64studeavanti

Try Ernie Loga. https://www.studebakervendors.com/loga/

yes, I deleted older attachments just as you described.

I had to go into each individual post and delete images in order to post more. Lots of good information lost. There needs to be a better way as it took quite a bit of time to delete the prior image postings.

This is serial R5408. It only has 4 carpet pieces: left floor, right floor, spare tire, and lock. I also have R4551 and R5423. All have the same carpet pieces and the entire area is painted black. I agree that it does not appear to be gloss black. I was suprised about the lacquer paint.

Answered part of the question. The black paint is easily removed with lacquer thinner. Checked several locations. Am sure it is factory since I was able to get down to primer. Going with semi gloss unless I hear otherwise.

If you can, inspect the windshield frame and A pillars. These areas are prone to rust out. You can check the A pillars by removing the reveal moulding.

Pix of spacers for manual trans. They go between rear mount and bell housing and are 1/2". In a pinch, a stack of washers would likely work.

I know the trunk area is black. Any ideas as to gloss? Maybe semi gloss? Originally enamel or lacquer?

I believe they are 1/2" thick and were also on other manual transmission Studebakers. I have a couple of spares. If I can clear off enough space, I will post a picture. On my 64 4spd, I had vibration issues. I saw another car had them, so put some on mine. Vibration gone. I assume it was enough to throw the driveline angles off.

there are also 4 spacers between the brake booster and mounting bracket.

There are 2 spacers between the transmission and mount on manual transmissions. The parts manual calls them washer, spacing. part number 1548406.

spacers used with transmission mounts. one for automatics, 2 for manual.

Painfully deleted some of my attachments. There has to be a better way!

I have the same issue. any answer?

There was this service letter: M-1963-1, dated Feb 11, 1963. the forum will not let me post image. will keep trying.

I believe New York was the other.

400+ cu in engine? I thought the largest Packard production engine was 374 cu in.

The lower door hinges on later Stude Avantis as well as later Avantis have slots on both the frame and door side.

Interesting. This is what I see on my phone. Ebay must have different displays for mobile devices.

I did not see a service bulletin. The revised part would also work on earlier cars. The upper hinges did not change. Checked a lower hinge on a 78 and it also has elongated holes. My guess is that Studebaker decided they needed a bit more adjustment for the doors to fit correctly. FWIW, I made a post a while back about a change to the rear quarter interior panels from 3 pieces to 2 pieces. Not listed in service bulletin or parts catalog.

second picture

Working on R5423. Noticed that the lower door hinges are longer and have elongated bolt holes. Checked R5408, and they are the same as R5423. Have one from R4551 that I am rebuilding pin on. First picture is from R4551. Second is from R5423.

Spoke too soon. Just noticed Kuwait license plate.

Odd that the ebay listing does not state anything about the car being in Kuwait.

IMHO, the best thing to do is have a local clutch rebuilder redo the pressure plate and clutch disk. Much better results that way. Throwout bearing can be sourced from one of the many vendors.