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Anybody have trouble with clearance of the pressure plate forks and the disc. I have an original Borg an beck pressure plate and disk. They had no mileage on them but being i had the motor out for painting, thought I would replace the disk. Bought a new disk from an Avanti parts dealer. I installed it and something didn't seem right. It's been awhile since I installed a clutch and never in an Avanti. But just before I dropped the engine in, I switched it out with mine. I compared them closely when both were laying next to each other. Mine has 5 springs and the Sachs disc had 10. 5 with 5 over. When the other disk was in, I had about 3/16 between the fingers and the springs. There was no way you could depress the clutch without the fingers hitting the springs. My springs were about the same dia. as the inner springs on the new disc. The outer springs were the size of GM valve springs. With my disk in, Clearance is fine. Contacted seller and he said He hadn't had any problems. He took it back. Just wondering if anyone has seen that before.

Thank you for the input. I just bought a set of NOS xr45s and a set of ap85s. For the price, what the heck.

so, Ican open the door with the top rod?

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The upper rod is attached to the lock, the lower to the door handle

The door is shut and the outside door opening handle is not on the door. The interior door card is off of the door and the inside latch handle is not attached.... there are two rods on the upper part of the inside of the door ... which one is the one to open the latch?

I assumed that would be OK. But I was waiting for someone to suggest that it would be OK too!

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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

Sorry, no San Bernardino, only Palm Springs. Still a nice addition to an Avanti.

Wow!…. It appears you’ve definitely caught the ‘Avanti Virus’ !!!… Good for you!

Would you happen to have any from San Bernardino? My Avanti was sold new from there.

You could also try one of the fuel tank cleaning and sealer kits. Amazon has one by KBS Coatings

Well, I guess I just bought another on RQB2594..... I am happy with this find.

You can lower the engine idle to set the timing which takes just a couple of minutes if you prepare everything, then raise it back to their recommended rpm.

Thanks AD. Wouldn’t think anything would stay cool sitting in the Arizona sun, but maybe the air conditioning would work a little better with the windows tinted. Can you post a photo?

Who wrote that article? Pretty screwed up from what I’ve read. For someone pushing the marque their information is very flawed.

Looking for recommendations for repair.

Here is a link to an interesting Avanti website. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=7766aa8f2ac4bdcbc83d4adc31fa4d404ff1d3b032d0e2c5673ef881b4124f76JmltdHM9MTc1MTE1NTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=0eb6b708-aff1-6273-0a64-a520aee3636f&psq=www.theavanti.net&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlYXZhbnRpLm5ldC8&ntb=1

Mike, Yes, I'm happy with the outcome. The window tinting does help although I can't say how much or to what degree. I live in AZ where the sun in brutal in the Summer, and if your car sits outside uncovered for any length of time it's going to get hot no matter what you do, but every little but helps.

FOR SALE: Palm Springs Studebaker dealer style license plate frame. I picked up a few of these in the late 1970s in Riverside, CA. After almost 50 years, it’s time to clear the garage. Chrome plated metal frame with raised chrome letters and emblem. See photo above. $125 + $19.15 USPS Priority shipping. Shipped in a sturdy box. Message me with any questions. Dennis

Seventeen digit ‘VIN’ didn’t come into play until 1981… This Avanti is a ‘75.

The quality of Chinese products has improved tremendously over the past couple decades…. That’s why America is now playing ‘catch up’ …..Just sayin’

You should have a VIN # on the drivers side of the dash where it meets the windshield. Take a photo of it and bring it along with the bill of sale to your license department and see what they say. You may have to get a bonded title.