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I'm trying to find a replacement slip yoke for my original TH400 tranny. I believe a C3 'Vette 68-81 used the same quick-change slip yoke, but I can't find dimensions for that part number anywhere, "CA-41277". Anyone know it this is a good replacement or know of another one? Most I've researched are longer than the 5.5" (overall) unit in my car now (pic attached).

Excellent idea!!

I took mine to the body shop to have it replaced, but they found that it was a bad ground. They also put a manual release cable on it so that access to the trunk is possible the next time it malfunctions (or with a dead battery.)

RQB3263/81/305 .... GOOD MORNING GUY ....I found the rams horn headers in Summit ... your appear to be the chrome version ...is that correct.... and do you have a part number for your valve covers ?? .and how bout the ARP exhaust manifold bolts ??it sure looks like im going to blow my 2026 Avanti budget in January YAAAAA..... if you feel like calling me 386-466-6434 in florida.... otherwise HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL ......BILL

There’s another site called classic.com that provides valuations based on sales. Is it more accurate than Hagerty or BAT, who knows? Just another data point. Because of a nearly infinite number of variables it is next to impossible to say that a 1963 R2 with a 4-speed, 50K miles in #2 condition (who’s #2?) is worth X dollars. On the subject of turning a profit, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. One is the true cost of the project. Everyone I know always wins in Vegas. The reality is that it just isn’t possible. Another is that what one believes their vehicle is worth isn’t what a buyer thinks it is worth. Additionally, when the value of an item increases over time, it is likely that the value of similar items have increased as well. A hobby that has to be a profitable business venture, is a job, not a hobby. There are certainly a number of big and small operations that are buying and selling classic cars. Most appear to be doing quite well. For someone engaged in that activity, escalating prices would seem to be a desirable trend. I’ve had endless discussions with my dad about stock valuations and even the price of apples. It’s difficult to know if it just doesn’t make sense to him, if he truly doesn’t understand it, if he’s stuck in the past or if he just wants to carry on a discussion without realizing that he’s presenting himself as being somewhat uninformed. Similarly, a discussion about Avanti values will require a look at data and what is actually occurring in the market, rather than opinions and individual circumstances.

My first Avanti that I bought in the LA area was a 64. It had a B letter after the serial number on the title but not on the plate. I had a hell of a time passing the out of state vehicle inspection in Ohio to get it titled. That was back in 1973.

Morning Dwight, that’s super! Costs for transportation are on my account. What’s the amount? Do you like to get the first booster back and are there other consequences? / Have a pleasant Sunday.

Jon Myer at Myer’s Studebaker may have some good used trim. Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motors is another potential source.

I found original speakers. The more I thought about it, the more I want to keep it the way it was when we bought it new in 63. One thing for sure, I would never cut holes where there weren't any. If it was any other year but 63-64, I would not have a problem cutting it up. I've put to much time, energy and money in it, trying to keep it stock. Putting in an upgraded radio was not a good idea with what my intentions are. Not having existing locations for speakers puts the kibosh on it. Rear speakers wouldn't be a problem; I have replacement deck I can cut up. Unless I can figure something out for the front, I'll have to let it go. It just came to me with what you said, I could fabricate the fiberglass console sides top covers. That would allow me to put descent speakers in and would be easy to restore to original. I think I even have fiberglass sheet and new carpet pieces for those panels that came in a carpet set, a guess for a later car. They have about a 2" rnd. hole in the middle. That puts a whole new light on the project. I think I will still put in the new original speaker with wiring should I or someone else want to restore back down the road. Thanks for mentioning about the door panels, It made me think about other places other than the factory location. Makes me wonder why someone cut holes in the tunnel and mounted unprotected speakers in a car I was looking at. Well, I guess it's back to spending money, even more since now I'm going to need 4 good speakers. It's not like the old days. I paid $4k to strip and paint one of my Avanti. $900 for all the chrome. I just paid $14k for stripping and painting and $3k for the front and rear bumpers and valve covers, and I have to wait 3 months for the chrome. Thank you again for your input.

Hi, Paul, Jim has accepted my second booster (from my pictures), so I'll mail it to SI. --Dwight

Looks like you're correct. https://www.theavanti.com/national_mall.html

I'm reupholstering my '63 and need the upper chrome strips on both upholstered door cards and also the chrome strips in the back seat area above the arm rests. These are the trim pieces that divide the pleated panel upholstery from the upper fawn upholstery. Previous owner removed them and didn't reinstall when he had new upholstery installed. Thanks, Dennis

The sway bar bushings are hard to fit even for stock. I do the ones on the frame first, using a jack to get them place. Then the ones on the a frames.

This question has been batted around for years……. For authenticity judging at AOAI meets, either orange or black is acceptable . Personally, I feel that although an orange supercharger ‘presents’ itself better, Studebaker intended the superchargers on Avantis be painted black, as much of their early advertising indicated.

Actually, I believe R5643 is the Avanti in the Crawford Collection.

R1092 was mine. Though I have little history on it, the supercharger was black, and had what I believe to have been original stickers. As of Fall, Lance Bush of the Restored youtube page owned it and was trying to sell it.

Interestingly, R-4200, which is currently for sale, had a final assembly date of 4/29/63 and a destination of Carmichael CA. The ad has photos of the production order and the serial number plate on the frame. No “A” is visible on either. This, just over 2 months after the internal memo posted previously. Perhaps the car was initially sold outside of CA and therefore did not require an additional digit to satisfy CA DMV. On edit: The registry shows 2 early owners in CA and a listing for the car from 2018 states that is was a CA car from new and remained in CA until 2017.

How about 5643?

I think the Custom Auto Sound is much more compact than the original radio. If so you should have room for a bigger front speaker. You could also eliminate the front speaker and mount round speakers in the doors…that’s what I did on the ‘70 I owned.

R-5643 is in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland, OH. I saw it there some years ago. (corrected per mfg below)

It was delivered to Jackson, MS. Do we know its current location?

Perhaps this is a question for the trivia page. The production data booklet only mentions orange as the factory color.

When I bought my 7/8” front bar it came with bigger brackets. Mike

I thought they changed color when they got rebuilt. Pb