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Gas door

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:12:00 +0000

New to the forum

When I painted the body I made a few mistakes, one being removing the gas door. Thought it would be one less problem - wrong. Now I am re-assembling the car and finding out I do not have anyway of attaching the snapped off screws to hold the door to the body. I have removed a protion of the interior fibreglass suround and see where the screws were and a piece of white plastic(?) holding the bracket to the body.

Any help on attaching the door - epoxy ? drywall screws ?

Caliper sleeving or conversion.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:25:08 +0000

I'm now starting the front brake overhaul and deciding whether to re sleeve my calipers which are in good condition with stainless while there out. or convert to a Taylor system. I'm not planning on using it a lot. I would rather keep it stock as much as possible.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also Any recommendations for someone that sleeves the old Bendix.

One more thing, All the Superchargers I see are that lovely Studebaker orange. Mine is black from the factory, like the McCulloch on my Golden hawk. Did the color get changed early on. Mine is 1086.

Wheel and Tire Upgrade

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:59:52 +0000

Looking to replace older wheels and tires on my '63. Have been running 15 x 6" Magnum 500 rims with P20575R15 tires for many years. Looking to install newer Mag 500

rims either 15 x 6" with a P20575R15 tire or upgrading to a 15 x 7" with a P215? Any comments appreciated about going to a larger rim and tire combo? Thanks.

Retro radio for 63

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:42:04 +0000

Getting ready to drop my dash back in and though I was going to keep original radio in it, I thought last night of changing it out. I don't want to go crazy as car is not going to be a daily driver but it would be nice to be able to listen to something other than talk radio over static. Any suggestions on make, model #. I'm not going to install anything that would require modifying the dash. Also speakers that mate up to existing mounting holes. Thanks

Green wire with black tracer

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:09:27 +0000

I have a green wire with black tracer that I had bagged years ago when I took the car apart. I wrote on bag, goes from starter solenoid across fire wall and for whatever reason I didn't say where it went. It's a lot longer than needed to go to coil. I wrapped it around the harness along the run. I don't like how it looks if it does go to coil. I think maybe when I was taking the car apart, I wasn't concerned as everything is in a harness. It's a factory wire as it has the 90 degree push on terminal for the solenoid. The other end has an open connector. My R2 doesn't have it. I have seen on a few cars on BAT the wire but can't see where it goes. No mention in shop manual of it. I was thinking maybe it would go to coil, bypassing the resistor for start-up but don't want to assume that. That would only be possible if That terminal on solenoid is momentary, energized when key is in start position. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks

seat bolts

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:50:29 +0000

seat bolts

Help, what is it?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:38:47 +0000

In my previous query about radio upgrade, I asked about a part that sat on top of the old radio and was connected to an under dash harness (NOT to the radio amp output) I have not heard any explanation for the part. Its base is 4.25" square. There is a trim-able pot. as shown in the first picture and the connector to the under dash harness in the third. The only connection to the old radio itself was a ground wire connected to the rear support strap of the radio. Does anyone have any idea what the purpose is of this simple PCB. What might it control/support? (Aside: I have installed a "RetroSound" replacement and it fits like a glove in the old opening....I only have to memorise 18 pages of control options/settings)

84 Blaupunkt sacramento radio removal...help needed

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 02:36:54 +0000

I've removed the coin collector on top (where the speaker originally went), as well as the front knobs and support nuts at the front. Does the support bracket for the top tray also need to be removed for better access? I can not see any side connections holding the radio in place. Is there a lower tray or some other mechanism holding it in place? Judging by the workshop manual description, I don't want to remove the dash to get to the back. I am willing to remove the front seats if necessary to get down on the floor and work from underneath. Any hints or pointers in the right direction would be appreciated.

Yes the radio has failed (or faded to almost no sound) and the tape deck has eaten a tape. I will fix or replace as practical.

wire connection from steering box to steering wheel shaft

Sat, 03 May 2025 22:49:03 +0000

i just noticed that my 84 Avanti has 2 stubs of wires on either side of a rubber isolator that separates the shaft from the steering box. I am guessing that at one time there was a wire connection there but have no idea when/how it broke or even the importance of it. Anyone have any ideas/reasons comments?

Head gasket differences

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:14:25 +0000

My Complete engine gasket set came with two sets of head gaskets. A thin steel set and a thicker composite set. My car is an R1.

63 Side view mirrors

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:20:48 +0000

On my 63s, which have owned since new, all have dual side view mirrors mounted on the doors.

I have noticed that almost all the cars I see have one or two mirrors, located on the top of fenders in front of the doors.

Our cars were ordered but there was never any choice of placement.

My uncle was the dealership that they were all purchased from.

I have 63R 1086 R2 Two more, another R2 and R3 and 63R 3186 R1. All are the same.

