[12 v clock conversion to quartz - where?]

So, I got tired of looking at 12 o'clock on my Avanti clock. What sources are recommended for conversion to quartz?

[Profile picture]

...still looking for ideas on how to update my profile pix. to the best of my knowledge, i've met all the criterion. ideas?

'attempted to load' profile photo 'attached'...

[Profile picture]

Okay and thanks!

...someone "out there" must have a Clue. (?)

[Profile picture]

How the dickens do I change my profile picture? I'm trying to change/delete my black '77 and add my turquoise '63. The '63 photo I'm using is 150x113 pixels and 20kb -- I believe that meets the guidelines. While that photo appears to show on my change profile page, it is not what "attaches" to my posts. Help!, please!

['63 R1 3-speed with hill-holder]

Thanks! I like the Idea(!) of a 5-speed. Where can I get details (e.g. parts, part nos., installation instructions, etc.)?

['63 R1 3-speed with hill-holder]

The hill-holder in my 3-speed '63 R1 is inop. The 2-3 synchronizer seems to have seen better days -- I can only up-shift without significant gear-clatter by double-clutching at low speed/low RPM. A trans rebuild is planned. What should be done with the hill-holder? Might it have contributed to my shifting issues? I have no interest in a functional hill-holder -- it's really flat-land here. Besides, I'm still pretty good at operating the clutch.

...while my 89k-mile original, unrestored is pretty much an unmolested car, a fully-synchronized 4-speed is a curiosity. Thoughts?

[engine cooling '63 R1]

An update and dare I mention, embarrassing? A new radiator cap and the car's cooling performance is "just fine". Thanks to all...watch for my "hill holder" post.

[Looking for a tire]

a short while back i saw an 'original' '63 tire/wheel sell on eBay for about $850. -- in retrospect for what i paid for my Studebaker wheel & repop Coker tire - that was a deal. wish i had better news.

[engine cooling '63 R1]

Cap and hoses are all functional. Leak is from overflow hose. Appreciate fin density comments. Assuming production, how many rows is current radiator?

[engine cooling '63 R1]

Guess what - my engine runs hot. I can depend on a puddle every time I park the car - especially after a nice run. I'm thinking of re-coring radiator to 4 row. Comments?

...an 'aside': how do I update my profile picture? My now-sold '77 is in my profile - I can't figure how to delete it and "add" my '63.

Tnx, Bill

[1963-64 Avanti Wheel Paint for Sale]

A few questions,

1) Still have the paint?

2) Who is manufacturer?

3) When purchased?

...tnx!

[Color code - wheel]

Thanks to all for a wealth of info.

Seems Ermine White (PPG 8288) is correct for '63 Studebaker/Avanti wheels.

Begs the question, "Why not 'simply' use the correct Studebaker color code (PPG 8288) if buying custom-mixed paint?" If buying off-the-shelf, I understand why one might prefer "Ford Wimbledon White" (PPG 8378), assuming it can be found.

What am I missing?

[Color code - wheel]

How about PPG 8378 used on Ford, Mercury, Lincoln and Ford trucks from '72-'87?

[Color code - wheel]

Thanks -- my painter needs(wants?) more. Paint code by paint manufacturer would work best. Call me cheap, as an alternative I could by an aerosol can, paint a panel and then have a local paint supplier match -- I'd rather not. "Someone out there" must(should?) know code by supplier. Yes? A call to a Studebaker parts vendor was of little help -- apparently directions on the quart can are limited. Enamel? Lacquer? Base coat/clear coat? Reducer?

[Color code - wheel]

I've read most of the "historical info" in the Forum about wheel color - does anyone have color code by paint manufacturer for the "correct" '63 Avanti wheel color?

[3-speed shifter boot]

Is the 4 speed boot the same? if so, Studebaker International has those

Jim

Thanks - I'll check!

[Ford Crown Vic wheel]

More on Ford wheels...

F5AZ-1007-A offered from 1990-1997 and is 15 x 6.5

E2AZ-1007-A was used 1982-1989 and is 15 x 6

Unfortunately, both part numbers are obsolete and not replaced.

[Ford Crown Vic wheel]

I believe the Ford Crown Vic wheel used is p/n E2AZ-1007-A. Best I can tell, this is a 15 inch diameter wheel with a 6 inch width. The center line diameter for the stud/bolt pattern is 4.5 inches. Here's where it seems to get tricky - some call this a 4.25 inch diameter hole pattern as measured from one hole then skip a hole and measure to the center of the next hole. I do not know model years or specific applications expect what others have mentioned - 1983-1997 Ford Crown Victoria.

['64 R2 wider wheel]

Tnx - I appreciate the input. Perhaps I'll keep a Studebaker wheel for the spare? What tires seem to work?

['64 R2 wider wheel]

I'm looking to update tires/wheels on my '63 R1 (R4314). The Avanti Magazine (Issue 152) that was recently sent confirms use of '83-'97 Ford Crown Vic wheels. What experience do others have with the Ford wheels? I plan to use P205/75R15 tires with these wheels and the '63 Avanti wheelcovers. Car is equipped with original brakes. No immediate plan to change - tho rear discs have my interest. Will the Ford wheel fit into the spare tire well?

['63 white wall - width]

I've seen several past posts about white wall width - seem to indicate 1 inch as correct width for '63. Based on '63 magazine photos I've seen, I question whether one inch is correct. What says the Forum?

[gas cap - source?]

I've got a locking gas cap on my '63. Looking for a non-locking replacement. Source?

[3-speed shifter boot]

My 3-speed shifter boot's well-worn (gaping tears)...is there a boot that can be modified to fit? ...or, a source for NOS, repop?

['63 grille or no grille ?]

Thanks & interesting - will look at securing egg-crate!

['63 grille or no grille ?]

I'm the new owner of R4314. By all indications, this car was built without a grille (no holes drilled). Tho I haven't yet seen the car, it has an egg-crate grille that is "attached somehow" and very noisy when "bumped". The question - install an Avanti grille? Or, no?

A photo...

BillyBobs