Avanti Magazine Summer/Fall 2020 #191 | Page 3

INSIDE Issue 191 8 Man With the Golden Typwriter 16 Marple Collection Was Up For Grabs 37 Second Avanti House Construction Nearly Complete 40 Tech: How to Convert Your Avanti Automatic Transmission Shifter FEATURES In the Kitchen with Loewy..........................10 Review: Murder in South Bend....................... 11 A Candle in the Window.................................. 12 Avantis I’ve Owned......................................... 14 What is a 1963-64 Build Sheet....................... 20 Dealer Cost Invoices....................................... 21 What is a 1965-85 Build Sheet....................... 23 What are Inspection Tickets........................... 32 Studebaker Avanti Gauges............................. 34 This Shouldn't Take Long.......................... 50 ON THE COVERS FRONT: AOAI member Koen Sileghem took his 1963 Avanti to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial on D-Day, June 6. Koen's Avanti will also be featured in next year's Avanti calendar. Summer/Fall 2020 Issue 191 NEWS AOAI 2021 International Meet................... 26 Authenticity Judging in 2021..................... 28 2021 Proposed Meet Agenda.................... 30 Welcome New Members........................... 31 AOAI Board Elections............................... 56 First Ever AOAI Virtual Concours 2020..... 59 BACK: The back cover reproduces a rare cover for the 1966 Avanti II. AOAI memorabilia collection DEPARTMENTS President’s Message................................... 5 Editor’s Ramblings...................................... 6 Letters......................................................... 7 Tech: Odds & Ends: Batteries & Alternators... 19 Tips on Thermostats............................. 19 Q&A with Jon Myer................................... 38 Odds & Ends: Right & Left-Hand Threads 39 Extend Your Brake Booster Life............ 43 Goodyear Captive Air Tire option.......... 44 Is Your Avanti Safe to Drive?................ 46 Autozone Parts for Turner Brakes......... 88 AOAI Board Minutes................................. 52 AOAI Treasurer's Report........................... 58 AOAI Chapter Happenings........................ 60 Avanti Marketplace.................................... 96 Parting Shot............................................ 107 AVANTI Magazine 3