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Hi, I was trying to reach you outside this venue, but all attempts failed... In defense of my position on the serial numbers, this effort was started in the mid 90's. Back then, I don't think anyone knew just how many cars, throughout the entire production span were still viable. It became "something to do" as they came through Ebay and similar venues. At some point, it became necessary to separate the major number groups, likely because the pages were getting too large to load with the 2400 baud modems. Not too many of us had internet at that time. The VIN number imprimatur was being thrown around in the late 60's but Avanti II's always seemed to duck the bullet with that and emission issues because the company was small enough to do that. I have to admit that, over the years, I wasn't much aware of which of the pre 1987 and earlier cars, had a 12AAV VIN number. I can say for certain that there are 81's with a 12AAV tag at the base of their windshield and the last 4 digits correspond to the RQB number. The earliest Avanti I know of in the listing with a "12AAV" vin is, 1981 RQB-3204 and there are likely earlier ones. (Most) Everybody used the old RQB-nnnn in their communications or business deals, but the "12AAV' came more to the fore when Kelly and Cafaro started dancing. I'll guess it was the last of the steel bumpers that pushed me to instantiate the "AAV-nnnn" to delineate cars after Blake sold the company and there was an RQC in there, to boot. The only major revisions ever done on these files were to allow me to run scripts to calculate the number and type, etc. Reformatting all this data again would be actually, only a slightly onerous task, so maybe a long cold spell next Winter, will be just the time. BobJ (avanti5011@gmail.com)

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The upper rod is attached to the lock, the lower to the door handle

Owned by the Cloudflare user and has 4 associated IP addresses, the first two (172.67.134.147/104.21.6.68 ) are located /originating in or near San Francisco, CA. Reason for being unknown, but he spent a little change getting this set up...

Ed, I tried to send you a PM, but it wouldn't go. if you would, email me through the S-I-O website. /RJ

There has to be a solution. New car dealers always try and push those extra packages before you get to the payment guy.. They definitely have something for the windshield that cuts down on the UV and lessens impact/chip of a stone and reduces the headlight glare...

Sorry abt that.. I guess that's why they don't show the front..

You can try this one https://www.summitracing.com/parts/UAC-SW3004C They are also on Amazon

http://www.studebaker-info.org/Tech/Aircon/murray35701.jpg

There is info regarding the original install templates at https://studebakerdriversclub.com/?page_id=25049

Nice job!

Why not contact someone in the Keystone Region Chapter. You's are right in the middle of a lot of Studebaker owners. I'm sure they would be glad to help... https://sdc.cornerstonereg.com/Chapter/ViewChapters?loc=PA

What would be the serial number ? ( 63R-???? )

Yah, most radials I've used ( Michelin) have a 44 psi cold limit. Due to the weight distribution ratio, It would make a lot of sense to bump in front. I'd try 38 or so, for starters

Here is an archive of notes on the 89.. http://studebaker-info.org/rjtechjan2023p1.html#89av

Don't know if you saw this on the SDC Forum some notes here http://studebaker-info.org/rjtechjan2023p1.html#89av

I have seemingly more data on undeclared cars than ones listed online. Currently 3376 Studebaker Avantis listed

I found a few things .... Mostly Imports and an occasional Stude. I guess he lucked out and had someone order the Avanti.. http://studebaker-info.org/Dealers/CAdealers.html#massagliCA

I wonder how the sides were secured. The lack of a bolt there, would chance them to bounce and scratch the paint.. Any more pics or is the Ebay thing still active? ......aha just saw it... ( rear end bump protection/projection) but the question remains...

Honorable Mention 1991 - (IMO) the best looking post Blake 2-door http://www.studebaker-info.org/AvantiAAV.html#1991

all the RQB's with #'s less than 4000 are under the AvantiRQB3 files. 3994 is here http://www.studebaker-info.org/avantiRQBx3.html#rqb3994

That was at Enertia.com but has gone silent now... Nissan Leaf chassis, pink Avanti body....

Here are a bunch of files pertaining to that... http://studebaker-info.org/rjtechjan2023p1.html#rackandpinion

http://www.studebaker-info.org/avantix4.html#r4892

late 70's early 80's Oldsmobile (Cutlass) have similar