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MARK

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  1. congrats, all of us will be thrilled on your updates. For parts, advice and help, Dave Thibeault is amazing, he has helped me with a 73, 64R2 and 63 GT Hawk. All concourse cars now. Dave is 

    978-897-3158   and studedave@aol.com

    best of luck, Mark

  2. I have 3 restored, repaired and repainted surge tanks. Having bought a few damaged tanks over the years, I had Dave Thibeault do a full repair, hammer out dents, properly solder after disassembly and repaint black. Price without shipping is $550.00. Yes expensive, but with original purchase, shipping to and back with the full repair from Thibeault, the margin is small.

    Mark

  3. Glad to read that another has the Studebaker Avanti fever. As mentioned earlier by others, contact a local club and see which members have or had an Avanti. Speak with them for areas to review. you do want a numbers matching car as that is where value is. Also, if you want, contact an appraiser and question him / her on their Avanti knowledge and experiences. There is lots to look for and restorations get more costly than you want to deal with; unless you can do all the work yourself.

    Dave Thibeault is a terrific resource of information,parts and possibly a car or two for sale. His email is studedave@aol.com

    good luck, keep us posted

    Mark

  4. congratulations on your acquisition. An earlier mention of Dave Thibeault is great. I have relied on him for years and 3 cars; one was a 73 Avanti II which I sold, my 64R2 and my 63 GT Hawk. Dave is a great resource and is call friendly. Best wishes on helping our economy be great again.

    Mark

  5. thanks, I felt Harbor Freight was just too inexpensive and built cheaply. I checked out Summit tools and ordered their unit. I expect to get it Wednesday. Info and photo to follow.

    thanks a lot

    Mark

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