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  1. 5 hours ago, psdenno said:

    My Real Rodders wheels arrived and they're quite nice.  Wheels, spinners, lug nuts, tax and shipping worked out to about $300 per wheel,  Now have to decide on tires...white wall, black wall, raised white letters, red line, so many choices.

    Don't forget redline tire too....  they became popular in 64 but look great with the Real Rodders Wheels on my 63....

     

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  2. I have a set of four Avanti wheel hub covers custom crafted from Ford Mustang GT hubs that I would like to sell.  They are pictured on 2005 Ford Mustang GT Wheels but will fit any wheel with a 2.25 inch hub opening.  I am asking $60.00 for the set, plus shipping.  If you are also interested in the wheels I am open to selling them as well but should be near Phoenix AZ as shipping would be prohibitively expensive.  They look great on an Avanti (see pics)   If you have any questions, text me at 480-544-5925.

     
    I also have a lot of other Avanti parts I need to get out of my shop as I attempt to clean it up.  If you have a need for anything listed below let me know and we can discuss condition and prices.....
     
    • Power steering pump (rebuilt) PN 1558689 may also have pully (chromed) and reservoir 
    • Main 3 belt pulley and single large engine pulley (chromed)
    • Starter for parts or rebuild only
    • Expansion chamber
    • Heat sink transigniter PN 1569561
    • folding handle for jack and lug wrench 
    • Exhaust tips/deflector. 
    • B pillar SS trim piece.   
    • Hood hinges and trunk hinges
    • Door hinges
    • Water pump impeller no housing
    • Back glass and drivers glass
    • Door glass.  I think driver side
    • Vent windows full hardware and glass
    • Radio AM. 
    • Steering column 
    • Hood ornament with. plastic insert, which is a bit glazed
    • Rear seat S emblem 
    • Brake booster bracket and master cylinder - no booster
    • Avanti interior console plate PN 1351080
    • Vent windows with frame
    • Fiberglass Body Part, Doors, Trunk lid, Hood, left outer fender, front nose for '64 round light and complete body still on frame that has had sections removed.
    • Two Dana 44 still on frame
    • Two Avanti/Lark frames with some rust issues but also have new Frame Rails for repair.  
    • The two frames also have the full font ends including breaks.
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  3. Just saw this thread for the first time.  Some amazing stories.   When I was only 12, my best friend's dad bought a brand new red '63.   I remember getting to ride in the high backseat on our way to swim practice and was amazed by the airplane cockpit stylings of the instruments and light switches.  I fell in love with the car not really knowing what it was until years later.   I asked my friend at a high school reunion if they still owned the car.  He indicated his dad had kept it but lost it when a forest fire hit the town and burned down their home with the car in the garage.  At any rate, I always wanted one and finally purchased a red '63 in 2001.

     

  4. Hello All:  After reading about the Borrani chrome knock off wire wheels and their value in the recent Avanti Magazine I thought I would post the following.  I have a full set of these wheels with all four hubs, nut caps and a wrench, no lead hammer..  BUT, and this is a big but....  the wheels have most of their chrome flaking off and are rusting,    I have attached a few photos and have no idea if these wheels are salvageable or even safe to try to restore and use.  Others thoughts on this would be appreciated.  They were on a 1963 Avanti parts car I purchased about 20 years ago and are currently located in Arizona. If anybody has any interest in these wheels I would be glad to discuss and send additional pictures.  I am interested in selling them for a fair offer if anybody is interested or wants to take on a project.

     
    I have also been thinking about cleaning up my shop and getting red of all the extra parts I have laying around.  Below is a short list of some of the "big" stuff I have laying around.  
     
    Fiberglass parts, doors, hoods, trunk lid.  
    63 Avanti Frame with front end and differential, some rust on frame rails
    Another 63 Avanti Frame with front end and differential with some rust, but most of the fiberglass body still attached.  
    3 sets of flanged axles of various length and spline.
    Have lots of other smaller part and will list out later when I get the energy to inventory them.....
     
    Jim

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  5. On 2/22/2023 at 11:32 AM, mfg said:

    How did you accomplish that?....Some type of milling machine?

