1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk, Original 352ci V8, 3 Spd OD Driving restoration

1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk with original 352 V8 Packard engine, 3 Speed OD Borg Warner transmission. This car was purchased at an auction in May of 2020. It is an older restoration with some bondo patching in the fenders and fiberglass on the front driver's side floor pan. It has a good grill and hubcaps. It was changed to a 3 Speed OD with floor shifter, console and bucket seats in it's earlier restoration. This car has front end damage and will require repair or replacement of LF fender, LF air scoop, hood, bumper and trim. All these parts are available used, good condition. Can provide a resource. The front floor pans have some rust-through, and the driver's side was patched with fiberglass. The remaining floor pans including rear "hog troughs" are solid with minimal surface rust. Trunk pan is solid. Front body supports are rusty and will need repair or replacement. Sub-floor pans will need replaced.
Center console is from a 66-67 Chevy Impala and repair parts are available on eBay. Bucket seats are of unknown origin. Speedo, temp, oil pressure, ammeter, fuel, ammeter & vacuum gauges all work. Tach does not work, mechanical fuel pressure gauge does not seem to register. Radio does not work and will need an antenna. There is an issue with the water temp sender in that it will sometimes peg the gauge and stick, but if you shut it off and tap on the gauge it drops back down and is fine even after starting back up.
The car runs, drives and stops reliably. I drove it two days to Back to the Fifties car show, 60 miles round trip, without issues. This trip includes stop and go city traffic and 70 mph freeway driving. It will need suspension work to be comfortable driving, but never felt unsafe. Odometer shows 55,xxx and works. Unknown if actual.
Engine and transmission will need rebuilt, but runs strong. Pretty much every seal leaks a little.
Photos and videos in this link provide a good representation of the car's condition, driving, and recent history:
done on the car since purchased at auction:
Rebuilt carburetor
Rebuilt fuel pump
New plugs &points
New DS exhaust elbow (these are very hard to find now)
New heat riser valve
New master cylinder and all wheel cylinders, hoses & shoes
New front handbrake cable
Oil change with zinc additive, new canister filter
New speedometer cable
Removed and cleaned OD solenoid
Rewired OD control
Custom relay & switch control of OD **See video of operation in photos link above
New Hurst Mastershift shifter & stick
Repaired OD lockout cable & lever
Replaced front fender signal lenses with good used
Replaced rear tail light lenses with good used
Some body work to straighten LF fender
Installed grille & LF headlamp assembly
Other parts included in sale:
Original oil bath air cleaner
NOS rear skirt between trunk and bumper
Other used parts not included but available for additional purchase:
Front bumper
Rear bumper
Front fenders cut off behind fresh air vents
57 & later Hawk hood, good corners
It is stock 12v negative ground. Someone put the wrong colored battery cables on it. I wrapped them with about 4" of red and black tape near the terminals.
This is an excellent basic restoration or frame-off restoration opportunity with unique features.
Deposit required within 24 hours of purchase. Must pay in full within 7 days and pick up or make arrangements within 7 days.

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