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  5. Avanti '63' Brake Calipers.

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    On 9/9/2024 at 2:09 PM, Mark L said:

    Dwight is correct, the spindles do not come in the kit.

    I also opted to buy the stainless braided flex lines.

    I think I figured out a way to reuse the original backing plates. It looks like I can possibly swap them side to side and trim them to match the new calipers. That will need to be a future project, however. I didn't come to this conclusion until after everything was assembled. I'll order the aviation grade bolts for the caliper brackets and do it all at the same time.

    You can use the original Dunlop system dust/rock guards with Turner brakes.  It takes a little work and creativity

  9. 1963 R1 starting/running difficulties

    in 1963-64 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by silverstude

    That what 'mfg' said.......   and I'll  bet that if you install a manual choke, your experience will be much better.   I'm not familiar with an Edelbrock electric choke but the ones I had were energized as soon as you turn the ignition key on.  If the engine doesn't start right away,  the choke continues to open and you're basically out of options, unless you pour some gas down the carb or turn the key off and wait 15 minutes for the choke coil to get cold again...

    A long time ago, I had an electric choke kit (1967) that was wired to one of the exhaust manifold bolts to sense engine temps and that would be  great for today's cars as it would emulate the original auto choke process.

    BTW, I saw your car in the Gilmore just last June.   Very nice car and a great place..

  12. air dam

    in 1965-83 Avanti

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    1 hour ago, RonAV said:

    New member here. I have a 69 - 70, 350/4speed, black interior. coup, RQAO357. As I'm new as a owner and live in Texas /DFW area I'm looking for owner's in the area and trying to find some one who works on Avantii's. I've had the car for about a month and it basically sits in my garage undriveable because of the problems that are inherent in the car. I bought it from an on-line dealership specializing in such cars. They flat out misrepresented the car as did the expert they recommended to check it out to verify the condition. So many things wrong with the car! At any rate no shop I've taken it to will work on the car. After leaving it with a trusted shop for 10 days, that I use years on my other 60"s /70"s Mustangs and Corvettes  - they called me back and  said , "Pick it up. We can't work on a car like this". At any rate - I'm just trying to locate anyone reputable who is not afraid of touching the car. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks so much. Ron

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