[Back to the origional steering setup]

OK I've decided to reinstall the origional steering in my 85 with the Studebaker frame. As luck would have it, I kept all the old parts except the power steering bell crank and the two tie rods. My question is: will any Lark or Hawk parts fit or do I need certain years/models to obtain the above parts? Further, does somebody have these for sale? Thanks Bob Fouts

I fell very confident that the lark part will fit (without a doubt). As you know Avanti body's were dropped on Lark chasis. Thus no change was made to steering components. Neuman Altman and/or other have these parts in stock for premium prices. Good Luck..TKP

[1988 Vin Numbers]

Can anyone tell me where to look on the frame of my 1988 silver anniversary Avanti so I can learn what chassis was used by Avanti to build my car? Thanks Bob L

When I dropped my original 63 off in Youngstown Oh to have them reproduce a SA LE by using my original 63 Avanti (new front clip/SA LE front rear bumpers, new quarter I toured the factory on many occasions with plant manager, Larry Gentile, and at that time I distinctly recall being told the that they were using the Chevy-Impala frames (1987/and chopping them). If you have the 307 engine then that's what you have. The later went to the 350. I put a 1978 350 4 bolt main in mine. It's for sale if you know of anyone interested. I put $33k into restoration project - has new SA LE dash board and gray leather interior and looks identical to the 25 coupes produced in 1989. It's the Only 63 ever upgraded to 89 SA LE model. Has orignal 4 spped with Borg-Warner T10 tranny. Photos available. Take care. TKP (989-600-3171)