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On 1/10/2021 at 12:31 PM, JLBKY said:
I posted this same question on the SDC Forum, under General Discussion. The photos are posted there. Don't understand why they will not post here.
John
I downloaded your image from the links you provided and added them to your first post.
You posted the image source URL, which will NOT show photos. We do this to prevent sites from posting unrelated images to our forum.
In the future, when you want to add images to a post, after writing your posting, just choose and upload. your photos, or drag them to the bottom of your message window, as explained in the screenshot below.
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On 11/28/2020 at 3:53 AM, JLBKY said:
Lew, does this edition also have an article on the Mercedes SLC that was mentioned in the original post?
The original post was by Craig (forum member 8E45E) and referred to an item in AutoRetro at the end of the Avanti article that the magazine will next feature the Mercedes SLC in a future issue, similar to the treatment they gave to the Avanti.
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What a thrill!! I want your job, Bob! 🙄
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I received copies of the December 2020 French automobile magazine, AutoRetro, and it includes a very well photographed and written 12 page full color feature on Avantis from 1963 to 1982. Copies are for sale from the AutoRetro website at https://www.auto-retro.fr
A number of AOAI members and their cars are featured in the article, including members in France and Switzerland, and one from the U.S.
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The number for his daughter who is selling the car is in Avanti Magazine. It Is well worth the asking price. It is the first official 1964 Avanti, was the car shown at the New York Auto Show for the '64 models, and was restored using all NOS original parts that Dick got when he still worked for Studebaker. It is worth every penny of the asking price.
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Send me a link to your post that you want deleted and I can delete it for you.
I do need to look into seeing if I can change the preferences so forum users can also delete their own posts, instead of just editing them.
Lew
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On 9/22/2020 at 12:22 PM, studegary said:
Now, I do not see how to completely delete a post.
To delete a post, click on the three dots on the upper right corner of any post and choose "delete"
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AOAI Indiana Chapter member, Constance Erdelac, is offering for sale in an online AUCTION @ Rachael Davis Fine Arts, a Raymond Loewy art portfolio, from the estate of her father, Joe Erdelac, a former Studebaker dealer. Proceeds from this item being auctioned off will be donated by Constance to the AOAI Indiana Chapter College Scholarship program. THANKS Constance, for your generosity!
Here is the link to the auction site and this particular Loewy item:
https://www.racheldavisfinearts.com/lots/view/1-3HI6NY/raymond-loewy-portfolio
And here is the item description:
Raymond Loewy (French/American 1893-1986)- Portfolio- consisting of 7 lithographs in color and 1 serigraph and mixed media, 1979, each signed and numbered 9/300 in pencil, published by Circle Fine Art Corporation, Chicago; Titles include- Air Force One; Avanti; E.V.A. Extra Vehicular Activity; Space Maintenance Tax; T-1 Locomotive; Hydrofoil; Skylab; and Moonlanding (serigraph); also included are artist's signature leaf; colophon and list of titles leaf with artist's dedication note to a previous owner, pamphlet and case; prints with very minor cockling at sheet corners/edges, case slightly toned and with minor foxing. 21 x 28'' ea. (sheet)
THE AUCTION STARTS Sep 26, 2020 9:30am EDT
Check it out and start bidding!!!
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Ed. the other thing you might try instead of adapting your "regular" control arms might be using more modern Delrin bushings in place of the rubber bushings. The manifold heat should not bother them and they are virtually as stiff as the solid steel bushings.
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I remember your Avanti... and loved the paint at the show. Your picture doesn't do it justice, even better in the sun!
You should send it to me to place in Avanti Magazine.
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8 minutes ago, MC144 said:
Thanks for your help. The VIN is 63R2462
Thanks!! I noticed that the owner was a member of the AOAI in 2000 and for a few years later, but not recently. On my TheAvanti.com registry, it was posted in 2003:
R2 4 speed with T/T. Orig. color Gold now white. Final production date Jan.7th 1963. First sold in Reno as per order on Dec 17. Records indicate car spent its life in So.Cal until Nov.97. Many time show winner. All stock and original. The car apparently was sold and went to the current owner in New York State at the end of 1997.
