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Studebaker Golden Hawk 1956 - User Manual

Studebaker Golden Hawk 1956
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1956
Studebaker
Golden Hawk
Authenticity Guide

Table of Contents

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Summary

General Information

Identification Numbers

Details on serial and body numbers, VIN plates, and their locations on the car.

Body Number

Explains the body number system, including the model and body style breakdown.

Engine Number

Information on engine number assignment, stamping location, and differences for manual/automatic transmissions.

Packard V8 Engines for 1955 - 1956

Details Packard V8 engine specifications and models used in various Studebaker and Packard cars.

Studebaker Golden Hawk Engine Information

Specific engine details for the 1956 Golden Hawk, including V8, horsepower, and carburetor.

SECTION 1 - Engine Compartment

Decals - Engine Compartment

Details the various decals found in the engine compartment and their correct placement.

Accelerator Return Spring

Describes the correct attachment and adjustment of the accelerator return spring mechanism.

Battery Ground Connection

Details the routing and common locations for the battery ground cable connection.

Fender Aprons and Firewall

Explains paint color variations for fender aprons and firewall based on factory location.

Firewall - Factory Order Number

Describes the factory order number markings on the firewall and their assembly line purpose.

Power Steering Pump

Explains the two types of power steering pumps used and their identification features.

Transmission - Standard

Details the standard 3-speed manual transmission, its supplier, and overdrive features.

Transmission - Ultramatic

Describes the optional Ultramatic automatic transmission, its selector dial, and gear ratios.

Valve Covers

Explains the standard aluminum valve covers, their part numbers, and decal details.

SECTION 2 - Exterior

Door, Outside Panel

Describes the sculptured scallop indentation on the door skin and its evolution.

Front Fender Script and V-8 Emblem

Explains the introduction timeline and placement of the "STUDEBAKER" fender script and V-8 emblem.

Hubcaps - Wheelcovers - Whitewall Tires

Details the three styles of wheelcovers offered and their availability during the model run.

Hood Assembly

Describes the hood ornament pod, its dimensions, and changes in later models.

Moulding, Upper Reveal, Back Window

Describes the large back window upper reveal moulding (crown moulding) and its specific use on the Golden Hawk.

Paint - Early and Late Schemes

Outlines the three paint schemes used, including solid, early two-tone, and late two-tone variations.

Paint Colors

Displays samples of the solid paint colors available for the 1956 Studebaker models.

Rear Fender Fin

Explains the fiberglass rear fender fin, its exclusive use on the 1956 Golden Hawk, and its relation to the moulding.

Trunk or Deck Lid and Trunk Script

Details the trunk lid design, emblem, and the availability of chrome vs. gold "Golden Hawk" script.

Wheels and Tires

Specifies the paint color for wheels, tire size, whitewall width, and ply rating.

SECTION 3 - Interior

Instrument Board, Toggle Switches and Gauges

Covers the painted instrument board and vinyl safety pad, and introduces the gauges.

Gauges

Details the Stewart Warner gauges, noting the unique vacuum gauge for the 1956 model.

Speedometer

Specifies the 160 MPH Stewart Warner speedometer used on the Golden Hawk.

Ignition switch

Explains the ignition switch positions and their functions for controlling vehicle circuits.

Seat - Power (Electric)

Explains the power seat option, mechanism control, mounting tracks, and related relay switch.

Seat Upholstery

Describes the standard Kidd Grain vinyl with Silver Spire cloth inserts and optional all vinyl upholstery.

Seat Upholstery - Color;Fabric Combinations

Provides detailed charts of seat upholstery color and fabric combinations for single and two-tone cars.

Steering Wheel and Horn Button

Describes the white steering wheel, its part number, horn ring, and the gold horn button emblem.

Ultramatic Transmission Selector Indicator Dial

Explains the unique Ultramatic transmission selector dial and its position indicators.

Windows - Power (Electric Lifts)

Details the power window option, switch locations, and the related relay switch.

SECTION 4 - Trunk Compartment

SECTION 5 - Paint, Upholstery and Accessory Charts

PAINT COLORS

Lists the solid paint colors available for the 1956 Studebaker models, including Golden Hawk specific colors.

Colors and Upholsteries - - Standard and Optional 56 j-k7 Golden Hawk

Provides detailed charts of seat upholstery color and fabric combinations for single and two-tone cars.

1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Equipment List

An equipment list taken from original production orders, detailing accessory counts by factory location.

1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Paint Code Statistics

Statistics on paint code usage derived from original production orders, showing quantities by factory.

Studebaker Golden Hawk 1956 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandStudebaker
ModelGolden Hawk 1956
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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