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  6. Supercharger for 63 Avanti R2

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    I bought this car not even knowing what an R1 or r2 stood for. It was advertised as a non supercharged car and It seemed a good car and I was not disappointed when I got it.  I didn't have any historical data on the car but it had Supercharged emblems on it which sparked my curiosity.  To make a long story short it was originally an R2 and was converted with AC early in its life.  what I have discovered so far makes me wonder how it ever ran.  Where and how the square headlights came about is probably never going to be answered.  I am on the journey of righting some wrongs that have occurred so bear with me.  I think at this point if I can find a complete correct Supercharger and all that goes with it, it will probably be easier to install than correctly converting the R2 to R1 as nothing has been correctly swapped at this point.  Thank you all for your patience and understanding!

  8. Supercharger for 63 Avanti R2

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    Could you put together the complete supercharger parts and consider a swap for the complete AC off of mine.  I will photograph what I can and send them to you. I will also need the console facia that would have come with the original R2.  I know it is a long shot but it never hurts to ask.  Yes it did run rough and didn't start as easily as it should.  

    Thanks for your help!

  9. Supercharger for 63 Avanti R2

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted

    I found the answer in my workshop manual ..... finally! Thanks for posting.  This is my first Studebaker and I bought it because I have wanted one since I was fourteen years old.  It is a nice car and I am determined to bring it back to its original configuration.  Thanks again!

  10. Supercharger for 63 Avanti R2

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    Definitely!  There is a hard line coming into the front of the carb that been twisted at least two times and I am sure its functionality has also been compromised.  I will check the other things today.  I tried to open the trunk this AM and the latch feels locked up. That is a new problem! Is there a trunk release that can be reached through the cabin deck entrance?  Just curious.  I didn't need in the trunk but now that it won't open it's bugging me.  

  15. Supercharger for 63 R2

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted

    First of all do you still have the supercharger? I need whatever brackets are required and everything else from the blower to the carb.  Since it was all removed prior to my ownership and fitted with A/C I don't know what is required.

  20. Headlights

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by 63avantigold
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    I took the back seat out today and wallah! There were seat belts installed.  I thought I read that 63's only had belts in the front.  My car has square headlights and seatbelts and now I am curious.  The build sheet says it's a 63, VIN tag matches but I am starting to wonder if it was one of those late 63's that ended up with some 64 parts at the factory.  Any ideas out there?

     

  24. Headlights

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    My 63 Avanti has square Headlamp covers which I would like to swap out for round.  Is the body under the headlamps the same under both round and square or was there a body modification going from round 63 to square 64.  Would be interested in swapping with someone if in fact they are interchangeable.  I am trying to get this R2 back to original.

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