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  1. Battery for Avanti Underhood

    in 1963-64 Avanti

  2. Wanted: Interior Mirror Mount

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    2 hours ago, Footer said:

    If it’s a glue on you can buy mirror glue at the parts store. Make sure your glass is clean for best adhesion. Mike

    Thanks!  It is the glue on type.  I'll get the mini-mirror back on the windshield for the first time in over 50 years.

  4. Wanted: Interior Mirror Mount

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    13 hours ago, Footer said:

    There is an article in the latest AOAI Avanti Magazine on mirrors and parts. 

    Thanks.  Yes, I saw it.  However, it's about door mounted exterior fixed and remote control rear view mirrors.  The part I need is for the INTERIOR mirror that attaches to the inside of the windshield.  

    My base pad got messed up when a previous owner relocated the mirror to the overhead switch panel and screwed the base pad to the padded frame surrounding the switches.

  6. How much is a supercharger setup worth?

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    On 3/14/2025 at 4:29 PM, 63stick said:

    I was thinking the same thing, Lucky You

    Lucky all of us if we each own at least one Avanti.  Every Avanti is a pleasure to its owner whether it sits under a tarp behind the garage or cruises down the highway.  As Raymond Loewy said in one of his letters to me, "I wish you many more years of pleasure with AVANTI."  That was over 40 years ago and the pleasure continues.  Now, back to the original topic.

  8. Wavy Body Panels

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    Posted · Edited by psdenno

    Fiberglass cars can be "wavy" and require a little filler in some areas to make them look as straight as panels on a metal bodied car.  It's all part of the charm of owning a fiberglass car whether it's an Avanti or a Corvette.

  12. Avanti VIN Research

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    38 minutes ago, Brian_RPV said:

    UPDATE: Good News!
    I contacted the Studebaker National Museum this week and they were able to track down the records based on the family’s name. I appreciate all the recommendations and advice - what a great Avanti community! 
     

    Glad to hear it worked out for you!  I wasn't sure what the SNM could pull up when I made the suggestion.  Post the VIN here and maybe someone can tell you a little more about the car.

  13. Avanti VIN Research

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    Posted

    2 hours ago, Brian_RPV said:

    My parents were the original owners - it was a 63 with round headlamps, an R1 in Avanti Gold with fawn interior, an automatic transmission, power steering, without air conditioning. It was purchased new in San Diego, California; I don’t have any old papers such as insurance policies, records, etc.  I’m looking for advice on how to use the known license plate (when new) to track down the VIN. Perhaps there is no way of obtaining records without being an DMV insider. Any insight is appreciated.  


     

    This suggestion is a long shot, but may be worth a try.  The Studebaker National Museum has factory files for Studebaker Avantis.  They have, and sell, copies of IBM punch cards listing original owners of each car sold.  I know they can bring up the document by VIN.  They may also be able to find it by original owner's name.  It might be worth calling to see what they can do.

  14. Avanti VIN Research

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    29 minutes ago, Brian_RPV said:

    I’m new to this forum and have a question regarding the best way to track down a car based on an old license plate number.  My parents purchased a new 1963 Avanti and the Black California plate issued to the car at the time was KKE 285. I tried contacting California DMV, but they stated the date fell outside their active records.  Any thoughts on how to track down the VIN number? I’m curious where the car is today. The car was sold to a new owner around 1979 in the San Diego (California) area.  

    Can you track down any old car insurance policy forms which would list the VIN or contact the insurance company that wrote the policy when your parents had the car?

  16. New Carpet Pad Suggestions.

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    3 hours ago, ronmanfredi said:

    Replacement carpet kits come with the pad preinstalled on the carpet.  Other than that, you'd need to get the cut and fit stick on insulation sheets for sound proofing.

     

    Thanks for the reply, ronmanfredi.  I have the new carpet and it has no pad preinstalled, just original style salt & pepper pattern carpet to go with the new orange upholstery.

    I'm aware of the DynaMat type insulation and also considering felt padding like original.  I'm interested in hearing experience of other owners with either type they have actually used.

  17. New Carpet Pad Suggestions.

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    Planning to start putting the interior back together with new upholstery and carpet when the weather cools a bit.  We’re coming off 22 straight days of 110º or higher.

    Looking for recommendations on carpet underlay that works well for heat and noise reduction as well as ease of installation.

  18. Hurst shifter?

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by psdenno

    You may want to start with this link:

    https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/general-studebaker-specific-discussion/1909365-avanti-owners-with-4-speed

    Dave Thibeault  advertises in the AOAI quarterly.  He used to supply the Hurst mechanism with a stock Avanti shifter  to keep the stock look.

    I have a Hurst shifter in my '63 R2 and like it.  Summit Racing is another possible source.

  19. Early Seat Repair

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    On 3/16/2024 at 11:41 PM, 1963r2 said:

    From the ones I’ve seen they pry off.

    Thanks for the tip!  I'm going to add three words to the tip...."with great difficulty".  I used two small screwdrivers, one very small and usually used for working on electronics, to pry.

    An interesting discovery was that my Avanti's factory Line Number was written in marker on the underside of the fiberglass seat bottom which is broken and will be replaced.

  20. Early Seat Repair

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    Posted

    3 hours ago, RoyG said:

    Dan Booth at Nostalgic sells rebuild kits for these seats... and they aren't expensive.

    Thanks!  Any suggestion on removing the original pivot pins from the seats?  Do the cap ends pry off or screw off?

  21. Early Seat Repair

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    After owning my Avanti for almost 50 years, it's time for new upholstery and I have a couple questions.

    I've removed the old upholstery and padding from the front seats.  

    How do I remove the pivot bolt that that holds the seat back to the seat bottom?  Is it threaded or press on?

    Is there a replacement bushing for the pivot bolt or an aftermarket solution that would work to take the wiggle out of the pivot?

     

     

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