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1 hour ago, mfg said:
It would be interesting to see what type of serial plate the very first Excalibur has...and what is printed on that plate.
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17 hours ago, mfg said:
Although you apparently didn't realize it, your post made it sound like Paxton was calling the shots & setting prices, not its parent company Studebaker.
I was only trying to clarify the situation!
I see you edited out the ignorant comment you made about me.
There was no need to clarify anything, everything was self explanatory.
The only person who needed clarification was you.
I will not tolerate any more of your ignorant remarks.
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1 hour ago, regnalbob said:
The price list dated June 2, 1964 is from Paxton. Prices are FOB Santa Monica, Calf.
Suggested list price $510.75.
Net price $306.45.
R3 Engine
Suggested list price $1660.00.
Net price $725.00.
53 minutes ago, mfg said:Bob, you must remember Paxton Products was a subsidiary of Studebaker at that time.....My documents show Studebaker Corporation as the seller of the R3 cylinder heads & manifold.....Parts Pricing Dept....... 4/20/64!
What is your point?
If you carefully read my reply you will see my document from Paxton is dated June 2, 1964!
It has the suggested list and net prices for R3 and R4 parts.
" Supersedes all previous schedules. Prices subject to change without notice."
I certainly dont need you to tell me that Paxton was a subsidiary of Studebaker.
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5 hours ago, mfg said:
I agree..however the $510.75 was the actual Studebaker list price as of April of '64.
The price list dated June 2, 1964 is from Paxton. Prices are FOB Santa Monica, Calf.
Suggested list price $510.75.
Net price $306.45.
R3 Engine
Suggested list price $1660.00.
Net price $725.00.
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Here is a post from the SDC Forum.
Gary,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Langer
Gary has been battling cancer for a while now. Recently it was found to have spread. I have been trying to stay in regular contact like we always have but had not heard in a while. I e-mailed him again yesterday and he responded that he is not doing well. Currently in a rehab facility after emergency surgery.
It is hard to know the right thing to do. I was going to PM this because Gary wanted to keep this private, but decided to post because he has many friends here who I know would want the chance to pray for him. At this point that is all I know. I will post any updates. -
There is a picture in the Avanti shop manual.
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3 hours ago, mfg said:
The Avanti Owners Association newsletter was upgraded to magazine status in the year .....?....
1) 1977......2) 1980.....3) 1985.....or....4) 1992
None of the above.
It was 1986...… Summer 1986, Magazine # 58.
Last Newsletter was # 57.
Yes, you are correct.....First magazine was published in '86.....Issue #58...by (then editor) Wendell Hanks....Thanks!
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On 3/23/2022 at 3:58 PM, regnalbob said:
The 1964 registration data from Studebaker shows the 4 speed weighs 5 lbs less than the 3 speed.
On 3/24/2022 at 10:25 AM, mfg said:Wrong Bob!...64studeavanti indicates his internet sources state the T-10 weighs about 100 lbs, whereas the T-86 comes in around 75 lbs.
Why am I wrong?
The information is from a Studebaker Service Letter sent to dealers for Registration and Licensing.
If you have a problem with this, I suggest you contact E.J. Challinor at Studebaker Automotive Sales Corp. and tell him he is wrong.
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17 minutes ago, 64studeavanti said:
Additionally, according to parts catalog, AC 3286 is brown front and rear seat belt kit.
That would be for the 1964 model year.
For 1963 AC 3286 was Turquoise, front only.
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8 hours ago, 64studeavanti said:
Not correct. As I pointed out, the base R1 has 3 spd and the base R2 has 4spd. You must account for the difference in weight!
The 1964 registration data from Studebaker shows the 4 speed weighs 5 lbs less than the 3 speed.
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On 3/22/2022 at 2:52 AM, 64studeavanti said:
In 64 R1/R2, the "standard" axle ratio was 3.54. Does any know if the same is true for R3s?
From the 1964 Avanti Order Guide.
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1 hour ago, Dwight FitzSimons said:
False. There is a picture or two of one of the prototypes showing a two-tone steering wheel.
