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Hmmm!… Did you use a driveshaft from a ‘63 or ‘64 Lark ‘6’ two speed automatic? That could account for the 1” longer shaft.. since a pre ‘63 cast iron Flightomatic ‘6’ auto trans would use the same length shaft as any V8 built on the 109–109 1/2 wheelbase….including Avanti…. Ed PS… Steve’s idea of measuring things up is a very good one though!

All done here?

R4892 was first Avanti built with all the original ‘64 factory updates. (minor additional changes came even later) That serial number may be your answer.

No, sorry, not $3,875!

I remember years ago there was an aftermarket flashing hazard lights kit that could be adapted to Stude Avantis (and probably any other vehicle from that period).. before the government made them mandatory.

Uncle?

Not $5660…. but you’re going in the right direction!

Thoughts?

The 1963 Studebaker Avanti glove box ‘owners guide’ set Studebaker Corp. back …….?……. 1) $3,875…..2) $5,660…..3) $7,375….. or …..4) $8,363

Looked them up again…. forward section of roofs ‘Bright White’!

Nope… The two Bonneville GT Hawks had the forward section of their roofs painted either silver or white… not really sure which color. This was done supposedly to deflect some heat from interior.

3.31 Ring & Pinion are off to Finland!!

And that slight valve noise is part of the ‘charm’ of the Studebaker V8 !!!

Something I’ve seen on Avantis when the bond between the hood skin and its inner construction releases (at the front) …Water gets inside, and creates rust and corrosion between the hood bolts and their respective nuts…. Sometimes making it impossible to unbolt the hood from the hinge.

Although I’ve never done it, I don’t see why an identical hood support couldn’t be installed on the driver’s side, However, I think a better solution would be to remove hood from car and repair it with a good clean out & rebond.

Well regnalbob, you asked politely this time, and it pleases me that your manners seem to be improving! The cost info concerning the ‘63 Avanti Shop manuals was provided by Dr. Bert Lamberti, in an expense review dated 12/11/62.

Good deduction… and you are CORRECT!

No ‘bookworms’ out there??

That makes sense …. I assumed the Granatellis painted those two roofs, but now It sounds like the two tone was done at the factory…. Interesting!

Leo…. Your emails weren’t coming through till today, but I have them now …. Didn’t realize you lived in Finland…. Will take parts to PO tomorrow and figure out shipping cost.

You’re going to have to spend more nickels to get to the correct answer Mark!!! Any other thoughts on this one?

Definitely different shroud ……Avanti factory used standard Chevy fan & fan clutch.

Thank you Stacey…. No one knows it all… especially me!! I myself find Avanti trivia extremely interesting when it spurs a forum member like ‘Nelson’, for example, to share some of his vast knowledge and insights…. several others members will also occasionally toss their hats into the ring…… I think this type of back & forth keeps the interest brewing concerning an automobile first produced sixty three years ago!!!

It does sound nice…. and you are CORRECT!

No thoughts about Paula?