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I’ve seen fiberglass repairs reinforcing an Avanti’s inner door structure… but I always thought those repairs were done ‘in the field’ after car was sold…. I’m not really sure about that. Anyway, I was looking for three items other than added fiberglass reinforcement, the protective wiring shield in the door hinge area being one.

It sure did!!… But what was ‘added’ to help remedy this?

Yes!… the protective cable housing is one! Two more …..?

Can anyone name three flaws in ‘early’ Stude Avanti power window systems which Studebaker identified and corrected later during the Avanti production run?

Come to think of it, the torque converter itself must have been reworked with the welded on Studebaker engine flex plate replaced by a flex plate (ring gear) compatible with the Chevrolet engines.

Not exactly related, but I agree with the questionable quality of new production starter bendix assemblies…. I recently went to the trouble of replacing the starter bendix assy on a ‘49 Stude Champion, and ended up having to do the job twice! ……Although the starter would spin properly, the new bendix would not ‘throw out’ into the flywheel teeth… The starter would just spin…. The second bendix replacement seems to be working OK.

The parking brake switch could be faulty, or out of adjustment… or wire may have bad contact at proportioning valve.

A ‘64 Studebaker Avanti was displayed there, then the ‘68 Avanti ll was next in line.

Four is the number!

Yes!…Good thinking!!

No ideas on this? (easy one!)

Not three Dwight!

Sorry no, not five!

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My pleasure!…: Engineering that bellhousing had to be pricey!

A period of ….?…. years had elapsed between the times a new Studebaker Avanti, and later a new Avanti ll had been displayed at the New York ‘New Car’ Auto Show. 1) Two….2) Three….3) Four….or….4) Five

What does ‘70R3’ relate to when discussing Studebaker Avantis?

Yes!…. Besides a change made to the center emblem… it was the very same wheelcover Stude used for years.

That’s it exactly!….. Checker had the $$$$ to have that crucial part made… Something which I highly doubt Newman-Altman could have, at the time, get done.

What Studebaker related Item did Checker Motors obtain after Stude auto production was halted to give their cabs a different, more modern look? 1) Hood ornaments….2) Steering wheels….3) Door handles….or….4) Wheelcovers

Hmmmm….chrome paint…Attempted for years, but never completely successful ! This product?… Who knows??

Good point…. But there is a Checker ‘item’ ….I’m pretty sure that you’ll agree with, that REALLY got the ball rolling!

That’s what we’ve heard…However, I would not call that the reason Checker Motors was beneficial in the startup of Avanti Motors. Other thought on this brain twister??

No Checker fans out there??

If you say so bubba!!