came equipped with twin vibrator type air-horns which were mounted on either side of the car just behind the grille. The horns have a painted black enamel finish. The Shop Manual indicates that “the assembly marked "Lo" or "L" goes on the left side and the assembly marked "...

  • Page 33: Junction Block, Starter Cables

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Junction Block, starter cables There is a junction block, with three terminals, located on the firewall behind the battery on cars beginning with serial number 6031808 (except 6031834 and 6031840). Angeles equivalent would approximately 6800352. The wiring harness has separate cables to the starter solenoid switch.

  • Page 34: Oil Dip Stick

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Oil Dip Stick The exposed portion of the oil dip stick should be painted the same color red as the engine block. Reference Source: Survey results. Oil Filler Cap The oil filler cap is painted black. The decal is located on the vertical face.

  • Page 35: Power Steering Gear

    NOTE: Some Type B pump covers sported white painted lettering. Only replacement covers sold by Studebaker (se rvice parts dept.) specified the White painted lettering.”...

  • Page 36: Radiator, Baffle, And Seal

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Radiator, Baffle, and Seal It appears that two different radiators were used for cars produced in South Bend and Los Angeles. The South Bend cars sported a McCord radiator while the Los Angeles built cars used radiators manufactured by Modine.

  • Page 37: Safety Brake Reservoir

    Four cars were shipped to Paris France, and the remaining eight went to Lugano Switzerland. Reference Source SP50049 Installation Instructions. 1956 Golden Hawk Production orders. Studebaker Revised and Expanded Specifications Page 13. Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 37...

  • Page 38: Spark Plug Cable Bracket

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Spark Plug Cable Bracket There were two types of spark plug cable brackets used on 1956 Golden Hawks. The older style mounts to the center valve cover bolt and has four slots for the spark plug cables to rest in.

  • Page 39: Starter Solenoid

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Starter Solenoid The starter solenoid on the 1056 Golden Hawk was mounted on the starter. It contained four connector studs. Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Tachometer Sending Unit

    Apparently no one heeded this warning as only two members in our survey acknowledged the existence of this tag. The tag is included in the box of new units, but I don’t know if Studebaker attached the tag at the factory. A tag was present on one of my cars, but the distributor and sending unit had been changed before I purchased the car.

  • Page 41: Transmission - Standard

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Transmission - Standard The standard manual 3 speed transmission was a model T-85 supplied by Borg Warner and all were coupled to the Overdrive unit, first introduced to the public by Warner in 1934. The overdrive featured a manual lockout and downshift accelerator control.

  • Page 42: Valve Covers

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Valve Covers The valve cover part # 471064 is painted aluminum color. The decal is red and black with yellow letters. It is located in the center of the cover. 1956 Golden Hawk Valve Cover Part # 471064 1956 Golden Hawk Valve Cover Part # 471064 It appears that this valve cover is the same one that was used on the 1955 Clipper, yet the Clipper valve cover part # is 440887.
  • Page 43 Chrome valve covers were available as a kit listed as accessory number AC-2796. The kit included two chrome valve covers and two gaskets. They were introduced with Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 10583 (1-12-56). This document indicates the Part #s are 6484881 and 6484880.
  • Page 44 SECTION 1 Engine Compartment The Packard parts book lists four different part numbers for the valve covers. Part # Used on 440887 1955 Clipper 440501 1955 Patrician and 400, 1956 Executive, Patrician, and 400 440865 1955 Caribbean, 1956 Caribbean 6480851 1956 Clipper 1955-1956 Caribbean Valve Cover Part # 440865 1955-1956 Caribbean Valve Cover Part # 440865...
  • Page 45 Part # 440501 Reference Source: 1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 23. 1956 Check and Price List for Studebaker Salesmen. Packard Accessories Complete Price List, September 1956, page 132. Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 10583 (1-12-56).

