Hawk 289 slab side Cobra

[42olddude]

Is anyone familiar with the Hawk 289, as far as constructing one? I'm beginning to really consider this car as Gerry Hawkridge seems to be the only slab side builder that is interested in talking to me.

I would like to know how straight forward construction was and any problems encountered in construction.

Dick Winn

[mr bruce]

Hi Dick, get on up to the Knotts sho in April ,we'll be glad to talk to you and sho you what we offer. thanks, bruce

[42olddude]

Thanks, I will. I may be confused, but I thought you only had an FIA. However, I was referring to NAF and JCF in my question.

Dick Winn

[rsk289]

I completed a Hawk slabside this summer, here in the UK. It's a high quality kit, with no obvious problems or weaknesses. OK, there's the usual amount of problem solving needed, but nothing that relates to problems with the kit or its parts. If you're used to working on cars, the job is pretty straightforward.
Spec is:
1965 Ford 289 HiPo, dyno'd at around 350
T5 WC gearbox
McLeod clutch
Ward engineering Jaguar rear, about to experiment with XJ40 outboard discs
Hawk adjustable tubular front suspension
Stainless steel original spec wire wheels, knock-ons
Painted 1960s Jaguar dark blue

Just registered for the first time - I'll try to attach a pic or two

Roger King

[rsk289]

Sorry, added a couple of pics but they don't seem to have appeared.

Roger