[Car parts]

In an effort to collect funds to restore the 1963, I am looking at selling the following items:

Holley three two barrel carb and manifold with heart shaped breather #3937797

Also,

396 big block #3935440-Chevelle

If you know anybody who is interested let me know.

314/578-7193

[304.5]

Is it possible that this '63 R2 has a 304.5? My dad who bought it back in '69 claims it does. How can I verify this?

Special note: The Queen has approved the funds for a complete restoration.

[1963 R2 supercharged four speed]

I am looking for a replacement for a 1963 R2 supercharged 4 speed. The original has disapeared. Any advice on a replacement would be greatly appreciated.

[1963 R2 parts]

As mentioned on a previous message, I was trying to decide if I should part it out or restore. Restore is the route I'm going. I am in need of a manual transmission and rear-end. These parts do not need to be original just work. I will worry about originality as the money comes available.

I have a few questions I hope someone knows.

I have the original engine, but what other engines also work?

Can I find an Avaniti transmission or do I need to find an alternative?

I need a rear-end. Again, can I find one or is there an alternative?

Thanks for all of your help.

Blake

[R-2 supercharged restoration]

The frame and hog troughs are in good shape. The supercharger does need somework. My Dad claims the engine is a 304.5 and not a 283. Is this possible since 304.5 where only found in R-3's?

With that being said, I will have to replace everything that goes with a car sitting indoors for 37yrs.

Thanks again!! This is the most information I have ever received and now I'm getting excited about maybe getting this old girl running

[R-2 supercharged restoration]

Depending on how bad the car might be, it will take considerably more than $15k to restore it...depending on the level of restoration you're talking about. First...what condition is the frame and hog troughs? If they're shot, you're probably better off parting the car out...at least in the financial sense. It will take more to correct those issues plus any further costs for rebuilding than any resale value the car has. Now, if you have some personal desire to save the car...out of love for Avanti's or it's been in the family since new, you could be willing to get the car back into shape.

If the hog troughs and the frame are good, there's really no reason why the car cannot be restored...again, depending on the level of restoration you desire.

Is the engine locked up or not? If the engine is in good shape and the supercharger is there, a genuine R2 engine can bring considerable money...again, depending on what level of work it requires to rebuild. The rear glass is made of "unobtainium"...it can bring considerable money as well. The same goes for some specific trim parts.

There's more...brakes, electrical, etc. All that adds into the equation of whether to restore or part out. That goes for any older car, not just Avanti's, but Avanti's do have specific problem areas to address.

My own point of view is I'd like to see every Avanti that can be saved, gets saved. I know that there is a need for donor cars to maintain and get other Avanti's on the road, but I still hate to lose any.

[R-2 supercharged restoration]

I have supercharged 1963 R-2 that requires a complete restoration. It has been sitting in a garage for over 37 years. I am now trying to decide whether I should invest the $15,000 plus or just scrap it. The car does have all of the original parts except for the rear end.

What do I do? invest or scrap?

I can be contacted at blakehoover@msn.com

Any adivice would be greatly appreciated.

Blake Hoover