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Nostalgic Motors has custom fit covers with flannel liners. Around $300 I think.
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Jim78 is right about the dopey “desk drawer” lock on the gas door. You can take the nut off the inside, take the lock tab off, then put the nut back on. Looks the same, just no lock. I’d rather have someone siphon a few gallons of gas than have someone pry the door open and have to do repair work. And, that’s a key I don’t have to pack around. Mike
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Got my auxiliary driving lights installed, need to get them aimed to see if they are helpful. Thought I would make a little adjustment on the right headlight and immediately broke the little plastic bracket the adjusting screw goes in. Anyone ever needed one of those? I can give Dan Booth a call. Still thinking of an LED or Halide or maybe even another halogen other than the GEs that are in it. Mike
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I have a Nardi like that on my 83. Mike
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Looks like you did a good job cutting them out. I’m not sure but looking at pictures of the LEDs out there they might take a bit bigger cutout. Like you say, the rigidity is stamped into the outside of the ring so they would probably be fine. The H4’s are probably an option and definitely cheaper than the LEDs, but I’m thinking any improvement would be cheap insurance. Post a report after you give them a try.
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Got caught driving home in the dark a few evenings ago and was a little disappointed in the 83’s halide headlights. Lots of suicidal deer here in eastern Washington and a headlight upgrade might be helpful. Dan Booth is sending me a pair of Cibie driving lights so I might wait and see how much those help. Has anyone installed LED headlights? Looks like the headlight buckets would have to be cut to accommodate the new lights, and I would much rather cut up a pair out of a wrecking yard than the originals. Thanks, Mike
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When I worked in a body shop years ago we changed windshields and glued on dozens of mirror brackets. We would clean the glass, put the glue on the bracket, and hold it tight to the proper spot on the windshield for 30 seconds or so. We would then wash the inside of the windshield and then mount the mirror. You could let your bracket “ cure” overnight. Most of the time they stuck fine, but every once and awhile one would fall off just sitting out in the sun. Too bad it breaks the mirror. Maybe you could mount a lighter one.
Just out of curiosity, is your mirror mounted high on the windshield or down low? I remember seeing a 69 that had it mounted low. I’m 6’5” and rear view mirrors are a bit of a pet peeve as they block part of my view since I can’t really see under them. Thinking of lowering the one on my 83 like some of the early cars.
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Ok, tried another edit, did it stick? Sorry about that, I’ll get the hang of this yet. Thanks.
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Fixed my earlier post, the 34 battery is an inch shorter than the 24, other than that the same width and length.
The show in Harrington was fun. Four other Avantis, several Hawks and other Studes. Fun to see the old Ford dealership converted into a Studebaker Museum
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Wayne, I’d say I’m old and give me a break, but I think I’m about the same age as Gunslinger and look at him go! Going to a car show in Harrington, Washington tomorrow. First time out with our 83, so kind of excited. Have a good weekend.
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Kevin
Take a look at Wayne’s battery size chart. I have a 34, Wayne has a 24,same dimensions but the 34 is an inch shorter. I have top posts, here is a little better photo.
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My positive cable was starting to look like it was going to give birth. I sliced it open for a peek and it was green inside. Changed both cables, the negative was easy, the positive just had to routed around the firewall to the starter. My friendly NAPA guy built the longer positive cable with the ends compressed on. I think that might be a little better than the bolt on ends. Definitely makes a difference spinning the starter without that bad cable robbing a little voltage.
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Kevin
My 83 (RQB3771) has a 34n battery with j-bolts and a strap across the top, no wood spacer. Mike
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After I got the car I repacked the wheel bearings. Tried to get the spacers back on the calipers where they were, but sometimes they have an annoying squeal. Sometimes backing up will end the noise. Maybe I’ve gotten spoiled with new car brakes and have forgotten cars from the “good old days”, but these don’t seem to impress me. Sounds like a good upgrade, thanks.
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Are the new brakes a noticeable improvement? Thanks for the response.
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Guess I would be lucky to get two that fit, even luckier if all four did. Wouldn’t be good to tie someone’s hoist up while I scrambled to find some wheels that did fit, though. I’ll give Jim Turner another call, I agree, brakes are important. Thanks.
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I’m thinking of upgrading RQB3771 to the Turner discs. Although I believe the car may have originally come with wire wheels (photos on Bob’s registry), it now has Magnum 500s. From what I have read, it seems there are no absolutes when it comes to the Avanti, but are the chances good these wheels will fit with the conversion? Thanks for the input, I’ve learned a lot from reading all the posts. Mike
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Plwindish
Before you make your hotel reservations in Spokane for the SDC meet you might want to check, it looks like it's in Tacoma, 300 miles to the west. I'm just a scosh north of Spokane in Deer Park and would love to toodle over in RQB3771. Sounds like a great trip for you!
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Well, my story is like many others I guess. My folks bought an extra car from my sister's piano teacher when I got my driver's license in 1968. Turned out to be a 1956 Sky Hawk with a 289 and automatic. I didn't know anything about Studebakers but grew fond of the car as drove it among the Mustangs, Camaros and Mopars of the day. There wasn't anything that looked like it. Later I bought a 1964 Daytona with an R 1 and 4 speed (yes, I wish I still had that!). The first Avanti I saw was a 67 in 1973 and you guys know the feeling, I was bitten.
Over the years I have watched and read and kind of kept up on the Avanti story and last July I finally took the plunge and bought 1983 RQB 3771 from Dan Booth. Dan was not able to find the build sheet for the car so that bit of history may not be available. When I went on Bob's Avanti resource website I was amazed to find out some history of this car. It originally was white with a red dash and carpet, had a moonroof, a trunk rack, wire wheels, and someone had fitted it with a supercharger. All gone now. You can see the earlier pics and the current one I took on Bob's website, along with 4 previous owners.
I'd love to know the history of this car, if anyone knows any of the owners or the story of this car I'd love to know. Thanks and I enjoy perusing the forum, I've learned lots. Mike
A couple newbie questions
in 1965-83 Avanti
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Stuart
On my 83 the toggle to the left of the steering column operates the power antenna. No idea if it is factory or not! Mike