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Gran Turismo Hawk

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

Vehicle Specifications

  • 2 Door Coupe - Model 63V-K
  • Weight 3230 lbs
  • Engine - 289 CU. IN8 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
  • Voltage Regulator - Prestolite Model - 6201A VTB
  • Spark Plugs - Champion H14Y
  • Spark Plug Gap - .033-.038 IN

Studebaker Hawk Haven

Studebaker Hawk Haven

  • The GT Hawk with its hood up at the 2002 Kingston AUTOFESTDisplaying the GT Hawk at the 2002 Kingston AUTOFEST
  • The black GT Hawk at a show in Oxford Mills, with a woman standing beside itHere we are in Oxford Mills just south of Ottawa, Nice Show!
  • The GT Hawk on display at Notre Dame University during the 2002 South Bend meetDisplaying the Hawk at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana during the 150th Anniversary of Studebaker in 2002
  • The GT Hawk parked on a street in front of the Waterfall Tea RoomIn 2005 Hawk was featured in the Toronto Globe & Mail
  • The GT Hawk at Bon Echo Park during the Maple Leaf TourAt Bon Echo Park during the Maple Leaf Tour
  • The newly rebuilt 289 engine being installed in the GT HawkIn 2008 the GT Hawk is getting a newly rebuild 289 cu in motor
  • The GT Hawk in a parking lot, back on the road for the 2008 Maple Leaf TourBack on the road for the 2008 Maple Leaf Tour
  • The GT Hawk at the Hastings Agricultural MuseumHastings Agricultural Museum
  • The GT Hawk interior with red and white bucket seatsGT Hawk Interior
  • The black GT Hawk at the 2012 Studebaker Made in Canada meet, with its owner standing beside itIn Belleville, Ontario at 2012 Studebaker Made in Canada
  • The black GT Hawk on a printed card headed 19th Annual Verona Festival, dated August 10, 2014

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