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When the original Chevy 305 died in my ‘83 Avanti ‘everyday driver’ in 2010, (at 300,000 miles) I had a nice running Stude 289 and Powershift trans at my disposal. I gave somewhat serious consideration to swapping in the Stude V8, as I had the correct engine frame brackets and other necessary items, however, I ultimately purchased a Chevy 305 ‘Goodwrench’ engine and installed that…. which is still running well at approximately 550,000 miles.

It appears Avanti Motors utilized the TH350 and TH400 “as available”.

Of all post Studebaker Avantis, I’ve always thought the first ‘A’ series Avanti ll’s to be the most interesting…. And, one in nice condition to also be the most valuable.

Avanti Motors coupled the Chevy engine to the Borg Warner automatic trans via a bellhousing sourced from Checker (cab) Motors… That same bell was also used in the ‘65 & ‘66 Canadian Studebakers with the Chevy engines.

At the very least that stuck front wheel brake cylinder assy. needs to be removed and inspected… The piston can usually be blown out with air pressure… but be careful doing that, and wear safety glasses.

Here’s some food for thought….. Over the years many Studebaker Avantis have had Chevy engines swapped into them…. Has anyone ever heard of a Studebaker V8 being swapped into an Avanti ll?

‘Uncle’?

Footer… I don’t know how you did it… but that insert is BEAUTIFUL!!

Me too!

Yes, that should work out well… I have seen black & red speckled industrial carpeting which looked to me to be quite similar to Stude Avanti carpeting… but if that could be made into a suitable Avanti carpeting is a question I can’t answer!

I also like that look… so I added one to my ‘83, taking the measurement from a ‘63. The front edge of the hood ornament is back 2 1/2” from the front edge of the hood.

Nice music… but not the ‘number’ unfortunately !

Dave Thibeault doesn’t have any?

No ‘bites’ ?

Correct answer! In fairness, the question is a bit obscure for ‘newer’ Avanti owners.

Regnalbob, Ronmanfredi, and I can act pretty juvenile sometimes… My apologies…. Good luck with your engine replacement.

A major change made when the ‘RQB’ series of Avanti ll’s were introduced was new high back front seats…. Avanti Motors referred to these new seats as …….?……..

The unique Studebaker Avanti nameplate registration program, order guides, service training aids, and glove compartment wallets set Studebaker Corp. back …….$…….. 1) $6,322….2) $8,580……3) $9,475…..or……4) $11,200

Going…. Going……….

My troll responds (of course!)

Ha ha…. Thank you… but those gorgeous Daytons probably wouldn’t be too good of an idea for an everyday driver! (Especially in the snow!)

Sounds good to me!… What goes around comes around!!

Since my friend/troll Regnalbob brought this up (again).. I’ll take this opportunity to say once again that I wasn’t ‘banned’ from the other forum… I quit that forum.. and the following day the administrator ‘banned’ me! (Word to wise… Never request that a Stude forum administrator disclose what that ‘not for profit’ car club is paying him!)

Regnalbob my friend… you are also my favorite troll!!……….Also, I used the DESCRIPTIVE word ‘tan’ because you didn’t seem to comprehend what ‘Fawn’ was!

A manual switch controlling the torque converter lockup is the smart play! The factory ECM seemed to lockup the converter in my own ‘83 Avanti way too early.. and some aftermarket kit just might do the same! if flipping a console mounted switch is too tiring, perhaps going to bed earlier would help?