Just getting started

[Greg Stoyer]

Recent avanti owner ( '64) who is starting to tackle some things that need to be done...  but have some very basic questions so bear with me.

1.  Any tips on removing the shift lever ball (screw off, twist off, etc) - want to replace the chrome shifter surround

 2.  How about removing the heater balls as well- I'm guessing glued on?

 3.  Recommended colors for replacement seat belts with the elk interior.

  thanks in advance for any tips, tricks, etc - Believe me, this won't be last post1

[Nelson]

I think the shift ball screws off. The control lever knobs have an Allen screw on the back side of each if I’m remembering right.

[Dwight FitzSimons]

Welcome to the AOAI Forum and to Studenakering.  There are at least two sources for replacement seat belts: Studebaker International (Indiana) and Stephen Allen's Studebaker (mystudebaker.com in Florida).  Both give excellent service and products.  Stude.intl has pictures of their seat belts.  The seat belts are probably the same from both vendors.

https://www.studebaker-intl.com/

http://mystudebaker.com/interior/studebaker-seatbelts/

There doesn't appear to be a replacement seat belt close to elk in color, so maybe black to match your black carpets?  That is what I have done with my '64 (Claret interior).

--Dwight

[mfg]

Hello & welcome to the world of Avantis!

I've found owning the Stude Avanti shop & parts manuals to be an excellent source of tech info..These can be purchased from various Avanti/Studebaker vendors.

 

 

[paul shuffleburg]

I use a piece of rubber and channel lock pliers to get the shifter ball off.

[Greg Stoyer]

Thanks, everyone for your tips and advice...