Bill Hanlon
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It is easy to train the wife. Make the repair $$ come out of her allowance rather than your car budget.
But do not listen to me as I am on my fourth wife and a couple $$ in repair is cheaper than a divorce.
if I had take my own advice I would be on the Ford GT or Maserati site rather than trying to keep my Stude running on the cheap!
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You are looking at 1950’s technology. The Avanti II are just a continuation of the technology. Why? They had left over parts. I come to Avanti’s being a prior Studebaker owner and have been dealing with the same system for years.
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Great review
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I think I need to replace the steering box gear.
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Yes it had a blown 305 when I bought it. Replaced it with a crate 350. I wish that I had more funds at that time and replaced the 305 with an LS. Unfortunately I need to go through the controller (wife) to get funds.
Next couple of years project is to tighten up on the steering and rebuild the front end.
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Yes on recaro seats. The door panel is leather including arm rest. I do not have a build sheet.
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My 83 is leather.
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Dayton wire wheels. Still manufactured when I checked 3 years ago
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I gave up and took it to a respected body shop. Not perfect but much better than I could do.
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7 hours ago, JavierB said:
Also, if I were to want to remove/replace it, where the heck IS it or what does it look like? anyone with a photo or drawing of the thing and/or its whereabouts? My longer term plan is to probably install a remote for the locks, since they are already power locks, and that install will probably include its own alarm anyway.
Mine was under dash around fuse panel. Lots of wires. Box about 3”x4” 1/2” thick.
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My 1983 had a UNGO alarm system. I could never figure it out and it was a constant pull on the battery. I had an alarm/audio guy rip it out.
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On my 1983 one is the Fog Lights and the other is the rear defrost. Neither is a momentary switch.
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Do you have a Napa part number?
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Yes use a long flat screwdriver. Look for a slot and turn.
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Dan Booth at Nostalgic has a multi page ad in the current issue of Avanti Magazine featuring replacement dash and gages.
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Check in with Bob Ziff at AvantiParts.biz. He has helped me with my 1983.
Also Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motor Cars 248-349-4884.
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I do not have a dust cover on my 1983. Would be interested in a source. Always thought something was missing but low on my list of must do items.
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I sent the information on the Dana cruise control to Bob Johnstone who has posted it on his web site.
https://studebaker-info.org/Tech/CruiseC/ESC/ESC.htmlBill Hanlon
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In 1983 it should be a Dana unit. I have a user guide for it. Has a parts list and instillation guidance. Send me a PM with name and address and I will mail you a copy.
Bill Hanlon
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I had a mustang with this issue, it ended up being the torque converter. See attached article http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/203
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Yes. First I removed as much of the old binding material by slipping sand paper between and I used my Oscillating saw with the below fitting where separation was the largest. Wipe down with mineral spirits. Apply the epoxy. Then clamp being careful that you are aligning the inner and outer hood. I let the product cure for over 24 hours. I did one side at a time.
rockwell
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I used a 3m panel bond product to correct the separation of the inner and outer skin of the hood. My issue was along the front outer edge and about 50% up the passenger side. So far it is holding up after one season. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Adhesive-Manual-Applicator-Sticker/dp/B00KSF9TCW/ref=asc_df_B00KSF9TCW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312198394684&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16426298871750729568&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011523&hvtargid=pla-569426468864&psc=1
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I performed this project in the spring of this year. You do the project from the exterior. When bringing up the one side the other started separating. I did it one side at a time and it is now in and does not leak.
To prepare the metal edged and get the old epoxy out I used a oscillating saw with a rasp tool bit
https://www.lowes.com/pd/ROCKWELL-Sonicrafter-Carbide-Oscillating-Tool-Rasp/50188775
I built a jig out of thin ply wood and glued an old towel to to the bottom to protect the paint and to spread the compression load from the clamps. See the attached photo.
Engine stamp decode help needed
in 1965-83 Avanti
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In my 1983 which was a 305 now a 350 and set up the same way the A/C and PS are on the drivers side and the alternator on the passenger side.