BillyBob

A few images from AOAI 2024 Detroit.

Couldn’t find someone to rebuild my failed ’63 Avanti auto trans. So…I started collecting parts to convert the auto trans to manual – using the 3-speed manual trans, bell housing, and driveshaft from my ’63 R1. Short about 10 parts – some “standard parts” - pins and washers); also needed are pressure plate, disc, release bearing, and bolts (available from Dave Thibeault) – I then found a shop to repair the auto trans. Asking $1,900.00. Will sell as kit only. Can deliver to AOAI 2024 Detroit – or your pickup in Michigan’s Bay Region. Can provide bill-of-materials and applicable Avanti part numbers and illustrations from parts book.

Very nice & thank you, Lew! Bill

See them both at AOAI 2024 Detroit, starting September 17, 2024. Join Avanti Owners International Association at, aoai.org

Keeps getting more complicated - removed Champion J12YC ( C may be a G?) - made in USA. Rock Auto has ACDelco R43S (copper plus at $1.62), Champion 10 (copper plus at $1.78), Motorcraft SP474 (nickel at $3.76), ACDelco 7 (platinum at $3.07), and ACDelco 41833 (double platinum - pricy at $5.68 ea). Quite the variation in "upgraded" plugs. Worth the bucks? See screen print. Thanks to all!

Thanks to all!

What plugs should be used on my '63 R2? ...appreciate thoughts & thanks.

AOAI 2024 Detroit, First-Ever Media Day Event Featuring Detroit’s Own Surfer Joe! AOAI 2024 Detroit: September 17-21, 2024 – come early, stay late! And here’s another reason why… On Saturday, September 21, starting at 10 a.m., join us for a duo of AOAI First-Evers - Media Day and Detroit’s own D.J., Surfer Joe. Surfer Joe promises to play those special tunes we sang and danced to as we grew up! We “hear” Surfer Joe just may even play a few Avanti and Studebaker tunes. So, Avanti Ladies, put on those Bobby Socks, bring your fav sweetie, and come join us as we dance to the tunes and ogle Avanti automobiles! Meet Surfer Joe here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieCHhIjx-_Y If you’ve not yet registered for the Avanti Owners Association International 2024 Detroit, there is still time! Online reservations may be found at: https://aoai.org/shop/aoai-2024-detroit-international-meet/ While registering, be sure to look at the tours, Concours and Authenticity Shows, and the awards Banquet on Friday night. See: https://aoai.org/aoai-2024-detroit-driving-tours/ Host hotel reservations may be made at: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/dttlies-xao-5fe53cdd-ef5c-40fe-9f57-f37061f7c48c/ Yes, Embassy Suites is a Hilton property and when you call be sure to tell them you are with AOAI 2024 Detroit to secure the best-possible rate. Registration at Embassy Suites opens at 1 p.m. EDST on Tuesday, September 17 and wraps up with Media Day on Saturday, September 22. Our meet-only rate is good for two days before AND after our scheduled meet.

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Thanks to all! Now scraping grease & old paint and prepping for foam brush application...

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Thanks - I'll check it out!

Motor in car. What is best way (spray or brush) and best paint to paint motor? intake & exhaust manifold removed heads off Looking for experience. Thanks!!

Avanti Owners Association International 2024 Detroit Convention registration links follow: Online meet registration https://aoai.org/shop/aoai-2024-detroit-international-meet/ Meet info and schedule https://aoai.org/2024-aoai-meet-information-and-schedule/ Driving tours https://aoai.org/aoai-2024-detroit-driving-tours/ The link to reserve a room at the host hotel is in the Meet Info and schedule page and also on the registration page, as it's a long URL address - best to link the hotel room reservation from either of the two pages above.