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  2. Halibrand Wheels

    in Avanti Parts

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Leo B said:

    Thanks John, Then I wonder why they keep the product in their webshop. Even in a front page banner.
    instead of speculating here in the forum, it would be good if someone would call and ask about the real situation.

    Seems that this matter is ongoing in Avanti Owners Facebook

  4. Expansion tank question

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Kodjo said:

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    Yes, the concept is clear. The Volvo has the European solution though (or I miss read the drawing, could be).

    I think it is like this:

    With the expansion tank solution, the pressure valve sits on the tank, like with the Volvo. The tank holds pressure. I call it, just for reference, the European solution. 
     

    With the surge tank solution, the pressure valve sits in between the radiator and tank. The tank holds no pressure. This could be called the US solution. 

    Avanti Surge Tank is easy to understand this way: With surge tank the radiator is higher than engine and the coolant level is this way also ower engine (like vintage cars). One cap works as a pressure control cap and filling cap. This simple solution has just one problem: Needs unnecessary space between hood and engine.
    PS. Owerflow catch tank is just a tank which collects owerflow liguid from surge tank or expansion tank and can be added afterwards = Radiator Overflow Kit. (Studebaker International)

  5. Expansion tank question

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by Leo B

    On 11/22/2021 at 8:34 PM, Kodjo said:

    I suffer from a leaking expansion tank. After the 3th time I'm done with it and looking for options.

    Question about the "surge tank elimination kit" available from Studebaker vendors: This is not a expansion tank but an overflow catch tank, right? How does the engine cope with the expanding cooling fluid with this kit installed?

    Hope this explains.
    Surge Tank Elimination Kit works like in... Volvo Amazon etc. Expansion Tank.

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  6. Halibrand Wheels

    in Avanti Parts

    Posted · Edited by Leo B
    Txt edit

    Thanks Bob 🙂
    A gentleman wrote me that he has a R2 -63 and Halibrand 15 X 7 with Bias look radial tires. Works fine ???? Back Spaces has to be different. Cobra 15 x 7.5 has 3.7 inc. I dont find what is Halibrand 15 x 7 back space.

    How about http://www.myersstudebaker.com/

    Is Jon still collecting orders?
    HALIBRAND WHEELS!!!!!!!  WANT A SET??? CALL 740-674-4897 AND $100 WILL RESERVE YOUR SET.  Will be made in 6 1/2-inch ALUMINUM.  NEED 25 CONFIRMED ORDERS TO HAVE THEM MADE.  CALL FOR PRICING

    I will ask Jon by email of course.

  9. Halibrand Wheels

    in Avanti Parts

    Posted · Edited by Leo B
    Add text from webshop

    Hi. Please help. I want to buy Halibrand Wheels 4 pcs. I think correct product is 15 x 7 Halibrand 7011 Retro. 15 x 10 might be a problem.

    I found that Rodder Wheels sell those but I dont find a price. I have sent Contact Form about month ago asking price. They dont answer me. Seems that they dont sell that size anymore. Webshop shows "Sorry, this product cannot be purchased."
    Are there others who sell same wheels?

  10. 12V Electric Clutch for Paxton Supercharger

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by Leo B

    OK. If you want to save Paxton, then I suggest to keep it just a decoration. Adjust AFR to work correctly without charger. This way you will have clean engine (combustion chamber, pistons, valves, block etc) and better mileage and save engine and Paxton to future. In the photo you see how piston and valves looks when used without charger. One valve was leaking just because it was so dirty. (photos are from Golden Hawk piston and valve used with disconnected, broken supercharger).

    My opinion is that if you drive with supercharger carburetor adjustment w/o charger the mixture is too rich and result is not acceptable. So... with or without Paxton. I recommend to speak with professional mechanic and ask about this idea.
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  11. 12V Electric Clutch for Paxton Supercharger

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by Leo B

    Air-Fuel Ratio? Would that be a problem? Is the adjusting same with Supercharger and without? I think not.
    I'm quite sure that AFR is adjusted high (rich but correct to charger) when you use Charger and shutting down the charger you will have too rich adjusting. If you adjust AFR optimal without charger and using charger again you will have dangerous lean mixture.

  17. My Avanti. Registration history?

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted

    Hi you all,
    I got few days ago production Record Copy + Drive-Away Shipper document from museum. In the document was written 99 Tag Las Vegas Driveaway. I didnt understand what that ment. I got yesterday my first Avanti Magazine and Voila! In the magazine was article about Las Vegas Avanti Driveaway! My R-4543 was in the list. Now I have more info. Thanks goes to Bob Hull (editor) and Monte Gillispie (museum)
    BTW Very nice magazine 👍😎

  22. My Avanti. Registration history?

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted

    15 hours ago, bob caser said:

    The license plate you have shown was issued in 1963 at the DMV in Santa Ana , California. The decal for San Onofre Beach is in Orange County as well and not far from Santa Ana.

    Bob Caser

    Hi Bob, Thank You. I found from map the address where first owner lived: xxxx Windsor PL, Santa Ana CA 92705. Car was in this address 1963 - 1974. Interesting to see the house and see a small piece of how the owners have lived. The cultural value of a car increases when it gets a story.👍

  23. My Avanti. Registration history?

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, Skip Lackie said:

    California plate number IIN-629 was issued in 1963, so that's good news -- you now know that the car lived in Calif from 1963 to 1974.  The early Calif stickers had a tendency to peel up around the edges, and many owners peeled them off before they put on a new sticker.  That would explain why there are no earlier stickers on those plates.  It still does not provide any info on where the car was living during 1974-89 (which was your original question!).  Someone with some old AOAI membership rosters may be able to find the car listed under another owner's name.  Good luck with your car.

    Thank You Skip! 👍😁

  25. Endoscope. Piston, valves, torque box, frame

    in Avanti Information

    Posted

    Hi,
    I bought last week Endoscope. Here you see some photos: Piston, valves, torque box and frame. Pistons and valves shows how rich the mixture has been. Torque box has surface rust. Frame rear has also surface rust. I will clean Torque Box and rear area of the Frame inside with phosphoric acid. Then paint both outside. Spray corrosion protection treatment inside torque box and frame. Spray transparet protection on the frame after the paint.
    Torque Boxes are very clean outside and also the Frame.
    Endoscope is very handy. Prices are not huge: from $ 40 - 120. Depends the quality you need. I have wifi version and I use IPhone.

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    frame-front.jpeg

    torque-box4.jpeg

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    torque-box2.jpeg

    torque-box3.jpeg

    valve.jpeg

    piston.jpeg

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