Stacey

When I had the blasting company we would get in various impossible to find gas tanks that had been cut in half so we could gently blast the inside of the rusty crud. They then rewelded and used a sealer to seal the blasted inside. A lot cheaper than trying to buy or build a new tank in those cases.

Yes, a Avanti website they say with not one photo of a actual Avanti. Not for me

When younger I rebuilt models and spent long hours making them the way i wanted. You did a LOT of work, well beyond my talents and I like your finished car. great job.

Man your going to make a totally new car out of that thing. Another excellent write up and finished job.

You did a great job on the addition of the spoiler. Thanks for showing us your work.

Looks really sharp, thanks of showing her off.

Looks like it was built that eay, nice work.

Very nice upgrades you did, makes the car look to me, more modern.

Looks like a labor of love and now you have something that is going to get a lot of attention when your out and about. Thanks for posting those photos. Nice job!

Can't think they made that many for the if come, so my guess is #1. 20

They look like the old clips used to hold door panels to the door.

I think 30% number 2 is a pretty good answer, agreed????

That was interesting, thanks for posting it for us.

Just spotted this for sale on Bring A Trailer. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-studebaker-avanti-67/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648441

Looks to me you did an outstanding job, can't see any flaws. What quanity of dye did you order? Is it safe to assume that there will be zero transfer of stain on your clothes when you sit on them. I think I can come up with a few things that I might have to do that too.

Which one is the new correct color? top or bottom

I have no idea on where to get a new top, as mine is in fantastic shape. But since you seem to own one, do you know where to purchase a windshield? I tried a couple glass shops for my 1991 conv and came up with zip.

I think they only built # 2 nine cars

Trying to think like a "bean counter" I would say no, why waste the money, they didn't order a radio so they get nothing!!

Lets go with #3. 80%

I pulled my stock two core radiator and had it remade into 3 core still staying the almost same dimensions to fit within the alotted space. The shop took the measurments and figured what they could buy for a core, reused my side tanks. It did help in lowering the engine temps some. The radiator shop was local to me and seemed knowledable about doing what I needed. Don't recall what I paid but it seemed like a decent cost. I have a 91 conv.

Looks like you cleaned up the bottom very well. When I used to blast the bottoms with walnut shells they looked like yours, very smooth and clean.

Rear side windows that opened? or front seats that folded forward?

To my knowledge there are only 7 or 8 of the 1991 Convertibles, I bought mine in 2017 from a fellow who owned it since 1994 he said. On power, it is just the standard 305 GM motor and it is a cruiser, not a hot rod at all. I keep kicking around to repower mine, then somedays I think I should sell it and get something else. I do know it gets a lot of attention when we take it out for a ride. They are nice riding and comfortable, just not quick.

I think it made a huge improvement in the look, nice job you did.