64studeavanti Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight FitzSimons Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 Note that the '63 and '64 Avanti armrests are different, mainly in the hand pull. --Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Contact Jon Myer at Myer’s Studebaker. Last I was there he had a number of Avanti parts cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasjunk Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 A '73 would use the strap with no indent in the armrests. Avanti Motors began the strap at RQB1574 in 1970. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 I have contacted Jon Myer and Barry Hackney. Keeping my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasjunk Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Can you post a picture of what you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasjunk Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 May be able to remove and replace top foam cover. How much do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasjunk Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 You can have if you pay the shipping from Des Moines, Iowa Dave 515-975-8970 call or text is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Thanks, text sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1963 Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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