Studebaker Golden Hawk 1956, User Manual

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SECTION 2 - Exterior
Parking Light Assembly
The parking lights on all 1956 Golden Hawks are the same as
those used on all 1956 and1957 Hawks. For 1956, they are
located about 2-1/2" from the front edge of the fender,
excluding the headlight rim.
Although the 1957 Hawk
models have the same parking
light assembly, they are not at
the same location as on 1956
Hawks. On 1957 Hawks, they
are located about 1" from the
front edge of the fender.
For the 1958 Hawk models, a
slightly different parking light assembly was used. The new design
featured wings attached to the side of the tear drop shaped body.
The body has a slotted area for the wing. The parking light location
on the fender was the same as in 1957. The wings were gold on
the 1958 Packard Hawk.
Reference Source:
1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 176.
Various photos.
Rear Fender Fin
The fin positioned atop the rear fender was made of
fiberglass. The fin was only used on the 1956 Golden
Hawk. It was not used on the other Hawk models for
1956. There is a left and a right side and each runs
between the "Check Mark" moulding and the tail light.
1957 through
1961 Hawk
models used a
completely restyled fin which was made of steel. It was
larger and slanted outward from the body.
Reference Source:
1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 484.
The Wheelbarrow Johnny, First Quarter 1972, Vol. V, No. 1 page 10.
Various photos.
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