regnalbob
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How do I update my cars on Bob's website?
1. 63R2 R2585
2. 64R1 R5355
E-mail at rfjohnstone@cox.net
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Would anyone know if a standard Studebaker V8 oil pump is usable as a replacement for an R 1 ? They look the same. Mine has a cracked housing and I can't use a rebuild kit.
Thanks for any info.
Chuck
I know it is the same back to 1959. Part # 1539412.
Bob
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2. Lacquer paint.
6. A straight exhaust was used on the early cars and after R-1753 the "H" pipe was used with the fibre glass and quiet tone mufflers.
7. Battery cables are black.
8. The oil pan can be removed with the engine in the car. The starter,crankcase vent tube,dipstick tube and steering bellcrank assembly have to be removed.
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Avanti Red was at the time considered an iridescent red. I used to call it "burnt red" as it was deeper than a tomato red with what would be later called a "metallic" look to it. BTW, the maroon appeared only on verty late production '64's, probably no earlier than November 1963 production Avantis.
R-5361 was the first Avanti painted Avanti Maroon. It was built September 30, 1963. My late brothers Avanti was also Avanti Maroon, R-5461, built in October, 1963.
Bob
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Has anyone swapped a Tremec (or other) 5- or 6-speed transmission into a '63 Avanti? Does anyone sell a conversion kit? I know Myer's has a conversion kit for a Chevy automatic tranny; I was wondering about a manual conversion. Right now there's a 3-speed automatic in there.
Thanks for your input. I have a '63 that needs complete renovation. In a way this is good because it's a blank slate and i can make it what I want. Although I haven't decided anything, the thought is to keep it looking like a '63 while using technology to improve handling and performance.
This is from the Studebaker Drivers Club forum. There is a little more involved changing from auto to standard, because you need to add the clutch pedal and necessary linkage, change the crankshaft bolts and a different bell housing. Join the SDC forum and you will get lots of good advice.
http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/top...?TOPIC_ID=13734
Bob
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Is there a non metalic red in 63 or 64 or perhaps they call it iridescent?
Thanks from Jim
The only red in 1963 was Avanti Red metallic, no solid red was available. In 1964 Avanti Maroon replaced the red.
Bob
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Have a '64 R2 ...no AC.... How do I remove the Radio from the dash. There is NO info in the shop book
DISCONNECT the battery. You will need to remove the passenger side panel (carpeted) of the console to help with the removal. Remove the bolt holding the radio to the "Z" bar and the antenna lead and the connector for the speaker and power. Pull the knobs off and remove the hex nuts from the control bushings. You should now be able to remove the radio by working it out through the open side of the console.
Bob
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I have a 63 Avanti R2. The VIN reads "63R2585" it was made Jan 11 1963...does that mean that was the 585th car made or was it the 2,585th car made since they started production in 1962???
Steve
Serial numbers started at 63R-1001, so your car would be the 1,585th car made.
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As part of my paint job, I'm going to replace the plastic insert on my 63 (Jan 63 build date)...
Is the "S" supposed to be silver or gold?
And what about the ones on the "C" pillar?
Thanks
The insert should be gold on the hood and silver on the pillar. Silver insert started with 4879.
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I just purchased a build sheet from South Bend Museum. I have a question on what this means? "X84 AC3289 L&R
SOLD RUSH"
Thanks
Stude63
This information is from the Studebaker price list dated Oct. 1, 1962. X means it was not factory installed. 84 is for front seat belts,left & right. 85 is for rear seat belts,left & right. Quote from price list. " Front belts will be furnished at extra charge on Avanti unless order specifies to omit"
Ash tray dimensions
in 1963-64 Avanti
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These measurements are for the opening and not the ash receiver. 2 1/2 by 1 7/8 and 4 inches deep. 3/8" from bottom of cover to opening when closed.