Studebaker Avanti R2 Restoration Guide 1962-1963 — preview & buy
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1962-1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 restoration -- Avanti-only fiberglass body on the modified Studebaker Lark Daytona 109.4-inch unibody, 1963-only R2 fitment with Paxton supercharger on the 289 V8 at 289 hp, Studebaker-side cowl tag and partial-VIN stamping (Studebaker-side only), Raymond Loewy designer signature 1962-1963-only features, Paxton / McCulloch / Schwitzer-Cummins supercharger authentication chain, Studebaker National Museum VIN authentication.
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The multi-guide frame-off project bundles have retired — the marque-agnostic Master Checklist v2 now sits as the authoritative pair-bought-with-every-guide reference. Thirteen phases, 250+ line items across Pre-Restoration Documentation, Disassembly, Frame & Chassis, Suspension / Brakes / Steering, Engine, Transmission & Driveline, Body Prep & Paint, Exterior Trim & Brightwork, Interior Restoration, Electrical System, Engine Bay Detailing, Final Assembly & System Verification, and Concours Prep & Judging. New in v2: every year / marque-specific task cross-references to its matching single-year guide, so the master checklist stays marque-agnostic while year-correct casting, part, and fastener detail stays one click away. One printable PDF, instant delivery.
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Step-by-step procedures for the 1962-1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 restoration -- the 1962-onward Avanti launch on the Avanti-only fiberglass body on a modified Studebaker Lark Daytona 109.4-inch-wheelbase unibody (NOT a steel-bodied Studebaker, NOT a 1963-onward Studebaker Avanti... Free sample pages and the full guide in a single PDF, optimized for desktop reading and a tablet in the garage.
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A single PDF, optimized for both desktop reading and a tablet in the garage. Pages are US-letter-sized, hyperlinked, and printable. The torque appendix is bookmarked so you can jump to a fastener reference in seconds.
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