mfg Posted February 20 Report Posted February 20 The Studebaker Avanti carrying the first production frame built by Studebaker is serial number…..?….. 1) 63R 1001….2) 63R 1002….3) 63R 1003…..or…..4) 63R 1004
John Hull Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 Believe the first 10 prototypes and 1st 5 or 10 production car frames assembled by Midland Ross Cleveland Ohio under contract with Studebaker Know the prototypes all were Midland Ross and carried green frame plate
Mark63Avanti Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 9 hours ago, John Hull said: Believe the first 10 prototypes and 1st 5 or 10 production car frames assembled by Midland Ross Cleveland Ohio under contract with Studebaker Know the prototypes all were Midland Ross and carried green frame plate John: I did not know this about the first units being made by Midland Ross. Are there any books or articles that go into this further? I would like to know more of the Avanti "origin story".
mfg Posted February 22 Author Report Posted February 22 (edited) 11 hours ago, John Hull said: Believe the first 10 prototypes and 1st 5 or 10 production car frames assembled by Midland Ross Cleveland Ohio under contract with Studebaker Know the prototypes all were Midland Ross and carried green frame plate A bit of controversy here John…Another noted Avanti collector, whom I’m sure you have met, has stated that one of the above listed Studebaker Avantis was the first Avanti equipped with a frame produced at Studebaker, South Bend. Any other thoughts on this question? Edited February 22 by mfg Added “ thoughts”
Mark63Avanti Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 Another question: 51 minutes ago, mfg said: Avanti equipped with a frame produced at Studebaker, South Bend. Another question: When you say a "frame produced at Studebaker, South Bend" what do you mean by this? I thought frames were made by Budd and sent to South Bend. Second Question: Who's "Armor Guard" frame tagline was it? I believe I've seen this used in Studebaker literature.
mfg Posted February 22 Author Report Posted February 22 33 minutes ago, Mark63Avanti said: Another question: Another question: When you say a "frame produced at Studebaker, South Bend" what do you mean by this? I thought frames were made by Budd and sent to South Bend. Second Question: Who's "Armor Guard" frame tagline was it? I believe I've seen this used in Studebaker literature. Good question!…. Owner states “1st production frame built by Studebaker”.. which could be interpreted as built by the Budd company.. but not by Midland Ross, as the ‘EX’ Stude Avantis frames were.
Geoff Posted February 24 Report Posted February 24 Personal experience has me conflicted; the 25th frame, 21st engine and 19th body came together to make 1025. So there's no rhyme or reason to use. I'll throw my dart in the pitch black at a dark wall and hope I hit with, 3) 63R 1003
mfg Posted February 24 Author Report Posted February 24 56 minutes ago, Geoff said: Personal experience has me conflicted; the 25th frame, 21st engine and 19th body came together to make 1025. So there's no rhyme or reason to use. I'll throw my dart in the pitch black at a dark wall and hope I hit with, 3) 63R 1003 You’re very close, but not quite ‘there’!
Geoff Posted February 25 Report Posted February 25 "not quite there" leads me to believe it's further to go, rather than an overshoot. 4) 63R 1004
mfg Posted February 25 Author Report Posted February 25 1 hour ago, Geoff said: "not quite there" leads me to believe it's further to go, rather than an overshoot. 4) 63R 1004 Ouch!…. Sorry 1004 isn’t the one!
mfg Posted February 26 Author Report Posted February 26 4 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said: 2) 63R 1002 That’s the number!
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