Guy

Having recently installed a SBC in my 63 I have contended with the heighth issue, I have the Edlebrock performer intake and Edlebrock carb, air cleaner base with recessed center that fits over carb. The trick for me was to go from a 3 inch aircleaner element to a 2 inch. There is no doubt that the SBC sits taller than the Stude 289 in the engine bay.

Studebaker international is where I bought mine, there are several suppliers of parts for your Avanti, Nostalgic Motor cars is another.

Snake pit!

Studebaker international has them in thier catalog # 800203 5$ a pair

Rivnuts are another option

Here is a comparison between original strato vue on left 2 1/2 " hole space and repro on right 3" hole spacing⁸

My bucket had two prolems, first the plastic inserts that hold lamp adjusting screws were broken,second the slot on top that the trim ring engages was broken off. I made my own plastic inserts used a plug cutter to start, then carved away the material around the plug on my mill. For the slot repair I made a sheet metal piece and pop rivited in place. The last photo shows it all together.

Studebaker Int has covers available on a per order basis. I may attempt to do the back seat on my own, as far as the front I will buy a modern highback pair, being this is a restomod project Im not concerned with originality, plus cheaper than new covers and foam, plus my labor.

Here is more vinyl work, the wrap on seat back edge, the sail panels, and side panel.

For lack of input and a desire to move along I went for it and it came out quite well. Weldwood contact cement worked out, it seemed to soften the vinyl and it went around contours without problem, I hope someone finds this helpful

Has anyone glued a new cover on fiberglass rear deck behind rear seat? Just wondering how to do it without puckering the vinyl, its contours make it a difficult job or so it appears to me.