[painting a "blake" '83]

We sanded and razor stripped my 1979 this summer and sealed it with a polyester type primer sealer. I found the fiberglas to be much coarser than a comparable year Corvette and also thicker.

[Avanti with all drum brakes?]

Seen the same thing on a 1965 Corvette StingRay. All drum brakes. Turns out it was done at the factory as you could order them with a "disc brake delete" and get the 64 style drums. I figured it was a frame switch on a stolen or crashed car but the build sheet proved me wrong.

[offset range]

Hi im looking at a set of 17X9 rims for my 1979 Avanti that have a 5.5 backspacing. Will these work? Or do I need a spacer plate on front?

Any help or comments are greatly appreciated!!

[NEW TO FORUM]

Welcome form Canada

[1979 Bumpers needed]

Dan's # is 1-800avantix or 1-800-avanti1.

Ok Thanks

I see your car is very close to mine in production # sequence.

Mine is RBQ 2889

Build dated April 1979

[Excessive Heat in EngineBay]

Has anyone switched to an electric cooling fan assembly? Another trick I've seen on my old Turbo 280 ZX was an auxiliary fan that was used to cool off the turbo that vented out a louver in the hood. It only ran when really hot and would stay on after car was shut down until a certain temp was reached.

[1979 Bumpers needed]

There is an add for new reproductions of the center section.

made from heavier gage metal in the current issue of the Avanti Magazine.

Charlie RQB3921

Thanks. I guess I need to get the Avanti Magazine

[1979 Bumpers needed]

Congrats on your purchase. My only suggestion is to check the major suppliers such as Nostalgic. Dan at Nostalgic has

the factory build sheets if you are interested.

Thanks! How do I find his contact info?

[1979 Bumpers needed]

The front bumper on my newly acquired 79 is in need of replacement, so I'm looking for suggestions folks. Car is going to be a driver so I'm not needing show quality. Main bumper is bent and rusty, drivers side end is usable, right side so-so. Any help is appreciated!

So thanks in advance

[Hello from Canada (newbie)]

I remember seeing my 1st Avanti picture in 63. I didn't see a real one for at least another year if not 2. I was a car crazy kid of 8 yrs old and I knew that someday I would get around to having an Avanti. It took me til I was 60!

[Avanti Misinformation!]

Any Avanti owners out there have any thoughts on what is the 'MOST WRONG' question or inquiry concerning Avanti automobiles that you've been subjected to?....One thing that comes to my mind is....Avanti?..You mean Allante right??.....Any other thoughts on this 'irritating' question? (PLEASE don't get upset now!)

Already had that one. As a former Allante' owner (3 of them) one of my buddy's said "Why didn't you just keep the pearl one?"

As my Avanti was in Hamilton Ontario home of the original Sudebaker Canada factory a few people said, oh it never travelled far from home since it was built there.

[Hello from Canada (newbie)]

Thank you all!

The owner was able to get it out of its very tiny cluttered garage and loaded onto a flatbed for the 1st time in years on Friday. I have it dropped at a friend's shop now so we can drain the gastank and get the 350 fired up again. Had it fired for a moment off a gas can.

Bad news is it does have rust underneath. It came from Clearwater Florida then sat in a warehouse since 99. Where it was in its cramped garage i was able to get a look at the driver side hog trough which has a few small softt spots. Owner told me passenger side was much better.

He lied! But I had expected that. I'm no novice when it comes to dragging old cars out of barns. Always expect the worse and you won't be disappointed.

Pic's will follow

[Hello from Canada (newbie)]

Where are you located in Canada?

Hi I'm in London Ontario area. The car is in Hamilton Ontario. Just a few blocks form the original Studebaker factory I'm told!

There is a reliable source that tells me of a warehouse in Hamilton full of New Old Stock parts. Many were original assembly line parts brought up from South Bend as well as the Studebaker Canada parts.

[Rear brake parts for a 79 Avanti?]

THanks Guys!

[Hello from Canada (newbie)]

Thanks, I'm going Friday April 10 to hopefully finish up a deal.

[Hello from Canada (newbie)]

Hi folks.

I want to introduce myself. Im a 3rd generation car freak and I just turned 60. Been around cars all my life, plenty of Studes in my past. Never an Avanti but I've always wanted one, so the opportunity has come up and I'm trying to make a deal happen, so wish me luck!

The car im chasing is a 1979 Avanti II model. It needs a full going over but I'm hoping to pick away at it over the next year IF I can land it. Checked the hog troughs, passenger side good, (I'm told)drivers side a few small but patchable holes. Rest of it is so-so. Photo's to come later.

I would really like to buy a 63 Studebaker orig., just because I prefer the round eyes and the factory rake. Thats not in the cards money wise and I want a driver more than a sitter. Been going back and forth on a GT Hawk or Avanti and looks like the Avanti II is in the lead right now.

I'll be asking questions about lots of stuff and this looks like the right place!!

I have a few cars that I need to sell over the next few months to make room and free up some money to blow on the Avanti so it will be just parked 'till that happens.

As soon as it happens I'll post some pic's and hopefully get some pointers.

THanks for reading!

[Rear brake parts for a 79 Avanti?]

Hi folks. Im new to the forum and was wanting to know about the rear brakes on a 1979 Avanti II..

1) What type of brakes are used on this model, drum?

2) What brand are they, Bendix?

3) I'm in Canada ( 1 hour from the original Stude plant in Hamilton) so I need a good source for parts.

THis is all dependant on my ability to accquire the 79.

I've wanted one for years. Even though I prefer to have a round eye 63 Studebaker Avanti they are as always out of financial reach. If I do manage to buy it (the 79)I'll be back with many questions.

So thanks in advance.