The Most Overlooked Avanti Interior Part: Cowl Kick Pad Moldings
Are your Avanti's kick panels looking ragged or rusty? Specialist Dan Booth identifies one of the most frequently ignored trim pieces on 1963–1985 models: the cowl kick pad molding (Part #1347528x61). Originally made of painted steel, these vertical retainers are magnets for moisture and foot-traffic damage.
In this guide, Dan explains why the factory paint failed and introduces a superior, "forever" solution: custom-crafted 304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel moldings. Learn the "Grind and Re-drill" shortcut for dealing with seized factory screws and how to achieve a show-quality finish that matches your original dash end caps. Whether you want authentic NOS steel or the polished brilliance of stainless, this easy DIY repair is the perfect weekend project to sharpen your Avanti’s interior.
Studebaker Avanti, Avanti Cowl Kick Pad Moldings N.O.S. Pair
This is a new pair of N.O.S. cowl kick pad moldings. They were installed vertically on the back edge of the kick panels. When your doors are closed, they would separate the front of the door panel from the back edge of the kick panel carpet and vinyl upholstery.
They are NOS RARE and bare metal. They are held in place by 3 screws under the carpet and vinyl. They were installed in 1963-1964 Studebaker Avantis, 1965-1985 Avantis.
You might want to check your old kick panel moldings out. They were very susceptible to rust
Body/Shroud Kick Pads & Dash Liners 2109 2109A
Studebaker Avanti, Avanti Cowl Kick Pad Moldings STAINLESS. Pair
This is a pair of stainless kick pad moldings. They were installed vertically on the back edge of the kick panels, when your doors are closed, they would separate the front of the door panel from the back edged of the kick panel carpet and vinyl upholstery. The stainless can be polished to a high gloss or painted like the originals they were held in place by 3 screws, under the carpet and vinyl. They were installed on all 1963-64 Studebaker Avantis and all 1965-1985 Avantis.
Body/Shroud Kick Pads & Dash Liners 2109 2109A 1347528x61