Norman Hansen Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 My 1969 has had many changes done to the wiring such as adding a ford style starter solenoid and Hella headlight system that uses a relay system to power them. They use a lot of amps and I replaced them with Sylvania halogens that use less power and are still bright. The original harness was hacked up to do these mods. There is also a box that is attached to the steering column with a hose clamp that looks like a dimmer switch from a GM type car with a rod that goes towards the steering wheel that isn't attached to anything and doesn't appear to do anything but when disconnected kills the tail lights. It also has led taillights. No paperwork came with the car about these mods and the install looks kinda bad. I have a 63-4 print but there seems to be some differences between it and the 69. What I intend to do is restore the wires to some semblance of original and a 69 print would sure help. Was one ever made? is one available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegary Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Not that it matters with your "problem", but my records show RQA 0354 to be a 1970 model (it may have been built in 1969). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Check with Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motors or Jon Myer at Myer's Studebaker. I would think one of them can help you out or at least point you in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I've included a link to one of the best resources you will find. Bob Johnstone's Avanti and Studebaker site. http://www.studebaker-info.org/ Scroll down the page and you will find a search box. Type Avanti wiring or Avanti wiring diagram into it and you will find a number of references including a number of wiring diagrams for 70's issue Avanti. It will be hard to find an exact one for your car but it should help identify what you have. My 74 was a mess when I got it, and instead of mucking with the existing tangle, I replaced it with an aftermarket universal 21 fuse harness. I totally gutted the car so it wasn't to bad. A bit drastic for most but I now know where everything goes. Questions about tack on items are usually helped with a picture or two. BIAC, Avanti, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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