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The hill-holder in my 3-speed '63 R1 is inop. The 2-3 synchronizer seems to have seen better days -- I can only up-shift without significant gear-clatter by double-clutching at low speed/low RPM. A trans rebuild is planned. What should be done with the hill-holder? Might it have contributed to my shifting issues? I have no interest in a functional hill-holder -- it's really flat-land here. Besides, I'm still pretty good at operating the clutch.
...while my 89k-mile original, unrestored is pretty much an unmolested car, a fully-synchronized 4-speed is a curiosity. Thoughts?
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An update and dare I mention, embarrassing? A new radiator cap and the car's cooling performance is "just fine". Thanks to all...watch for my "hill holder" post.
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a short while back i saw an 'original' '63 tire/wheel sell on eBay for about $850. -- in retrospect for what i paid for my Studebaker wheel & repop Coker tire - that was a deal. wish i had better news.
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Cap and hoses are all functional. Leak is from overflow hose. Appreciate fin density comments. Assuming production, how many rows is current radiator?
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Guess what - my engine runs hot. I can depend on a puddle every time I park the car - especially after a nice run. I'm thinking of re-coring radiator to 4 row. Comments?
...an 'aside': how do I update my profile picture? My now-sold '77 is in my profile - I can't figure how to delete it and "add" my '63.
Tnx, Bill
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A few questions,
1) Still have the paint?
2) Who is manufacturer?
3) When purchased?
...tnx!
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Thanks to all for a wealth of info.
Seems Ermine White (PPG 8288) is correct for '63 Studebaker/Avanti wheels.
Begs the question, "Why not 'simply' use the correct Studebaker color code (PPG 8288) if buying custom-mixed paint?" If buying off-the-shelf, I understand why one might prefer "Ford Wimbledon White" (PPG 8378), assuming it can be found.
What am I missing?
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How about PPG 8378 used on Ford, Mercury, Lincoln and Ford trucks from '72-'87?
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Thanks -- my painter needs(wants?) more. Paint code by paint manufacturer would work best. Call me cheap, as an alternative I could by an aerosol can, paint a panel and then have a local paint supplier match -- I'd rather not. "Someone out there" must(should?) know code by supplier. Yes? A call to a Studebaker parts vendor was of little help -- apparently directions on the quart can are limited. Enamel? Lacquer? Base coat/clear coat? Reducer?
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I've read most of the "historical info" in the Forum about wheel color - does anyone have color code by paint manufacturer for the "correct" '63 Avanti wheel color?
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Is the 4 speed boot the same? if so, Studebaker International has those
Jim
Thanks - I'll check!
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More on Ford wheels...
F5AZ-1007-A offered from 1990-1997 and is 15 x 6.5
E2AZ-1007-A was used 1982-1989 and is 15 x 6
Unfortunately, both part numbers are obsolete and not replaced.
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I believe the Ford Crown Vic wheel used is p/n E2AZ-1007-A. Best I can tell, this is a 15 inch diameter wheel with a 6 inch width. The center line diameter for the stud/bolt pattern is 4.5 inches. Here's where it seems to get tricky - some call this a 4.25 inch diameter hole pattern as measured from one hole then skip a hole and measure to the center of the next hole. I do not know model years or specific applications expect what others have mentioned - 1983-1997 Ford Crown Victoria.
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Tnx - I appreciate the input. Perhaps I'll keep a Studebaker wheel for the spare? What tires seem to work?
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I'm looking to update tires/wheels on my '63 R1 (R4314). The Avanti Magazine (Issue 152) that was recently sent confirms use of '83-'97 Ford Crown Vic wheels. What experience do others have with the Ford wheels? I plan to use P205/75R15 tires with these wheels and the '63 Avanti wheelcovers. Car is equipped with original brakes. No immediate plan to change - tho rear discs have my interest. Will the Ford wheel fit into the spare tire well?
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I've seen several past posts about white wall width - seem to indicate 1 inch as correct width for '63. Based on '63 magazine photos I've seen, I question whether one inch is correct. What says the Forum?
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I've got a locking gas cap on my '63. Looking for a non-locking replacement. Source?
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My 3-speed shifter boot's well-worn (gaping tears)...is there a boot that can be modified to fit? ...or, a source for NOS, repop?
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Thanks & interesting - will look at securing egg-crate!
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So, I've been thinking (?) about my "needing chrome" bumpers and doors with handles and separate locks.
Who has painted their 'chrome bumpers' body color? If done, now what do you think?
Too late did I realize the '77 (mine) had both exterior door handles and door locks. I prefer the 'look' of an integrated exterior door handle & lock. An Idea (?) popped into my head today - "shave" the handles & locks and replace with key-fob operated lock/latch. Who and done this and what are pitfalls? Would you do it again?
Bill
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Hey!, Joe! Yes, nice picture! How'd you do it? I tried posting a picture a while back and couldn't do it/find out how. What's the secret? tnx, Bill
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Very nice article, very nice car. Maybe we could swap? Thanks for replying/sending - honest! Getting a little more educated on "hoggs"- appears as if Classic Enterprises' current design is 5-piece, with 2 of the pieces attached to other parts of the kit, making it a 3-piece kit (per side). Bill
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I have several questions regarding hog trough replacement; they are,
1) excluding the benefit of stainless "lasting a lifetime", what are the pros & cons of one-piece vs three-piece troughs?
2) are three-piece troughs welded, screwed, or riveted together once in-place?
3) how "exposed" are the rivets that secure the replacement troughs to the rocker panels?
4) I read an early description of someone replacing hog troughs and he talked about needing 40 hours to replace the troughs - how realistic is this time?
Happy Holiday weekend, Bill!
'63 R1 3-speed with hill-holder
in 1963-64 Avanti
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Thanks! I like the Idea(!) of a 5-speed. Where can I get details (e.g. parts, part nos., installation instructions, etc.)?