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I hope some of the experts can tell. It looks different than the one I have. Mine has a hole in the passenger front of the bottom half I assume for the fuel line. Additionally, I have another hole in the passenger side where this is marked "A". My carb mounting pad is not rectangular. I always thought mine was a re-pop. I have another that was modified for twin blowers that has the same non-rectangular carb mounting pad. The twin blower one has an additional hole in the bottom and looks like it could take several different carbs. Both of them have the part number - 1558946 cast into the top cover and 1558945 cast into the bottom. Neither of these part numbers appear in my parts book. The bottom shell on ebay has holes and carb pad similar to both of mine.78 Avanti RQB 2792
64 Avanti R1 R5408
63 Avanti R1 R4551
63 Avanti R1 R2281
62 GT Hawk V15949
56 GH 6032504
56 GH 6032588
55 Speedster 7160047
55 Speedster 7165279
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I might be mistaken, but don't the originals have a part number cast into the top somewhere?
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Last edited by 64studeavanti; 06-28-2014, 10:51 AM.78 Avanti RQB 2792
64 Avanti R1 R5408
63 Avanti R1 R4551
63 Avanti R1 R2281
62 GT Hawk V15949
56 GH 6032504
56 GH 6032588
55 Speedster 7160047
55 Speedster 7165279
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Does it really matter? I think Henry's (64studeavanti) looks more authentic if anyone is looking inside of your Airbox.
Here you go, a totally Complete Setup that looks like it's been in a Bat Cave for 50 Years!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Studebaker-A...1f66f6&vxp=mtrLast edited by StudeRich; 06-28-2014, 11:19 AM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by 64studeavanti View PostHere is a picture of my airbox that has not been modified for twin blowers. FYI, I took the liberty of asking the question of re-pop or not on the racing Studebakers forum. I posted your pictures there. Let me know if I violated any copyrights.Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
"Don't believe every internet quote" Abe Lincoln
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Repop
I agree with you guys in the know. It is a nice piece even if it is a repop. Doubt if many people pull the top off of R3s to check though. My curiosity is satisfied and if I decide to use it I'm sure it will work OK. If I don't use it the good folks on this forum will be the first to know.
Stude Rookie
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Last edited by bezhawk; 06-28-2014, 05:21 PM.Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
"Don't believe every internet quote" Abe Lincoln
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I thought the repops had the square carb base and the hole for the choke stove pipe wasn't drilled.Jim
Often in error, never in doubt
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____1966 Avanti II RQA 0088_______________1963 Avanti R2 63R3152____________http://rabidsnailracing.blogspot.com/
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I have one, purchased from John Erb back in 1997, that has the # 1558948 cast into the top. The lower half on the passenger side had a boss which had to be drilled fro the fuel line. The R3 plate screwed on..64 GT Hawk (K7)
1970 Avanti (R3)
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