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Now we just need something to cool off the shifter!

Tanda62, did you get your suspension rebuild done and were you happy with it? Zedman found a YouTube on the door latches, it would be nice if we had some knowledgable Avanti guys putting more on. Too bad Grant didn’t make a video when he did his new bushings. I’m sure folks would like having some how to videos to help them with their updates. Mike

My starter was sluggish and I finally sliced the positive cable from the battery to the starter. Yep, it had green corrosion inside. Replacing it made a big difference. Probably not your problem with the randomness but something to be aware of. Mike

I thought one of the reasons the Avanti was developed was to try and shed the stodgy image of the Studebaker lineup and breathe some excitement into their brand. I’ll say false. Mike

I’ve never driven my car in cold weather where I needed the rear window defroster. Not sure if it even works. I’m thinking the tint would be of more benefit. Mike

I like it!

Thanks AD. Wouldn’t think anything would stay cool sitting in the Arizona sun, but maybe the air conditioning would work a little better with the windows tinted. Can you post a photo?

Sorry, I donated them to the Studebaker Garage at the Harrington WA car show in May as part of their fund raising raffle. I didn’t forsee ever having a 289 again and thought maybe someone else could put them to good use. Mike

AD, were you happy with the tinting? Did it help cool the interior at all? Mike

I wondered that too. Maybe take it to the shop that does the work and get their opinion. How about the side windows, anyone done that and had good results? Mike

If it’s a glue on you can buy mirror glue at the parts store. Make sure your glass is clean for best adhesion. Mike

Just curious, what was the shipping? Mark and I are clear across the country. Mike

There is an article in the latest AOAI Avanti Magazine on mirrors and parts.

You might check with him and see if he has any rear glass. Mike

Mark, that’s not the only thing we have to contend with in Washington State. A bill just passed that will require a speed limiting device be installed in the car of a habitual speeder. Not necessarily a bad idea but can you imagine having an “authorized shop” crawling around in your Avanti wiring in cameras and gps devices and some type of throttle control? Yikes. Drive responsibly! Mike

Yes indeed. She likes to go for rides but I haven’t convinced her that it is “fun” to sit out at a car show all day in the hot sun!

I showed a picture of an Avanti to my soon to be wife. She thought it was the ugliest car she had ever seen. Years later we bought the 83. She sat in the car in the parking lot while I went into the grocery store and when I came out there were several people around the car oohing and aahing as my wife explained the history. Funny how her option changed! Mike

Spark plugs? Radiator cap? How big is your suitcase? What do you need? Mike

So how many folks have their cars all cleaned up and taking them to a show this weekend? Do you all have the Avanti story down for the questions you will be asked? The local SDC is hosting a show in Spokane next Saturday and if the weather holds our coffee group will swing in. Hope everyone has a good spring. Mike

Guess I’ll save them in case I ever get a 63 or 64 that needs plugs! Mike

I aquired two sets of spark plugs, supposedly one set for a supercharged 63 or 64, the other for a 58-64. Neither number in my workshop manual. Confirm or deny? Mike

No brackets and no sign of a moon roof or luggage rack. Whoever did the work did a nice job. Wish I could trace its history. Mike

I would be skeptical too if it didn’t still have red carpet in the trunk.

Part of the mystery. No more red in the interior (except for the red carpet in the trunk), no moon roof, no wire wheels, no luggage rack, no supercharger, and the Nardi steering wheel was gone. Mike Valenti, a former owner, posted on this site years ago, but nothing that speaks to the history of the car. Mike