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Bob, any pictures of the egg crate grill on the car? I'm looking for something different, perhaps egg crate or a wire mesh.
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1. lower motor mounts
2. longer slots in the body for the front bumper brackets (body is raised)
3. more body shims to raise body (body is raised)
4. solid front suspension bushings
5. flanged axles in the rear end
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False, most common are the planetary balls, in combination with the outer races and inner race of the output shaft.
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An earlier unveiling would.have been Indy
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Phil harris at Fairborn Studebaker can supply you with the complete Avanti rear end with anged axles, or any part there of, including brackets, posi, gear ratios, etc.
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I am having a problem on my 1982 Avanti gas tank, installed in my 1963 Avanti.
I have the hose going up into the passenger sail panel, just like the 1963, and venting over the axle. This hose is attached to what is marked overflow in the picture.
I have my 5/16 return line splitting into two 5/16 lines, going to both the top drain and return line. just like a 1982 Avanti.
My problem is that even with only 4 gallons of gas in the tank, fuel is going up into hose from the tube marked overflow. The tank is then somewhat sealed, and then develops some pressure.
My question is: The tube ( marked overflow) that acts as a vent in a 1963 Avanti (and is short), is it longer (?) in a 1982 Avanti, and goes near the bottom of the tank for the EPA for a sealed tank system for emissions? Is that why it can't vent properly?
Curious if anyone else has experienced this, or specifically knows what is going on here.
Here is a link for a photo of the gas tank http://forum.studeba...05&d=1375014764
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I'm changing that on my Avanti. Having the rear dome lamps lighting when either door is opened, in addition to slide switch actuation. Recently powder coated the housings gloss white and installed new slide switches. Also LED lamps so as not to discolor the opaque lens with heat.
Picked up the lamp housing assemblies at the national meet this year. I haven't seen any difference between the Lark and the Avanti assemblies, other than the Avanti ground. Does anyone have any other information than this difference?
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Very nice. Many quality touches. Wondering why you didn't spray the area behind the grille black like the factory did?
Just kidding.
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I recently picked up a brand new set of reproduction lenses for the rear dome lamps in the rear passenger area for my 1982 Avanti II. I just assumed they were still like the original 63-64 Avanti.
Naturally, I was wrong, they are a completely different animal in 1982. Does anyone know from what car line these rear dome lamps were taken from by Avanti Motors?
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I've got a set of three header switches in the off white from a 1982 Avanti.
They have some overspray of the car color on the black switch bodies, which doesn't show.
PM me if interested.
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The entire column assembly is different.
It is a GM design utilized on the Studebaker Avanti. I purchased a housing shell in the late 70's or early 80's from Avanti Motors. The inner mechanism came from a mid 60's GM floor shift car, a Pontiac I believe. Other GM models may also work.
The spline count for the steering wheel is different from GM to Studebaker. As I remember, the count was only one or two splines different. I cut the spline from the original Studebaker non-tilt column, and doweled it to the other tilt shaft prior to welding. The welding may have occured at the taper, and required remachining.
The only other part required was the intermediate cover on the tilt housing, which I machined from plastic at the time.
Not sure why others work only downward, seems there were at least 5 positions. It worked as many up as down.
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Sorry, link didn't work for me.
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I have read the thread of Indyjimw's installation of LEDs in his gauges three years ago. LEDs have probably advanced again in the last three years.
I'm desiring to put red LEDs in my VDO cockpit gauges in my Avanti.
These new VDO gauges have indirect side lighting, taking a wedge type bulb. The indirect lighting is like aftermarket Stewart Warner gauges, where the bulb plugs directly in the back of the gauge.
Has anyone done this that would have LED bulb recomendations?
Also, the VDO vacuum gauge because of the mechanical construction has much weaker side illumination than the other electrical gauges perhaps by 1/2. Has anyone overcome this with a specific LED?
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Any sources for Recaro seat parts availability?
The foam in particular needs replaced. Has anyone had experience with this? This is for an 1982 model.
