Avanti1963!

I wonder why they removed the tan front and rear seats and replaced with black. Given the serial number, this should have a solid tan interior.

He bought the gold one that just sold on Bring a Trailer from Sharon Hall a year or so ago. He may have purchased her gray one also at that time.

AO136, those are great pictures. Thank you for providing them.

Does anyone have a few good pictures of how the rebuild pieces are mounted inside an R2 fuel pump? In particular, the little tiny springs and round washers. What order do those go under those two little mushroom pieces? Also, how is the flat gasket between the two bottom housing pieces oriented? Which cavity is open and which is covered when the gasket is in place? I just rebuilt mine and it's not pumping. Not sure what I did wrong. Thanks for the help.

Does anyone have a few good pictures of how the rebuild pieces are mounted inside an R2 fuel pump? In particular, the little tiny springs and round washers. What order do those go under those two little mushroom pieces? Also, how is the flat gasket between the two bottom housing pieces oriented? Which cavity is open and which is covered when the gasket is in place? I just rebuilt mine and it's not pumping. Not sure what I did wrong.

I am looking for original front and rear seats for a 1963 or 64 Avanti in solid "black." Looking for seats in excellent condition. Will purchase just the back or just the front if that's all you have. Please let me know what you might have or know about. Thank you, Jeff Email: Jeffbradel@gmail.com

Very interesting information. Thanks for sharing.

Anthony, mfg hasn't posted in a while for some reason. Do you have any info on the R5? We'd love to hear about it.

If i understand your question correctly, it's not even close to one inch wide. It's "much" narrower.

Mark, thanks for sharing your experiences. I am getting ready to restore my gas tank and would appreciate any additional tips you have.

I have a lid but I need the base. If you have one available, I would be interested. Also, if you have the lid and base, i would be interested in that also. Please send a private message above or a note here. Thanks

aardvark, your 02' is an "Avanti", not Studebaker Avanti.

Wow, that is really great Bob. Thanks for sharing.

I hope "regnalbob" isn't blocked. He has a wealth of information to share. Not sure who the moderator is but I think he/she should seriously consider blocking "mfg" for his poor forum decorum.

Spray can with high temperature engine paint after everything is assembled.