64studeavanti
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The one I have is for non "R" V8s. This was used until a service bulletin was published May 9th, 1963. The reason given for the change was improved cold weather starting.
I will clean it up and bench test.
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Checked the tag on the Delco and is for 6 cylinder.
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Thanks, look like there was a change from the 3 piece quarter panel to 2 piece. Maybe that occurred after the change to solid color upholstery or "new" quarter window latch.
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I just checked the parts stash and I have a spare Prestolite MDU 7026. This for non "R" Stude V8 with auto trans. I also have a spare 12V Delco. I need to check if it is for V8, stick or auto.
I do not know the condition of either, but if you are interested, I will clean them up and bench test.
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Thanks for the picture. Is the panel 1 or 2 pieces?
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I could be wrong, but i believe that Prestolite mdu 7005/7006 are for 6 cylinder. The older delcos should be readily available. The correct starter is the Prestolite MDY series with 4 poles. Early Avantis came with the MDU series, same as non "R" stude V8s.
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For the starter, you can use any 12 volt, V8 Stude starter as long as it matches the transmission type. My 64 R1 came with a Delco starter and always started. I have since located the correct Prestolite unit for authenticity.
For the booster, I believe that disc brake Larks use the same one. Also, there was a trivia question on this forum that implies that the booster from late 60s Hemi charger is identical. However, this may be rarer than the Stude version.
In my notes, I have recorded that an ABS 7" dual diaphram booster will work, if not needing authenticity. Unfortunately, I didn't write down any part numbers or other identification.
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I checked 4 bell housings and did not see any. So, either they are missing, possible, or I do kot know what I am looking for, likely. In any case, Studebaker International shows both parts on-line for reasonable prices. They do not list Avanti specifically, but the part number is the same for all models.
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Can you post a picture of what you have?
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Hopefully, someone with a late 64 model Avanti can post a picture of the rear quarter panel interior.
Some where around R5408, assembled in November/December.
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We all agree that Studebaker stamped engine serial numbers. This one appears to be raised, implying that someone other than Studebaker numbered it.
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Ok, I will go to the shop tomorrow morning and locate them.
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I have contacted Jon Myer and Barry Hackney. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Here are a couple of picture if engine numbers. These are definitely stamped.
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I may have a spare set if you need.
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The set from the 64.
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Showing the differences in hole pattern.
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The 63 set.
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Here are pictures. Ernie sent the black panels. They are similar to the following set which I took out of 63 Avanti. There are some holes missing and some of the holes are the wrong size. I could add the missing holes, so that is not a big issue.
The last pictures are what is in the 64 Avanti R5408 that I am currently working on. It was finally assembled in December.
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Here is a picture of what I am looking for. This is passenger side. Driver side is very compromised. FWIW, this Avanti has the 813 BKV option and the black upholstery is correct.
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The 73 may work. Does the 73 have the inset in the armrest to open and close the door or does it have the strap?
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If you enlarge the picture, it really does look like the serial number is raised. Could this be an attempt at re-numbering a replacement block?
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Just curious, where is the number? It does not appear to be in the correct location.
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I am aware. I believe I can make either work with minor mods. Early Avanti II may work as well.
This one is for a 63 before the change, so that would be preferable.
Shields in the Torque Converter Housing
in 1963-64 Avanti
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Hooked the starter to a 12V battery and is spins freely.
FWIW, both of my 63s use this starter. My guess is that they were assembled before the change. I do not have any issues with either starting, however, I live in Florida, so no cold weather.