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To answer You Richard. I just got the car in yesterday and it's a cosmetic mess on the outside, Interior looks solid and pretty good. The car hasn't been run for a few years so all other questions about running condition are currently unknown. The car shows 10,000 miles and the pedals appear to agree due to no wear.... But things are in rough but do-able condition. Clean up starts today and starting the engine... soon. Photos are in the ''For Sale"" section.

Did Avanti offer a 400 c.i. small block in 1973?

Thanks Richart. I'll refer You to the Trivia section, since I had questions about that 400 ci. I'll try to answer the questions there.

Did Avanti offer a 400 c.i. small block in 1973?

It's a little out of category as I see it, but hey... Go for it.

When I had my '02 Avanti I received a Best Foreign Car award as it fit in no other category for some reason.

The Studebaker V-8 has a multi-piece oil pan gasket(s)...something like a dozen separate pieces. It's very common for any of them to shrink and leave an opening for oil to leak from. The rear main seal is a problem area as well with some engines.

Thanks. I’m sending it tomorrow.

Well I guess this says we can participate in other clubs. . .like the Mustang Clubs. . .yay!

That particular engine and transmission may have been stock. Did you receive any paperwork that might tell you the history of the engine or transmission (like rebuilds)? Others, more knowledgeable than I can advise, but I don’t remember the 400 turbo tranny being used in an Avanti. It had a substantially bigger housing than the 350 turbo and could withstand a lot of power. It is a good stout transmission. It was usually used in trucks, and found a following in drag racing cars. Please tell us more about the car - are the cosmetics good? Brakes, suspension, electrical? Does it still have a carb setup? The 73 has been known to be a very well built car and as mentioned, has the Studebaker frame and King Pin steering setup. You’ll want an old school mechanic for any repairs. Maybe you can post a few pictures? Hope you enjoy it.

I bought a R2 with a freshly rebuilt engine. It has to areas where it's just leaking a little and that is at the oil pan front and rear neoprene seals. I'm sure they were put on dry and clean without any other sealant. I'm planning on pulling the pan soon to replace the gaskets/seals and will fix the problem.

She arrived this Morning... Now She's home and I'll start going thru it.. Again, Thanks 64Avanti .

Studebaker’s like to mark their territory!

Drain plug would make sense on mine since it's in the general area and below oil level, but it is very tight and has a copper washer. I'll give it another look though

Thanks a lot ! Merci beaucoup 😉

I have been told that one way to see the source of a leak is to wash the potential leak area well and when it is dry, spread some powder (talcum powder) over the area. This will reveal the location of the leak. I have not tried this yet, but I plan to do so. I just noticed the same in my garage and it was the the drain plug.

My '63 has an engine that was fully rebuilt in the early 2000's and driven little since. There are oil leaks from the engine and I've checked and replaced the oil pressure gauge hose and tightened the pan bolts. It seems to leak even when just sitting in the garage which seems strange to me - shouldn't the oil level when sitting around be below the crankshaft seals? What is the most likely source of the leaks? (which at a glance appear to be front and rear seals)

This car is currently for sale by Harwood Motors of Northwood Ohio. 440-565-5335

Thank you for the info. I will have a reputable trans.shop doing the work. They should be able to handle it.

Last year, we discovered a national car show called Mustang Week. It’s a 5 day event with the first 3 days being held at Houston Tx Motorsports Pkwy for Mustang owners who want to race their car, receive drifting lessons, Dyno their cars and receive “how to race” lessons from “Street Outlaws” Mike Marrillo. We inquired about attending and once they saw our 2006 Mustang based Avanti, they said yes. We attended the last 2 days which were a public car show plus a day of judging. We took home a trophy, but more importantly, I came back with several “upgrade ideas” which I implemented. Just back from Palm Springs, we participated the same 2 days with Mustang Week this year 4 days later in Galveston TX. Once again, we had a great time seeing the hundreds of Mustangs, educating everyone about the Avanti car and this time we won Best of Show Mustang Conversion! Yet there was another benefit of attending and that is the addition of 4 new ideas that I’ll be implementing on the restoration of our 63 R2. Fun, Fun, Fun

Yes thats where it goes. As far as your 6 wires they go into a rubber block that mates to your other 6 wire connector, photos of block with wires removed and connector on wire harness,also wires from turn signal to go into rubber block

Thanks. I have the schematics but they do not show where the loom actually passes thru the body. Was this channel in the body below the fuel tank used for the wire loom? will have to pull the carpet to see if the channel continues

Yes, the trans can definitely be removed without removing the engine/trans assy… but availability of a twin post lift would sure make the job easier!

Ain’t that the truth!!!!!

My transmission in my 72 Avanti is leaking badly in the front. I see several drops of fluid coming out of the small hole at the botton of the bellhousing cover. I had two transmission mechanics tell me the front seals on those trannies seldom go out. My front seal and the front pump bushing was replaced just a few months ago. Yet it's leaking again badly! It was very difficult for this 70 year old to pull just the engine a few months ago and I really don't want to do it again. I want a shop to do it, so again my question is can they just drop the trannie clear of the X frame. Or do they have to pull the engine? Never have I had a more troublesome car than the two GM power train Avantis. If I can get this thing fixed and sold, I am going back to pure Studebaker!!