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Project Forums => 1963 Avanti => Topic started by: Geoff on October 21, 2008, 09:52:06 PM

Title: The Donor
Post by: Geoff on October 21, 2008, 09:52:06 PM
Here's the latest project! This is an all original black plate 1963 Studebaker Avanti that is about to undergo a major transformation.
Stay tuned for updates!


(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fhubgarage%2Fphotos%2F253600%2FCIMG7509_detail.JPG&hash=a55ad0ca919afd033a1db9eb4c4c3da3df1d7926)
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: Chris E. on October 21, 2008, 10:29:35 PM
That picture looks like it was taken in Lynden Washington. Was the car brought up from the U.S.?
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: Geoff on October 22, 2008, 08:02:50 AM
Yes Orig California car.
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: silas on October 22, 2008, 07:47:47 PM
uh-oh...something tells me that the s#!t is gonna get all freaky up in here!!!! 8)
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: notchback on October 22, 2008, 10:02:26 PM
Gullwing Doors are all the rage!!!!!!Maybe some hydros
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: 70's Looker on October 24, 2008, 05:29:28 PM
man o man ive never been a fan of their style... its going to be rather interesting to see this one get built up i cant seem to recall where they supercharged or something different for their time?
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: Chris E. on October 11, 2009, 08:03:10 PM
Any updates?pics?
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: Geoff on October 13, 2009, 05:32:58 PM
It's on the back burner while the Nash gets a new body............. :o
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: Geoff on November 08, 2009, 07:23:38 PM
The Avanti will soon be going under the knife!
The new 2010 Camaro LS3 engine has arrived! The Chassis will be here soon and then it begins!
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: 70's Looker on November 08, 2009, 07:40:56 PM
ooooooh snap, but seriously wouldnt an early hemi be a better fit??  :laugh: nah way! good luck with er keep us updated!
Title: Re: The Donor
Post by: Geoff on December 23, 2009, 08:27:23 AM
The Avanti project has started.
We had a full day yesterday tearing it apart and the sawzal will be out in full force today! :o Pic's soon!