  • Page 46: Windshield Washer Bag

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Windshield Washer Bag The windshield washer bag is mounted on the engine side of the battery case. The rubber hose runs out from the firewall and across the top of the battery to the washer bag. The bag is red with white lettering and contains a large in the center.

  • Page 47: Windshield Wiper Motor

    SECTION 1 Engine Compartment Windshield Wiper Motor The windshield wiper motor is mounted on the center of the cowl. There were two types uses and are aluminum or silver color. The (AMERICAN BOSCH) decal should be located on the front. The decal color is silver with blue letters.

  • Page 48: Exterior

    Installation Instructions for Back-up Lamp, AC-2762. 1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 184. 1956 Studebaker Accessories, page 11. Survey results. Studebaker Revised and Expanded Specifications Page 13. Door Jambs On two-tone models, the door jambs should be painted the same color as the Body Color, the lower portion of the lower body.

  • Page 49: Door, Outside Panel

    SECTION 2 Exterior Door, Outside Panel The outside door skin on all 1956 Hawks has a sculptured indentation, commonly called a scallop, toward the rear of the door. This was a carryover from the original 1953 design. For 1956, the scallop ended a few inches higher to facilitate the lower door molding.

  • Page 50: Exhaust Deflector

    1955 deflector. brochure entitled Studebaker Hawks, craftsmanship with a flair. It was most likely printed before the cars went into production. The 1955 deflector, AC-2701, is not, however, listed for 1956 Golden Hawks in the Chassis Parts Catalog. None of the...

  • Page 51: Front Fender Script And V-8 Emblem

    The emblem is located between the door and the "Studebaker" fender script. The emblem was introduced with Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 22312 (4-12-56). This emblem is different from those used on the full size sedans, Part # 1314805W , in that the back side follows the contour of the fender scallop.
  • Page 52 The Hawk bird emblem Part # 1320941V was not used on 1956 Golden Hawks. It was introduced with the 1957 model. Reference Source: 1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 481. Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 22161 (2-3-56) Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 22312 (4-12-56) Studebaker Adaption Drawing # 1312153 Survey results.

  • Page 53: Grille - Right And Left Side

    SECTION 2 Exterior Grille - Right and Left Side The painted panel on the side grilles should be painted the same color as the hood and the lower air intake panel. The panel is plain with no louvers, holes, or rear mesh (photo 5).

  • Page 54: Gravel Shields - Rear

    SECTION 2 Exterior Gravel Shields - Rear The rear bumper gravel deflectors should be painted the same color as the trunk. The upper one runs between the bumper and the trunk. It is also the panel on which the optional back-up lamps are mounted.

  • Page 55: Hubcaps - Wheelcovers - Whitewall Tires

    Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 10573 (12-6-55). Studebaker Sales Letter No 63, Feb. 7, 1956. Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 10681 (2-9-56). Letter to Studebaker Export Passenger Car Dealers No. 1919-S (2-10-56) Studebaker Factory Dealer Announcement S84, (2-21-56).

  • Page 56: Hood Assembly

    SECTION 2 Exterior Hood Assembly The hood on all 1956 Hawk models has a small raised pod under the ornament. The raised area is about 11-1/2" wide at the front edge and goes back about 16". A new hood was introduced for the 1957 and later Hawk models.

  • Page 57: Hood Hinges, Springs, Tie Rod Link

    SECTION 2 Exterior Hood Hinges, Springs, Tie Rod Link The following items should be painted black low bake enamel : Hood Prop Hood Hinge Assy. Hood link lever spring Hood hinge link tie rod Hood hinge to apron spring Hood link dovetail spring Hood hinge spring Hood lock operation Hood lock operating handle and Bracket assy.

  • Page 58: Hood Prop Hole

    SECTION 2 Exterior Hood Prop Hole The hood prop hole was moved toward the center-line of the hood in order to provide a better balanced support. The new hole is eight inches to the left of the hood center-line (facing the car from the front).

