restoration shops for Avanti

[captainpursuit]

I have a 63 R-1 and a 64 R-3 (S/N 5590 with upfitted engine) that I want to have restored. The R-1 will require little work as it had a frame off about 15 years ago. The R-3 is in pretty sad shape but is worth restoring. I would appreciate any recommendations as who can handle these projects. I am located in Columbus, GA, about 100 miles south of Atlanta. I have no problem in shipping the cars anywhere in the US but would prefer to keep the project in the Eastern US so I can visit the project from time to time. If you have had any personal experience along these lines would appreciate your help.

Thanks, Jay

[okc63avanti]

Jay,

Glad to here another Avanti owner is thinking about restoration. I live in Oklahoma but I rented a 3/4 ton diesel and dual axle car trailer and towed my 63 Avanti to Myer's Studebaker in Duncan Falls, OH. Mike has had my car for 1 year now and we anticipate completion maybe by May or June. I am doing a frame off restoration / modification. I'm not keeping the car completely stock as I want to be able to drive it anywhere at any time in comfort and safety.

Originally an R1 with Auto and AC its being converted to a Supercharged R2+ with R123a AC and a Tremec TKO 5 speed. My engine rebuild is finsihed now, the chassis has been sand blasted and powder coated. The body has been repaired, sanded smooth, primed and Michael Myer planned on starting the painting of body this week or will start next week. He and his Dad, Jon Myer (technical/ repair contributer to TW) will hold a Tech Meet at their place April 17th. I plan on flying in from OKC to attend and check on the progress of my car. Here's a link to their web site and a link to pictures showing progress on my car.

http://www.myersstudebaker.com/

http://www.myersstudebaker.com/john_graham_avanti.htm

Edited February 19, 2010 by okc63avanti

[okc63avanti]

Jay,

Here's another possibility to consider. I've chatted with Bez several Monday nights on Studebaker forum chat room and he does quality work as well. He just finished restoring Lew Schucart's Avanti. (Lew is editor of Avanti magazine)

http://bez-auto-alchemy.blogspot.com/

Here's a cut-n-paste from a Studebaker forum posting by Bez where he is considering traveling across country and doing restoration in your local area.

...... from Studebaker forum..........................

How does the idea of a traveling Stude restorer sound to you? Rather than shipping your car across country to have it worked on, I will come to your area to do the work for you. I'm lining up jobs for summer and winter 2010 - will travel to your location to do your restoration. I'm available to do larger jobs - partial and full restorations.

Many of the cars I've worked on have placed (398 points out of possible 400) in national car competitions, including SDC shows. I do quality, attention to detail work and can provide first-rate references. Please see my website for info about cars I have worked on: http://auto-alchemy.com

If you have adequate garage space, I can do much of your work on-site or I will locally rent garage work space to do your job. I can make arrangements for and provide quality control for any portion of the restoration work that is jobbed out in your locale, such as frame off media blasting, upholstery, machining services.

If you're interested, call or email and let's discuss your project.

Bez Auto Alchemy

573-242-3530

http://auto-alchemy.com

[tsterkel]

I am in North Central Texas, with 3o x 40 insulated, concrete floor barn, industrial 12 foot fluorescent, 3 ton chain hoist on trolley. Hmmm, if I offer free use, I wonder if I could barter for some work on my R2?

Jay,

Here's another possibility to consider. I've chatted with Bez several Monday nights on Studebaker forum chat room and he does quality work as well. He just finished restoring Lew Schucart's Avanti. (Lew is editor of Avanti magazine)

http://bez-auto-alchemy.blogspot.com/

Here's a cut-n-paste from a Studebaker forum posting by Bez where he is considering traveling across country and doing restoration in your local area.

...... from Studebaker forum..........................

How does the idea of a traveling Stude restorer sound to you? Rather than shipping your car across country to have it worked on, I will come to your area to do the work for you. I'm lining up jobs for summer and winter 2010 - will travel to your location to do your restoration. I'm available to do larger jobs - partial and full restorations.

Many of the cars I've worked on have placed (398 points out of possible 400) in national car competitions, including SDC shows. I do quality, attention to detail work and can provide first-rate references. Please see my website for info about cars I have worked on: http://auto-alchemy.com

If you have adequate garage space, I can do much of your work on-site or I will locally rent garage work space to do your job. I can make arrangements for and provide quality control for any portion of the restoration work that is jobbed out in your locale, such as frame off media blasting, upholstery, machining services.

If you're interested, call or email and let's discuss your project.

Bez Auto Alchemy

573-242-3530

http://auto-alchemy.com

[brad]

I am in North Central Texas, with 3o x 40 insulated, concrete floor barn, industrial 12 foot fluorescent, 3 ton chain hoist on trolley. Hmmm, if I offer free use, I wonder if I could barter for some work on my R2?

I'm still working out the details on getting up and running (equipment).

However, work space can usually be found reasonably. It's a matter of how much work can be sheduled in a given area, and what type of services are needed.

I would need to have several jobs lined up and a deposit of good faith in hand in order to travel to any given area. I would need a minimum amount, so many jobs makes your investment go further. With enough advanced planning, parts could be ordered and in hand when I arrive.

I would be traveling with my wife and pets in my own motorhome. I still have a full time job in the mean time and help my wife in her business too.

http:/bez-jewelry.com

Hopefully will be up and running sooner than later!

I want to meet nice people and cement solid frendships around the country!

What better way than helping on your automotive dreams!?

Brad Bez