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I have bearing and inner and outer rear axle seal part numbers if you should need them.

‘Fatsco’ transmission parts in New Jersey is a very good source of parts for both automatic and standard transmissions. I’ve had two Avanti Powershift transmissions overhauled over the years using parts obtained from Fatsco.

Interesting…. Possibly installed by selling dealer at request of original owner.

Those black seats gotta be toasty in the summertime! You just can't beat the rake of the Studebaker built Avanti 😍

It looks like all Avantis starting with R-4892 had the cooling kit installed at the factory. The parts catalog shows all the parts listed were used for all models. The cover over the automatic gear selector started in production after 5400 units. The cover is included in the kit. It's interesting the kit only applies to cars without air.

A previous owner installed aftermarket disc brakes on my '84. Pads extend about a half inch above the rotors, and there's no parking brake capability. So we ordered the Turner disc conversion and learned the axle has larger backing flanges than the Studebaker/Newman Altman built Avantis, plus the bolt pattern is off. Doing a deep dive in AOAI archives, I get the feeling I'm not alone in having this problem. The names Jeep and International Harvester occasionally are mentioned. Gotta have rear brakes for my ride. Suggestions?? On the left, the correct retaining plate. The one on the right is from my car. Mismatch on bearings, too.

Both R5408, 4spd with A/C, and R5423, Auto with A/C, have the cooling kit that ducts air from the cowl vents to the transmission tunnel installed. Of course, both could have been modified after production.

The Service Letter is dated 12/5/63. Console cooling kit - Avanti models without air conditioning. Quote: "Current production Avanti models, identified by square headlights, are equipped with a cooling device for the console, transmission tunnel, and shift control lever." This may indicate that all Avantis without air conditioning (R1 & R2) starting at R-4892 had the cooling device installed at the factory. The cooling kit described in the service letter is for Avantis with both automatic and standard shift transmissions.

Changing the selector shaft seal is also a good idea.

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I used Race Tec pistons in my R1 as I wasn’t happy with the cast option available thru SI. They had all the patterns and only needed to know what CR and oversize I wanted Race Tec Huntington Beach, CA 714-903-4362

I'm working on the entire suspension/steering system and am having a problem right from the start. I got a bushing kit for the rear sway bars and after fighting 40 years of rusted bolts I managed to disassemble the entire thing. It turns out the sway bar (on my 84) is the factory installed, larger, 3/4" diameter while the bushings are for the smaller 1/2" bar of previous years. As well, the retainers for the sway bar ends, are mangled (probably due to incorrectly places jacks/hoists over the years) so they also need replacing. Does anyone know of a source of the larger bushings and the end retainers that would hold them in place? I will take any information on suppliers of OEM as well as after market sources. grant mills RQB3598

So Jim, when you removed the cap over the bulb, does it still identify which gear you are in? And after the above comments I’m wondering if the heat is coming from the bulb or the transmission? Mike

John, thanks so much. This is really helpful. Daryl

Hi Daryl, I'm doing my transmission now. Bob Ziff @ AvantiParts.biz 215-420-2300 has some of these parts as does Studebaker International 317-462-3124. If you get the front and rear seals from SI have them check the rear seal number. The one I received is 1/8 inch larger diameter than the tailhousing. O'Reillys had the correct one on the shelf it is a National #7692s. The front seal is a National #6988h. I'm sure between these two you can find a new pan gasket, filter and any of other gaskets that you need. Best of luck, John C.

Most later Avantis had A/C, and I think the factory saw that as the cure!

Do later Avantis have the Studebaker transmission cooling fix? In a service bulletin, Studebaker specified a kit that was installed where cool air from the cowl vents was ducted to the transmission.

My apologies for taking so long. I was not able to find the KYB part number for the front shocks I installed on my Lark. Good sources of data will be the Bob Johnstone Studebaker information webpages and the Studebaker Drivers Club website. Similar questions have been asked and answered.

Good thought….. That area does get hot as blazes!!

I have a 1963/64 R1 with the automatic transmission. The transmission works well, but leaks fluid. What gaskets , filters, etc do I need to have the transmission serviced ? Where can these parts be purchased ? Thanks, Daryl

Done it on my 1975. Removed cap over bulb so it lights entire shifter. Works fine.

Paul, Sorry for the delay. Traveling. I have to let this go with too many other projects ongoing. My apologies.

Has anyone replaced their shift indicator light with an LED bulb that reduces the heat output? I’m thinking another option would be to install some kind of cup holder over it to keep my coffee piping hot! Mike

I'm following this....It's not an R2 which slightly detracts from the cars end value., but the low mileage is tempting. I say that but IF the car as not been run some, it can actually cause issues . Ya gotta run Your Vehicles to keep the fluids turning and seals fresh(er).

Which Allen heads? the ones at the wind deflector are on the piece of stainless trim just at the front of the glass. They are easy to see and access. The other ones, on the hinge-like linkages at the rear would require me to plug the motor back in, nurse the glass back, try and get a nearly impossible angle photograph, and then nurse the glass back into place.Given the whole fiasco of my car's mechanism, I'm not willing to do that. Also know that this applies only to the Skytop moon roof, not the earlier ASC sunroofs. The name for the Skytop is on the handle for the sun screen. But best of luck to you!