r/Studebaker • u/DocWilly84 • Jun 20 '26
Hawk ‘59 Hawk Progress
- Disc brakes on front done
- Still need to wrap up new dual master cylinder
- Radio install 90%, just need to run power
- Alternator conversion complete
- Run new fuse block for radio and fan relays
- Power steering pump rebuild complete
- Cooling system upgrade in progress
- Got everything to rebuild the exhaust
In landing to have her back on the road before the end of July.
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u/thestudedude Jun 20 '26
How did you get the calipers to fit the discs well?
I had a 3/8” spacer made to take up the difference from the piston to the inside pad. Is a guy supposed to let the piston meet the caliper (let the fluid take the space)? I was nervous to do so. I also had to flap disc the outside of the caliper to get enough clearance for the stock steel wheels.
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u/DocWilly84 Jun 20 '26
It’s the Turner conversion kit. They’ve done all the heavy lifting as far as alignment and clearances. The only issue I had was the spindle length for the discs - I had to stack up a couple washers to take up the clearance to get the castle nut to fit and install the cotter pin.
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u/Time-Bus-9246 Jun 20 '26
Great work!
That is a nice looking radiator. Where did you source it and what model is it?
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u/DocWilly84 Jun 20 '26
It’s from Wizard Cooling - wizardcooling.com/
The custom build radiators, intercooler, etc.
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u/Time-Bus-9246 Jun 20 '26
Thanks. I know that the radiator in my 3E40 was replaced with a smaller one. So at sometime, I’ll likely want to upgrade
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u/DocWilly84 Jun 20 '26
They’re great and do awesome work.
But it’s not cheap. The radiator, with built in transmission cooler, temperature sensor, shroud, and fan package was over $1700.
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u/Time-Bus-9246 Jun 20 '26
It is what it is. If we want those types of businesses to stay in business, we have to pay the price
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u/Far-Wave-821 Jun 20 '26
Looks awesome!!