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Just happen to find it on the A-pillar door jam, between the hinges. Thanks anyway.
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I just recently purchased an Avanti II for the possible installation on the chassis we built. Where is the serial number located at? It doesn't seem to be on the frame rail as on the original Studebaker Avantis.
I found a number on the front of the dash facing the front window, not unlike GM and other newer cars. However, not an RQB number, but a 17 digit number starting with: 12AAV
When I looked at the Avanti II registry, I saw two other cars with the 17 digit number starting with 12AAV, the resr were RQB numbers.
Can anyone update me on this?
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Thanks for obtaining the measurements. I went for the middle of the two, and just ordered a Nardi classic 390mm, approximately 15 3/8". I like the styling, similar to the original Avanti steering wheel, and probably less expensive than the faux woodgrain 1964 Avanti wheel.
Working on installing an Ididit shorty tilt column with it. I assembled and put an original style Studebaker tilt in a '63 Avanti in the 1980's. This may be an easier way to go.
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Ernie, yes I was/am looking for actual measurements. Is the original wheel 16 1/2 diameter, and what is the Nardi wheel on the Avanti II? I thought perhaps it would be 390mm.
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I am curious how large the original Studebaker Avanti steering wheel (OD) is, and also how large the Nardi wood steering wheel used in Avanti II as an option?
I saw where the Shrock Bros were remolding them (Studebaker Avanti), and it mentions 16 1/2 inches.
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I went to NAPA today, and found some longer sealed beam ajustment screws, 1/4-28, that I may use.
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Is there not adjustment access on the Mustang based cars with the hood up from the inside?
Not that I saw, there is a panel in between.
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I'm moving the headlight bucket behind the opening to eliminate the large headlight bezel, and just have the sealed beam headlight retainer pass through the fender. This will make the headlight appear smaller, and more recessed.
I now need to find a headlight bucket that has the two alignment screws accessed from the back, or find longer alignment screws that I can make accessible from the back. Does anyone know if these items are commercially available?
Well last night we went to the SDC meet at Fairborn Studebaker (a good time was had by all), and there was a Mustang based Avanti there, a 2006 model.
Here is a factory photo from the internet.
I was surprised to find that they had done the same thing. So, I proceded to examine the vehicle, to see how you accessed the alignment screws from the back. Much to my surprise, it appears you have to remove the whole headlight assembly, make an adjustment, and reinstall the assembly. It would seem that this would have to be accomplished several times to actually aim the headlights. My second question is: Is this indeed the case with Avantis modeled after the AVX, or do they have a rear headlight adjustment that I missed?
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Several Studebakers may be at the Hot Rod Power Tour in Dayton Ohio tomorrow, at University of Dayton Arena.
Malcolm Berry and Phil Harris plan on being there early with Studebakers.
Phil Harris of Fairborn Studebaker will be there with his perfection red Diesel Powered Studebaker Semi Flatbed. Strapped to it will be an Avanti he found, barn fresh. [
] It's unique as it has only six cylinders in the engine bay.Stop by and say hello to cantankerous Malcolm and friendly Phil and congenial Gene.
Better yet, show up with your Avanti.
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You may wish to reconsider the external pump. They have reduced the noise substantially with resilient mounts on the pump, and running short flex lines before going to hard lines. They also have increased the longevity of the pumps when not in the tank.
I too was a big believer of in tank pumps, as I put one in my 1955 Chevy with TPI and blower.
My friends have been using external pumps successfully for several years. Go to chevytalk.com and do a search on the EFI forum.
Holley supplies this external pump with their EFI kits, and you can find supply houses to purchase it directly with out going through Holley. It is made by Walbro, a reputable manufacturer.
Part number:Walbro GSL392 inline fuel pump
Remember the resilent mounts, and short flex lines. Hard mounting and hard lines will cause noise.
Trivia!...Bonneville # 8
in Avanti Trivia
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It is now in a shop near me. The owner may wish to stay anonymous. Gunslinger will you be so kind to post the photos you have, he would greatly appreciate it.