My GT Hawk     

 

 

1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

 GT Hawk on display at the 2001 Kingston Autofest

 Displaying the GT Hawk at the 2002 Kingston AUTOFEST

Here we are in Oxford Mills just south of Ottawa, Nice Show!

Displaying the Hawk at Notre Dame University in South Bend,    Indiana during the 150th Anniversary of Studebaker  in 2002

In 2005 Hawk was featured in the Toronto Globe & Mail

At Bon Echo Park during the Maple Leaf Tour

 

In 2008 the GT Hawk is getting a newly rebuild 289 cu in motor

Back on the road for the 2008 Maple Leaf Tour

Hastings Agricultural Museum

GT Hawk Interior

  In Belleville, Ontario at 2012 Studebaker Made in Canada  

1963 Studebaker GT Hawk - Model 63V-K Auto Trans

Vehicle Specifications

2 Door Coupe   - Model 63V-K

Weight 3230 lbs

   Engine - 289 CU. IN   8 cylinders                        

225 HP with Dual Exhaust                                      & 4 Barrel Carter AFB Carb

 Compression Ratio - Standard 8.25 to 1 -             Optional 8.5 to 1

 

 Wheel base - 120.5 IN
 

Firing Order - 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

 

 Cylinder Bore - 3 9/16 in  Stroke - 3 5/8 in Engine Oil Pan Capacity - 5 US Qts or 4.2 IMP Qts

Note: 6 Qts with Filter

 3 Speed Automatic Transmission  Flightomatic               

Capacity - 18 US Pints or 15 Imp Pints
 

Brake System - Wagner    

Type - Self-Centering - Automatic Adjusting

 

 Brake Drum Size-   Front - 11 in  Rear -  10 in Brake Lining Size -   Front -  9 21/64 in              Rear -  8 15/32 in

Brake shoe width - Front 2 1/2 in and Rear 2 in  Thickness = 3/16 in

 Rear Differential - 3.31 Ratio     

Capacity 2.5 pints
 

Cooling System    Capacity 14.2* Imperial Quarts    

16.1 Litres or 17* US Quarts.  

 

 Radiator Core - McCord       

Thermostat 170 Degrees

 Hoses - Outlet & Inlet   1/1/2 in Radiator Cap Relief valve 13 lbs
 

Ignition Coil  Type - Prestolite Model  200567         

Replaced with Petronix Flamethrower coil due to electronic ignition

 

 Distributor Type - Prestolite IBP-4108     

Replaced with Delco-Remy Window 1110969   with Petronix Electronic Ignition

 Bty - 12V Negative Ground Starter Type- Prestolite - Model MDU-7026 - Auto Trans
 

Alternator - Prestolite Model - ALK 5001 35 amps

Replaced with 50 Amp Pure Energy 14158                       to handle Dual Fans

 

 Voltage Regulator - Prestolite Model -  6201A VTB Spark Plugs - Champion H14Y Spark Plug Gap - .033-.038 IN

 

  

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