floyd jaehnert
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Thanks for spotting that, I guess I had better prof read my messages more thoroughly, it should have read S/N 4716. Floyd
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Gentlemen: Thank you all for the reply's and advise. It appears to me to be a big project to do it right and not ruin the existing dash pad. The reason for this project is according to an article in Avanti Magazine issue #171 summer/fall of 2015 my Avanti serial number 2716 should have all black instrument and consul panels. the steering wheel and column are black but the instrument/gauge and consul panels are fawn colored. The instrument gauge panel is poorly hand brush painted (could have been painted over the black) and the consul panels, which could have been easily changed out, look like a factory type (fawn) paint job. I have been unable to get any background information about this vehicle other than the article in Issue #171 Floyd
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Is it possible or practical to change out the instrument panel on a 1963 Avanti without removing the dash?. Also is it possible to remove the dash without ruining the original dash pad.
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I have read some articles about wheels cracking when used with radial tires on original type wheels. What are the issues, is it the age of the wheels, the width of the wheels or the type of wheel used. What replacement wheel would be the best to use?.
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I have a 1963 Avanti R-2 serial number 4716 which is a late 1963 model. The vehicle has an all black interior, upholstery, dash pad, carpet etc. The instrument panel and the shift consul are fawn. The steering wheel is all black and appears not to have been repainted. is this interior combination correct?. I have been told that the steering wheels were either fawn or wood grain. Floyd
Avanti wheel lugs
in 1963-64 Avanti
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I read that some studebakers had right and left hand treads on the wheel lugs. My 1963 Avanti has right hand threads on the left side, is that correct or has someone changed them at some time. Floyd