1963-1964 Avanti R1 models Latest Topicshttps://aoai.org/forums/forum/1-1963-1964-avanti-r1-models/1963-1964 Avanti R1 models Latest TopicsenAfter sitting for three yearshttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44837-after-sitting-for-three-years/ IMG_5011.thumb.jpeg.5631853fe1f5e7f14f128ae4903f8ab5.jpegIMG_5008.thumb.jpeg.c38add11300517afdb94f223801f4603.jpegIMG_5012.thumb.jpeg.ca662a9a5223eff6cee937e40d9160d3.jpeg

 

This week my son and I went to the barn to start our 63/64 Avanti R1. My son , who has been overseas for a dozen years,, is my partner on this more or less time capsule. It has original paint, carpet, and upholstery , as well as mechanics.  All in very fine shape. There was some worry that starting up might be hard, but after connecting the 3EE battery ,after two key turns the Avanti produced a start and even idle.  I guess I just want to express my relief that all is ok.  Daryl

]]>44837Wed, 27 May 2026 14:23:03 +0000Cup Holders - Share your photohttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44873-cup-holders-share-your-photo/ I was an infant in the late 60s, but here's a question: Did people not hydrate back then when they went on car rides?

Let's document our various hacks for holding drinking vessels. I was recently at the Swap Meet in South Bend and took a couple of photos (I guess only one).

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]]>44873Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:54:49 +0000Climatizer hole? And excessive heathttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44861-climatizer-hole-and-excessive-heat/ Hello all. I'm trying to cool off the cabin. I checked the butterfly vents and they are fine. But as I was under the passenger side dash I was looking at the heater box/core area. To the left side is a hole, 2" x 1.25-ish inches and about 4 inches deep. The hole looks intensional, but not factory (super smooth edges, etc.). Was it the place for the filter? 

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]]>44861Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:20 +0000Sagging Door Adjustmenthttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44869-sagging-door-adjustment/ The passenger door on my 63R1 is sagging about a 1/4" and the kids are slamming it shut. To gently close it, I lift the handle as I close it. 

I understand how to adjust the hinges and striker. 

1. Any words of wisdom? 

2. When removing the window crank and door lever, do I separate at "A" or "B" in my attached photo? 

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]]>44869Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:57:07 +0000Additional brake lights???https://aoai.org/forums/topic/44733-additional-brake-lights/ Has anyone added any additional brake lights?  I want something subtle when not lit up, but something really obvious to the idiots behind me when I'm stopping.   

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]]>44733Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:48:56 +0000rear bumper clearancehttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44868-rear-bumper-clearance/ Installed the rear bumper and have excessive side clearance.  Over an inch from the fiberglass to the mounting pad on the bumper.  I think I need to bend the bumper.   What is the standard gap?  As it is the bolts do reach.

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]]>44868Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:36:01 +0000Lazy S'shttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44865-lazy-ss/ I have a 63 Avanti.   I have two sets of Lazy S's.  One set is silver and the other is gold letters,   Which is correct for the 63 Avanti?

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]]>44865Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:23:42 +0000Transmission to radiator flexible coolant line crossover numberhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44864-transmission-to-radiator-flexible-coolant-line-crossover-number/ Anybody found a crossover part for the radiator to automatic transmission flexible cooler lines?

]]>44864Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:51:26 +0000Prestolite Bendix Install - Any "gotchas" to watch out for?https://aoai.org/forums/topic/44852-prestolite-bendix-install-any-gotchas-to-watch-out-for/ I'm getting ready to take my starter apart to install a new starter drive (pinion gears). Anything I need to worry about or is it pretty straight forward? Thanks.

]]>44852Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:21:13 +0000Mirror on Driver's Side Doorhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44860-mirror-on-drivers-side-door/ The driver's side door mirror on my 1964 Avanti R1 changes position when driven.  Please advise if the mirror can be tightened.  

]]>44860Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:52 +0000rear stabilizer shaft support neededhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44854-rear-stabilizer-shaft-support-needed/ I am in need of the drivers side rear stabilizer shaft support for a 64 Avanti.  It is part number 1557477.  New or used is fine.

 

]]>44854Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:57:06 +0000Starter eatenhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44768-starter-eaten/ 👋 I just had my starter motor rebuilt. Ran it daily for about three weeks and today -- a nasty sound while cranking it. I look below and I see these three bits laying on the garage floor. I remove the starter, and yup. Problem identified.
My question: how did these three shard end up on the floor? The starter was fully attached. Is there a natural way that they could have got thrown free? Or should I worry more? Thanks.

