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Zedman… Happy Holidays!… The 2” came from a pretty knowledgeable Avanti restorer… but I included “about” to leave some wiggle room….. But assuming “about 2” is correct, would you say TRUE or FALSE to this question?

They are great when new, but are essentially unrebuildable. I'd just get an Edelbrock. I've had 3 and been happy with all of them. (But they did replace AFB's so the install was super-easy)

I don't think you could do much better than Gabriels (but you could spend a lot more) SI has originals.

Go to ' Drive Train America' They probably have what you need. (I got one for a really screwed up 63 Ford 390 with a T-10 4spd.)

RQB3263/305 .... i am starting my 2026 Avanti projects early ..... so i have these parts available to anyone crazy enough to come to Florida in winter and pick them up ... all running when removed yesterday ....will trade for a case or two of beer .... yaaaaa call BILL cell 386-466-6434 almost anytime (except nap time)..... BEST WISHES AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!

Thanks for another helpful and informative post. That’s what keeps these things alive.

I stopped reading this thread a couple of weeks ago -- and woke up this morning to discover it has added 2.5 pages in a couple of days! You guys really know how to beat a subject to death.

Aardvark, I’d respond similarly in person. Of course, in person, we’d use our real names. Forums actually allow more time to write a response. It’s astounding that someone would be disturbed by a couple of folks discussing Avanti values in a thread with “Avanti Values” in the title. In person, I’d probably ask “What did you think we were going to talk about?” For someone who tells others they need to respect differing opinions yet fails to do so themselves, I’d call them a hypocrite. For someone who repeatedly takes jabs at a conversation because they believe it is pointless, I might suggest that they find someone else to talk to and strike up their own conversation. In between the disruptive posts, there has been a rational conversation. Now that I’ve deployed the ignore feature, perhaps it can continue without further interruption.

I reckon the Fan Shroud might well have needed tweaking so Ill say yes to that, but two inches of shim..... I'll say no to that.

Sheesh.. I edited out what I was going to say. It is always interesting what people will say to each other when not face to face, but instead on Internet. Civility gets lost.

Right back to all.

He has a 63 round light. Drop me a pm and I’ll get his contact info for you.

SCPO-PD, Your under hood detailing looks great. What's your source (brand, paint code or color name) for your paint. I'm about to detail my 77. It's listed in the glove box as Silver Moondust Metallic but I can't find anything under that name. Thx. Steve

Ignore.

Here’s the deal. You can’t tell others what they should do. I’m not sure if you’re a moron or just want to argue. I just bought the damn car and it is being worked on so that I can drive it to the Gilmore for the Wednesday drive ins. I may drive it to the Studebaker Museum next summer. I don’t really care what it’s worth. Are you listening?

Hmmm…..Such an “inane” comment! I suspect you are smart enough to serve up more than “platitudes”! (Above are Bob Preston’s own 50 cent words he sent my way) Bob, all you & aardvark have spoken about is Avanti monetary values, and inaccurate ‘1 to 10’ condition estimations….Perhaps you should get out on the road and enjoy your Avanti…. instead of fretting over what it might be worth? The value I receive from my ‘63 Avanti R2 is the pleasure I get out of driving and showing it… you should try it! And please do not respond… This is REALLY getting old!

Good gravy, mfg, I’m not sure if you’re not listening, confused or both. What has you convinced that I might sell my “product” for a profit? If I go first, my wife is going to donate my car collection to The Gilmore Car Museum. Get over yourself. Why are grown men so sensitive?

In reviewing my posts on this thread, I attempted to steer perspective Avanti buyers towards a common sense way of making a purchase. I believe I made my point, although it did fall on a few deaf ears. I sure hope Bob and aardvark enjoy driving their ‘products’ before they sell them off, hopefully achieving financial success. I’d add that if a perspective purchaser cannot travel long distance to see an Avanti he/she is interested in, then hiring an automotive appraisal service, or knowledgeable AOAI club member to evaluate the car would be, in my opinion, an excellent idea. Good luck to all!

Necessary clearance to install Chevy V8’s under the hood of Avanti ll’s was achieved by shimming the body up from the chassis about 2”, and also redesigning the engine fan shroud…True?

I’d call you quitters but you keep posting.

Sorry aardvark… and you can place me on the list of ‘sellers’ if I’m ever reduced to describing Avanti automobiles, vehicles that have become a big part of my life, as “PRODUCTS”!

I stated this thread as an opinion point, to hopefully list some common sense to help buy and sell our products. Last thing I expected is a pissing match on said issues. Sorry MFG... I said I was out but this needed said. Now I'm out.

And yes… I agree it’s time to stop chasing tails!!

I’ve presented common sense… you simply aren’t listening friend!

Well, if we say it can’t be done, then we’re all quitters aren’t we? It’s pretty easy to shoot down every idea and it’s even easier to not present any solutions. Maybe it is time to move on.