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If you work with Meyer's, make sure you get price first. He was able to supply me with some rears, but since we did not discuss price ahead of time, I just about had a heart attack when I got the charge.

links are a good thing to post.

For some other ideas, here is a link for 81 Camaro. Should be similar for 81 Avanti. https://www.google.com/search?q=check+engine+light+ignition+switch+off+81+camaro&sca_esv=cc0212b912e0ef78&ei=3ql-afOrGfKekvQPiaCbUQ&oq=check+engine+light+ignition+switch+off+81&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIiljaGVjayBlbmdpbmUgbGlnaHQgaWduaXRpb24gc3dpdGNoIG9mZiA4MSoCCAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIIEAAYgAQYogRIhSdQlgpYsBNwAXgBkAEAmAHcAaABnwSqAQUwLjIuMbgBAcgBAPgBAZgCBKACtQTCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIFECEYqwLCAgUQIRifBZgDAIgGAZAGCJIHBTEuMi4xoAexErIHBTAuMi4xuAeuBMIHBTAuMS4zyAcMgAgA&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp#lfId=ChxjMe

I have seen alternator warning lights come on dimly after ignition switch is off if the diodes are bad. Could the alternator be wired into the check engine light?

Bob Ziff at Avanti parts and Restorations is showing new replacement pistons for $155 each. https://avantiparts.biz/cylinder-assembly-front-disk-brake/

If your caliper pistons are in good condition, why sleeve? It would make more sense just to rebuild by replacing the seals etc. Otherwise, the Cobalt replacement cylinders seem to be a good option. https://mossmotors.com/8777-2-cp-cobalt-brake-cylinder-axle-set?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzaqmz_-s_wIVgZqGCh2kYwuqEAQYFSABEgJSg_D_BwE#829=2405?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=free&utm_campaign=shopping Sumitomo cylinders are over $250 each on parts geek. https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1963/jaguar/xke/brake/caliper_piston.html?brand=genuine The Turner brake conversion is another possibility allowing for relatively less expensive parts. Not sure what the Turner package consists of now, but when I purchased 20 years ago, Turners used Mustang rotors and GM calipers. Sleeving has gotten more expensive. Apple hydraulics now wants $135/cylinders for sleeve and $165 for rebuild. https://www.applehydraulicsonline.com/collections/dunlop/products/copy-of-jaguar-dunlop-caliper-cylinder-sleeved-and-rebuilt-1

Wimauma is about 20 miles south of Tampa.

Bill, This looks to be what you need. Don't know about condition, but it spins. Yours if you want it. I am in Wimauma.

Not sure aluminum is good material for exhaust manifolds. According to sources on the internet, pure Aluminum melts around 1200° with most alloys melting sooner. Exhaust manifolds can reach 1200° - 1800° under hard acceleration, extended high speed driving. Not much room for error.

Still working on R5408. Over the years, there have some modifications, done by P.O. and me. Minor things like wheels, tires, Turner brakes, shocks, alternator, etc. Fortunately things that are easily reversed. Currently bringing it as close to original specs as practical. Prepping it for acrylic lacquer paint, undoing the poor body repairs, and replacing non OEM parts. After all that, I will still have rebuilt engine with NOS Isky ST5 cam/lifters and .060 Silvolite pistons, Coker R670 radial tires, Willard look alike AGM battery, and other minor things I likely forgot. Since this will be essentially a new 60 year old car, this does beg the question of how original is the car when everything is redone, replaced?

Summit has some that may be smaller and still look ok. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/svr-xrpt200?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt6mZ4_CEkgMV56taBR0JxhG5EAQYDCABEgJRhPD_BwE

IIRC, when I installed Turner's kit, the instructions said to grind off the high spot on the GM calipers.

Definitely an issue of some kind. I and several others have access, but most don't. Unusual low level of activity. My email to admin@forum.studebakerdriversclub.com did not go through.

I suppose this was in spite of your vast experience with web servers, PHP, cloud computing, and outstanding people skills.