Hi, Gang. I have a chance to purchase a stock Stude AM/FM radio from a 1966 Crusier. Can someone tell me if this radio will be an exact drop-in into my 1963 Avanti. Can someone comment about any differences between this Crusier AM/FM and an original one for the Avanti? Thanks. John
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The lens on Avanti radios where slightly different- had to do with the red instrument lighting I believe, including the above quote on the black buttons & knobs-on all Avanti's they were the off white.
60 Lark convertible
61 Champ
62 Daytona convertible
63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2)
66 Daytona Sport Sedan59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
66 Cruiser V-8 auto
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Sounds like it may be a good buy..especially if you can get the lights changed to red.
(Probably at the Studebaker radio guy who advertises in TW).
Who knows (I sure don't) there might be white knobs somewhere.
63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State
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The knobs are the same off white for '63 and '64 and the same for the AM and AM/FM radios so if you already have an AM just use those knobs. If not SI had them.
Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GTDan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT
58 C Cab
57 Broadmoor (Marvin)
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The 66 radio has black buttons too, and they are hard to change. The 66 radio is very rare though. I think the chassis might be a bit bigger too, and may not fit the Avanti.
JDP/Maryland
"I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson
JDP Maryland
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Is it safe to assume that you know that AM/FM radios were not a Studebaker option until the 1964 model year? You are welcome to do what you want, but you did not indicate that you knew that an AM/FM is incorrect for your 1963 Avanti.
Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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quote:Originally posted by studegary
Is it safe to assume that you know that AM/FM radios were not a Studebaker option until the 1964 model year?
Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
Gary, I agree with your sentiments..I'm not going to switch my radio for the same reason.
But, in the poster's defense...at least he was considering an original Studebaker unit and not some digital aftermarket thing that would look totally out of place.
I was considering replacing my AM with a Blaupunkt...with the idea that Stude dealers sold them to fit into Mercedes, so it would certainly would be within the realm of possibilty some well-heeled Avanti buyer would have asked for one to be fitted to his new car.
I did some research and I don't [u]think</u> it wil fit.
But if anyone has information to the contrary, I'd still consider it.
63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State
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1936 Dictator
1950 Champion Regal 4 dr parts car
1953 Commander Regal HT
1953 2R5 Pickup
1947 M16 Truck
1960 Lark VIII Convertible
1960 Champ 5E7 step side short box
1962 Champ 7E5 no box
1962 GT Hawk
1963 Lark VI 4 dr
1963 GT Hawk R2
1964 Daytona Convertible
1964 Commander Wagonaire
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My own take- I like the functionality and sound quality of modern stereos, but love the factory look; for me, I prefer a clean, sharp factory AM for looks with a modern unit installed out of sight.
But if someone needs one, Claude's is a chance to buy from a known seller (See his link).
Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311
"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"
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I bought another console plate and cut it for the radio then I cut a second piece of metal, cut it out for the radio, covered it with woodrained Contac paper then bolted the whole thing together. The Emblem below the radio is a side/door panel emblem held on by Velcro. I put my XM receiver there held by the same Velcro. If I want the more original look I just unscrew the panel, unplug the radio and stick the original back in.
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