    I took the top side of the air box to a machinist and he used a milling machine to shave a 1/4 inch off of the sealing surface.  Don't remember what it cost but worked out well.   See Photo

     

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  6. 1 hour ago, fud said:

    Thanks for the information.  I was hoping beyond hope that there was a way to just weld the "A" arms to the existing frame.  My goal is to give my 1982 some rake without changing the rear tires or front springs or find drop spindles witch is probable impossible.  Howard

     

    Howard, try calling Fat Man, they are very knowledgeable, helpful and easy to work with.  They  may have some ideas to do what you want.        Jim

  7. I purchased a Mustang II front suspension stub from Fat Man (https://www.fatmanfab.com/mustang-ii-mii-stub-suspensions).  They have them built specifically to fit the Lark/Avanti frame.  Others make similar but not sure if they are specific for Lark/Avanti.  Also, not sure you can do this with the body on the frame as a lot of cutting and welding is required.  See Photos, wish I could make them smaller but not s

    I built a jig to ensure alignment and placement of the engine mounts before any cutting.  After the new stub was welded in place, had the whole frame powder coated and then installed the suspension and steering rack.  I also had to use new connectors on the steering column as old ones did not align with the new steering box.   You can get parts for this from Flaming River (https://www.flamingriver.com)
     
    Also important to note that this change will significantly lower the front end of the  car, providing a significant rake.  If you don't like that you might ask Fat Man how to prevent.  The custom cowl induction hood did provide  adiitonal  and necessary clearance for the R3 airbox and hopefully will provide for more air flow through the engine bay.

     

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  8.  

    Almost done with my 63 R3 RestoMod project so I decided to share a few photos.  This car may not be appreciated by the authenticity minded but it is my vision of an Avanti HotRod.  I started with a 63 R2 with a four speed and made numerous upgrades and alterations.  Below is a short list of some  of the major changes.

    • Mustang II front suspension with tubular control arms, coilovers and power rack and pinion
    • GM Disk brakes on all four wheels with dual master cylinder
    • Studebaker R3 engine built to spec, dino- 400hp
    • Tremec TKX 5-speed transmission
    • Complete leather interior, emulating original design
    • Speed Hut digital gauges simulating original analog gauges

     

     
     

     

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  9. I have one that I can sell you.  I would need to dig it out from storage to take a few pictures if you're interested.  I am in Arizona, so not sure what the shipping and handling would be but if you used freight it might be manageable.    Contact me a r3forward@gmail.com

    Jim

  10. Ron 

    If your power and ground are okay I would look at the swithch.  I have been restoring a 63 and found the internal contact in the switches of all three of these interior lights were corroded.  It is not difficult to disassemble them and sand down the copper contacts reassemble and you are good to go.

     

     

  11. To anybody interested, I did finally get my airbag fixed/replaced.    Been a while sense I have been on this thread, but I finally took some time and removed the passenger airbag myself.  Somebody along the way had glued the plastic dash panels in so the airbag would not slide out as designed.  I gingerly pried the pieces apart and after an hours work managed to get the glue all separated and the airbag slide right out with minimum damage.  Replacing it seemed to go normal so not sure why anybody would have glued those panels in.  I suspect that if I had ever needed that airbag it would not have functioned properly prior to the replacement.  At any rate, I am now upgraded and safe.  

    Take Care.....

  12. 23 hours ago, R2W55 said:

    I am also looking for a working, locking glove box latch.  Seems no has a good one for sale

    I have found out they are also used on 60 Larks.

    I have found a similar but not exact item on a mid/late 60 Mustang. https://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-drake-glove-box-latch-1967-1968/p/HW1663/

    If you try the mustang one let me know how it works

     

    Thanks for the info re. the mustang.  I looked at them and they are close but the one we need does not have that ridge on the top so don't think I want to temp fate and buy one to try.  I'm not that desperate (yet)...   BTW, I found a lot of mustang latches for sale on eBay as well.

     

    Jim

  13. I need a pair of the aluminum end plates for the dash as well as the center console plate where the heater and air vent adjustments are.  Also looking for a functioning lock mechanism for the glove box.  If anybody has these part and is willing to sell them please contact me at r3forward@gmail.com or call Jim at 480-544-5025.

     

    Thanks,

  14. I have purchased and installed Nastalgics new dash with no issues, it fit perfect.  I have another one I would sell for $300 plus shipping.  I do not know the source of this older dash pad as I purchased it on eBay years ago.  I had one small crack at the glove box that has been repaired and it has been died a lighter beige color than original fawn color.  I had problems making it fit on my restoration so just gave up and bought a newer one from Nostalgic.   It is still relatively soft and flexible and would be good for somebody willing to take the time to make if fit right.  Send me a note at r3forward@gmail.com if you are interested.

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