  • Page 59: Mirrors, Outside Rear View

    Neither AC-2836 nor AC-2861 appeared on any original production orders. There was an emblem on the back of mirror AC-2861 which contained the Studebaker crest similar to that used on the hubcap and horn button. All the mirrors numbered AC-28nn were not for 1956 models.

  • Page 60: Moulding, Front Fender And Door

    SECTION 2 Exterior Moulding, Front Fender and Door There is a left and right side stainless moulding on the front fender. There is a slight bow upward from the ends to the center of each piece. This is true of the rear quarter moulding that runs from the Check Mark to the tail light.

  • Page 61: Moulding, Upper Reveal, Back Window

    SECTION 2 Exterior Moulding, Upper Reveal, Back Window The back window has a large moulding about 3 inches wide and runs from the belt line on one side, across the top, to the belt line on the other side. This is called the Back Window Upper Reveal Moulding.

  • Page 62: Paint - Early And Late Schemes

    SECTION 2 Exterior Paint - Early and Late Schemes TYPE 1 - SOLID COLOR There were three paint schemes used on the 1956 Golden Hawk. The solid color was available throughout the model run (photo 3). On cars with body number 1 - 468, the moulding between the tail light and the "Check Mark"...
  • Page 63 SECTION 2 Exterior Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 63...

  • Page 64: Paint Colors

    SECTION 2 Exterior Paint Colors Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 64...
  • Page 65 SECTION 2 Exterior Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 65...
  • Page 66 SECTION 2 Exterior April 1956 NOTE: Combination No_ 5642 -Tangerine and Snowcap White has been discontinued. Effective immediately, all two-tone combinations except No. 5637, 5638 and No. 5641 may be ordered for Champion and Commander Sedanets. Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 66...

  • Page 67: Parking Light Assembly

    SECTION 2 Exterior Parking Light Assembly The parking lights on all 1956 Golden Hawks are the same as those used on all 1956 and1957 Hawks. For 1956, they are located about 2-1/2" from the front edge of the fender, excluding the headlight rim. Although the 1957 Hawk models have the same parking light assembly, they are not at...

  • Page 68: Tail Light Housings

    The "GOLDEN HAWK" trunk script is chrome on most models. Gold "GOLDEN HAWK" script was introduced with Studebaker Engineering Master Change Notice No. 22257 (4-4-56). The gold script was used on some of the South Bend cars produced later in the model year, somewhere around serial number 6032710.

  • Page 69: Wheels And Tires

    Many cars were fitted with 6 ply tires. Reference Source: 1956 Passenger Car Shop Manual, section 17, page 2. Ditzler Color Paint chip set, Studebaker 1956, Form 5613. Various factory photos and magazine features. Last Update - July 2, 2018...

  • Page 70: Interior

    SECTION 3 - Interior Ash Trays There are three ash trays, two in front and one in the rear seat area and are all chrom e. The front ash trays are mounted in the upper portion of the front door toward the windshield and have a knob in the top center for opening.

  • Page 71: Dash Liner And Kick Pad

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Dash Liner and Kick Pad The color of the dash liner (the area above the carpet behind the instrument board) is Charcoal Black, Dark Blue, Dark Green, or Dark Rose Mist. The 7 fasteners are the same color as the dash liner.

  • Page 72: Gearshift Lever And Knob

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Gearshift Lever and Knob The gearshift lever is painted black. Some owners have indicated that their car's gearshift lever was chrome but no part number is listed in the 1956 Parts Catalog. A chrome gearshift lever, part number 1540687, is shown for 1956 Commanders and Presidents.

  • Page 73: Headliner, Dome Light, And Sun Shield Or Visor

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Headliner, Dome Light, and Sun Shield or Visor The headliner is made of a hard board material with small holes which run in a diagonal direction. There are four sections which insert into three metal bows and are held up by three plastic bows. The headliner, bows, and sun shields were white on all cars, except those with the following color interiors: the headliner, bows, and sun visors were Light rose mist on cars with Light &...

