Jim McCuan
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Ron Hall had 1963 when he ran. Dave Bloomberg picked it up and has competed with it ever since. Guess who has 1964?
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The VR4 is the hottest balldrive Paxton.
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Cooler setup is taken. That didn't take long. Still have the rear glass and a disc brake setup.
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I have a Paxton supercharger cooler setup I'm selling which consists of the dipstick suction and return part, hoses, fittings, and finned radiator style cooler. Most of the time they are installed with a Bosch fuel pump rated for temp. These are Paxton pieces, not home made. $200
I also have an Avanti rear glass with deicer. This was installed and immediately removed and replaced with a correct vintage unit on my '63 R2. Perfect condition, no chips or scratches. $400
I can deliver to South Bend next week for free or ship for costs.
I need to list these on EBay by tomorrow night, but thought I should offer them here first. They will be higher on EBay to cover the fees.
contact by email jim@rabidsnailracing.com
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New Web Resource
I'm trying to get the word out on a great resource that is just taking off on the Web.Wild About Cars is a storehouse of digital info on classic, collector, muscle cars, and even just older drivers? For instance we have Chassis service manuals, period advertisements, brochures and even road tests from “back in the day”. We have over 100 THOUSAND pages of DOWNLOADABLE material – restored to its original condition and in PDF format. We are FREE - to visit this vast library, our only requirement is that you join. Check us out – you’ll be glad you did.Although it's not a paid position, I am the Studebaker/Avanti Brand Manager. As I dig out published information on Avanti, I upload it to the library side. All of it is free to the user. You can access the Wild About Cars portion without registering, but to get into the library you must register. Registration is just like it was when you signed on the this site.I have just started getting things uploaded and there is a huge backlog of items just waiting for me to upload, but you can check out how it works. There is more material every day and every brand will have its own section with a racing section too. I could really use any manuals on CD's you might have. The library has worked out all the copyright legalities, so don't think we're pirating. Also, the library is a non profit. If you have a scanner and some good items that you can scan, just get as high a resolution as you can and send it in to me. I will format it and get it to the correct section. My emphasis is on Studebaker/Avanti, but I'll pass anything else you might have to the right folks.This is the current edition of "No Limits" webzine. If you register for a free subscription, you will get a new issue twice a month.Finally, if you would like your car feature in a story, please let me know. Even the non Stude cars are welcome and I'm pretty sure a nice Avanti would be cover worthy. -
First Edition, First Printing, Signed by Author, Numbered 498 of 500
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How about a test drive at Speed Week? lol
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Got the chance to see a brand new Coker reproduction of the Firestone 6.70x15 whitewall last night. It is 1 inch taller and 1 inch wider at full inflation on orginal Avanti rims than my original tires. In fact, you could not close the spare tire cover even without the jack handle. The tread has 5 center ribs and 2 side ribs vs. the original tires 3 center ribs and 2 side ribs. The whitewall, while being the correct width, is closer to the wheel bead than the original. The rub rail is narrower. The side ribs are farther apart and extend further down the sidewall. The lettering is not the same. On the plus side, the tread is about the same width and it fits a 15" rim.
Pay your money and take your chances, but for my money it's not a very good reproduction.
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Jim: I knew that I had some type of specification information. I spent a few hours seaching this morning and here's what I came up with.
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car, pub no. AMA-40A, for 63R and 63R Supercharged vehicles, issued 7/62, Revised 11/30/62, Page 10 states:
Electric Supply System: Make and Model - Willard HDD-3EE, volts 12 - amp hr 60
Hope this helps. We have owned our 1963 Avanti since February 1965. I have just about everything ever printed on the Avanti, 'somewhere'!
stupak
Yes, we will be arriving in Gettysburg Thursday afternoon. Please look us up.
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I was contacted by Don Jones, co-chair. We're going to decide on class after I get there. Prep is the same, I suppose.
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Jim: I knew that I had some type of specification information. I spent a few hours seaching this morning and here's what I came up with.
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car, pub no. AMA-40A, for 63R and 63R Supercharged vehicles, issued 7/62, Revised 11/30/62, Page 10 states:
Electric Supply System: Make and Model - Willard HDD-3EE, volts 12 - amp hr 60
Hope this helps. We have owned our 1963 Avanti since February 1965. I have just about everything ever printed on the Avanti, 'somewhere'!
stupak
Thanks much ! I just love having documented info as opposed to memory.
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OK, in absence of explanation, does anyone know who will be the head judge?
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Hi Jim, My 55 that Charlie Rasuchnot serviced had brochures showing the Willard battery
I'm not sure what the later models had.
Nice seeing you at the SDC meet.
Steve
Great to meet you, Steve. Near as I can piece together in lieu of factory documentation, the Willard was installed at the factory. The Accessories brochure featured the Globe as Globe had patented the dry charge battery process in 1962, so it was easier for dealers who dealt in smaller quantities over longer time periods.
Keep me updated on your newest Avanti.
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Can anyone provide documentation as to the factory issue battery manufacturer. Common answers are Willard, however, the '63 Avanti Accessories brochure shows Globe.
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Could someone explain how the Survivor class at this year's meet will be judged, what vehicles are eligible, awards, etc.?
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If I recall, part of the reason Stude went with the truck heads and flat top piston combo was to give more material in the top of the piston for boosted applications. If you go with R1 heads and dished pistons, you might want to use forged rather than cast. Probably not a problem for most drivers, but if you plan to be in the boost often it's worth considering.
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Cundnracing has them.
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Thanks to both of you. The number (1558178) is inside the piston and it may be a casting number, in any case it is dished and would reduce compression,but I do not know how much. The alternative, R2 heads 1557582, are hard to find and when found are quite expensive. Ken
The 1557582 heads are used on a variety of Studebaker applications. 1961-1964 trucks, 63V, 64V, and R2
63 R2 pricing
in 1963-64 Avanti
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The buyer of my '63 R2 chose not to buy all the substantial extra parts, street wheels and tires and memorabilia that I had collected for it. By the time I personally delivered to his home, he paid a bit more that $50,000 and there were two backup bidders who wanted it for that if he had backed out. Wish I had it back as it will likely never be seen at an Avanti meet again.