Studebaker Golden Hawk 1956, User Manual

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SECTION 2 - Exterior
Paint - Early and Late Schemes
TYPE 1 - SOLID COLOR
There were three paint schemes used on the
1956 Golden Hawk. The solid color was
available throughout the model run (photo 3).
On cars with body number 1 - 468, the
moulding between the tail light and the
"Check Mark" would be painted the same as
the body color instead of stainless steel.
TYPE 2 - EARLY TWO TONE
The second type was used on body numbers 1 - 468. The last one to have this paint scheme,
serial number 6030274, had a final assembly date of November 18, 1955. In this scheme, the
"accent" color was painted on the roof, hood and the area above the side body trim and forward
of the "Check Mark" moulding. The "body" color was painted on the trunk, fins, and lower body
below the side trim.
TYPE 3 - TWO TONE
The third scheme was used for the remainder of the model run. The "body" color was painted on
the roof and the lower portion of the lower body below the side trim. The "accent" color was
painted on the hood, trunk, and area abov e the side body trim (photo 2).
The body numbers were not assigned in order.
Serial # Body #
Serial # Body #
6030274 468 Last of the old style. 6800238 406
6030289 470 6800239 407
6030291 467 6800240 403
6030296 469 First of the new style. 6800242 408
Reference Source:
Review of the original production orders.
1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 486.
Painting Or Trimming Information Document P-5600
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