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On 3/7/2019 at 8:51 PM, NHcamper said:
They calculated the weight of a full tank of gas into the shipping weight even though it wasn’t full when it was shipped to the dealership?
Shipping weights were for standard equipment only and did not include water, engine oil, and gasoline.
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30 minutes ago, StudeNorm said:
I read recently about repo rear quarter seals now being available but I have lost my source... Can someone direct me to the vendor? Thanks.
R2W55
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- My Avanti:1978 2731
My information is that Russ Ware, (Studebaker Parts) bought all of Valerie Hanson Rubber stock and is getting the mold made for these parts.
I talked to him at 602-995-5311.
These are supposed to be available this year sometime
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On 2/18/2019 at 10:47 AM, mfg said:
Wouldn't it be nice if Regnalbob occasionally contributed something positive to 'AVANTI TRIVIA', instead of his constant 'nit picking' and seemingly endless criticisms?
With his wealth of Studebaker service letters he should be able to come up with MANY interesting trivia questions....but no, he'd rather sit back and leave the work
to somebody else.......and that, in my opinion, is really sad
.........Bob, leave that SDC Forum mentality behind you!....Cheer up!
..................Ed
You asked a question and I answered it. If you don't like the answers don't ask the questions.
You can not accept the fact the Service Letter does not support you answer so you go on the defensive and try and make me the bad guy by posting the above comments.
That in my opinion is really sad.
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28 minutes ago, mfg said:
That part number came from the Studebaker Forum, so it's really no surprise IF it's indeed wrong!
.........(They had P/N 1332073, calling it the early black dovetail spring, and 1353929 the late yellow spring.)
Studebaker saw this problem and changed to a heavier spring....I see you don't understand problems a weak dovetail spring may create, so once again I politely suggest you stick to your service letters while I spin the wrenches!!
Again, check your facts. Do you have a parts book? 1353929 is not a dovetail spring, it is a latch lever return spring. Page 164.
You tell me I don't understand yet you don't even know what springs are correct.
My family was a Studebaker dealer and I have owned my Avanti for 54 years.
I certainly don't need you to tell me how to work on an Avanti.
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1 hour ago, mfg said:
Actually, the 'closest' correct answer would be #2, hood latch springs.
The dovetail bolts were loosening partly due to the weak p/n 1332073 springs.
12 minutes ago, mfg said:As someone who has repaired Avantis for many years, I can easily understand how a dovetail spring with inadequate tension can amplify the above problem.
I'd politely suggest that you interpret your service letters to the best of your ability, meanwhile I'll stick with the reality of actually fixing these beauties!....Ed
Then how do you explain the fact that Studebaker did not mention this in the Service Letter and have dealers look for this possible problem as well.
Also part number 1332073 is not a dovetail spring, it is hood lock latch lever return spring used on Larks.
I would politely suggest you get your facts straight before posting.
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On 2/17/2019 at 7:17 PM, mfg said:
Actually, the 'closest' correct answer would be #2, hood latch springs.
The dovetail bolts were loosening partly due to the weak p/n 1332073 springs.
Actually, the correct answer would be none of the above.
There is no mention of the hood latch springs contributing to the problem of the loose hood lock dovetail bolts.
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5 hours ago, mfg said:
According to Studebaker parts manuals and factory issued radio information sheets, ......?....... different "AC" numbered radios were offered for Avantis
1) Two......2) Three......3) Four....or....4) Six
Three,
2- AM
1- AM-FM
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5 hours ago, mfg said:
The Studebaker Avanti recall document ( 3/4/63--1963--7) was concerned with........?........
1) Seat belt mounting.....2) Hood latch springs......3) Trunk light wiring......or.....4) Brake caliper bolts
None of the above.
The Service Letter is for the repair of loose hood lock dovetail bolts.
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On 2/9/2019 at 11:26 AM, mfg said:
Studebaker eliminated the hood center brace on 'square light' 1964 model Avantis because.......?.......
The brace was eliminated prior to 1964 square light Avantis. Late production 1963 round light Avantis do not have the brace.
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15 hours ago, mfg said:
So what's so special about 1984 Avanti RQB3926...(other than it's a Touring Coupe model!)
It has the 63-64 style front fenders.
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On 1/21/2019 at 11:12 AM, schuyler said:
Can someone post copies of bulletins # F-1964-7 and # F-1963-18. Thanks!
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6 minutes ago, r1lark said:
Seems like his name was Markan or Markin or something similar. Don't remember the first name.
Morris Markin
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3.31 was used for the Bonneville runs.
3.73 was used for drag racing.
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16 hours ago, mfg said:
The AOAI newsletter was upgraded to magazine status in the year.......?......
1) 1979......2) 1981.......3) 1985......or.....4) 1989
None of the above.
It was 1986...… Summer 1986, Magazine # 58.
Last Newsletter was # 57.
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First Avanti with South Bend built body.
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16 hours ago, mfg said:
The red and white oil filters are also part number AC-3111 filters.......They were probably manufactured in Canada...Studebaker used Wix and Hasting "212" oil filters which they had painted over.
Most Avanti experts agree that the majority of Studebaker Avantis left the factory with BLACK painted AC-3111 oil filters!
4 hours ago, brad said:I always take words like "most" and "experts" with a grain of salt.
No Avantis left the factory with AC-3111 oil filters.
They left the factory with AC-3311 oil filters.