So as Southern California car, I'm guessing that the frame and torque boxes are fairly clean and rust free.
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2 hours ago, MC144 said:
Ischuc, thanks for the information. Would it be worthwhile to clean the fuel system and have the car running and driving before selling? I know it would be easier to sell but am wondering if it is worth the time and effort for the possible return. Thanks in advance.
Mike
It would be helpful if the car was running and driving, but be prepared to put what could amount to quite a bit of money in the car. Depending on how much fuel was in the gas tank when parked, much could be gone, or turned to sludge. You could drain the tank and find out how much or how little fuel remains by removing the rubber hose under the tank above the center of the rear axle.
As for the brake, be prepared to at minimum, replace all the brake caliper and wheel cylinder seals, and at most, replace everything, all the disk brake calipers and rear wheel cylinders, consider how long the car as been stored and how rusty the brake parts may be. Brake hoses and all the brake lines should be inspected, and probably all replaced, especially if they are all original (lines) or old hoses. The brake master cylinder is most likely rusted too and needs to be rebuilt or replaced, and the power brake booster could be bad too.
I'd also remove all the spark plugs, spray an oil fogger in each cylinder and try first to turn the engine over by hand, with the proper socket on the front pulley. If it moves slowly, then maybe bump the engine momentarily with a remote starter button to confirm. Then it may be safe to reinstall the spark plugs, prime the carburetor with a little fuel and see if the engine will run for a few seconds before you put more fuel in the tank.
I don't know how much time and money the owner wants to put into the car, and if not much, it may be prudent to not do anything and sell the car for a lower amount, with the new owner figuring that they will have to put in more work to awaken the car.
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People often refer to the torque boxes as "hog troughs", but these are steel structures under the body, and directly behind each rocker panel, stretching from the front door pillar to just behind each rear wheel. They should be solid with no signs of rust through.
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Thanks for providing the pictures. It looks like a decent used Avanti, but not all original, ie; black paint under the hood (should be body color), aftermarket GM alternator and not detailed. The interior looks nice enough, but worn and wrong colors in some areas. It looks like it has not been started in a long time so you did well by not trying to start the engine. Most likely the brake will not work and need to be refurbished. On the plus side, it is an R2 (supercharged) model from 1963 and would be a four speed transmission. It can take quite a bit of money to get it running, depending on what needs to be done, and a quality, first rate restoration would probably be more than the car's value.
What is the vehicle serial number. It looks like an early production model, and that could make a difference. The serial number would be on the title, and also on a metal tag that is riveted to the top of the frame rail on the passenger side, directly below the heater motor where It sticks out of the firewall.
The Hagerty valuation guide lists an average price for this model at $30, 300, but their #4 condition is estimated currently at $16,000. You can read the current values I've copied and decide for yourself. But in this condition, I think $12,000 to $15,000 would be a fair price if you or the owner does not do any work to the car as it sits now in the garage.
And if the frame or torque boxed (steel boxes behind the rocker panels on both sides) are rusty, then you are looking at quite expensive repairs. The torque boxes alone can cost $1200 for the parts, and labor to install would be much more. So if the chassis is rusted badly, prices would be much less than what I state above.
