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I'll let you know if I find it...

The AOAI sent out a replacement page to correct that.

Yes............Please post the part number and application if you know it. Thanks

There is also a Toyota alternator that wires up the same as original… and mounts up to engine bracket the same as original… I have one in my parts stash as a spare… I will post part number if anyone is interested… Cost me about $35 at Auto Zone.. but that was 7 or 8 years ago.

Ah... I tried to contact Larry Crapo, but to no avail with either email or phone text. Many of the listings are rooted in the AOAI roster, but only a few rosters are at hand. Some entries originated from the old Avanti dot net site, which I believe AOAI now owns. My drives have twice as much information on "for sale" cars whose owners didn't advertise the serial and refused to when asked or those who mix up the body tag with the serial number. There were also, either no reply or those who passed a bogus number just to end the conversation. So, I do this as a pseudo-hobby and when time permits. Managing this kind of database isn't an exact science unless you are appraised of changes and who does that? AOAI rosters still show owners of cars that were sold many years earlier. In fact the 2025 AOAI roster shows all the Minnesota owners now live in Michigan. Many new owners don't join AOAI. It was once suggested that serial number should be noted when showing the cars at meet or for sale, but that fell on deaf ears. If I can straighten out the issue with R3544, it will be noted as soon as possible. Larry Crapo also owns/owned R4560 and I have pics of that one from Facebook, but I deleted my account on that platform. If anyone has an avenue to contact Larry, please do so.

Brant. What did you end up doing? I believe I have a bad diode in my '63 R1.

Thanks!

When the original Chevy 305 died in my ‘83 Avanti ‘everyday driver’ in 2010, (at 300,000 miles) I had a nice running Stude 289 and Powershift trans at my disposal. I gave somewhat serious consideration to swapping in the Stude V8, as I had the correct engine frame brackets and other necessary items, however, I ultimately purchased a Chevy 305 ‘Goodwrench’ engine and installed that…. which is still running well at approximately 550,000 miles.

It appears Avanti Motors utilized the TH350 and TH400 “as available”.

It was sometime during the '71 model year Avanti Motors switched from the Borg Warner to a GM Hydramatic...not sure whether it was the TH-350 or TH-400.

When did they stop using the BW and what took it's place?

He replied to the email I sent him. Thanks again for your reply.

Thanks for the advice.

If you can find Ford Type F…use that. GM Dexron will work but the Type F will give firmer shifts with less slippage. Whatever type you choose flush the transmission first…including the torque converter.

There is a vendor…don’t remember who…that fabricates and sells an Sanden adapter for the Avanti II. You might check with Myer’s Studebaker…Mike Myer may have what you need or know where to get it.

I think I got the phone number off of the internet by searching the name and address.

The Borg Warner used in the Avanti II had a different torque converter but otherwise fit the same.

AFTER THE BORG WARNER used in the early Avanti 2s, what trans was used, GM 350? I would have thought that the Avanti's with the 327 would be more desirable than the Avanti's with the 305s. Much better performance I would think.

Hi, Last fall I purchased a 1967 Avanti II that has 56,000 miles on it. It had a 350 SBC engine installed sometime in the early 80’s. I installed a new brake booster assembly and decided that I would install a dual master cylinder for safety reasons. I ordered the master cylinder and took some measurements to check for clearance to what I believe is the original Axial compressor and accessory drive system. It does not appear that it will fit. So, I am considering updating the AC system to a Sanden system, with the compressor on the driver side of the vehicle so it is located further forward providing more room for the master cylinder. I know others have already made this conversion, so I am looking for some help, so I do not “reinvent the wheel” on my journey. Here are the questions I have: Who is the best source for the AC compressor and the necessary accessory drive brackets? What are the part numbers that you have used? Are there any other suggestions that will help me with this conversion? Thanks in advance for your help!

Good afternoon! I'm seeing many opinions on the best fluid to use in my supercharger and transmission. Plenty are recommending B&M non-synthetic Trickshift for both. Anyone has experience with using it?

Of all post Studebaker Avantis, I’ve always thought the first ‘A’ series Avanti ll’s to be the most interesting…. And, one in nice condition to also be the most valuable.

Avanti Motors coupled the Chevy engine to the Borg Warner automatic trans via a bellhousing sourced from Checker (cab) Motors… That same bell was also used in the ‘65 & ‘66 Canadian Studebakers with the Chevy engines.

Paint is way past saving. covers went bad and water laid on it and the paint is flaking off. I may just put it up for sale as is. Someone who needs a project. I don't. I have two 63s I'm restoring now, and don't have time for them, much less another. Thought it would be fun as a driver with a half descent paint job on it. This probably has the stude trans, it's an early one. Did the stude trans bolt to SBC without an adapter.

Oh how I regret not doing that to my RQA.....