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The supercharger used by Studebaker on its 'R3' engine was adjusted to produce more pressure than the supercharger used on their 'R2' engine......True?
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All good answers,........but the actual reason Andy gave was....."It made me rich"!
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No thoughts on this one?
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I think they stopped production for the month to sell inventory and update for the '64 Avanti improvements.
Exactly correct!
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What happened on 7/2/63 making that day significant to the story of the Studebaker Avanti?
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Andy Granatelli was once asked if STP was really any good...he replied in the affirmative, and gave a reason ....What was the reason Andy gave?
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Well done Bob!.....You got it!!
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Yes, Cragar really got it right when they came out with their S/S mag wheel!....It truly was/is 'Top Shelf'!
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That's the three!....Correct answer!
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Looks great!....Worth every penny you paid for them!
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During the Avanti period of Studebaker history, how was a Mr. C.R. Mc Intosh connected with the car?
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Studebaker made THREE running changes/options concerning the inside rear view mirror for the Avanti....what were they?
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No, it is on the shaft between the last lobe and the distributor / oil pump gear.
RIGHT!...That's 'Where it's At'....Answer...FALSE!
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Although Yoda may have said something like that, he never worked for Studebaker or Avanti Motors. You have therefore entered an INCORRECT answer!
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Hope that you rack up many enjoyable miles behind the wheel of your dad's 'Pride and Joy'!
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Who is credited with the following quote?....."To not try would be a greater mistake than to try and fail".......1) Nate Altman......2) Steve Blake....or....3) Sherwood Egbert
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The Studebaker part number on an Avanti's camshaft is located on the very end of the camshaft.....True?
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You got it Ischuc!....Warren Lollich, a friend to Avantis!
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You thought right!....Each valve was moved 'out' 1/8".....Total center to center increase over a standard Stude V8 head is 1/4"....Answer....FALSE!
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No one knows this 'Avanti Friendly' person's name?
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Answer....It was the first Avanti ll exported out of North America!
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Great reading Ron, and best of luck with getting her back on the road!.....I get 'down' to Maine quite often in the summer. Is 63R-1025 with you in Maine?
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I'm going to say you're CORRECT Warren!....'Shimming' the front bolt on the upper arm's inner shaft, and the rear bolt on the lower arm's inner shaft, produces extra positive caster, and vice-versa.
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Hey mechanics out there!!!!!
Sidemount Avanti!
in Avanti Trivia
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Why did Studebaker engineers choose to use the Avanti 'sidemount' supercharger system in R3 Larks, as opposed to the R2 Lark 'topmount' supercharger system?