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There must be a connection with Andy Granatelli/Paxton. Did they keep documentation separate from Studebaker and if so do any records survive? Price lists when they were selling R3 engines in various forms?

If nothing else it’s very interesting information! Anyone else out there hear of this ‘64 electric fuel pump option?

I wish I had more to add. Again, this is page G-250 of the Studebaker Avanti Authenticity Manual under "64 Dealer Order Guide for Avanti". I have a 63 Avanti and I have put blinders on to anything other than that. It's kept me plenty occupied. I have a copy of the 63 order form and it's prior to R3 so it's not listed. It was only when I compared 63 & 64 order guides that I picked up an electric pump being offered as an option. Perhaps that was more forward thinking from Studebaker that they couldn't deliver on? Does anyone have a 64 order guide to look at?

I’ve never heard of that option… and I definitely question it. Additional info would be nice about this.

That picture didn't turn out too well. It's page G-250 of the Studebaker Avanti Authenticity Manual.

In the 64 Avanti order form it lists an auxiliary electric fuel pump as an option for R3 and R4 engines. Any idea who made the fuel pump that's listed?

Thanks Nelson…. A factory tilt steering column is a complication I would never add to my ‘63…. If I happened to stumble upon one, I’d definitely pass it on to a ‘64 Avanti owner who felt the need for one…… As I mentioned in another thread under ‘Avanti Parts’, factory Stude Avanti tilt steering columns have much in common with early to mid sixties GM columns (same internals), and it occurred to me that a crafty person may be able to combine the GM tilt column with a standard Stude Avanti column, and create a ‘hybrid’. (or would it be a ‘Frankenstein’ ???)

Drop me a line. I might be able to help you out.

I imagine you’re looking for an original 64 setup that will take the original Avanti steering wheel. I know Studebakers spline count is different than any of the others. These setups are very rare.

I put a RetroSound unit in my 1980, replacing a dead Blaupunkt. I do not like it. The bluetooth is clunky, the controls are not where you expect (mute is on the right shaft, and tuning??? it's odd) That's all I have to offer. I don't like mine.

Ha ha…… PLEASE don’t cut up your beautiful Avanti to find out for sure!!!!

I'm going to take my 1964 R2 apart and count the pieces. I just finished it's restoration and it seemed like a lot more than 129!

Yes, with the complete Hawk drum brake system which a prior owner had installed, coupled with a stock Stude Avanti brake booster, allowed that Avanti to stop on dime, with light pedal pressure. (11” front drums, 10” rear — all self energizing.)

There’s a black 1963 R1 for sale at Harwood Motors in Cleveland Ohio for $30K.

arghh, you're right...

Sounds good AG-R3…. But I’m thinking your Avanti is s ‘B’ series, with ignition key on column ?

No underside pics either other than the rocker panel area

I used a tilt column for a 96-ish chevy van. It was the correct length and used the same rag joint / bolted right up

I think I have a new-in-the-box 1980s-vintage Sanyo AM/FM/cassette with adjustable shafts in my stash somewhere. I have the same radio in my 74 and it fits fine.

There’s another thread on this forum from someone who wants to find a Stude Avanti ‘tilt’ steering column. This reminds me of an acquaintance who, years ago, purchased a ‘67 Avanti ll just to obtain a tilt column which he removed and installed into his ‘ultra mint’ ‘64 Stude Avanti! The conventional column from his ‘64 went into the Avanti ll…. which he promptly resold!! PS… There’s a YouTube video (My Car Story) featuring this ‘64 Avanti named (something like) ‘64 Studebaker Avanti, supercharged and Turquoise.

Yes… you are definitely on the right track now… Best of luck!! PS…. If anyone simply HAS to have the earlier tilt steering column used by Studebaker, try to find a ‘61-‘66 GM tilt column as used in Buick, Olds, Chev, Pontiac….. I’ll bet a ‘crafty’ person may be able to combine a non- tilt Stude Avanti column with a tilt GM column and create a ‘hybrid’… an interesting project!

CJ's isn't open anymore, the owner passed away.

I chatted with Linda at Myers today, and sent pics of my existing horn setup. She thinks the column is an AMC. I looked on Grant steering wheel website, and found an AMC adapter that I believe will work. I hope to confirm everything tomorrow. Thanks much for the feedback.

If you have a ‘72, and the ignition key is on the column, it’s a generic Saginaw. (Hard to believe steering wheel adapters for that column are hard to find)

How can I determine?