murph the surf
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Logical answer, but that's not the customer option that was offered at the very same time the additional rear axle ratios were offered..
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What was the other item offered in the Avanti Order Guide as a new option for the Studebaker Avanti customer, offered at the same time additional customer options for rear axle ratio selection became available, and why was this new option offered ?
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Bingo!.....813 refers to the new solid black interior, first offered in May, 1963..
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"813" referred to what component of the Studebaker Avanti?
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4 hours ago, mfg said:
Very good points…. however not the answer I was looking for here!
HINT….. Maybe if I let the air out??
Ah, a radial spare won't fit in the spare tire well..
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Wheels not able to handle the flexing that radial tires can cause. A side effect is wheel covers not staying on properly...
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Looks absolutely fantastic, Stefan-a belated congratulations....
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Interesting!...Sure somehow wish the car would have survived in it's "as-built" form...
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Have always wondered what became of the 1963 Bonneville Due Cento?..Seems like I remember hearing or reading that the body still exists, as does the engine, but they are owned by different individuals. Does anyone know their fate ??
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14 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said:
Others have recommended a type 51 battery as a replacement for the 3EE battery in a '63 Avanti. Below are the dimensions. The 51 battery is 0.68 inches wider than the 3EE, so that is the critical dimension. The height is about the same (51 is 0.23" shorter). Below are pix of a '63 Avanti with a type 51 battery installed. It looks like only the rearward hold down is needed.
--Dwight
51 and 51R battery dimensions: 9.375 x 5.0625 x 8.75 inches (L x W x H)
3EE battery dimensions: 19.94 x 4.38 x 8.88 inches
Thank you, Dwight..that might be a good option...seems like every 3EE I've ever bought for my Avantis seems to last about a year..
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On 10/25/2023 at 3:50 PM, A0136 said:
The NAPA parts network shows 99+ 3EE battery’s available across the US.
Most are at distribution centers so a local store may have to order it in.
Thank you...
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On 10/25/2023 at 3:01 PM, Leo B said:
Caterpillar has 3EE. The CAT logo is removablable sticker. Very similar look when Studebaker used Willard in Avanti 1963. I have same and bought Willard sticker from SI. Every time I open the hood, the battery gets attention.😁
https://caterpillar.scene7.com/is/content/Caterpillar/C338971Thank you, Leo..
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1 hour ago, mfg said:
I think in my area (Mass) Tractor Supply Company carries them...but unless your Avanti needs to be 100% authentic for judging purposes. I'd go with something more modern.
Thank you....What might be a good modern substitute?..would like to keep the battery location where it is..
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I have gotten 3EE batteries in the past at my local automobile battery/electric shop, and more recently at Batteries Plus. The former says he likely won't be able to even order one, and the latter has none in stock, and they show none in stock at local stores. I asked if they could order one, they say the 3EE's are on "back order". with no estimated delivery date. Does anyone know of a reliable source where they're recently purchased a 3EE battery ?? Most appreciated; thank you..
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Received mine as well last week for my turquoise '64 R2. What a difference they make..
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Saw it at the Boca Concours, and it is a WOW..gorgeous Avanti..
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On 4/23/2021 at 10:05 AM, silverstude said:
Looking to contact the owner who advertised this car on B-A-T
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-studebaker-avanti-24/#comment-5331908
Would anyone reading this, know who it is?
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In John Hull's book "Studebaker Avanti Operation Airlift", the plane pictured that accompanied the Fairchild C82 carrying the two Avantis,and that was used to shuttle Studebaker executives from city to city during " Operation Airlift" was indeed the Lodestar. The differing passenger capacity of the planes would have undoubtedly dictated usage.
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Wow!..very interesting letter!
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11 hours ago, Desert Driver said:
Dunno. In John Hull's "Avanti Operation Airlift", Sherwood Egbert had Board permission to purchase a Beech Queen Air at a cost not to exceed $185,000. The Queen Air from that era looks more like the photo above than the Howard 250.
Yes, the window configuration in the picture looks similar to that of a Queen Air...
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6 minutes ago, wapanzica said:
It was a Howard 250
Howard 250 is the correct answer
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The corporate aircraft used by Studebaker Corporation executives during the Avanti era was a:
1) Douglas DC3 2) Boeing 247 3) Convair CV240 4) Douglas DC6 5) Howard 250 Lodestar 6) De Havilland DH 114 Heron
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17 minutes ago, studegary said:
I will guess John Ebstein, since he was sort of a right-hand-man to Loewy.
Bingo!..it was John Ebstein
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You're right-that would have looked great...