Re: 1958 Packard Hawk Serial Number
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Looks like this inquiry was reposted with addit'l info in another thread, (by same author):
'58 Packard Hawk Serial Number--Real Confusion ...where it got answered.
Posted on: 2010/1/16 13:11
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I was just in contact with a fellow who wants to give me a 58 hawk. It has no running gear and I am not sure what parts are left on it. His description was 'rough as a corn cob. I am going to look at it tomorrow. All I have to pay is the towing bill. Once I get the pictures and post them, if any one wants it for parts for the same towing bill we can work out a deal for transport.
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Posted on: 2010/10/25 19:22
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58LS-1131 is the VIN
58 = 1958 LS = Packard. 1131 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly for all 1958 Packard's (Packabakers). The body code would be 58L-K9 followed by a specific number(s) for this particular Hawk. (1 thru 588). 588 '58 Hawk's were assembled.
Posted on: 2011/3/20 15:27
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OK,
I'll try this again. I'm new here and has just posted a response to this thread that included an annotated photo of an actual Packard Hawk vehicle number plate. It didn't show up. Not sure why. The Packards produced by Studebaker-Packard in 1957 and 1958 have very simple serial numbers. The first two digits are the year; the first letter - "L" - designates the car as a Packard instead of a Studebaker; the second letter designates the model - in this case "S" for Hawk; and the last four digits designate the production sequence. The first of the last four digits - "1" - is a dummy digit and really doesn't mean anything; it's the last three digits 001 through 588 that designate the actual production sequence of the vehicle. In the example cited above, the vehicle is a 1958 Packard Hawk #131 of 588 made. The paint number, trim designation and body style are not included in the serial number. I've attached a picture below that explains this, but haven't yet figured out how to get pictures posted to this forum to display in large format, so I've also posted a link below to a test post on my own forum (I'm a home inspector and host a webzine for home inspectors). When you click the link below, it will not take you to that forum but it should open the photo to a decent size so that you can save it in your pictures file. http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/pop_img_preview.asp?usersImgPath=http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/uploads/hausdok/tn/tn_20118415202_HawkSerialNumberPlateExplained1.jpg Mike O'Handley Kenmore, WA ![]()
Posted on: 2011/8/4 13:01
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Hi Mike and welcome. Although small--only 4k--, the picture showed this time so you must have figured it out. Around 50 to 400K gives a good viewing size and decent download speed. The usual reasons for a failure to show are the file is too large, wrong format or forgetting to attach the file before submitting the post. I believe in the past, there was also a mention of something about an illegal character in or length of the title that could also cause problems. Hopefully, now you are on a roll and will keep them coming.
Posted on: 2011/8/4 13:24
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Hi Howard,
Thank you for the gracious welcome and explanation. As you can see, I've figured out a work-around that seems to work. I'll do my best to contribute here when I can; but I'm here mostly to try and make myself smarter about these cars. Mike O'Handley Kenmore, WA
Posted on: 2011/8/4 13:49
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G'day Mike,
![]() Furthermore I invite you to include your 57 or 58 Packard/s in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo.
Posted on: 2011/8/6 1:29
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? ![]() Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Hi Mal,
Thanks, if I finally do achieve that 40-year old dream I will. For 25 of those years, before I finally got onto the internet, I was only able to learn snippets about these cars and I'd never seen one. Since the advent of the net and Google, I've been doing the best I can to imitate a sponge. I'm currently considering a purchase. Mike O'Handley Kenmore, Washington hausdok@msn.com
Posted on: 2011/8/6 9:47
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Mike O'Handley wrote:......if I finally do achieve that 40-year old dream I will....... I'm currently considering a purchase..... Sounds much like me, for 40 years I wanted a Pre-War Packard and finally realised that dream about 4 years ago. Wish you well with your considered purchase.
Posted on: 2011/8/6 20:04
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Mal
/o[]o\ ==== ![]() Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? ![]() Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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