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The long one is the air cleaner support. The others are for the ignition shielding.

Yes, they didn't upload the 1st time, they did now,,,thanks

A picture might help. Also recommend getting your hands on a workshop manual.

Pretty sure these brackets are attached to the cylinder head bolts at some location on the heads (R2 engine), does anyone have a diagram or can tell me where they should be and/or what attached to them ?

I used a school bus vinyl center floor runner for mine and it looks original and very good. Available at all the school bus parts distributers in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa.

I'd be interested in the heater core. Is it new or good used? Contact me at ahpieper1952@gmail.com. Thanks, Andy

I don't know if you still need a stock Avanti 4 speed shifter. I have a good complete unit removed from my 64 R2 when I converted to the aforementioned Hurst. You can contact me at ahpieper1952@gmail.com. Thanks.

That's great (I guess). I'm interested in seeing what the traffic will be since the number of owners (especially the 2nd site) are sparse. Good luck with them.

This is a very interesting label.. I’ve never seen it before. It makes me wonder if, back in the day, reading it scared any perspective Avanti ll customers away???

In order to increase the Avanti's presence on Social Media, I have created 2 new car specific groups. The first one is dedicated to the cars made in the 2000s, including recognition of the AVX. Photos from the 2006 Cancun Headquarters and Factory are also posted. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579497527055 The second one is dedicated to the 1990 4-Door Luxury Touring Sedan. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564541918434 Both groups are now active and you can post comments to the active posts. After Meta's 30 day trial, (to prevent spammers) you will be able to post to the groups as well. If you want photos of your 2000s cars or 4-Doors posted now, then feel free to email me with them at avanti06@att.net. After 30 days, you will be able to do this on your own as well.

Yes…I remember the event and the heat as well…particularly in Dover a few days later. A good time was had by all.

Just anticipating, the exhaust manifolds are the same left, right as well. the passenger side should have longer studs to accommodate the heat riser.

left and right are the same.

Recently purchased a 63 R2 289 engine which come out of the machine shop but hadn't been assembled. My question is concerning the cylinder heads, they're not marked in any way that I can see whether they're left or right, driver or passenger side, I'm just wondering if it matters which side of the engine they go on and if it does, is there a way to tell by numbers Etc?

nice to see you Gunslinger. I have the framed photo in an upstairs bedroom. Whenever passing by and seeing that photo, I smile for quite awhile. though many years ago, that was a hellava event; and drive as that day was well into the 90's. Still, well worth the full day Mark

Wanted for parts -- original-style '63 Avanti voltage regulator with 4 terminal connections. I plan to use the shell to convert to a solid-state regulator.

At least with transmission fluid the color of any oil on the ground should give it away.

Oil pan gasket seems a likely source since it seems to leak even while sitting, and the rear main seal is farther up. I have found though that the transmission cooler hoses are suspect

I have reproduced the DOT disclaimer label as found on RQA0348. This silver foil sticker goes on the top of the cowl behind the brake booster. It is most likely appropriate for vehicles from 1967 to approximately 1970. I am selling these @ $10.00, if you are interested PM me and I will get one out to you.

If I remember correctly, didn’t the ‘87-‘91 model year Avantis have the deck lid weatherseal relocated to the body? (as opposed to being mounted on deck lid) A better location I think!

When I read those instructions, I concluded that the seal furthest away in the photo is facing the right direction. That is how I did it on my car, anyway, and it looks neat.

I thought so too. They are very close to the transmission. It looks like you can remove the rear mount support plate at the center of the "X" frame and drop it out.

I’ve had several Avanti II models but never had to change plugs thank God. I did change a fuel pump on one and it wasn’t a fun task. I’d be putting in platinum plugs hoping to never have to change plugs again.

I just saw this in Hemmings! Good luck with the sale!

The transmission can definitely be removed from below without removing the engine. The exhaust pipes might be in the way though and might need to be disconnected at the manifolds and moved for clearance.