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  1. Clutch & Pressure Plate for '64

    in 1965-83 Avanti

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    On 8/5/2019 at 10:54 AM, studegary said:

    SI's catalog lists them both (new and rebuilt).   I would contact them.  Note that the Index does not send you to the correct page.  Go to page 230. 

    I had checked their web site.  It did not show the clutch disc, and only showed the pressure plate as a rebuilt, requiring the old plate up front exchange.  I called SI and found that they actually have the disc and plate new in stock.  Lesson here seems to be not to trust their web site or catalog.  It's worth a few minutes to give them a call.

  7. OEM versus Vintage Air - who has experience?

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    23 hours ago, chuck said:

    Jim78,

         I was asking for "How did you specify the compressor you needed?"  They don't list Avanti's on their site.  Was it equivalent to some type Chevrolet or did you talk to them with the compressor model number?  My compressor is in the same location.  

    chuck

    RQB-3553

    The old A6 compressor was used on a "bluemillion" different GM vehicles.  The Pro6TEN compressor is Old Air Products' modern bolt-in replacement.  The only real model selection is whether it has high pressure or high temp cut-out.  I spoke with them about my application and they recommended the HP version.  Other options are the finish (natural aluminum, polished, powder coated).  I would suggest giving them a call.

  10. 82 Water Temperature sending unit.

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by Jim78

    On 12/31/2018 at 7:38 PM, Avanti83 said:

    Good Idea, Did the same thing on my 2004R. Just switch it on when traveling on the highway. If they don't want to futz with the computer wiring, the plug is on the drivers side of the trans that needs the connection IIRC. The wiring diagram is easily available on the WWW.

     

    There was a very well written article in the Summer/Fall 2018 issue of the AVANTI Magazine that details a relatively simple, but effective method of providing automatic control of the lock-up feature on the GM overdrive transmissions. 

  11. Help Please On Purchase

    in 1965-83 Avanti

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    When I bought my current '78 ten years ago, it was after a lengthy search.  It had no rust issues, good paint, NO sunroof, crank windows (sunroof and power windows are usually problematic), low mileage, 350 engine, and steel bumpers.  It was pretty much original and unmolested, and has needed very little over the years.  Avantis like this still show up for sale on occasion, and I would highly recommend waiting, and even paying a bit more for a car that doesn't need a lot.  A frequently heard quote here is "There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Avanti". 

  13. My 1965 Avanti II VIN 0021 4 Spd, A/C

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    11 hours ago, Gunslinger said:

    Being such an early Avanti II if one looks inside the front fender wells you should ba able to see the seams where the filler pieces are installed.  

    I don't know when the change from "filler panel"  fenders to the later modified arch fenders was made, but my '78 has a filler panel on the right fender, but not on the left. 

  14. Ammeter wiring question on 82

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by Jim78

    10 hours ago, Stuart Boblett said:

    Thanks GlenW, that is what I thought. I do have one more question. Is the ammeter circuit hot all the time and connecting a third wire for the voltmeter will cause a continual though slight draw on the battery? I think I know just enough to be dangerous. Thanks again.

    The volt meter should be attached to a lug that is energized only when the key is in the run (or accessory) position.

     

  16. Satellite Radio.....

    in 1965-83 Avanti

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    Yes.  I have a Sirius XM radio.  Since I have several vehicles, I got a radio that uses a docking station, rather than being hard wired.  I put a dock in each car (docks available cheap on ebay) and then need only one radio/subscription.  I really didn't want the XM antenna on the Avanti, particularly since it is magnetic, which doesn't work quite so well on fiberglass.  But, I discovered that I could take advantage of the fact that the fiberglass is permeable to RF.  I put the antenna between the headliner and roof panel over the driver seat, and ran the cable down the A-pillar under the trim.  Voila! invisible antenna.  Works great.  Rather than the power supply that plugs into the lighter socket, I ran wiring over to the fuse panel accessory power.  So, there is no exposed wiring.  Hope that helps.

     

  21. 3 point seat belt attaching points

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    The factory 3-point belts in my '78 were a bit of a bad fit.  The buckle end was much too long, and the connection point was over my belly, rather than to the right of my hip.  I took the buckle ends to a local upholstery shop and they shortened and re-stitched the belts.  The length from the anchor bolt to the buckle end is now about 12".  I mention this so if you're looking for new belts, keep in mind that you need a specific length of that buckle end so that it is long enough to be accessible, but short enough to have the proper connection point location.

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