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26 minutes ago, mfg said:
"Probably none"?.....I know for certain of a 1964 square light Avanti which was involved in a front end collision and was repaired using a round light nose panel....Why?, the owner of that particular Avanti favored the original round light look!....No doubt a few other square light Avantis were changed to round light for similar reasons.
And as far as "obligations" are concerned, you can oblige folks who look at AVANTI TRIVIA by being less confrontational.........If you can't do that, you may be happier corresponding with folks like yourself on the SDC Forum!
Yes, footnote #3 from the article above by Fred Fox.
Now you are ignoring the topic all together and attacking me.
You can deny all the facts, however the forum members who are following this topic will understand it.
Its looks like you are the one who is being confrontational. I was just trying to answer a question.
And who do you think you are telling me that I should correspond with folks like myself on the SDC Forum.
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5 hours ago, Regnalbob said:
Is this a joke or do you really believe the answer is 54?
Just the facts.
Fact - Total 1964 production is 809 and not 818.
Fact - There are pictures of 64 1964 round light Avantis listed on Bob Johnstone's website.
Fact - Do the math, numbers do not lie.
1 hour ago, mfg said:Is this a joke or do you really believe the answer is 54?
Well, if you feel it's a joke than maybe it is! ........ I do try to keep things on the 'light side'!
This AVANTI TRIVIA column is supposed to be fun entertainment.......not this silly confrontation that you and your partner seem to favor.
Don't you think there's enough of that baloney going on over on the Studebaker Drivers Club Forum?
And about those 64 'round light' 1964 model Avantis on Bob's website..........Are you sure that all 64 left the factory as 'round light' cars?........Think about it!
You asked a question and you have an obligation to give the correct answer yet you ignore all the information given for the correct answer.
So you make me and Gary the bad guys for trying to provide that information.
I asked you to do the math.
It is well documented that R-4892 is the first square bezel Avanti. R-4835 is considered the first 1964 Avanti. That is 57 1964 round headlight Avantis produced before the first square bezel Avanti.
It is a known fact that all Avantis after R-4892 are not square bezels. R-4893 has round lights and you can see another 27 on Bob Johnstone's web site. Total 85.
Think about it, how many do you think were changed from square to round? Probably none.
Your problems with the SDC Forum are not relevant here.
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On 11/20/2018 at 9:43 PM, mfg said:
I really hate to be the one to tell you this, however, you're wrong once again Regnalbob!
......Actual 1964 Studebaker Avanti production totaled 818....764 built with square headlight bezels.......and 54 built with 'round lights' .....The total DOES NOT include Avanti 'transitional' models.
If you feel these figures are inaccurate, you should probably consult with Bob Johnstone....Ed
15 hours ago, mfg said:I also want to thank Bob Langer and Gary Lindstrom for bringing forward new, but unfortunately still inconclusive, information!....The answer to how many 1964 model Studebaker Avantis were built with round headlamps, at least until more definite information is uncovered, is still.....................Fifty four (54)!
8 hours ago, mfg said:Joe Friday used to say...."Just the FACTS ma'am"..........Consider me your 'Joe Friday' guys!
Is this a joke or do you really believe the answer is 54?
Just the facts.
Fact - Total 1964 production is 809 and not 818.
Fact - There are pictures of 64 1964 round light Avantis listed on Bob Johnstone's website.
Fact - Do the math, numbers do not lie.
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1 hour ago, studegary said:
I do not believe that I know you, Regnalbob, but I want to thank you.
You're welcome Gary.
Bob Langer
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1 hour ago, studegary said:Quote
I do not believe that I know you, Regnalbob, but I want to thank you.
You're welcome Gary.
Bob Langer
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On 11/21/2018 at 1:04 PM, Regnalbob said:
Actual 1964 production is 809 and not 818. R-4835 to R-5643 totals 809. R-4835 is considered to be the first 1964 Avanti.
R-4835 to R-4891------ 57 Avantis with round headlights.
All Avantis built after R-4892 did not have square bezels. R-4893 has round lights as does R-5005 which is believed to be the last 1964 with round lights.
28 of these are shown on Bob Johnstone's website.
20 hours ago, mfg said:Well, believe what you want to believe guys!.....I'll stick with Bob Johnstones production figures....... they concur with an excellent chart published in AVANTI MAGAZINE issue # 146.
ANSWER TO THIS TRIVIA QUESTION.......54!
That chart was printed in the early Seventies by an AOAI member and has several errors about the 1964 Avanti, including wrong starting and ending serial numbers and total production number.
This article by Fred Fox goes into more detail.
As stated before there were more than 54 1964 round headlight Avantis.
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15 hours ago, mfg said:
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I really hate to be the one to tell you this, however, you're wrong once again Regnalbob!......Actual 1964 Studebaker Avanti production totaled 818....764 built with square headlight bezels.......and 54 built with 'round lights' .....The total DOES NOT include Avanti 'transitional' models.
If you feel these figures are inaccurate, you should probably consult with Bob Johnstone....Ed
Actual 1964 production is 809 and not 818. R-4835 to R-5643 totals 809. R-4835 is considered to be the first 1964 Avanti.
R-4835 to R-4891------ 57 Avantis with round headlights.
All Avantis built after R-4892 did not have square bezels. R-4893 has round lights as does R-5005 which is believed to be the last 1964 with round lights.
28 of these are shown on Bob Johnstone's website.
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I really hate to be the one to tell you this, however, you're wrong once again Regnalbob!
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