  • Page 74: Instrument Board, Toggle Switches And Gauges

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Instrument Board, Toggle Switches and Gauges The instrument (dash) board is painted black. The vinyl safety pad cover is Charcoal Black. Gauges The Stewart Warner gauges are black with white letters and numerals with the exception of the vacuum gauge.

  • Page 75: Clock

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Clock The clock was moved to the right of the radio on the 1956 Golden Hawk. This was necessary because the tachometer took up the space where the clock appeared on the other Hawk models for 1956. The Borg Instruments clock was produced by the George W.

  • Page 76: Electrical-Lamp Bulbs

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Electrical-Lamp Bulbs Unit Number & Trade Number Headlamp 2-5400 Headlamp beam indicator 1-53 Parking light 2-1034 Tail light 2-1034 Stop light 2-1034 Direction Indicator Front 2-1034* Direction Indicator Rear* 2-1034 Direction Indicator Tell-Tale 2-53* License plate light 1-67 Instrument light 3-57...

  • Page 77: Electrical-Fuse & Circuit Breaker Data

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Electrical-Fuse & Circuit Breaker Data Ue trade number of fuse e. g., SFE-l0. Indicate. circuit breaker by ampere capacity suffixed by letter. "C.B", e.g., 30 C.B. Where fuse or circuit breaker protects multiple circuit. indicate first use by a letter and repeat the lame letter for all units protected by the same fuse or circuit breaker, e.g., Parking light: SFE·10 (a), Direction indicator: same asl (a).

  • Page 78: Switches

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Switches The toggle switches for the lights and accessories are chrome with black knobs on the end and are held in place by a chrome nut. There is a recessed white area at the end of the knob. There is a plate above each switch which identifies its function.

  • Page 79: Switches - Heat Valve Control

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Switches - Heat Valve Control The Heat Valve control knob is the only one that is not a toggle. The knob attaches to a metal piece that slides along a slot in the bezel. The bezel has the word ON stamped on the left end and the work OFF stamped on the right end.

  • Page 80: Ignition Switch

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Ignition switch The ignition switch is at the far left of the instrument panel. It has four positions which operate as follows: • Center - All circuits are off. • Turn to the right - All circuits are on. •...

  • Page 81: Parking Brake Warning Lamp

    The wiring included a clip that attached to the parking brake mechanism and was activated when the handled was pulled out to engage rear brakes. Reference Source AC2776 Installation Instructions. 1956 Studebaker Accessories Brochure. 1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 388-389. 1956 Golden Hawk Production orders. Last Update - July 2, 2018...

  • Page 82: Radio

    Reference Source: 1953 - 1958 Body Parts Catalog, pages 15-17. Check and Price List for Studebaker Salesmen. 1956 Studebaker Accessories, pages 4-5. Hot Rod Magazine dated April 1956, page 54. Rear Package Shelf Cover...

  • Page 83: Seat Belts (Karbelts*)

    There was also a set of rear belts available . Reference Source: 1953 - 1958 Body Parts Catalog, pages 22-23. Check and Price List for Studebaker Salesmen. 1956 Studebaker Accessories, page 8. The Wheelbarrow Johnny, First Quarter 1972, Vol. V, No. 1 page 9.

  • Page 84: Seat - Lower Panel And Adjustment Lever

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Seat - Lower Panel and Adjustment Lever The lower seat side panel was vinyl covered and was available in Black, Dark Blue, Dark Green, White, and Dark Rose Mist. The adjustment handle located on the driver side was chrome.

  • Page 85: Seat Upholstery

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Seat Upholstery The standard seat material on 1956 Golden Hawks is Kidd Grain vinyl with Silver Spire cloth inserts. Optional all vinyl upholstery was available for all colors. The exception was Ceramic Green/Snowcap White (paint code P5641) which came standard with White &...
  • Page 86 SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Drawing courtesy Southeast Studebaker Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 86...

