1958 Packard Hawk Restoration Project
This restoration of a 1958 Packard Hawk is an ongoing project by my father
and me. The car was purchased from my grandfather five years ago and we
were able to get it to run before it was torn apart. This is a complete
restoration, with the drive train and interior completely removed. The
engine block and heads were reconditioned by Mike's Motor Service of Mendon,
MA. All other work was done by either my father or me. It will be
completely stock and in show condition when finished, hopefully in the spring
of 2004.
Background:
Our Hawk is #219 of only 588 that were ever built. The year
1958 was the last year of any Packard name-bearing cars after the merger of
the company with Studebaker in 1954. After 1956, all Packard cars became
rebadged Studebakers with changes mostly in the bumpers, nose, trunk lid, trim,
and interiors. The Packard Hawk is mechanically identical to the Studebaker
Golden Hawk apart from these differences. It boasts 275 hp from a 289
cubic inch Studebaker engine with a McCulloch supercharger. It was advertised
as a luxury sports car and at a price of $3995 was more expensive than most
other cars on the market, including the Corvette.
Initial Pictures (2000)
Sandblasting (Summer 2001)
Priming and Painting (June 2003)
(Painting of engine compartment, door jams, wheels, and trunk only)
Engine Assembly and Installation (July 2003)
Update: 8/7/2003, Engine assembly continues
Update: 9/13/2003, It's running!
Movie 1
Movie 2
Update: 10/12/2003, Engine complete
Update: 11/18/2003, Chrome, lights and dash wired
Update: 11/29/2003, Carpet, seats, doors
Update: 1/11/2004, Painting hubcaps and wrapping exterior leather
armrests
Background:
Our Hawk is #219 of only 588 that were ever built. The year
1958 was the last year of any Packard name-bearing cars after the merger of
the company with Studebaker in 1954. After 1956, all Packard cars became
rebadged Studebakers with changes mostly in the bumpers, nose, trunk lid, trim,
and interiors. The Packard Hawk is mechanically identical to the Studebaker
Golden Hawk apart from these differences. It boasts 275 hp from a 289
cubic inch Studebaker engine with a McCulloch supercharger. It was advertised
as a luxury sports car and at a price of $3995 was more expensive than most
other cars on the market, including the Corvette. 
