mtgibby
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My R2 Avanti, 63R2302, has a 160 speedo. Built 26 December, 1962. At least they got Christmas Day off!
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The backup light switch is the one on top. The lower switch is the starter cut out.
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John,
I would like to buy these from you. PM sent!
thanks,
Mike
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Ah, thank you. This makes sense now.
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Just to be clear, this is the correct orientation?
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I used the one Lew has above, but it was too white and perfect, so I soaked and stained it with black tea to age it before I glued it to the spare tire cover. Looks much better imo.
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Ok, what is the secret to getting the rear brake drums back on?
Everything is new. I had the drums turned, so there is no lip to catch on. The brake pad adjusters are turned to the inside, away from the shoes.
i laid sandpaper inside the drums and sanded the shoes to match the curve of the drum.
Still, I can't get the $;?&€} things past the brake pads.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Mike
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Also check out SMS auto fabrics out of Canby, OR.
they have the vinyl and salt n pepper carpet material and carpet sets ($495, 2016 price).
www.smsautofabrics.com
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Daryl, Our email is mtgibby@hotmail.com. I will send you an email with more info and photos of the hub puller. It is a hefty unit!
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My Avanti R2 project (2302) came without the carburetor.
I have been saving my pennies for a while now, waiting to buy a used Carter afb.
So, if you have a tired R1 or R2 carb on the shelf, or have been waiting to replace yours with a nice, new Edlebrock, today's your day!
Drop me an email at mtgibby@hotmail.com.
Thanks!
Mike
Next week: I need your R2 aircleaner!
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Stormy,
Did you ever find a hub puller?
I purchased a SnapOn hub puller last month to pull the hub/drum units off of a spare rear end I had. It pulls on four of the lug bolts.
You are welcome to borrow it if you need to. I also have 13 NOS rear lugs if you need a couple.
Mike
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I purchased several parts from him. The package arrived today and I haven't had a chance to open it!
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Very nice find!
It's only original once!
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Besides the Revell model kit I built as a kid in the 70s, the first real Avanti I even saw was a 63 Avanti abandoned on Pearl Harbor Naval Station in the early eighties.
I was stationed at Submarine Base PH on the USS Tautog, when I drove over to the 'surface' side of the base where they parked the big grey targets.
Over near the shipyard was a very sad looking red Avanti sitting on the ground with no wheels. It had been there so long that it had become fenced in at the intersection of three chain link fences, so you couldn't get very close to it.
No idea on the back story for the car or whatever became of it.
Sad.
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I am interested in a set. I have a 63 (2302).
thanks, Mike
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The new black carpet set arrived yesterday.
Any hints for installation?
All seats are out of the car and Dynomat insulation is covering the floor.
i have pulled about a dozen carpet tacks out of the fiberglass, where I think the previous owner secured the old carpet.
Surely there is a better way!?
Thanks!
Mike
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The manual says I need to install a new copper gasket under the lock-tab where the large bolt goes through the vibration damper.
i don't see a part number for this copper gasket in the parts book or the SI catalog.
is this gasket needed and where are folks getting a replacement?
Thanks!
Mike
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So I ordered a new replacement lens from SI. The mold was not perfect and it had some gaps on the screw mounting posts. Still, I tapped the posts and hoped for the best. It worked and is holding.
I took the old lens with the broken off screw and used a dremel to cut off the broken end of the screw that was sticking out. Before I could cut through all the way, the heat from the cutting loosened the screw and I pulled it out. (burning my fingers!) I will try and repair and tap that slightly melted post and put it back on the car.
Now I have a spare left lens, and numb fingers.....
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I will check.
My rear windows are on the shelf and I haven't touched or inventoried them since I bought the car.
Mike
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I installed the hood release mechanism. The paint shop installed the pins (dove tails).
What is the best way to align them?
How do you set the depth on the right and left hood bumpers?
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The hole is small and very close to the front.
There is a wicking plug, but I hear a clean, peeled cigarette butt will work as well.
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Also check out local boat repair shops. Many also do fiberglass repair on cars.
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Thanks Tom.
I was just curious where each white (ground) wire went. I figure the heavier gauge wire is meant to carry a heavier load, i just don't know if that is for the voltage regulator or the starter solenoid.
They both emerge from the harness at the same location and are just about the same length. Confusing!
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Thanks Brad. Sounds like I'm missing a few bits. I will scour the Tubs-O-Bolts and see if I can find them!
Mike
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in 1963-64 Avanti
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That’s an awesome optical illusion! Someone needs to post that to the Daily Mail and blow up the internet! Better than “is this dress blue or gold”!