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Did you check with Nostalgic?

I’m guessing the Packard Hawk wasn’t a big hit. Any idea how many were built? Mike

I’ve heard people say if Studebaker could have hung on until the early 70’s when the gas shortage hit they would have been in good shape because of their economy cars. Any thoughts? Mike

Agreed, shipping is terrible, like a lot of stuff these days.

Nostalgic https://www.nostalgicmotorcars.net/store/p57/Radio_Bezel%2C_Studebaker_Avanti%2C_Avanti_1963-1983.html#/

Don’t know if this gives any clues. Bob Johnstone’s site: Former Owners/Locales; San Diego - 1979 Delivered to California 1963

Ok, here’s a survey question. Anyone ever driven around with 4 cups of coffee balancing precariously on their glove box door?

Good one! So I can picture the scenario: “Hey Ernie, open the glove box to see how many seats there are!” Mike

Seatbelts? Mike

I get an occasional squeak out of my brakes after repacking the wheel bearings. I replaced the shims the way they came out. I bought a set of Turner brakes for it but don’t have them installed, hoping that will alleviate the noise. Mike

Thanks Grant, sounds like a procedure. Coffee always helps! Mike

According to the AOAI Membership Roster, there are 116 owners in Florida, 36 in Georgia, 39 in North Carolina, and 24 in South Carolina. Wishing the best to all the folks in those states. Mike

And how are our Florida members doing after last night? Mike

Grant, thanks for the info. So did your car already have the 1” swaybar and you are just replacing the bushings? I’m going from the stock 3/4” to 7/8” front on my 83. I know the new bushings are tight but haven’t tried gooping them up. Anyone have any experiences or thoughts on going with bigger bars? Mike

Grant, have you reinstalled your swaybar, and how big of a battle was that? I have a new 7/8” for the front of mine, and my new bushings need to be opened up also. Mike