1963r2
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Thanks Gents,
Bob that's the same location I was looking at. Many years ago I bought a Mallory for this job but now I find it to big for that location.
Yours looks a lot shorter and a nice fit.
Thanks
pb
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Hello Everyone,
Does anyone have any recommendations for an electric fuel pump on an R2.
Due to an a/c installation I don't have any room for the original pump so I'm looking at an inline electric version.
Thanks
Peter
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Turquoise for me.
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Dave,
You should be able to move it back.
I think you would need to bolt a strip of metal or similar to the bottom of the seat and drill some offset holes to reattach the runners.
A man of your abilities it should be a piece of cake.
pb
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Tom,
Talk to Bill Oliver. He has a 63 Avanti with electric windows that he is/may part out. You could then buy the complete system.
For this information however you would have to sell me the manual windows as my car does not have anything.
Peter
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I think the calipers can be moved around. Just check the routing of the pipework and make sure the bleeder is at the top for a full bleed.
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Eric.
I assume you had the front calipers off. Just make sure you haven't put them back on upside down therefore they are not bleeding fully.
Make sure the bleeder is at the top of the caliper so you can get a full bleed of the system.
Just a thought.
pb
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Any news on the availability of the rubbers?
Peter
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I tried Dave as well. Still looking if anyone hears or has one For Sale.
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Thanks Gents
Sounds like they are the go
pb
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Hello everyone.
I'm looking to buy some shock absorbers in the near future.
Has anyone had/ used the KYB brand?
Thanks
pb
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Thanks Mark
I have already tried Jon.
They seem to be getting harder and harder to get.
Peter
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Hello everyone,
I'm looking for a complete supercharger bracket for an Avanti.
If you have one you no longer need feel free to email me at pjbacich@bigpond.com.
Thanks
pb
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I remember the ones I purchased were high quality and fit perfect. That said, my guess is either Steele or Metro was making them but they do not list them in their current catalogs. I recently restored a 64 Lincoln convertible and to say the least it was weatherseal HELL. So much was unavailable or there are rogue suppliers selling junk. Myself ( and many others) waited a year for Metro to make another run of vent window seals. We don't want to go through this with our Avantis.
If you do locate an excellent used set or better an NOS set, let me know. I know a guy that makes good seals and we should have him make a mold.
Paul
I believe that Dan and Betty from Nostalgic have the original moulds but can't get anyone to make them. Maybe you should talk to them and introduce them to your guy.
pb
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From memory they were only used on Larks and Hawks to identify the engine that was installed and link it back to the Avanti.
As "P" was the designation for the 289, "R" was the designation for the high performance engine. Depending on the number ie 1,2,3,or 4 the configuration and the output changed.
pb
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I wonder what the interior looks like!
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You blokes obviously have no taste.
pb
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I think this all stems from the fact that the Avanti continued to be made and had a life of it's own after Studebaker retired from car manufacturing.
I guess some people feel that the Avanti has become a group (Avanti) within a group (Studebaker) and the 63/64 models are catagorize more as Avanti's then Studebakers. This may be perceived as snobbery.
Personally I don't believe that much of it goes on but I can understand where some people might get that perception.
As far as I'm concerned Avanti's in there various guises should always be apart of the Studebaker umbrella .I'm sure that Sherwood is smiling to himself that his idea made it out of the 60's and into the new millenium.
pb
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I'm wondering how many 4 speed 64 Avanti's (with rectangular headlights) are on the road? Only factory equipped vehicles please.
I am in the process of purchasing my second Avanti, 64, R1, 4spd, manual windows, rectangular headlights. I would like to find
a good rust free factory steel roll bar, I've never seen one advertised for sale. Thanks in advance for taking part in my
informal poll.
I might know where there is one off a 1963 and a 1975 Avanti2. I assume they are the same.
If you are interested send me your email address and I will send it through to the appropriate people.
Both are located in CA
pb
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Ken
I thought R2 heads were easy to find.
I believe they were a low compression head used on other studes such as trucks .
I'm no engine builder but with today's fuel I would have thought lowering the compression with r2 heads and dished pistons might be the way to go.
pb
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Maybe your body isn't quite square on the chassis causing the gap to be a little tight or is it to far over to one side.
Just thinking out loud, I'm assuming that the position of the body may effect some clearances.
pb
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There are some visors on ebay at the moment if you are still looking.
pb
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Check the back of the gauge to insure the cable is housed correctly.
Then check the pinnion gear and inner cable . You can do this from underneath.
pb
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Peter..
Who is Avanti Parts? How do I contact them?
Thanks for the welcome..
Ron
quote name='1963r2' date='31 March 2011 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1301626063' post='6977']
Welcome Ron
Matched door barrel and keys are available through Avanti parts.
You may need to get a new ignition barrel and have it keyed alike for the perfect set.
Peter
Sorry Ron I meant Nosalgic.
When there website was running they had them listed for about $40.00 a pair.
Try this link for phone and email details.
pb
Photos from the Avanti Airlift Tribute...
in Avanti Pub
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Congratulations GS
Well done on organising things .
I'm sure it was fun.
pb