  • Page 87: Seat Upholstery - Color/Fabric Combinations

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Seat Upholstery - Color/Fabric Combinations Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 87...
  • Page 88 SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 88...
  • Page 89 SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 89...

  • Page 90: Side Panels, Interior

    The lower portion has 3/4" horizontal dielectric seams. MYLAR & BUILT IN ARMREST Reference Source: Various factory photos. Factory brochures. The Wheelbarrow Johnny, First Quarter 1972, Vol. V, No. 1 page 8-9. Southeast Studebaker Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 90...

  • Page 91: Steering Wheel And Horn Button

    This wheel looks exactly the same as the correct Golden Hawk 17" wheel except that it is 1" larger in diameter. The horn button is gold with the Studebaker crest, similar to the grille emblem, in the center. Reference Source: 1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 413.

  • Page 92: Ultramatic Transmission Selector Indicator Dial

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Ultramatic Transmission Selector Indicator Dial The selector indicator dial was used on the 1956 Golden Hawk only. There is a triangle on either side of the "D" location to indicate the two Drive positions. The selector positions from left to right: P - Park R - Reverse N - Neutral...

  • Page 93: Windows - Power (Electric Lifts)

    SECTION 3 - INTERIOR Windows - Power (Electric Lifts) A total of 488 Golden Hawks came from the factory equipped with Power Windows, 398 from South Bend and 90 from Los Angeles. There was a double switch on the driver side door which allowed the driver to operate both front door windows.

  • Page 94: Trunk Compartment

    Two part numbers are also shown for the jack base for 1956 models. My guess is that one is for Hawks and one is for the other Studebaker models. The parts book shows a different part number for Canada cars.

  • Page 95: Trunk Mat

    Trunk Compartment Trunk Mat The trunk mat is a woven fabric which the parts catalog lists as "White, Brown, Gray" (photo 26). The hounds tooth pattern as used on later model Hawks does not appear to be the correct one for 1956.

  • Page 96: Paint, Upholstery And Accessory Charts

    SECTION 5 Paint, Upholstery and Accessory Charts PAINT COLORS 1956 Studebaker Solid Colors CODE COLOR ----- ------------------------------------------------------------ P5610 SUNGLOW GOLD (GOLDEN HAWK AND SKY HAWK ONLY) P5611 MIDNIGHT BLACK P5612 SNOWCAP WHITE P5613 DAYBREAK BLUE P5614 AIRFORCE BLUE P5615 SEASIDE GREEN...

  • Page 97: Colors And Upholsteries

    Colors and Upholsteries - - Standard and Optional 56j-k7 Golden Hawk COLORS UPHOLSTERIES PAINT STANDARD OPTIONAL OPTIONAL SOLID OR BASIC ACCENT CLOTH & VINYL ALL-VINYL P5610 SUNGLOW gold 8414 WC None 8446 WGO 8440 WC 8445 WRD 8441 BL P5611 MIDNIGHT black 8414 WC 8415 BL...

  • Page 98: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Equipment List

    1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Equipment List Taken from the Original Production Orders TOTAL SAFETY PADDED DASH 'CRASH PAD' (15). AIR CONDITIONING (16). POWER SEAT (18). .304 POWER WINDOW (20) . TINTED GLASS (23) 1590 2163 ELECTRIC WIPERS (24) OVERDRIVE TRANS (27).
  • Page 99 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Equipment List Taken from the Original Production Orders . SB LA Total * (AC-2745) *RADIO, "STRATOLINE" AUTOMATIC TUNING - W-Y-F-D SEDANS. AC-2748 RADIO, "STARLINE" MANUAL TUNING - C-K (65). * (AC-2746) *RADIO, "STARLINE" MANUAL TUNING - W-Y-F-D SEDANS AC-2750 CIGAR LIGHTER COMPLETE (75).

