Wanted driver side front armrest for 63-64

[64studeavanti]

While re-doing upholstery,  I discovered that the driver armrest has deteriorated.  Hopefully, someone has one to spare. Plan B is to make one out of fiberglass using the bad one as a mold.

[Dwight FitzSimons]

Note that the '63 and '64 Avanti armrests are different, mainly in the hand pull.

--Dwight

[64studeavanti]

I am aware. I believe I can make either work with minor mods. Early Avanti II may work as well.

This one is for a 63 before the change, so that would be preferable.

[Gunslinger]

Contact Jon Myer at Myer’s Studebaker.  Last I was there he had a number of Avanti parts cars.

[Wasjunk]

I have a pair from my 73 I did not use. Not sure if they will work for you. You can have them if you want to pay shipping. I am located in Des Moines.515-975-8970  Dave

[64studeavanti]

The 73 may work. Does the 73 have the inset in the armrest to open and close the door or does it have the strap?

[Gunslinger]

A '73 would use the strap with no indent in the armrests.  Avanti Motors began the strap at RQB1574 in 1970.  

[64studeavanti]

Here is a picture of what I am looking for. This is passenger side. Driver side is very compromised. FWIW, this Avanti has the 813 BKV option and the black upholstery is correct.

[64studeavanti]

I have contacted Jon Myer and Barry Hackney. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Wasjunk]

Gunslinger is correct. The armrest I have do not have the pocket like pictured above. They are smooth, I do not have the covers just the backer and the foam pads. If you can not find others I am sure these could be modified to work. Dave

[64studeavanti]

Can you post a picture of what you have?

[Wasjunk]

Sorry for the late reply. These are cardboard back with foam. I think the pockets could be cut in. Let me know what you think  Dave

[64studeavanti]

May be able to remove and replace top foam cover.

How much do you want?

[Wasjunk]

You can have if you pay the shipping from Des Moines, Iowa   Dave 515-975-8970  call or text is fine

[64studeavanti]

Thanks, text sent.

[Jerry1963]

On 2/8/2023 at 11:49 AM, 64studeavanti said:

While re-doing upholstery,  I discovered that the driver armrest has deteriorated.  Hopefully, someone has one to spare. Plan B is to make one out of fiberglass using the bad one as a mold.

Hi this is Jerry, did you find an arm rest? I have a red drivers and passengers.