mfg Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 OPINION....What would probably be the most subtle styling change between a 'round light' 1963, and a late 1964 'square light' Studebaker Avanti....a change that is rarely mentioned? HINT!..... exterior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Front turn signal lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 29 Author Report Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, brad said: Front turn signal lenses. Well, probably not...the lense change was/is quite well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 the grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 29 Author Report Share Posted January 29 15 minutes ago, pantera928 said: the grille Not the grille either....The grille was considered quite a well known change. (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 hubcap color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 29 Author Report Share Posted January 29 17 minutes ago, pantera928 said: hubcap color Sorry no, not that!😧 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob caser Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Pirate buckle emblem on hood color changed the "S" from gold to silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 The cowl vents…a vent was added to direct cooling air to the transmission so the shifter wouldn’t be so hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 2 hours ago, bob caser said: Pirate buckle emblem on hood color changed the "S" from gold to silver. Sorry no, that change is also widely known... (to Avanti fans anyway!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Gunslinger said: The cowl vents…a vent was added to direct cooling air to the transmission so the shifter wouldn’t be so hot. Nope, that one is quite widely known also! 🥺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Color from red to maroon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 7 minutes ago, Nelson said: Color from red to maroon. Good thought...and the '64 color change is 'almost' as elusive...however, once again, that isn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 HINT!........metal .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnalbob Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 The Avanti nameplate on the nose panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Turn signal or running lights from white to amber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 1 minute ago, Nelson said: Turn signal or running lights from white to amber? No, that one was on a service letter Stude sent out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Drip rail standard equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Position of the Avanti emblem on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 8 hours ago, Nelson said: Drip rail standard equipment? Nope, not the drip rail situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 8 hours ago, regnalbob said: The Avanti nameplate on the nose panel. 8 hours ago, Nelson said: Position of the Avanti emblem on the front. YES!!!....You gents did not cry Uncle! ....WELL DONE!! IMHO the 1" (?) down placement of thr front AVANTI nameplate on the 'square lights' is hardly ever mentioned or thought of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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