tsterkel Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 43 “paintable” parts on Studebaker Avanti This list is created from hours of searching enthusiast lists, groups, and websites, and help from http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel/ additions/corrections/suggestions welcome to 63Avanti@sterkel.org Location Part: Color: Notes, including expert references: accessory Jack Handle Black: Flat accessory Jack Red need actual hue/shade body inlet (behind the grill) body color body Inside Hood body color body trunk latch mechanism and striker body color ??? Engine Compartment Fan shroud Black: Flat black fiberglass, not painted (StudeRich) Engine Compartment Coolant Tank Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Distributor Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Fuel Pump Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Heads Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Intake Manifold Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Oil Pan Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Power Steering Pump Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment R1/R2 Engine Block Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Radiator Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment Steering Components Black: Semi-Gloss steering coupler between column and gearbox (Stan Gundry ) Engine Compartment Water Pump Black: Semi-gloss Engine Compartment R4 Engine Block Blue need actual hue/shade Engine Compartment Fender (inside) body color Engine Compartment Firewall body color Engine Compartment R2/R3 Air Cleaner chrome Engine Compartment Valve “Breather” Caps chrome Engine Compartment Valve Covers chrome Engine Compartment R1 Air Cleaner chrome w/ black base Engine Compartment AC natural Engine Compartment Carburator natural Engine Compartment R2/R3 Air box natural aluminum Engine Compartment Brake Master Cylinder natural cast iron Engine Compartment Exhaust Manifold/Headers natural cast iron Eastwood Gray (StudeRich) Engine Compartment Transmission Dip Stick (Manual) none Engine Compartment Fan Orange-Red need actual hue/shade, suggestion: 1. close to Chevy Orange, but tends a little more towards red (njnagel@flycast.net) 2. Red Orange, the reddest Chevy Orange you can find. (StudeRich) Engine Compartment R2/R3 supercharger Orange-Red Orange/Red more orange than red. (StudeRich), Semi-gloss Black are replacement units from Paxton (StudeRich) Engine Compartment R3 Engine Block Red need actual hue/shade Engine Compartment Distributor cover stainless Engine Compartment Oil Dip Stick stainless Engine Compartment Transmission Dip Stick (Auto) yellow need actual hue/shade: suggestion: 1. Pale Yellow (StudeRich) suspension/frame Axle/Differential Black: Semi-Gloss suspension/frame Brake drum Black: Semi-Gloss suspension/frame bumper hangers Black: Semi-Gloss suspension/frame Drive Line Black: Semi-Gloss suspension/frame frame Black: Semi-Gloss (StudeRich) suspension/frame Front Suspension, A-frame Black: Semi-Gloss suspension/frame Transmission Black: Semi-Gloss suspension/frame hubcaps/wheel covers stainless, polished (brushed between "spokes", black inset accents) Suggestions: 1. flat black appliques sometimes seen on eBay, 2. There is a silver paint finish on the back ground between the "spokes" (John Poulos) 3. Krylon 1401 Bright Silver or more closely I think is their 1403 Dull Aluminum (Ted Harbitt), 4. brushed dull stainless (StudeRich) suspension/frame Exhaust pipes/muffler natural aluminized steel (silver) (StudeRich) suspension/frame Brake calipers natural cast iron Eastwood cast Iron Gray (StudeRich) suspension/frame wheel 1964 White: "Astre White" Formula at http://www.ncsdc.com/TechnicalPages/PaintForms.htm suspension/frame wheel 1963 White: "Creamy" need actual hue/shade, suggestions: 1.$4.00 can Sherwin William's Antique white, the S.I. paint is way too expensive (John Poulos) 2. I found a 1963 Volkswagen white that is a near perfect match. (Lewis Schucart) 3. Ford Wimbledon White, AKA Ford Truck White, is almost an exact match of the original color of Studebaker Avanti rims (Stan Gundry) 4: Formula at http://www.ncsdc.com/TechnicalPages/PaintForms.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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