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I’ve mentioned this before, but am still wondering about the necessity of changing cylinder heads when converting an R1 Avanti engine to Avanti R2 specs. Is 10 or 10.25 to 1 compression ratio really too high when the added boost of a Paxton supercharger is put into the mix? I realize Studebaker decided a compression reduction to 9 to 1 was, for warranty issues, a prudent move. However, in my eyes the bottom end of a Studebaker V8 is so robust that 10 to 1 plus a Paxton seems like child’s play! Continuing thoughts on this subject are welcome!! 🙂

Thank you for posting that info. 🙂

You are exactly correct!!🤗

GOOD BITE!!….The McCullochs had a rather elaborate die cast badge or “medallion” covering the solenoid hole. The Paxton rework was reduced to a foil decal…..which looks good, however, was definitely a cost reduction!

During the lifespan of Avanti automobile production, which corporate owner made the statement….”We want to make enough money to eat more than beans and weenies”? 1) Nate Altman….2) Steven Blake….3) Michael Kelly….or…..4) J.J. Cafaro

Seven is correct!

Sorry no…. Both units had an internal oil reservoir.

No problem in reversing the tie rod… will not affect front end alignment….Avanti Motors did that on their Studebaker framed 80’s Avantis.

Just my opinion, ….I think the final design looks better without the fender flares.

Can anyone name a very obvious cost cutting measure made when the McCulloch VS-57 supercharger was converted by the Granatellis into the Paxton SN-60 supercharger? ( Not referring to elimination of the vari-speed pulley/drive items)

Yes!…I guess he favored locations in warmer climates.

For a new chapter of the AOAI to be established, one requirement is that the proposed new chapter have at least…..?..… founding members. 1) Six…..2) Seven….3) Eight…..or…..4) Ten

If things had gone Steve Blake’s way, he intended to establish company stores in what he considered to be our nations three best luxury car markets….. Which of the following four cities was not on Steve Blake’s list? 1) New York City…..2) Los Angeles…..3) Houston…..or…..4) Miami

I heard that contract wasn’t put out for bid…. However, I’ve no idea if that info is accurate.

Not getting into politics here!! However, I just heard that the ‘John Cafaro Company’ was hired last month to clean up the Reflecting Pool in front of the Washington Monument….(This job has turned into a minor disaster!) Is this the same Cafaro Company that produced some of the ‘89-‘91 AVANTI automobiles?? 🤔

Not sure about that!…..I think the ‘original’ wheel cover blank would be stamped out first, then the Avanti ‘touches’ would be added to it…..Possibly added in one additional stamping.

False…. A Checker with a souped up Chevrolet engine under its hood does sound like the ultimate ‘sleeper’ though!!

If you tighten the screw with the wave washer under it, (between the body bracket and the swing out latch), it tends to tighten up the hinge assy.

It’s just tough to see those blisters after all the work you did…. But your not alone with this one my friend!

Sounds interesting!…. The perfect frame & troughs puts a perspective purchaser way ahead.

You may be correct with “four”… Myself I figured ‘two’….One stamp for the indented ring around the center, and a second stamping for the five scallops/ flats. I’m not a stamping expert, and am only guessing here!

Hi Kodjo….. I no longer have that letter, however, it’s point was… Water absorbed into the fiberglass from water sanding operations will eventually expand under the new paint when continually subjected to warm temperatures (sun). The factory suggested the repairer do his utmost to make sure the (fiberglass) is completely dry.

I understand what you mean Dwight. What I’m looking for here are the amount of modifications which needed to be done on the original 1954 (or late ‘53) Stude full wheelcover to produce the 1963 Avanti wheelcover…. Perhaps asking how many stamping operations were required to accomplish this was a step in the wrong direction.

Always really liked the turquoise & fawn!

Ard, if you wanted to go in the other direction, 1951 or 1952 Studebaker front spindles would work fine….I guess you could say those weren’t ‘dropped’ spindles, they were ‘upd’ spindles!!