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]]>44768Tue, 05 May 2026 03:29:33 +0000Exhaust Fumeshttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44764-exhaust-fumes/ having exhaust fumes inside car when driving

 

]]>44764Sun, 03 May 2026 22:10:46 +0000Starter pinion specshttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44845-starter-pinion-specs/ I have '63 R1 3 speed automatic. What are the specs for the starter's pinion gear? I need to have a new one but want to be one-thousand percent sure. 

Thanks

]]>44845Fri, 29 May 2026 10:50:38 +0000Spark Plug Conditionhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44844-spark-plug-condition/ How do these look to everyone? The grayish element tells me that it's not running too rich or lean. But what about the rest of the plug. Would you have guessed that they were new 13 months ago? Can't have more than 2k-3k miles on the car in that time frame. 
Thanks

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]]>44844Fri, 29 May 2026 02:22:27 +0000Talented cousinhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44843-talented-cousin/ I was missing 1 of the trim connector for the window trim on my 63.  My cousin made me one.  Thanks Ted

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]]>44843Thu, 28 May 2026 21:47:46 +0000Mystery device near alternatorhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44832-mystery-device-near-alternator/ Greetings! 

I'm the new owner of a 1963 Avanti (though I'm a long-time owner of Hawks and Larks). I'm going through the Avanti, changing fluids and generally just familiarizing myself with it.

I'm perplexed by a silver, cylindrical device that's mounted in the engine bay down under the alternator. It has wires running to it, and a fluid line (which may be oil or transmission; I have not yet been able to trace it). There's also an (evidently aftermarket) toggle switch on the dash that seems to energize the mysterious cylinder. It just kind of buzzes when the toggle is thrown. I've attached a photo of the device; photo is taken from under the car. Note the red logo. Does anyone have any idea what this could be? I assume it's NOT original to the car. I can't see any reference to it in the workshop manual.

Thanks for any information you can provide!

Steve

 

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]]>44832Sun, 24 May 2026 04:05:28 +0000window regulatorshttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44831-window-regulators/ My 63 has power windows at least partially.  the motors are there but no wires or switches.  Will the manual regulators from another Studebaker work with the Avanti? 

]]>44831Sat, 23 May 2026 22:31:12 +0000Source For 1969 Shock Absorbershttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44828-source-for-1969-shock-absorbers/ The early Avanti II's got a lot of their parts out of the original Studebaker parts bins.  Does my 1969 use 1964 front shock absorbers or was something different used because of the Chevy 350 engine?

Can anyone recommend a vendor for the correct shocks?

]]>44828Sat, 23 May 2026 14:16:07 +000063 Headlight painthttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44809-63-headlight-paint/ On my 63 the fiberglass behind glass is faded black paint.   How did these come from the factory?

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]]>44809Sat, 16 May 2026 03:52:33 +0000Rear bumperhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44727-rear-bumper/ Looking for a rear bumper for my 63 and the hood support 

]]>44727Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:17:54 +0000AIR CONTROL LEVERShttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44794-air-control-levers/ When did the 63 change from 4 levers with one set being 2 levers with two 1/2 handles to 5 levers with alternating heights?

]]>44794Tue, 12 May 2026 03:16:15 +0000CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE SEQUENCEhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44789-cylinder-head-torque-sequence/ Assembling my R2 engine  and following the torque sequence in the factory manual, I am wondering why those 5 bolts have double numbers, the 19 to 23, does20260510_180200.thumb.jpg.eebac3b0441705859a0ae1e4bc46b24c.jpg that mean those bolts should be torque last for the 2nd time?,,,

]]>44789Sun, 10 May 2026 22:34:39 +0000ENGINE NUMBER IDENTIFICATIONhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44760-engine-number-identification/ Not sure if I should be posting this here or not, I'm trying to identify this engine number, I know it's not an Avanti engine block,  I'm thinking it's a 259 block but not sure what the year is, I do have a chart with Studebaker V8 engine numbers but I can't seem to locate this particular number.

I'm reading it as P75672 if anyone can ID it?,,,

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]]>44760Sat, 02 May 2026 21:35:39 +00002026 MCACN Showhttps://aoai.org/forums/topic/44750-2026-mcacn-show/

We just heard that online car registrations for this years Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) are coming in at a record pace.   If you were thinking about entering your Avanti in this annual indoor show, please register ASAP as our display may be decreased due to the amount of cars already registered.   
Below is the link for car registrations.

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