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.
Warmth and Silence: Avanti Heater Core and Blower Motor Replacement Guide
Is your Avanti heater core leaking or your blower motor squealing? Don't let a complex-looking dashboard discourage you from a comfortable ride. In this detailed guide, Dan Booth breaks down the professional method for removing and reinstalling the heater assembly for all 1963–1985 models.
Solving the Avanti "Hammering" Mystery: A Guide to Heater Control Valve Replacement
Does your 1984 or 1985 Avanti sound like "somebody is building a house in the back seat" when you turn on the heater? You aren't losing your marbles—you're likely experiencing a factory engineering oversight. In this article, Dan Booth recounts how he discovered a reversed valve installation that caused a notorious hammering noise in new Avantis, leading him to modify over 100 factory units.