Welcome to the Nostalgic Motor Cars Technical Library. For nearly 50 years, my only full-time job has been the service and preservation of 1963-1985 Avantis. These articles are compiled from my personal experience and original Studebaker factory blueprints to help you maintain the safety, value, and authenticity of your car.
Emergency Cooling & Preservation: The Avanti Hood Hardware Guide
While crossing the Arizona desert in a 110-degree heatwave, Dan Booth discovered that even functioning factory electric fans couldn't always keep a late-model Avanti cool. In this article, Dan shares the ingenious "gas station" fix he used to create an emergency heat vent using nothing more than a wrench and a roll of toilet paper.