mfg Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 What body part failed on the Studebaker Avanti known as the 'Due Cento' during one of its high speed runs at Bonneville? 1) Radiator air scoop......2) Aerodynamic rear fender skirts......3) Right 1/4 window......or.....4) Hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 I'm only guessing but the 1/4 glass would be something that could easily fail I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 20 hours ago, Stacey said: I'm only guessing but the 1/4 glass would be something that could easily fail I would think. I agree...but unfortunately that wasn't the body part that failed Any other thoughts on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 I would think the fender skirts...if they weren't installed entirely flush with the body then airflow could pull them off or turbulence from inside the tire well could force them to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Gunslinger said: I would think the fender skirts...if they weren't installed entirely flush with the body then airflow could pull them off or turbulence from inside the tire well could force them to fail. Good thought!....however, the skirts did not fail! Any other ideas here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 All through with this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegary Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 1) air scoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 22 hours ago, studegary said: 1) air scoop Sorry, "air scoop" is incorrect! Correct answer.........#4, Hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob caser Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Attached is a photo taken by me in 1965 of the Due Cento in a parking lot next door to Paxton Products. The hood is in place and the car was for sale at the time. Bob Caser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bob caser said: Attached is a photo taken by me in 1965 of the Due Cento in a parking lot next door to Paxton Products. The hood is in place and the car was for sale at the time. Bob Caser Nice (rare) photos!......The hood top skin was probably re-bonded by this time. PS.....Looks like engine missing.....I wonder how much $$$$ the Granatellis wanted for the car?? Edited May 8, 2020 by mfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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