Here is the link to the page too: https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1963-Studebaker-Avanti?id=10267
Hope this helps,
Lew
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AVANTI II 1971 for SALE
Mileage: 22,762
Price: $14,500
Date: June 1, 2020
AVANTI II 1971 / South Bend, IND / Update
PARTS STATUS ESTIMATE
BODY
Shell no flaws
Paint (silver) needs to be re-painted $2000
Windows 7 good, LR quarter is cracked $179
Window seals needs new F&R, & front vents $300
Bumpers rust, needs to be de-chromed $200
CHASSIS
Frame no flaws
Torque box some rust $200
ENGINE
Engine (Corvette V8 350) good shape, new spark plugs, new oil
Radiator good shape, flushed out
Exhaust good shape, new gasket
Air Intake Edelbrock upgrade
TRANSMISION
Manual 4 speed replaced with Automatic 4 speed overdrive 700 R4
DRIVER SYSTEMS
Steering new pump, new hoses
Brakes good shape
SUSPENSION
Wheels (American Racing) like new
Tires (P245/60R15) like new
Springs / Shocks good shape
PASSENGER COMFORT
AC good shape
Heat good shape
Stereo (Radio Shack w/ cassette) needs to be replaced $300
INTERIOR
Seats (vinyl black) good shape
Dash good shape
Gauges (gas gauge fluctuates) have new bobber, needs to be installed $100
SAFETY
Horn (broken) new
Seat belts (2-point lap) new 3-point belts
Sideview mirrors (broken L, no R) new cool Avanti 1963 L and R mirrors
Wipers (missing pump and reservoir) new pump and reservoir
ELECTRICAL
Battery (old) new
Starter motor (broken) new
Ignition GM HEI ignition system upgrade
Anthony Bennett
6178 Beverleys Mill Rd Broad Run, VA 21037
202-321-2366 AnthonyGordonBennett@gmail.com
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On 6/13/2020 at 12:59 PM, mfg said:
As most of you know by now, R4892, the gorgeous and historic 1964 Studebaker Avant, formerly owned by Dick Vaux, is up for sale.
Email: mvtfauxfun@comcast.net or call 978-423-7748. (Asking $125,000)
The classified ad for both of Dick's Avantis, the 1964 and a 1984 are listed in the current issue of Avanti Magazine, along with a picture of each.
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On 5/24/2020 at 3:22 PM, regnalbob said:
This prototype body was on display for awhile at the Studebaker National Museum, before going to Virgil Marple's farm. It was sold today in the estate auction.
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11 hours ago, mfg said:
And your pencil notes are ACCURATE!
EX2942 was sent to Paxton/Granatelli on March 20, 1962 and was the Duo Cento Bonneville car.
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You are ALL WRONG!! There were 10 prototype cars built, all with EX serial numbers. One (EX2943) was later destroyed by fire. They were all built between January 18 and April 20, 1962. They all have an EX serial number, a prototype number, and FOUR EX cars received a final assigned serial number (two for the New York auto show and two for the engineering and PR).
See the attached image from John Hull's prototype book distributed at the 2018 AOAI national meet in Tacoma, Washington.
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Please accept our concern for AOAI members, family, friends or co-workers presently or in the future affected by the COVID-19 virus. The health and welfare of each and every AOAI member is of prime importance to the national board, and while current health conditions are unknown across America for later this summer and fall, at our press deadline of May 4 for Avanti Magazine, the local Gateway Chapter meet committee, in coordination with your national board, made the decision out of an abundance of caution to cancel this year’s national meet planned for September 9-12.
Few registrations have been received and there are no assurances that our hotel and other venues will be open or available by September 9. All planned tour locations, as well as the concours site are closed indefinitely and there are no assurances that hotel restaurants and facilities will be fully available.
However, realizing that risk may still exist, knowledgeable information at this time including limitations on group gatherings have made it necessary to put the health and welfare of every member as our top priority. Rest assured that all registration funds will be returned by the Gateway Chapter. If you have made hotel reservations, your rooms will automatically be released, thus there is no need to call the hotel to cancel your guest rooms.
We regret having to cancel this year’s meet, but stay healthy and we hope to see everyone next year.
This is a trying time for all, and until there is a vaccine for this virus, we may all be at risk. Please address any questions or concerns to Don Hart at donhart@aoai.org or Lewis Schucart at editor@aoai.org.
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No... not my car. It's for a client of Brad's. And it is NOT base/clear. Single stage like original. 😎
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18 hours ago, brad said:Lew...Help, where did my pics go???
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On 1/26/2020 at 9:29 AM, studegary said:
Not if a link is provided. Of course what Bob did made it even easier.
Just click on the picture of the truck in this forum thread and the video should start playing.
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Here is the jacking instructions from the truck that I scanned and cleaned up, and is sized the same as the original instruction sheet.
Studebaker printed these on regular white paper and glued them to either the trunk lid, or more often to the bottom of the spare tire cover.
Loooking for alloy hubcaps or center covers for 1988 LSC Coupe wheels
in 1984-91 Avanti
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contact Dale Sexton for the hubcaps. He advertises them in Avanti Magazine.