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.
Permanent Solution: Eliminating Leaky Avanti Sunroofs with an NOS Roof Skin
Are you tired of the "decades of neglect" and water damage caused by a leaking factory sunroof or moonroof? For many 1971–1985 Avantis, the original steel housings have rusted or separated from the fiberglass, making traditional re-bonding nearly impossible.
In this masterclass restoration guide, Dan Booth details the definitive way to solve the problem for good: deleting the opening entirely by installing a New Original Stock (NOS) Roof Skin #1350250.