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Thanks Bob. Basically I paid too much for the car and am upside down after what I have done ( no surprise there, eh?) so I'm going for broke and donating all proceeds to SNM, The Studebaker National Foundation, and McPherson College of Auto Restoration. So donating the car won't work to help all three, and maximizing the sales price by advertising it as a 100% donation is my goal. BaT can do that by collecting the sales price and donating it, ensuring the buyer that all proceeds go towards these 501(c)(3) organizations. I've not yet approached Hemmings, but assume they will work in a similar manner. I'll post later when I list it, after I make a few repairs and give it a good detailing. And I'll ask everyone to get the word out to help all three organizations.

Am going to agree with 'gunslinger; you can move the water too fast. For adequate cooling you need an adequate volume and area to transfer heat. My heating problem was solved with a re=cored radiator with 50% more volume and 50% more area for heat exchange. You have to move air through it, too. I found a 6 blade stainless steel flexfan worked far better than the original - and it is much, much lighter putting less stress on the water pump bearing.

I’d guess motors need lube.

My ‘83 is like that…. on not so often used passenger side.

64. I can't speak for the classification my ''acquaintance'' is shooting for. And I agree... We do whatever feels right.... that said... When I found my '63' R2 in 100% stock condition, I don't have the heart to modify it. (well except the brakes to ''Turner'' since I live in a mountainous area.)

Has anyone replaced the retractable shoulder seat belts in an Avanti II? My belts in my 1982 are hard to pull out in one motion, have to keep pulling and releasing to get them to come out far enough to buckle.

When I turn on either the wipers or heater (or both) the fuse will blow. I replaced the fuse with a 30 amp breaker and that will trip after a minute or two. The guages and shifter light are on the same circuit. Is it because the motors are old and pulling too many amps? Any suggestions to keep them safely running?

Too bad there’s no mention of the vehicles history in the description. What sort of commission or fees do they charge to consign?

Thanks for the information.

It's the Dolenz car that I recently restored. I consigned it to Gateway last week.

It's not a lense, it's the entire light assembly. Both of mine were broken and I was unable to locate where it came from since there weren't any markings on the light. I found an import light assembly off ebay which fit the car using the factory mounts. www.ebay.com/itm/234000006178

Gateway Classic Cars in San Antonio just listed a Red ‘89 convertible for $26,000.

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GOOD MORNING DWIGHT RQB3263 HERE FROM COLD FLORIDA ....THANKS FO THE PICS BUT YOUR PUMP IS DIFFERENT THAN MINE ,,,,, THANKS FOR THE TRY .... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ...SUMMER IS COMING ....BILL

Shocks: After A LOT of reserch I've decided on KYB front shocks for my 1980 Avanti for the part numbers that fit a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. I'm going to double-check the dimensions and mounting style, but I'm told that in most cases, these will fit and perform well. If you want absolute certainty, consult Avanti or Studebaker specialty suppliers (as usual), but many Avanti owners use Corvette shocks with great results. They're supposed to be better at handling the extra weight of the Chevy 350 engine. I haven't tried them yet but will in the next two weeks and get back to y'all. Any thoughts on this? Also, I need a pair of sway bar end links but can't seem to find anyone who knows what I'm talking about. Maybe I'm using the wrong terminology.

Doesn't look like it. The link to Craigslist is no good.

Here are two pix from slightly different angles. I can take pix of the other side if it matters. The pulley is a single belt. --Dwight

One thought: A while ago someone reproduced the disc that was glued to the center of the wheel cylinders on early '63s. That might look cool when viewed through your Halibrands. I believe the fellow advertised them in the AOAI magazine. --Dwight

As to the question that was asked about stock or modified although I very much appreciate a well restored vehicle to original condition I have a habit of modifying cars. I can't help myself. In the end I would say it is your car do what you want.

With an LS3 engine in the Avanti you are looking at being in an altered class (I am out of California at the moment so can't be specific.) and the record for that is way over 200 mph. The current record for a supercharged Avanti in the classic supercharged class is about 199 and is held by Dave Bloomberg. This class requires using the original engine which can be modified but you can't do an engine swap. By the way it takes about 600 hp to go 200 mph in an Avanti.

What 170 mph land speed record? There isn't a current 170 mph record that would apply to an Avanti with an LS3.

I know Dan does. But I would like actual installation photos.

Contact Dan Booth at Nostalgic. The man believes in service after the sale.

Look for numbers and letters on the lens…there may be a DOT number. Do a web search on that number and the application may come up. Your photo didn’t come through I can’t tell whether there’s any numbers on the lens. If there’s no numbers on the lens there may be one on the back of the assembly.

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