Mark63Avanti

I always count it as good day if I've learned something new!

Looks like StudeRich on the SDC website back in April of 2022. He says that Studebaker of California (NOS Stude parts) and a repair shop Studebaker Parts & Repair were in the same building but not affiliated. Studebaker of California then sold/moved to Indiana while the repair shop continued. According to his post the owner of the repair shop retired with the shop continuing but moving to its new location and changing its name to Studebaker Restoration LTD.

Should be available from the Studebaker National Museum. Lots of data/information, well worth the purchase. .

According to the Avanti production data 537 Deluxe seats were ordered in 1963 out of a total Avantis built of 3,834 or 14 %.

Hastings was up the road in Michigan. I going with Hastings.

Very cool. Thanks for the info!

And the colors were?

Then I certainly wouldn't pick #3 at 30% either. My final answer is 40%!

I'm going to guess it's B6. My understanding is that Paxton only built a little more than 100 complete engines and I seem to recall "B" numbered engines numbered at least to B109 (if memory serves). Just a wild guess.

Another question: Another question: When you say a "frame produced at Studebaker, South Bend" what do you mean by this? I thought frames were made by Budd and sent to South Bend. Second Question: Who's "Armor Guard" frame tagline was it? I believe I've seen this used in Studebaker literature.

John: I did not know this about the first units being made by Midland Ross. Are there any books or articles that go into this further? I would like to know more of the Avanti "origin story".

That was a DITWTT question. (Deep in the Woods Trivia Territory). I have my supercharger out to repaint it and could't resist checking it out. As the saying goes; a picture is worth a thousand words.

I count four.

I thought the mirrors were a dealer installed option with both the door and fender as factory assigned positions. The mirrors mounted on the door look more modern to my eye. From the Studebaker Authenticity Manual

I thought the mirrors were a dealer installed option with both the door and fender as factory assigned positions. The mirrors mounted on the door look more modern to my eye.

Dual master cylinders are an acceptable safety upgrade. I have paid for front end work on my Avanti. The person who performed the work has a fondness for Studebaker's and it shows in his work. I like the saying "It's not just good, it's good enough" but I reserve that for my own projects around the house, not for work I'm paying for. MFG gets it right.

I suppose I could use this. Came with the car. Whale oil sounds more natural......

Dwight, thank you! That was going to be my next question.

"Paint it body color!", "Paint it white!", "Buff the aluminum to a shine!", suddenly I don't feel so venturous painting it an alternate factory color. In my mind, there's something about seeing the orange on the fan blades and the supercharger in a sea of black with the chrome of the valve covers to accentuate. It paints a beautiful picture.

Thank you for your insight! When you say "Chevy orange" is that the same as the orange engine paint sold by Studebaker International?

I'm thinking about repainting my supercharger from black (and chipped) to orange. If I remove the supercharger it would be a great time to change the fluid as well. I was wondering what the best way to strip the old paint off. I have the rattle can of orange paint and a new Paxton sticker. The plan once it's clean is to shoot it with some etching primer and then the orange paint. Also, what is the recommended fluid for the supercharger, is there anything to be on the lookout for when it's removed and any tricks to re-installing and setting the tension on the belts?

Was it only for the 1964 model year that the "close ratio" T-10 was available and did this bring it closer to the Corvette ratios?

This again is from the Avanti production data produced by the Studebaker Museum archives. R4892 is listed in a separate section titled "Selected Running Changes". George Krem has another list of "Notable Avanti's" and no list would be complete without the factory produced R3's. It's a nice piece of gathered documentation and of course, the Museum has a production packet for most all models.

From Production Data for the Avanti from the Studebaker National Museum Archives. First Avanti with the quiet tone muffler: 63R 1428

Are the valve seals the same?