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I remember hearing about that Avanti, however, that car is not the subject of this trivia question… so #1 isn’t the answer here.

All done here?

Good plan….. Good luck!

Hard to believe but….TRUE!

Also, the later Avanti ll rubber hose that connects the external gas inlet tube to the gas tank inlet tube is molded in two different diameters… smaller diameter at tank inlet….. These special hoses are available through Avanti parts vendors. (Stude Avantis and earlier Avanti ll’s external gas inlet tube and tank inlet tube are same diameter.)

Any other thoughts on this oddball?

Almost!!

Well done Ron! (The sleek Avanti body had to be quite a challenge for Studebaker engineers… Very little clearance between engine & chassis… and likewise very little clearance up top between engine & hood.)

You’re welcome!…..A short money ‘fix’ !!

No idea?

OK…. The steering center bearing bracket and shaft assy can be lowered 1/8-1/4” into the front crossmember by removing the four bolts retaining it to the crossmember, and installing an equal number of flat washers at the four bolt locations (between the bearing bracket and bottom of crossmember)… then reinstall & tighten the four bolts. Doing this in effect lowers the bell crank arm gaining additional crank pulley clearance on the Studes, and pulley & oil pan clearance on the Chevys ….It’s important though, to be careful not to lower the center bearing bracket to the point where the bell crank arm interferes (or rubs) the front crossmember!

Sorry, not #4!

Yes you probably have an Avanti ll tank…. The diameter of the tank inlet was reduced when leaded gas was phased out.

Probably through the 1” (?) hole provided to drain converter…. But more importantly ‘Why did this happen’?

I’m happy that this forum has lasted as long as it has. Once again, it seemed at the time (2014) the plug was going to be pulled on it…. and then the Trivia feature was started… and this forum seemed to come alive! My suggestion would be to get away from the buying and selling and ‘how much is it worth’ banter…. It turns people who really care about these cars off. Avantis have always been a ‘cult’ car. Even when new in ‘63 they didn’t get strong approval from the general public….. Can we really expect a lot more interest from young folks now? Let’s face it, kids today couldn’t care less about cars…. It’s a different world now… and we really can’t do anything about that! I say if you own an Avanti simply enjoy it, drive it, take it to shows, and you’ll probably have the only one there, and show goers will seek YOU out to learn more about your interesting car. Will that result in another Avanti owner down the road? Who knows!…Ed

Uncle??

In 1972, 1963 Stude Avanti # 63R1319 (R2) was advertised for sale… That Avanti had an unusual feature… What was that ? 1) One high backed front bucket Seat 2) Dropped front suspension spindles 3) A three speed o/d transmission or….4) Factory delete chrome ornaments on hood & earmuffs

So after you purchased the R4 dual quad setup…. How much $$$ did Stu-V charge you for the special air cleaner assy to go with it? 1) $18.50…..2) $25…..3) $37.25….or…..4) $45

Dwight strikes again!… Well done!

Good guess… you’re close!!

That’s the answer!… Do you happen to have any other info on this?

Glad that worked for you… but not the answer here!

That may work… however, as I mentioned to Gunslinger, this remedy is a bit easier. (no pricey parts to purchase)

Not really looking to ‘massage’ the frame here… Something much simpler!

S I should have that cable & handle