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56J - Studebaker Golden Hawk #56J-K7

Model Information
YEAR:
1956
SERIES:
56th
BODY STYLE:
56J-K7
MODEL:
56J
MODEL NAME:
Studebaker Golden Hawk
VIN NUMBER:
6031654
THEFT NUMBER:
*MISSING*
OTHER ID NUMBERS:
*MISSING*
General Information
STATUS:
Current Owner
STATUS DATE:
ACQUIRED WHERE:
Canon City, CO
ACQUIRED DATE:
ACQUIRED CONDITION:
Good
OWNER:
Deacon Bill Ladroga
OWNED LOCATION:
Sarasota, FL
OWNED CONDITION:
Excellent
ORG DEALERSHIP:
DELIVERED DATE:
Interior Information Exterior Information
INTERIOR CODE:
8443
PAINT CODE:
5637
PAINT NAME:
Mocha, Doeskin
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Light and dark Rose Mist, all-vinyl
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Second color scheme, Mocha on bottom, roof and trunk insert
Drivetrain Information
ENGINE:
352 8cyl
ENGINE SERIAL:
S2555
TRANSMISSION:
Twin Ultramatic
Other Information
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT:
Power steering, AM radio
VEHICLE HISTORY/
PROJECT STATUS:
Third owner, since 1995. Original engine replaced in 1956 at 9,96 miles due to "defective valve train," according to original owner. Block has no S/N but turquoise paint was found on some parts of the now red-orange painted block, verifying probable replacement scheme similar to PSTB 55T-33 for 556 Clipper Customs . Engine and Ultramatic rebuilt at 85, miles, now unknown, but probably over 2, miles. Painted with Spies-Hecker paint, complete Phantom Enterprises all-vinyl interior.
Vehicle Modifications
MODIFICATIONS:
No modifications other than radiator cooling fan and radial tires.
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