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  1. mfg

    Opinion (×2)

    Thank you!...but I don't think the conversion would be very hard..basically exchanging the rectangular headlight buckets for the earlier round type...and swapping the paInted plastic rectangular headlight bezels for the earlier metal chromed round type...The location of the two headlamp adjustment screws, and tension spring, would also need to be re- located.
  2. Good info....Thanks!
  3. Yes, I think that the later Avanti ll flanged axle diffs are similar to the diff you installed in your '64 Stude Avanti..A good move I believe! I own a fairly low mileage (50K) flanged diff taken from a wrecked '84...and if the tapered axle original diff in my '63 Stude Avanti R2 ever gives me a problem, I'll no doubt swap it out for the '84.
  4. I like the Fel-Pro brand cork gaskets...They seal well, and if you carefully glue them to the rocker cover they can be re used if it's necessary to remove cover.
  5. Wondering if the later ('80's) Avanti "44" rear diff assy (with one piece flanged axle shafts) is anywhere near as strong as the special flanged "44" axle Studebaker used in their R3- R4 applications?
  6. mfg

    Opinion....

    Hmmm..that's interesting...I'm not sure if I ever saw that 'relief for the blower hose'.
  7. Close but no cigar! P S........Like your idea of moving turn signals back to leading fender edges...and installing driving lights in the vacated bumper locations!
  8. mfg

    Opinion....

    OK..and that one's a gorgeous, factory black round light! PS.. Paul, did you see the ad for the Avantis for sale on Rt 114 in Standish?..Check the 'Avantis For Sale' section on this forum. .
  9. Can anyone name the '84 Avanti front nose panel treatment that was returned... reminiscent of the original '63 Studebaker Avanti front nose panel 'look'?
  10. mfg

    Opinion (×2)

    If I used my '85 more, I'd probably take the time to change the headlights back to round, with the chrome ('64 type) square bezels.
  11. mfg

    Opinion (×2)

    Yes, I agree...The square headlight bulbs (I own an '85) looked kind of nice when new....but the look doesn't seem to 'age' well!!
  12. mfg

    Opinion (×2)

    Hey, your fleet of '64 Studebakers sounds AWESOME...Hat's off! And, I meant the question to be about the 'look' of the headlight area..... I agree with your thoughts on that.
  13. mfg

    Opinion (×2)

    Ha ha true!... How about this idea.. A round headlight Studebaker Avanti with round CHROME 'surrounds' around the headlight bulbs.....similar to the square chrome surrounds we find around the headlights of 'square light' Studebaker Avantis ????? (Instead of the stock '63 body color headlight background) . ..
  14. Yep!... probably...the '64 'smooth' decklid on this Hawk kind of threw me.
  15. mfg

    Opinion (×2)

    Here's a 'hot potato' for youse guys!! .....To Avanti enthusiasts, which is really the most desired...'Round light' Studebaker Avantis, OR 'Square light' Studebaker Avantis?? (two cars in similar condition) .
  16. This fellow also has what looked to be a very solid '63 Gran Turismo Hawk (with '64 style 'smooth' decklid).... It was parked next to the turquoise '63 Avanti.....Ed
  17. mfg

    MCACN Show!

    YES!....Thanks much Lou!
  18. mfg

    MCACN Show!

    Hats off to Ed George, Nelson Bove, and the other Stude/Avanti participants at this annual Chicago show...Congrats to Nelson for winning the 'Bob Palma' award..and for entering the incredibly historic 'Bonneville' R3 Daytona convertible. Nelson..when you have time, would you please post photos of '#1' on this Avanti Forum?... Thank you, Ed
  19. Hi Geoff..... I spotted the Avantis while driving on Rt 114 on my way to Bridgton...I stopped, however no one was home, so I did not venture into the backyard...I did look over the turquoise '63 R1 (which was parked out front)....Aside from missing its front bumper Assy, and needing left fender repairs it looked to be a solid, driveable piece..with a good turquoise 'Deluxe' interior needing a good cleaning..It has an auto trans...Ed
  20. A lot of work....NICE JOB!!
  21. mfg

    Opinion....

    Well then, it seems the elimination of the hood cross brace was 'blended' in on some later Stude Avanti serial numbers before R4892,...and with no specific starting date......?
  22. mfg

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    Earlier serial numbers without hood cross brace (such as R4130) may have been factory engineering types, or Avantis that had newer replacement body panels due to collisions, etc.
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