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On 1/7/2022 at 4:08 PM, PackardV8 said:
That story is pretty good with a few of the. usual errors at the end, but actually was published on the site almost 2 year ago, April 2020.
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I can't make out the serial number on your production order, but it begins with R-45xx so what is the full serial number? Your production order says that your Avanti was tagged 99 Las Vegas Driveaway. So it should be listed among all the driveaway cars on pages 20 and 21 of Avanti Magazine Issue 195 last fall.
Because it is a 1963 model, it would have had speckled carpet, black and some other color, probably black and red speckled carpet. Over 60 years of use and several owners, it very well could have had the carpets replaced with all black carpets. What color is the carpet on the. bottom of your door panels?
Since you're in Finland, email Dan Booth at avantisrus@gmail.com and you can ask about his Born reports and see if anything mentions carpets.
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35 minutes ago, 64studeavanti said:
All my Stude Avantis have undercoating. The 63 I am currently working on had primer before the undercoating. I believe the factory undercoating to protect the fiberglass from gravel and other debris being kicked up from the wheels.
Of course, after all these years, the undercoating could have been added after the fact.
Often the selling dealer applied the undercoating as an extra cost way for the dealer to earn more.
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Can you post an image of the production order?
The best way to contact Dan at Nostalgic Motorcars is by phone.
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Both would have been painted black.
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For all 1963 Avantis, the headlight bucket behind the glass cover were all painted body color.
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To be certain of how your Avanti was originally equipped, you should purchase the factory production order from the Studebaker National Museum, or from Nostalgic Motorcars. This production order will show how your car was equipped when it left the factory.
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Both of my early 1963 Avantis (#'s 1122 and #1250) were bare fiberglass under the car. I think most were like this
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On 12/19/2021 at 1:25 PM, steve remick said:
Thanks mfg......sorry for my late reply.
It has been sold some time ago.
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Paul, you are correct!! The car is on this month's December monthly cover of the 2021 Avanti Calendar. You can read all about this car's history on the calendar page.
If you don't have a 2021 Avanti calendar, some are still available online at https://aoai.org/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=60
And the Avanti 2022 calendar can be ordered at: https://aoai.org/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=61
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Attached is a the announcement of the annual Turlock, California Swap Meet for 2022, shared by AOAI member Stephen Montgomery.Sponsored for the Modesto Area As the 55th annual Turlock Swap Meet will be held January 29 - 30, 2022, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock. In the past, I’ve found some good things for his Avanti there.
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Last I heard it was still in the Studebaker National Museum.
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From what I have heard, both cars were very similar. The #8 Avanti was supposed to have been the record-setting car, but for whatever reason, the #9 Avanti ran faster and so the #8 car was changed to the backup car.
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And if anyone else has not yet ordered a calendar for 2022, here's the link to get your own copy:
https://aoai.org/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=61
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If you were not at the Muscle Car and Corvette National show last weekend in Chicago, here are a few photos of the Studebakers.
Thanks again to Ed George who does not get enough credit for all that he does. He was everywhere doing everything. We are lucky to have him champion the Studebaker brand.
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Found this 1987 Avanti convertible on Bring A Trailer today. All original from the tires to the cloth top, 922 original miles.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-avanti-avanti-2/
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Call Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motors in Michigan. He may have an NOS rod. 248-349-4884
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Actually, online one bedroom at Avanti House #1, across from the Studebaker museum, is named for two designers, Room #4, the Kellogg-Loewy room.
The others are named for Avanti owners, cars or factory locations:
Newman; Blake; Seaton, Cafaro; Silver Hawk; Golden Hawk; Avanti; Villa Rica; and Cancun.
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Yes, both new round and square headlight covers are made exactly like the originals, but with better quality glass.
Available from Endurance Built Products: https://endurancebuiltproducts.com
https://endurancebuiltproducts.com/products/ols/products/headlight-glass-lens-64-85-square
They also sell new headlight glass rubber gaskets too.
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30 minutes ago, Leo B said:
Both are design icons 👍
Thanks Leo! Great garage companions!
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Leo, if you have a local radiator repair shop, most should be able to fix your tank and maybe even would take out the dents too.
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Here is the full picture of the reproduced tanks from the Studebaker International website
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Rob, just do what 64StudeAvanti said, run the puller tight by hand and then use the hammer to pound on the ears to tighten further. The, hit the end of the puller, followed by more hits on the handle, and it will eventually pop off. Sometimes it takes multiple blows with the hammer. DO NOT use an air impact gun.
When the hub/drum assembly comes off the axle shaft, the key will either come out in the groove of the hub, or will stay in the groove of the axle shaft. Just make sure you note it's position and install it the same way, like the manual says.
When you reinstall the hub and drum assembly, slide it on the axle shaft with the key in the groove, then put the nut on and tighten the nut to, I believe 170 lb.ft., then align the hole for the cotter pin, if needed just a bit tighter. Torque of the axle nut seats the hub on the axle. No need to press it on. That is what the axle nut does as you tighten it to 170 lb.ft.
Studebakers at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 2021
in Avanti Pub
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