  • Page 100: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Paint Code Statistics

    1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Paint Code Statistics Taken from the Original Production Orders PAINT SOUTH CODE PAINT COLOR BEND ANGELES TOTAL ----- ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ Production Order Bad, Can't Read it 2 None Probably P5637 or P5638 Based on Trim...
  • Page 101 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Paint Code Statistics Taken from the Original Production Orders Notes 1 on special paint code P5601: The first car is serial 6033236. It is listed as yellowstone on lower part of car & snowcap on center &...

  • Page 102: Supporting Documentation

    Some of the subjects covered are: Studebaker Hawk (Use of the Name Hawk). Rocker Arm Cover Assy. (Chrome Plated). New Spoke Wheel Discs for All New Studebaker Models. Fender Name Plate "Studebaker" (Fender Script). V-8 Ornament (Front Fender V-8 Emblem).
  • Page 103 Supporting Documentation Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 103...

  • Page 104: Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly

    Supporting Documentation Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 104...
  • Page 105 Supporting Documentation Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 105...

  • Page 106: Auto Trans - Remote Control - 10505

    Supporting Documentation Auto Trans - Remote Control - 10505 Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 106...

  • Page 107: Wheel Conversion - Spoke Type - 10573

    Supporting Documentation Wheel Conversion - Spoke Type - 10573 Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 107...

  • Page 108: Studebaker Hawk Name Usage

    Supporting Documentation Studebaker Hawk Name Usage Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 108...

  • Page 109: Hawk Specifications

    Supporting Documentation Hawk Specifications Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 109...

  • Page 110: Speed Gear And Pinion Chart - 10630

    Supporting Documentation Speed Gear and Pinion Chart - 10630 Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 110...
  • Page 111 Supporting Documentation Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 111...

  • Page 112: Letter Regarding The Hood Flying Open

    Supporting Documentation Letter Regarding the Hood Flying Open Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 112...

  • Page 113: Dealer Delivery Order Deadline Letter

    Supporting Documentation Dealer Delivery Order Deadline Letter Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 113...

  • Page 114: Rocker Arm Control Assembly - 10583 Supp #1

    Supporting Documentation Rocker Arm Control Assembly - 10583 Supp #1 Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 114...

  • Page 115: Motor Valve Cover - Part No. 440501 (Change No. 10583 Supp.#1)

    Supporting Documentation Motor Valve Cover - Part No. 440501 (Change No. 10583 Supp.#1) Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 115...

  • Page 116: Cover Assembly - Engine Valve Chrome - Part No. 6484481

    Supporting Documentation Cover Assembly - Engine Valve Chrome - Part No. 6484481 Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 116...

  • Page 117: Fender Nameplate - Studebaker - 22161

    Supporting Documentation Fender Nameplate - Studebaker - 22161 Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 117...
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  • Page 119: Sales Letter - New Spoke Wheel Discs

    Supporting Documentation Sales Letter - New Spoke Wheel Discs Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 119...

  • Page 120: Wheel Cover - Spoke Type - 10681

    Supporting Documentation Wheel Cover - Spoke Type - 10681 Last Update - July 2, 2018 Page 120...
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  • Page 124: Tachometer Assembly - 10509

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  • Page 125: Golden Hawk Script - Trunk - 22257

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  • Page 127: Release Of V8 Emblem - 22312

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  • Page 128: Distributor Cam & Stop Plate Conversion Kit - 10795

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  • Page 131: Miscellaneous Items

    SECTION 7 Miscellaneous Items The remaining pages are included and thus complete The 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Authenticity Guide. I hope the Guide has been of value and that it will continue to provide help in the future for anyone interested in this one of a kind m odel.

