ron@crall.com
-
Posts
164 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Posts posted by ron@crall.com
-
-
"real deal"? Please enlighten me.
-
Are the 1350502 1963 housings still available, i am just about to the point of needing one for the front end repair on 63R-1025
-
Ed, a reply has been posted
-
I have seen one or two that used XKE components, however the installation raised the rear of the car. Ride/handling may have improved but aesthetics took a hit.
I think all XKE's had pretty much identical components regardless of year.
-
The factory prototype, 63R-1025 is being restored. It is in my hanger in Maine. It was the Hot Rod Magazine 1st R3 road test car.
Delivered to Paxton in July 1962 as an R2 automatic, and converted by Studebaker/Paxton into a 299CID R3.
It was invoiced to Paxton in 1964, until then it was owned by Studebaker and had California Manufacturer plates.
-
I'll do that, it will be a pleasure to meet you.
-
Thank you.
Like assembling a puzzle!
-
Was there a manual for the Canadian 65/66 Larks? I wonder if their manual transmission linkage was the same as the Avanti II
-
Super, thanks Ed
-
Ed,
Thanks for the Canadian tip, I'll be in St. Louis next week and perhaps I'll get some more information there, in the meantime I'll use Bob's picture to look through the parts I got and try to match them up.
-
Thanks Bob, the picture might help a lot.
The part under the throwout fork mounts to the frame on one side. Do you recall where the other side (engine side) mounted?
-
It appears that the front brakes are Turner units with the left front rotor replaced with a Studebaker one to allow a wheel to be mounted. Turner provides good parts information so rebuilding them should be pretty simple.
I have the rear drums, hope they are within service limits, it appears replacing them may be an issue.
Warren, any details regarding the rear brake parts would be appreciated.
-
Was there a shop or parts manual for the Avanti II? I have the Studebaker manuals but they are only partially helpful with a 71.
-
Does anyone know where the parts used for the clutch linkage for the factory 4 speeds came from. My Z bar bearing is shot. Part looks like some I have seen for Camaro or Nova but that is a little too vague for a parts counter guy.
Also the car was received disassembled and I am not sure if I have all of the parts to reassemble, much less knowing how. Was there a shop/parts manual for the Avanti II, I only have them for the Studebaker and none of those parts were used.
-
299 and 304.5 CID. Most 299 via bored 289, one 299 via stroked 289.
Therefore,
two different displacements
Three different bore/stroke combinations
-
I pulled the chassis out from under my recently acquired 71 yesterday to get an inventory of parts needed to put it back on the road.
The front breaks are foreign to me, not Studebaker for sure, I assume a conversion. Can anyone identify what they are and what calipers and rotors are used?
The rear has flanged axles and again these are not Studebaker parts. Any idea what car these parts came from?
-
We were glad to have you guys stop by. Hopefully by the end of summer the 63 will have the mechanical repairs finished and we will be working on the fiberglass.
-
Sorry, I already got hold of Bill and the seats and rear bumper are headed to Maine. Sorry i missed the front bumper, still looking.
-
Don't know that I'd call it "Concealed" The cover is pretty intrusive.
Roll bar standards for racing in the early 60's were pretty minimal, it might even have qualified.
-
My recently acquired 71 4 speed has a Holley. It was taken off the road in the 90's with just over 17,100 miles. Not sure why it would need a new carb at that mileage but I was surprised not to find a QJet.
Removing shims and lowering body to frame to Studebaker spec so like Drat, height might become an issue, not sure if edelbrock/carter is lower than the Holley, will have to measure my 63 to see.
-
RQB3263...HI Ron..I have two 81 Avanti II highback seats for sale complete w/ all tracks etc. in good cond. blue and white $200.00pair...
I also have complete rear bumper assy. all brackets rubber parts $200.00 ...BILL 386-466-6434
Also I have pics of my new seat installation (BMW 330 Sport Coup) but dont know how to upload them here...Advise me ....RQB3263....BILL
Consider all sold. I'll try to coordinate with my brother who lives down your way. Do you have a paypal account?
I have uploaded pictures a time or two, but it looks like Bob is a master. Perhaps he can give us both a lesson.
-
I's been many years but I have rebuilt a number of Studebaker disk brakes, however dual cylinders on each side is new to me. I thought that Avanti II was still using the Studebaker system. Could you send a picture?
-
Do any of those that have created new mounts have the old track available? My drivers side needs to be replaced.
If so please let me know what you want for it/them at ron@crall.com or (207) 502-3633
-
if "glass" eliminates plastic bulb covers, probably closer to 17
Paxton Spring?
in Avanti Trivia
Posted
Anyone know what differences were between the standard and competition blowers? Only one I actual know of is that it cost me a bunch more to get the latter rebuilt.