--Dwight
Here is one of the pictures Dwight mentioned.
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The fitting for the breather tube hose was located on the side of the filter near the valve cover.
At least one prototype had no fitting for the breather tube hose.
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On 3/11/2022 at 5:01 PM, mfg said:
CLUE.........Sure hope nothing comes loose!
44 minutes ago, mfg said:Sorry, "lock washer" is INCORRECT!
.....(Not specific enough)
Maybe this will be specific enough for you.
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A lock washer was installed with the crank arm retaining nut.
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2 hours ago, mfg said:
Note painted lifter valley cover on this 1964 Avanti R1 engine......One of the many changes between 1963 (chrome plated cover) and later production '64 model Studebaker Avantis.
Not all 1963 Avantis had chrome covers.
They were discontinued in March or April of 1963.
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Yes, I do know the history for the first 24 months and the supercharger was not rebuilt
1 hour ago, mfg said:Wondering how for certain you'd know that
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I really don't think it is necessary for me to explain to you how I know the supercharger was not rebuilt.
A very simple process.
You should be able to figure it out.
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14 minutes ago, Gunslinger said:
Didn’t an AOAI member…a minister in CA…buy a Trans Am blasted Avanti convertible from Alice Cooper some years ago?
Dec 26, 2006 2003 AZ-263451 (Unique) Jim W. Baize Ferrari Tour DeFrance blue exterior paint with Sandstone all leather interior and blue lettering highlights. Convertible with a tan top and the classic 350 cu in, 300 hp GM powertrain. Dash is burlwood and beautiful. As stylish as my other four Avantis, but more contemporary in looks. A fun, fast, head-turner! Formerly owned by Alice Cooper, with provenance.
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27 minutes ago, mfg said:
Hello Bob, if you've owned your 1963 Avanti (63R2809) for 57 years, that means you purchased it in 1965, and you have no way of knowing if your Avanti had supercharger issues during its first 24 months of life...........
As far as being present when your late brother's 1964 Avanti was purchased....I do not doubt you were there, but there are dedicated Studebaker fans out there that 'remember' they saw '56 Golden Hawks with "factory" 374 CI dual four barrel Packard engines too!....(Pictures would be helpful though)
Yes, I do know the history for the first 24 months and the supercharger was not rebuilt.
Yes, my Brother's Avanti did have an orange supercharger from the factory.
Yes, not all superchargers were black from the factory.
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4 hours ago, mfg said:
Sorry no,...supercharged Studebaker Avantis left the factory with 'black' Paxton superchargers.....Check the photos of the authentic restoration of the first production Avanti, 63R1001 for confirmation of this point.
Sorry, not all superchargers were painted black.
My Avanti (2809) is painted orange from the factory. I have owned it for 57 years and the supercharger was never rebuilt.
My late brother's (5461) was painted orange. I was present when it was delivered to the family dealership.
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48 minutes ago, mfg said:
That's quite true...however, industry torque converter rebuilders refer to ALL Stude V8 converters as "S4" models...When one is sent out for a rebuild, it's important the correct stator is used, as engine stall speed is a function of engine torque and the stator inside the converter.....The rest of the torque converter is the same whether it had an "R" engine in front of it or a 259.
I guess not all industry torque converter rebuilders refer to ALL Stude V8 converters as S4.
If they are all marked S4 there is no way to know what the stall speed is.
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On 2/20/2022 at 12:23 PM, mfg said:
Industry torque converter rebuilders refer to Studebaker V8 converters (whether 'R' series or from a 259) as ....?.... converters.
1) RH.......2) 8V.....3) TS.....or.....4) S4
The R series engines do not use the standard converter used in the 259.
They use a converter with a higher stall speed, 2400 rpm versus 1800 rpm in the 259.
These converters are marked HR.
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From 1966.
From 1971.
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13 hours ago, brad said:
You are all missing the two REAR pieces on either side of the lock panel. That makes 13
There are no separate pieces on either side of the lock panel.
That carpet is part of the left and right floor carpet.
11 pieces.
Gas tank venting
in 1963-64 Avanti
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An original Avanti gas cap is not vented.