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Thanks Brad. Was is more work than it was worth? Regular belts really work ok anyway?

Dave mentioned it being the same as a ‘62 Oldsmobile. Those probably aren’t readily available either.

The kicker diaphragm (not the bracket) is the same as some Pontiacs. Not sure what year(s).

The turn signal switch itself is located down the column nearer the floor. The cable runs to a bracket on the switch at the switch end, and to the lever mechanism under the steering wheel. You have to pull the wheel. There is no electrical part under the wheel like non-tilt cars except for the horn contact. It is the same as 63-65 GM Saginaw tilt wheels but the column itself is a Stude only part. After 65 they were totally different.

This is one setup I constructed. I used a Chrysler lower pulley and the waterpump pulley is grooved as it has to turn in the same direction. I think I used a Ford belt tensioner. It's been a few years...back in 2016.

Be Same!

Thanks

Check with Brad Bez. He has done this on several cars.

Thanks, I’ll give him a call next week.

No problem!….. And using modern electronics is a good idea.

Has anyone installed a serpentine belt system on an R2 with AC yet? Wanted to see if it was worth the trouble or not.

No ‘bites’?

Thanks everyone. A new kicker from Dave is on the way. I’ve also decided to go with a full electronic ignition and will hold on to the original parts.

I have a heater core and fan blower out of my 1963 R2.

I don’t know… I think I’ll keep calling these vehicles Avantis!… To me, a “1963 Product” just doesn’t sound right …. Be well!!

You may want to try Kellogg’s Applejacks Cereal….. ’A Bowl A Day Keeps The Bullies Away”!

Yes… the proper manifold would be the best setup.

Someone else is wasting your time. In all probability you’ll continue to hear the same things from the same individuals. If you stop creating or participating in discussions out of concern for what someone else might say, then you’ve allowed yourself to be controlled by another person. You’ll have been silenced or bullied. That’s not a positive outcome. One option is to exclude certain posts from appearing on your screen. The other is to simply not respond. In my experience, the former is more effective. It’s also necessary to accept that others will see the posts that you do not see or respond to which could make you appear weak or timid, when in reality you’ve become more powerful. Currently you’re caught in a trap over semantics and emotions when the topic is car values. And I’m going on about something unrelated to car values as well. We can do better.

I think the go-to guy for that would be Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motors.

Summit Racing sells a new manufacture Quadrajet that should drop on with little adapting. Q-jet Edelbrock carbs are excellent as well but I would suggest pairing one with one of their Performer RPM intake manifolds. These are specifically designed for their square-bore carbs and will enhance torque and hp over using an adapter and save overall height.

MFG. No. It was Manufactured and sold as a Product. You / I can glamorize or Love the Product as we see fit but it is a conglomeration of parts Factory Assembled and then sold. I do Love me some HP and these Cars are quite a unique item.. That said, they are a Product. In my case a heavily desired Product. Just call em what they are,, then add Your own twist to it. I keep saying I'm done.... but keep getting challenged on my opinions.

As I’m sure you know, the factory tilt wheel option on ‘64 Avantis is quite rare. That same tilt mechanism is more commonly found in early ‘A’ series Avanti ll’s. I’ve never worked on one, but I think that GM used the same unit in mid sixties Buicks, Olds, Chevy, etc. I’d guess that if you can source a shop manual for one of those vehicles it would give you the info you need in depth… Good luck!

Folks, I’m working on a 64 Avanti with tilt wheel. The cable from the turn signal mechanism to the switch is broken. I can get a new cable, but there is no where in the shop manual, that I can find that gives a description of how to replace it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Tom

I believe that Avanti ll’s through 1985 would share the same basic heater /defroster system as the ‘63… I have a ‘73 parts car that could supply the complete underdash heater housing (less heater core)

According to the magazine….YOU NAILED IT!!!!!