[Avanti convertible]

What year was the first Avanti convertible?

[PS hoses]

Thanks Bob & Joe, I ordered the complete set from Myers Studebaker Not knowing what hose and condition of the hoses (recommended by Jon). I can return the hoses I don't use. The 4 hoses came to $160.00

Thanks again guys!!

[PS hoses]

I have a 83 Avanti with a 305 cu.inch I have a leak in either the high pressure hose or return line hose.

My question, can I purchase these hoses at a local auto store? Thanks

[Master cylinder on 83 Avanti]

Thanks guys for your feedback. I bled each wheel cylinder until I got fresh Silicone fluid coming out.

So, every thing is good. No harm done.

[83 Avanti steel tire rim 15"]

The wheel would fit Ford, Chrysler, American Motors as well as Studebaker as all used the 4.5" bolt circle. There are some Ford products that used a 5" bolt circle, depending on year and model. GM used different bolt circles.

As far as value goes that's variable and I'd hesitate to give a guess...it can depend on what make tire and its age plus the wheel width.

Thanks Gunslinger. I knew it would fit Ford, but didn't know what else. Are you going to St Louis in August? If so I would like to meet you. I will be driving my 83 Avanti

[83 Avanti steel tire rim 15"]

What vehicles will a 15" 83 Avanti fit on. Ford, Chev, etc.? I have one brand new tire and rim I want to sell. P205/75R/15 Bridgeton

and what is it worth?

remick.steve@yahoo.com

[Master cylinder on 83 Avanti]

Thanks Wayne, I meant sludge. I plan on flushing the system at all four wheels and replacing it with Dot 5.

Do you know the shelf life on Dot 5? I have a old bottle from my other Stude's

[Master cylinder on 83 Avanti]

I recently checked my brake fluid in my 83 Avanti and it was slugs and liquid.

I cleaned the master cylinder and I noticed on the power brake booster it said to use Dot 5 (silicone) the manual says to use Dot 5.

The master cylinder cap said to use Dot 3

Which is correct?

[frost plug]

Thanks AvantiFred, mfg and StudeNorm you have all been very helpful. I will be taking it out of storage in two weeks, so I have something to look forward to.

SR

[frost plug]

Thanks Fred, where did you get the frost plug and how many should I get?

Thanks

SR

[frost plug]

I have a 64 Avanti R1 289. The center left frost plug is seeping. Is that hard to replace?

Thanks

SR

[Oil Pan for a 64 AvantiR1]

I'm looking for a oil pan for a 64 AvantiR1. The gaskets leak and there's a dent in the area of the drain plug. Jon Myers was telling me they are hard to find, plus expensive and I'm better off fixing the dent and replacing the gaskets

Your thoughts out there.

Thanks

Steve

[Speedo on my R1 64 Avanti]

You may also want to remove the speedometer head from the dash and pry the small brass plug (which is located at the top of the stem, just ahead of the threaded area.) Place a drop or two of ATF into the small hole and then re-install that tiny brass plug.....This procedure can do wonders for a 'nervous' speedometer!...Good luck [/quote)

Thanks mfg Much appreciated!!

[Speedo on my R1 64 Avanti]

Thanks Gunslinger. I have put it to bed for a MN winter, but I will do that in the spring.

I used to be under the name "63Avanti R2". That has changed.

[Speedo on my R1 64 Avanti]

I'm getting a very noisy sound from the speedo and it jumps around a lot. I was told to take it out of the back of the dash and lubricate it.e

Will this work or not? I purchased a NOS about 1 1/2 years ago. Could it already have gone bad?