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Studebaker’s Transistor Ignition was standard equipment in 1964 on R3 & R4 equipped models, and optional on other (non 6 cyl) models….True?

The Avanti that was to be given away as a prize and displayed on the ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ TV Show was a model year ….?…. model. 1) 1987…..2) 1988……3) 1989…..or……4) 1990

Another oddity concerning 63R1319… In the 2019 AOAI Roster, two owners are listed for this Avanti… In two different States…. Indiana & Alabama!!!!!

SDC Bulletin Vol 4 Number 3… 3/72

Great news Jim!!

Yes they were Dwight… but that isn’t the oddity on 63R1319. SO!…… The odd feature on this Avanti was … a THREE SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION !! I’d certainly guess installed after this Avanti R2 was built…. But that’s how 63R1319 was advertised for sale!

That is interesting… I’d guess someone mistook a 1 for a 2 TWICE!! I have no idea where that PO# you mention can be found on Stude Avantis…. However, I’d like to know!!

I’ve seen serial number hand written on inner door (upholstery removed) Is that what you mean by production number?

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’?

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