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OK,....but were they the 'Avanti type'?
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I remember in 1961 when I was only 10 (I think I was interested in cars when I was 8 or 9) that Studebaker was considering dropping the Hawk model and perhaps calling a 2 door Lark with 289 and bucket seats a Hawk. I was very happy when the 62 model came out.
I couldn't agree with you more!
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Although the Studebaker Avanti had a one piece fiberglass floor pan, so didn't first generation Corvettes! So the answer to this question,....as phrased,.....is FALSE! (Gotcha!!)
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Studebaker Avanti chrome windshield washer nozzles were optional equipment on the Lark and Hawk models....True?
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Unlike first generation Corvettes, Studebaker Avanti bodies utilized a one-piece floor pan.....True?
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Shame on me!.....And a word to the wise!.........Last year I replaced the 'Camaro type' front brake rotors on my '85 Avanti with 'Made In China' cheapies. I figured a new brake rotor is a new rotor.....right?...Wrong!
Although the car has always stopped well, with no 'shimmy' etc., a couple weeks ago an unusual 'rumble' from the right front wheel became apparent. I jacked the car up and found quite a bit of 'play' in that right front wheel, so I tightened the axle nut one flat.
All was well for a couple days, then the noise came back.
So, I bit the bullet and dis-assembled everything this weekend, and found the inside wheel bearing cone SPINNING in the rotor....not only spinning, but with quite a bit of side to side play......JUNK!
In the future, I'll always purchase the highest quality brake parts I can afford....'A wiser mfg'
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On replacing the timing gear......If the original aluminum Avanti timing gear is still in place, it should be good 'forever'!
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There was an Avanti with a full vinyl roof I'd see years ago in early AOAI magazines, and also Turning Wheels. It was shown by its owner at a few International Studebaker meets.
In all honesty, I don't think the vinyl top improved the look of the car.....and there didn't seem to be a really 'clean' way of ending the vinyl at the base of the 'B' pillar.
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Good memory!....The Avanti exterior rearview mirror was Ed's first reproduction piece.....Answer FALSE
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Steve Blake used a factory Studebaker Avanti color on several of his 'production' Avantis.....Which color was that?
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The FIRST of many parts that Ed Reynolds has reproduced for Avantis were the '63 style round headlight covers in plexiglass.....True?
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Correct! (And Well Done!)
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Export.....Right on the money!
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Correct!..I know of at least one Avanti, a 1983 model, painted '82 Ford truck code 22!
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The 'Bumper Boyz' (Los Angeles, Calif) usually have replated Avanti bumpers in stock. They attend major shows all summer long with their 40' trailer. A 'core' bumper may be required.
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If it's just the 'knurled cog' you require, you can 'cannabalize' most any '53 up Studebaker passenger car wiper linkage for this part. I've done just that a few times myself!
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Paxton superchargers, as used by Studebaker, utilized 'Ball Drivers' made out of a machined brass block.....True?
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(This question for New England AOAI members!).....What was unique about the Studebaker Avantis which were originally purchased by the 'GROSSMAN' home improvement/lumber store chain?
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Were domestic truck exterior colors ever used by the factory on post-Studebaker Avantis?
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The last year of a 'trunk mount' CB radio option for Avantis was 1981.....True?
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Studebaker assembled some R1 Avanti engines with R2 heads....True?
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When you call it a historical car I couldn't agree with you more!...To own ANY Avanti that was in the possession of the Granatellis (and they worked over a bit) would be a thrill!!
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The fiberglass upper 'hinge pocket' is most probably fractured on your Avanti.....The door really needs to be taken off the car for this area to be re-inforced.
A steel plate can be slid into the area and riveted, then fiberglassed in.
If you can do the work yourself, it'll only cost a few dollars for a quart of fiberglass resin, clear hardener, and fiberglass matting.
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Just wanted to add that the starter may need to be removed also.
'Cup type' 1 1/2" steel frost plugs should be available at any auto supply store......I purchased brass marine ones from Dave Thibeault that last 'forever'!
You may want to take the oppurtunity to replace some of the others if they look questionable, and give the block a good 'flush out' with a garden hose at the same time.
Grossman Avanti!
in Avanti Trivia
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No one remembers these unique 'Grossman' '63 Avantis?