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On 4/24/2022 at 5:57 PM, mfg said:
Sherwood Egbert's original 'concept ' drawing of a sports car, that would later become the Studebaker Avanti, was drawn on the back of a .....?.....
1) Auto Magazine.....2) Notebook....3) Passenger Safety Manual.....or.....4) Menu
None of the above.
Studebaker Proving GroundsSo as not to spread inaccurate information...the correct name for that place was Studebaker Proving GROUND.
mfg should heed his own advice.
From Studebaker: The Post War Years by Richard M. Langworth.
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17 hours ago, mfg said:
Desert Driver..the answer you gave is exactly correct..The call was made to avoid a confrontation at the Proving Ground entrance......
Pay no attention to regnalbob....he goes out of his way to pick my trivia questions apart...... A very sad character!
Edited 50 minutes ago by mfg
Here's my answer to you Bob.....YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!
You cant answer my question so you think it is a good idea to belittle me.
Forum members don't need you to tell them what to do.
My question did not involve the phone call.
Your question, the reply from Desert Driver and you agreeing with Desert Driver do not answer my question.
Again, are you saying this pre production Avanti was assembled at MFG in Ashtabula and transported to the Studebaker Proving Ground for track testing?
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Thank you for that information. I stand corrected.
WOW!....regnalbob admitting he was wrong....I NEVER thought we'd hear that from him!!
Edited 50 minutes ago by mfg
spell checkInstead of the comments you could just answer my original question.
Are you saying this pre production Avanti was assembled at MFG in Ashtabula and transported to the Studebaker Proving Grounds for testing?
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3 hours ago, mfg said:
So as not to spread inaccurate information...the correct name for that place was Studebaker Proving GROUND.
Thank you for that information. I stand corrected.
In the meantime can you answer my question about all the inaccurate information you are spreading?
23 hours ago, regnalbob said:Are you saying this pre production Avanti was assembled at MFG in Ashtabula and transported to the Studebaker Proving Grounds for testing?
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On 4/24/2022 at 6:19 PM, mfg said:
Before one of the first pre-production Studebaker Avantis arrived at the Studebaker Proving Ground for initial track testing, the truck hauling it halted, and a phone call was made back to Studebaker Corp in South Bend from a phone booth near Sturgis, Michigan....Why was this critical telephone call made?
On 4/25/2022 at 12:52 PM, Desert Driver said:Another W.A.G.
The transport was headed to South Bend from the MFG plant in Ashtabula. The driver heard about the labor dispute at South Bend that saw Sherwood Egbert go fisticuffs with a striker. Not wanting to be roughed up, the driver called HQ to arrange safe passage into the proving grounds.
20 hours ago, mfg said:Well Desert Driver, 'YOU HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD'!!!!
..........WELL DONE!!
Are you saying this pre production Avanti was assembled at MFG in Ashtabula and transported to the Studebaker Proving Grounds for testing?
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Thanks to Bob Andrews for the update posted yesterday on the SDC Forum.
I spoke with him yesterday. Being honest, his prognosis is not great. He is taking it well, considering. He seems happy to hear from me, but I always caution him to not hesitate to end the call if he feels tired, or for any other reason. And if you know Gary, he will. I had thought about asking if he would want me to post contact info, but when you're that ill it can get overwhelming quickly. This is all part of life, but it still sucks. I just stay available for when he feels he needs me.
He does try to e-mail status updates. Below is an excerpt from the latest one (some info redacted):
It has only been two weeks since my last Status. Things are about the same. I can not walk. I am usually uncomfortable (abdomen, to differing degrees. I eat well - three meals a day. I sleep poorly.
I am still waiting to get a new enhanced PET scan. I think that it is being held up by my insurance co. because I had one nine months ago. I have an idea what it will show, but I would like the scan. This will also lead to what treatment I may go on.
I have had some welcome calls and visits. My niece, Cheryl, drove up from Florida and spent three days with me. We discussed a lot of things, including family history back to the Civil War. -
10 hours ago, hillsidehemi said:
My next project on the 63 R1 is to remove the gas tank and replace all of the rubber fuel hose. Trying to search tells me the line for the vent up the rear sail panel will be quite a challenge. I also see that maybe the gas cap is not vented. What is the reason I could not just cap off the vent hose at the tank and then use a vented gas cap? Thanks
An original Avanti gas cap is not vented.
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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.
Studegary
in Avanti Pub
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Thanks again to Bob Andrews.
I’m always trying to gauge how much or how little he might like to talk. I told him I would give him a call again next week, and invited him to call me anytime if he felt like it.