  • Page 132: 1956 Golden Hawks Sent To Canada

    1956 Golden Hawks Sent to Canada FINAL ASSEMBLY DATE SERIAL BODY ENGINE DATE SHIPPED DESTINATION 6030094 189 S1015 11/04/55 11/08/55 HAMILTON ONT CANADA 6030581 839 S1089 12/05/55 12/06/55 WINDSOR ONTARIO 6030586 832 S1493 12/05/55 12/06/55 WINDSOR ONTARIO 6030753 1046 S1177 12/12/55 12/13/55 WINDSOR ONTARIO...

  • Page 133: 1956 Golden Hawks Exported

    1956 Golden Hawks Exported FINAL INST ASSEMBLY SERIAL BODY ENGINE BOOK DATE DESTINATION 6030003 0 S1554 FRENCH 11/22/55 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM LOT 25 6030004 0 S1565 FRENCH 11/22/55 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM LOT 25 6030005 0 S1566 FRENCH 11/22/55 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM LOT 25 6030006 0 S1567 FRENCH...
  • Page 134 1956 Golden Hawks Exported FINAL INST ASSEMBLY SERIAL BODY ENGINE BOOK DATE DESTINATION 6030133 0 K1052 SPANISH 11/11/55 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 6030134 0 K1053 SPANISH 11/11/55 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 6030135 0 K1064 SPANISH 11/11/55 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 6030136 0 S1003 SPANISH 11/11/55 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO...
  • Page 135 1956 Golden Hawks Exported FINAL INST ASSEMBLY SERIAL BODY ENGINE BOOK DATE DESTINATION 6031029 1361 S1205 FREN 01/05/56 PARIS FRANCE 6031065 1308 S2385 SPAN 12/29/55 LIMA PERU 6031073 1338 S1367 ENG 12/30/55 ZURICH SWITZERLAND 6031074 1297 S2352 ENG 12/30/55 ZURICH SWITZERLAND 6031077 1359 S2244 ENG 01/03/56...
  • Page 136 1956 Golden Hawks Exported FINAL INST ASSEMBLY SERIAL BODY ENGINE BOOK DATE DESTINATION 6032249 2668 K1438 FREN 03/12/56 LAUSANNE SWITZERLAND 6032252 2670 S3397 ENG 03/12/56 BANGKOK THAILAND 6032292 2795 S3096 SPAN 03/14/56 HAVANA CUBA 6032321 2698 S3712 ENG 03/14/56 NURNBERG GERMANY 6032336 2785 K1504 FREN 03/14/56...
  • Page 137 1956 Golden Hawks Exported FINAL INST ASSEMBLY SERIAL BODY ENGINE BOOK DATE DESTINATION 6033019 3604 S4075 SPAN 05/16/56 CARACAS VENEZUELA 6033020 3602 S4076 SPAN 05/16/56 CARACAS VENEZUELA 6033030 3608 S4072 SPAN 05/22/56 CARACAS VENEZUELA 6033034 3628 K1708 SPAN 05/22/56 HAVANA CUBA 6033035 3625 S4081 SPAN 05/22/56...

  • Page 138: Modified Production Order Form - South Bend

    Modified Production Order Form - South Bend DATE TO SHIP DATE WRITTEN SALES ITEM QUAN. INST. LINE NO. FACTORY SERIAL NO. ORDER NO. BOOK ORDER NO 603________ DESTINATION ZONE CODE ENGINE NUMBER SHIP VIA BODY NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF UNIT AND EQUIPMENT IGN.

  • Page 139: Modified Production Order Form - Vernon (Los Angeles)

    Modified Production Order Form - Vernon (Los Angeles) STUDEBAKER FACTORY ORDER NO. ENGINE NO. SERIAL NO. 680________ PASSENGER CAR ORDER AND INSPECTION RECORD INSTRUCTIONS: MADE ON DUPLICATOR DATE WRITTEN TRANSMISSION MODEL AND BODY TYPE MASTERS FROM SALES ORDERS. BY PRODUC- OVERDRIVE | STD.
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