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1963 Studebaker Avanti R-2782

Bill Henderson, Wallingford, PA - April 2011


I am doing a fairly thorough mechanical rebuild, as it has been well maintained but there are a LOT of original parts (like flex plate, transmission cooling hoses, brake and fuel lines, wiring) that are in need of replacement for safety's sake. I am in the process of converting to a GM 200-4R Overdrive transmission for which I am writing a complete how-to article.

After lowering 1"