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Anyone from Washington State driving? Mike

So it sounds like your Avanti was built with the red & black speckled carpeting even though it’s almost 300 units later than when the red & black carpeting was withdrawn…. As Dwight indicated, and I agree, conflicting production information like this make the story of the Studebaker Avanti even more interesting!

You now tell us there is only one salt & pepper carpet.

OK. You mean only Fawn and Black is "Salt & Pepper" color, and by the looks of it. Good explanation. The list of running changes shows red and black for all black 4275. Still... my Avanti is 4543 and it has red and black carpet and a carpet that covers the entire front seat from underneath. I believe it is original. In poor condition and has been there for a very long time. At least in 1976. Also interesting is that the trunk was only carpeted on the bottom. Could this be because my Avanti is a "Las Vegas Driveaway" and has exceptions due to rush or other reasons. R4543 suppose not to include changes to -64. All other things are like -63 model. Even the manual shifter without chrome ring etc.

EXACTLY Regnalbob!…..Answer…..FALSE… Studebaker offered FOUR ‘speckled’ carpet colors for ‘ 63 Avantis…. However, only ONE was ‘salt & pepper! Hence… answer FALSE! Thanks…Regnalbob ——- gender….Male location….Pennsylvania Avantis owned….’63…..63R2809 ‘63…. 63R4137 AOAI Forum member

mfg AOAI Forum Members 13.3k Gender:Male Location:Massachusetts My Avanti:1963,63R1379 Author Posted June 2, 2014 Four it is on the 'Salt & Pepper'! g AOAI Forum Members 13.3k Gender:Male Location:Massachusetts My Avanti:1963,63R1379 Posted June 2, 2014 Trivia!.....In 1963, Studebaker offered three different 'salt & pepper' color combos for the Avanti's carpeting....True?

1964 NOS wood grained steering wheel and center emblem. Tail light housings and lenses B/U lenses and retainers R2 Grill badging for Larks and Hawks, one with stars to the left of the lasy s Parking light lenses Courtesy light and lenses Wiper Pivots (L+R) All NOS I'm putting together a list and pricing

Interesting!… How about listing what you have for ‘extras’?

Agreed!

Maybe where you’re from!!……..Do you live near regalbob?

I don’t know what brand of salt and pepper you use on your food Bob, but I certainly hope that your ‘salt’ is not red, or orange, or turquoise!!!!!!! However, if you post a Studebaker document that specifically states that ALL tu-tone Avanti carpeting will be considered or referred to as ‘salt & pepper’, I will defer!

Production variances is one thing that makes Avantis so interesting. Especially interesting are the "round-headlight '64 Avantis," with interior variations practically from car to car. --Dwight

I have always thought of "salt & pepper carpeting" as referring to two-tone carpet, i.e., tan & black, red & black, turquoise & black, etc. That's how I have always heard the term used. RegnalBob stated: "All 1963 & 1964 Avantis with two tone interiors had salt & pepper carpets, except the Fawn & Elk had Black carpet." (paraphasing a little) Yes, AFAIK that is the lone exception on '63s, AND that Fawn & Elk w/ black carpet interior was available only with either a Gold or Red exterior. The upholstery & exterior color combinations available are detailed in the Avanti Color & Upholstery Selector book. --Dwight

I have seen some strange stuff on Avantis. I've seen the salt and pepper carpet over the seat hump, with no vinyl riser, and of course the more familiar type that is cut out for the riser that is covered in matching seat vinyl.

Avanti two tone carpeting has always been called salt & pepper no matter what the color. Take a better look at my post, it is self explanatory.

If anyone is interested in a front spoiler for your Avanti, I will be bringing a couple with me to the SDC AOAI meet near Pittsburgh. There will be one on display at Bob Ziff's vendor spot (Avanti parts & restoration) for a closer look or even a test fit on your car. There is major savings in not having to ship the part. I will be arriving later on the 17th and leaving on the 20th I will only have 2, maybe 3 so if you want one, please contact me PM or call cell 215-260-8377

Lares Corp. in Minnesota rebuilds these power rams. I am about to ship them two rams for rebuild. Maybe some of the usual suspects (Studebaker suppliers) stock rebuilt power rams to sell on an exchange basis. https://www.larescorp.com/ --Dwight

Regnalbob… Concerning the above list, where it refers to “Fawn & black” on fifth line down, it’s referring to salt & pepper Stude Avanti carpeting…. Unless that list is incorrect, salt & pepper carpeting was replaced with all black carpeting at Avanti serial.# R-4709…. Are you saying R-4709 did not have a two tone interior? Also, are you telling us a ‘63 Stude Avanti with Orange & Fawn interior would have salt & pepper carpeting? I feel that you think that all Stude Avantis with ‘two-tone’ carpeting have salt & pepper carpeting… but salt & pepper only refers to what I will call the light tan and black speckled carpeting. Take a better look at above list… it’s self explanatory!

Anything Avanti specific and not general Studebaker parts…such as trim pieces. Some have been and are being reproduced. Some are considered to be unobtantium.

All 1963 & 1964 Avantis with two tone interiors had salt & pepper carpets. The exception was the Fawn & Elk two tone with optional Black carpet. Solid Black carpet became standard with the solid color interiors starting with R-4892.

Did you try Dave Thibeault?

Hi all After countless repair attempts, it appear my power steering ram is beyond fixing. Constant leak. Would anyone have a spare ram? Or other option to replace. I note the similar era Thunderbird rams are similar.

My wire wheel is actually off a 1987-1989 Avanti. One that fits those years, would work also. Could someone who has one of these space saver tires, let me know what it is?