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You might get in touch with Universal Parts (Humbolt, Iowa) for their P/N CR9606 aluminum radiator 19”X 28”…. $140 (older price)

I’ve changed out heater cores on three (?) Avantis, but not lately! Cannot think of anything you’ve missed… but do you have an Avanti workshop manual which you can refer to?

Lew’s the man!!

Thanks Lew….Way over my head!!

Answer… A Plus!

No thoughts here?

The engine number on my 56J looks like that (K1021)…. The ‘K’ is very faint but the ‘1021’ is deep & clear.

Very interesting story Bob… thanks!

The concept has the flared out fenders that I believe Loewy considered early on.

One can just make out the original Studebaker Avanti styling touches in those artist renderings!

Suggestion….. remove trunk lid and place on padded bench (inverted) so you aren’t fighting gravity) Before loosening, run marking pen around eight mounting bolt washers so you don’t lose adjustment

The premium gasoline supplied to Studebaker by the Ashland Oil Company for the ‘63 Bonneville speed runs was referred to as …..?….. at the pump. 1) Sonic…..2) A Plus…….3) Rocket 93…. or ….4) Hi Sierra

What GREAT responses…. Some of this text should be in AVANTI MAGAZINE!

Tough item to find!

All true! If Studebaker had lasted a few more years perhaps the company eventually would have introduced a tamer Avanti… something along the lines of Altman’s early Avanti ll, for the doctor/lawyer set!

I’ve often wondered if Studebaker Corp. could have sold a few more Avantis if they had offered a more ‘sedate’ version… I’m speaking of an automatic transmission, power steering, power windows, and possibly air conditioned version… powered by Studebaker’s super smooth, reliable, and fuel efficient 259 CI V8.. with a 2bbl or small 4 bbl carb and quiet exhaust system? Did Studebaker miss the boat by advertising their ‘new’ Avanti ONLY as a red hot, high performance car? I think Nate Altman considered that!

Some great deals on new tires on the internet…. And many tire stores offer free shipping to your address.

Looks to me to be the tail end of a Jaguar XKE Coupe.

Wow!

I think you hit the nail on the head with higher value directly related to the Studebaker Avantis being the original article….. That said… arguably the hand made Avanti ll’s were a more refined, higher quality automobile. (IMHO)

On the “ foam flowing in from both cowl vents” issue… Sounds like the drains at fender bottoms may be plugged up?

Great story!… Hard to think you never saw an Avanti on the road over the years… but that doesn’t matter… You own two nice ones now, and like people say…Better late than never!!

On my ‘83, the tank broke away from it’s mounting studs that go through firewall… This situation caused the tank to spring a leak which found its way into interior over pedals…. Needless to say after that experience I located a generic tank in a new location and just extended the hoses.

Yes definitely interchangeable….( thru ‘85) The only power steering slave cylinders that would not interchange would be early (‘59-‘60?) Lark types, which use smaller L+R turn hose fittings.

That certainly is a complete kit…. As long as your steel hydraulic brake lines are in good shape, you would be ending up with a brand new brake system. Drum brake parts I’ve ordered in the past from SI have always been satisfactory and good quality. I don’t believe this kit would come with the caliper adjusting shims, but SI probably carries them. PS…. I’m not a fan of Dot 5 brake fluid.