Lookin for alternator for 63 R1

[waterman63]

hey guys.


Lookin for a alternator for my 63 R1 An original prestolite or rebuidable would be nice.

Thanks

Rick

[JDP]

I have a ALE 5003 that was working when I took it off a car a few years back. $100/$10 UPS or can bring to York.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 GT Hawk
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Daytona Convert.
53 Street rod

[waterman63]

I need help in locating an honest alternator rebuilder in texas That can do a ALE5003

[JDP]

Just check the Yellow Pages, any decent electrical shop can do one for you.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Daytona Convert.

[N8N]

Some guys on alt.autos.studebaker from Texas were just discussing their experiences with various auto electrical shops, might want to post there and ask JT ("Grumpy au Contraire") or Bob Lyle ("Big Bob") where they'd recommend you take your alternator. OF course, Texas is a big state so hopefully their advice will be useful to you...

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[waterman63]

thanks guys I did take it to Texas alternator here in Austin.They have been here for 30 years and he replied CANT FIX IT.All it needs are the brushes put back on and tested.

FRUSTRATED......

[sbca96]

I am in Cali .. I have one. I did an article for Avanti Magazine a
few years ago in the process of putting in a GM one wire Alt. Its a
nice fit and is quite simple. If you want original, then you will
also need to buy that 80 dollar voltage regulator, thats what made
me adapt the GM alt!! As a matter of fact, my lack of money also is
the reason I adapted the Cobra brakes! Ha! I am such a loser![:I]

Tom

1963 Studebaker Avanti, 102,000, custom made brake brackets to mount 1998 Mustang GT 4 wheel disc brakes (soon to get 13" Cobra front brakes, 2003 Mustang Cobra 17" wheels, GM altenator, will be getting : 97 Camaro Z28 tan leather seats, 97 Camaro Z28 T-56 6-speed trans, Ported 'R3' style Avanti heads with stainless full flow valves, 'R3' 276 duration cam w/chrysler solid lifters, shortened push rods, aluminum cam gear, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires, waiting in the garage.

[N8N]

Voltage reg. is about $12 if you buy the later style transistorized one. Just ask for a regulator for a '68 Charger or similar.

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[sbca96]

quote:Originally posted by N8N

Voltage reg. is about $12 if you buy the later style transistorized one. Just ask for a regulator for a '68 Charger or similar.

Wow, well that info would have been helpful a few years ago! I went
back and forth online on the newsgroup and phone calls, Stude vendors,
and Napa auto parts .. Napa was the cheapest at 80 bucks. One Stude
vendor wanted like 60 bucks for the transistorized guts to solder in
to your old box. I decided that a GM alt solved all the problems.

And .... it did!

Tom

[JDP]

N8 is correct only if you have the ALE 5003 in a Lark or Hawk. The expensive Avanti regulator does not have a common interchange.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Daytona Convert.

[N8N]

oops, missed that bit. yes that will help the OP but probably not the guy with the Avanti. Not sure what the difference is though, aren't they the same alternator?

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[sbca96]

quote:Originally posted by JDP
The expensive Avanti regulator does not have a common interchange.

Thank God ... I thought I was losing it. Well .. I might STILL be!

Tom

[fe427avanti]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I could use some help I also need an alternator for a 64 R1 did you get any good leads you could share? I bought my avanti about 2 years ago only needing a little electric repair and I havent driven it yet. I'm hoping to take it on the hotrod power tour this June so I have to get off my BUTT! Any help would be great. Thanks

[sbca96]

quote:Originally posted by fe427avanti

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I could use some help I also need an alternator for a 64 R1 did you get any good leads you could share?

The GM conversion works fine, the parts are cheap, and it really is
not much of an originality issue. Personally I think that using a
few parts from other brands is better then letting the car sit in the
driveway for years (like I have any room to talk here!). If the rain
stays away, I plan on driving the 4 wheel disc Avanti again on the
weekend. I went ahead and put new rotors on to replace the used ones
I got from my friend, and also new pads. You cant beat 25 bucks for
each rotor and 15 dollar pad set.

Here is info I wrote years ago that popped up on someones website!

http://patriot.net/~jonroq/Text/alternatorswap.txt

Tom