any Avanti mechanics in the Lee MA, Berkshires area?

[sandymck]

I just bought a 63 r1/auto that's been sitting for 20 years or so. It's only got 19000 miles, and ran fine when parked. I'd like to find someone who knows these cars to get it started and go through it, although it looks like it was run yesterday. I know the brakes aren't working, but I imagine that could be a fluid issue. Any recommendations for knowledgeable mechanics within say a 100-mile radius of Lee?

[RoyG]

Bob Munter at WCD Garage in Northboro is super, and specializes in Avantis as well as all other Studebakers.  He owns several personally.  The problem is there is a long wait time to get in the shop.

[mfg]

Munter is a good recommendation!

PS.... sounds like a really nice Avanti...Best of luck with it!

 

Edited October 3, 2023 by mfg
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[RoyG]

Yes, Bob is a good guy, and very knowledgeable.  He rebuilt my rear axle assembly to T/T with 4.09 gears and new rear brakes and treated me fair.  He is building my engine to R-3 specs (with reworked heads rather than actual R-3s), and has been helping with used parts and quidenace.

[sandymck]

thanks guys! he's pretty far from me, about 80 miles. but i'll give him a call.

i wonder if hagerty would tow it out there (i'm a member of the drivers club).

[RoyG]

Bob might trailer it for you, he has a couple trailers.

[sandymck]

3 hours ago, RoyG said:

Bob might trailer it for you, he has a couple trailers.

he says he's tied up until next year. but he'll squeeze me in if he gets a free day. i'll ask him about the tow.