
psdenno
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A big $6.30.
I remember paying less than .25 per gallon in the 1968-'70 time frame when I first got my drivers license. That was at a no-name station, not a big oil company retailer. Then again I was only making $1.15 per hour washing dishes in a restaurant.
Correct, as usual. I remember those days, too. A gallon of gas cost about what I earned at work in 15 minutes. Zooming ahead to 2015, the cost of a gallon of gas is still equal to about 15 minutes working a minimum wage job. Maybe times don't change.
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Gasoline cost 30¢ a gallon in 1963. How much did it cost to fill a “bone dry” gas tank on a brand new ’63 Avanti?
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Loewy predicted future cars would be designed around their engine rather than a conventional front- or rear-engine configuration. The Tesla is designed around its EV motor and transmission...and batteries! If you've looked at a Tesla close-up it's amazing how much of it is battery.
I've looked and them, done a test drive, and have owned stock in the company for years. Neat car. As for the Answer you gave, not the one I had in mind. And other guesses on his 1942 prediction about future cars?
Dennis
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Champion J-61Y...it also had a different gap...from the side. Recommended gap was .018"-.023".
We have a WINNER!!!!!
Champion J-61Y, 2nd step cold is correct. This answer has now elevated you to the Senior Division of Avanti Trivia Grand Masters! From now on, I can either email the questions directly to you rather than posting them here, or do the Jeopardy thing and post the answer and you guess the question.
Dennis
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In 1942, Loewy discussed cars of the future. One of the concepts he envisioned is evident on the current TESLA automobile. What is it?
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What the spark plug did Studebaker recommend for Avanti competition driving?
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In the early '90s when the first 747 was being delivered to the Air Force at Andrews AFB, the pilots were "joyriding" in it around DC...and they were flying LOW showing it off. They were definitely below minimum altitude. It is quite the impressive aircraft.
Quire impressive. Obama is flying into Palm Springs this Friday and Air Force One and a gaggle of support aircraft will be parked at the airport for the weekend. The airport is in the center of town and the 747 will be flying low over several neighborhoods as it lands. It's huge compared to the usual commercial flights that come and go every day and easily seen from any of the streets around the airport. This is his fourth visit in a year.
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Increase cranking speed in cold weather.
Perfect answer. I wonder if any are cranking in Boston today.
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Color scheme of Air Force One and a U.S. postage stamp that commerated JFK.
Right on both items. When JFK became president, he "inherited" Eisenhower's fleet of aircraft. Kennedy didn't like the regal look of the paint scheme that the Air force proposed for his long range Boeing 707 ( red paint, metallic gold highlights, "United States of America" in big block letters), so he listened to Jackie and who suggested that Loewy be contacted to come up with a better design.
Loewy's design exposed the polished aluminum fuselage on the bottom side, and used two blues; a slate-blue associated with the early republic and the presidency, and a more contemporary cyan to represent the present and future. The presidential seal was added to both sides of the fuselage near the nose, a large American flag was painted on the tail, and the sides of the aircraft read "United States of America" in all capital letters.
The same paint scheme transitioned nicely to the 747s, currently used by President Obama, when they replaced the 707s in 1990.
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What unique feature did Loewy add to his briefcase?
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What's the reason Studebaker gave for changing to a 4 pole starter motor on the Avanti?
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The factory supplied a kit that included a new shift lever, lever pivot pin, nylon bushings, spring washer and spacer washer.
That would be the correct answer. A factory service letter details the required parts and procedure. I wonder how many Avantis underwent the fix.
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No takers on this one, so here's the condensed version of the story.
Loewy wanted to impress NASA officials with the comfort and flexibility of his space suit design so he made a visit. He was driven in his Lincoln to NASA. His Avanti was driven behind the Lincoln. Before arriving at the gate, he got out of the Lincoln, hopped into the space suit, and got behind the wheel of his Avanti so he could make a grand entrance at NASA and show how easy it was to move freely in the space suit.
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Loewy's last two homes were:
17 avenue de l'annonciade
Monte Carlo
Princicaute de Monaco
Tel: 93 50 20 11
And....
2800 Haverhill Road North
West Palm Beach, Florida
Dennis
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Raymond Loewy was a master at public relations and new the value of traveling in the right social circles. What two Loewy designs came about as the result of Lowey and Jackie Kennedy’s friendship?
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What was the factory recommended fix for a “noisy floor 4 speed shifter assembly” (rattle or buzz) on the ’63 Avanti?
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Regular White Sidewalls.
You got it! Basic blackwalls were standard, basic white walls were an option as were blackwall and whitewall Nylon tires.
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According to sales brochures...
6.70-15 Standard
6.70-15 Nylon 500
6.70-15 Nylon 500 blackwall
In the Avanti accessories pamphlet that came with the owners manual, Dunlop tires were also listed as an upgrade accessory.
Partially correct. Two out of three ain't bad if by "6.70-15 Nylon 500" you mean 6.70-15 Nylon WHITEWALL. Still looking for the 3rd optional tire choice as indicated in literature provided to dealers.
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6.70-15
Correct. Too easy, right?
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What was the original Avanti tire size?
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What were the three optional tire choices when ordering a ’63 Avanti?
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I can think of several...Air Force One paint scheme...the Coke bottle...the Exxon logo...the forward ID stripe on Coast Guard vessels...even more most likely.
The Coke bottle is questionable, but the paint scheme on Air Force One puts you in the Winners Circle.
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Score another one for you! I'm going to have to go to the über trivia questions in an attempt to stump you.
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What’s the recommended fix for the common problem of an Avanti that takes excessive cranking time to start?
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What’s the difference between the Deluxe and Regal trim on a 1963 Avanti?