Any idea why these would all come through like that. Invoices just say mirrors

I certainly like having them on the doors, I'm not looking through the vent window/windshield post and don't need 4' arms to adjust.

After many years in storage, I've decided to bring them back to life and use them.

Jealous I guess, my neighbors on each side of my beach house have classic cars, But, there not Avanti's

I have just finished dismantling 63R 3186 except for front and rear glass. I am waiting to pull glass until flatbed comes. Now that we have had 2 snow storms and two more coming, There is no hurry, Paint shop will be backed up with wrecks.

Rocker Covers?

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:24:48 +0000

On a Studebaker Avanti can you remove the left rocker cover without pulling the vacuum brake booster? Thank you.

Avanti Generations Poster available on ebay - Thought this was a Beautiful depiction of all the Avanti Generation

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:51:20 +0000

Chrome plating advice

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:08:43 +0000

I’m in the middle of trying to restore/repaint my 71 Avanti. The center of my front bumper looks good but the ends could stand to be replated. We’re located about 50 miles north or Raleigh NC, there used to be a plater in Richmond Va but I think the EPA chased them away. I wonder if anyone has had their bumper ends plated, what I might expect to pay and if there are any recommendations of who I could send them to. If a service has already replated these parts they might be better able to tell me if they can tackle this project for me.

thanks

Bill

Avanti 2 RQ-B 1635

Replace convertible top on 1988 Avanti

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:28:29 +0000

Help! Does anyone know where I can purchase a new top or where I can go to have it replaced? I live in Oklahoma.

Any help would be appreciated.

PAINT CODE FOR RED 1989 AVANTI?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:09:24 +0000

I have a 1989 red Avanti that I am trying to find the paint code for? Appreciate any help.

Thank you.

AC Conundrum

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:40:29 +0000

Beyond baffling on my '84.

With the key in the IGN position (engine not running), the evaporator blower and radiator fan run when I turn on the AC. However, once the engine is started the 30a fuse blows after approx 4-5 seconds. All electrical connections to the Delphi compressor have been pulled. I've gone thru at least eight new fuses trying to figure out what's going on. Any suggestions?

(the thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan is fused separately and functions properly)

Studebaker Avanti Seat Tracks?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:22:17 +0000

Does anyone know if the original seat tracks were carried over to Avanti ll's, if so for how many years? Thanks

63/64 Bucket Seats?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:48:53 +0000

Anyone know what the correct width of the factory Hidem Gimp/piping is for these seats? Thanks.

Avanti Strato- Vue Mirror?

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:22:26 +0000

Anyone have a template for mounting one of these on the driver's door? Thank you.

Metal Plating?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:58:24 +0000

What type of plating was used for the hood locks, hood lock bell crank, & rods, hood support, accelerator linkage and the trunk hinges? Thanks.

Oil Pan Gasket, Chevy 305 1982 model

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:26:48 +0000

It's time to replace the oil pan gasket and 2 piece rear main seal in my 82 with a 305V8. Has anyone successfully done this without removing the engine? There is very little clearance between the pan and steering bell crank on the cross member, so I'm not sure if removing the motor mount bolts and jacking the engine up will provide me enough room to get the pan off.

63 Avanti Rear Traction Bars?

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:22:41 +0000

Any tips on installing new bushings p/n 1557385 in the traction bars? Thanks.

Blaupunkt CR3001 Cassette AM/FM Radio knobs

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:45:36 +0000

I have a 1982 Avanti II with the Blaupunkt CR 3001 Cassette Radio. The control knobs on it were falling off and the insides were just shot. I looked for several days and could not find replacement knobs. This radio has 5mm shafts, instead of the more common 6mm and 3.5mm (Japanese car) ones. I then discovered that GM used a 4.9mm shaft for the rear radio speaker knobs and purchased a pair to modify ($12). The knobs are much deeper and could be used as they were, but I wanted to retain the stock knobs if possible. So I used a Dremel and cut them down until the fit correctly into the Blaupunkt knob and they worked perfectly. The inside of the GM knobs have 4 ears connecting them to the outer ring, so it makes it easy to trim so you can center it into the Blaupunkt knob. Hopefully this will help others!

ASR Sunroof repairs/parts

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:22:51 +0000

Seems there is a shortage of info on the sunroofs in our cars.

I found a guy yesterday that has extensive knowledge and experience with these sunroofs.

I had him make the body seal that goes around the front and sides of the sunroof,

between the roof edges and front and sides in the closed position.

He has the parts and knows where to get parts for the ASR sunroofs, drive cables, motors,

seals, etc..

He says these same units are still being used by Mercedes as he has worked on them.

Contact info is:

Nicholas

972-841-3869

Located in Grand Prairie Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth.

Possibly this info can be archived for everyone's benefit.