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  4. 73Avanti gas tank remveal

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    Ok Guys, my son and I removed the tank this morning. Couldn't get the ebow to come loose so we drilled around it . on the body not the tank. job comeplete.

    Avanti 83 suggested to do this outside. now I know why. what a mess. The problem is the HOA won't let me work on my car in the driveway. so everything is done in the garage.

    After removing the tank I couldn't find a leak but it looks like the tank has been patched a number of times. I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a new tank.

    The Avanti parts web site has a tank for about 650.00. Is their anything less exspencive out there.

    Issue #2 when I would drive the car, I would get about 2 hours out of a full tank and then the car would die. Then I would put about 3 gallons in the car and I'd be off and running for a while.

    when we drained the tank I had about 15 gallons (also the gas gauge doesn't work). I can't figure out why it will cut out with plenty of gas and go again with a couple of gallons.

    also can't find the right fuel gauge. Avanti parts sent me the wrong one and summitt was no better.

    I need a gauge with TWO studs in the back not five, plus the gauge is a little shorter in depth. any I dea's will be greatly appreciated.

  7. 73Avanti gas tank remveal

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    Posted

    ok guys I need help. I have a gas tank leaking into the back seat and spare tire well.

    it seems to leak when the tank is full .

    My son and I tried to remove the tank today and couldn't get the tank to budge. We disconnected the filer , the straps and the gas line.

    We can't find any other connections. Were else can it be held down.

    Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

  10. incredible amount of heat in engine bay.

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted · Edited by Greg Howarth

    Now that the weather has finally cooled down in Plano, Tx. the car doesn't over heat. Went for a 20 mile drive today and the temp stayed at about 190. happy happy..

    Now I can move on to other projects. carpets are next, cabin and trunk. I'm trying to locate a remnant , black 6x12 and make my own.

    oops almost forgot ,my son and I put a second layer of dyno mat under the dash and on the floor . helps a lot with the heat coming through.

  11. Cars and Coffee

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    My son and I took my '73 basket case to cars and coffee. We got there at 6:15 AM and their was a line two blocks long waiting to get in .

    The gate keeper waived us right in while yelling I love your car. What a trill.

    I've been going to cars and coffee (Plano Tx) for about 3 years as a spectator and have never seen an Avanti let alone a Studebaker.

    We are truly unique .

  12. '73 transmission

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    Thanks for the advise everyone.

    Wildfelr, wow you go out on a limb. I asked my wife and she said the reason they don't make Avanti's anymore is because they are a piece of crap. She's not a believer.

    I plan on washing her mouth out with soap as soon as she puts her shotgun down.

  14. Cars and Coffee Plano Tx.

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    Yesterday I took my '73 Avanti to the car show. Got there at 6:15 am and their was a line of cars 2 blocks long. I luckily got near the head of the line they flagged me right in ( they like cars that are different and Avanti's fit the bill.). I've been going there for over 3 years and have never seen an Avanti there. A lady in a 66 GTO parked beside me ,What a gorgeous car she said she inherited from her Dad. This was my time as a participant at a car show . What a thrill, I'm 68 acting like a teenager.

    My son also joined me and made the experience that much more special. I let him drive the car out of the show past the crowd.

    While at the show many people asked questions like "what the hell is that?" It was kind of funny because a lot of people took pictures. Other old guys where looking at the car and remembering way back when. Had a terrific day can't wait until the next time .

    I'M JUST AN OLD MAN LIVING HIS DREAM!

    One last thing, I know my car is not a show car, but it is a car that should be shown.

  15. incredible amount of heat in engine bay.

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

    I did a little adjusting to the timing and turned the ideal down a hair. Also had a new exhaust pipes and mufflers done . The car is much better, I was out most of the day yesterday and car ran fine no overheating. Just want to say thank you to everyone for your advise. Stay tuned because this car was a basket case when I bought it and I am slowly fixing it up.

  16. incredible amount of heat in engine bay.

    in Avanti Pub

    Posted

    Once again thank you everyone for your input. I have 5 days off from work coming up. So maybe buy next week i'll have this problem solved.

    wildfelr thanks for your input, that's a heck of a laundry list , but I can check most of it off quickly.

    Once again thank you to everyone. you guys are great.

    if you haven't caught on yet , I'm a rank amateur at this .

  19. incredible amount of heat in engine bay.

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    Posted

    ok car isn't over heating but unbelievable amount on heat coming from engine bay.

    I had a new 350/325 hp engine installed in my 73 Avanti.

    new radiator with 14in. fan and shroud pulling air. today I installed a 12in. fan pushing air .

    raised the hood latches about a 1/2 in. drill 3 ,2 inch holes on the inside of wheel wells ( using a drill bit that you would on a door for the door knob).

    everything is brand new .oh I also boiled the thermostat.

    also installed an air dam.

    when I drive the car it will stay at 190 for 10 to 15 minutes. then climb gradually 230. that's when I head home.

    Greg's #1 rule with this car is : until all problems are solved . never drive any further from home than you want to walk.

    I'm very frustrated with this situation and would like to move on to other issues.

    Thank You in advance for any idea's.

  22. overheating

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    Thank You for everyone's interest and idea's.

    The engine is a brand new 350/ 325 hp.

    Wen I bought the car a little over a year ago on ebay , I was told and the car had not run in 5 years.

    So last November I sent the car to a car shop and had a lot of work done on it.

    Now in defense of the guy who worked on the car I told him I had pulled the radiator and had it checked out.

    They said it was good, so we didn't pay much attention to it .The engine doesn't have 30 miles on it.

    Gunslinger suggested that the airways may be clogged, I kind of think that may have a lot to do with it.

    So here's my plan tomorrow I'm

    going to order a new radiator with 3 rows instead of 2 rows that will give me more cooling capacity.

    tat's the plan ,any other idea's let me know.

    Thanks

  23. overheating

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    Posted

    ok , my '73 will run for 20 minutes and over heat.

    here's what I've done .

    my son and I have just installed 2x10" fans (pulling .

    the engine is brand new so that should not be the problem.

    plus I had this same problem when I got the car.

    I had the radiator checked out and they said it was fine. I'm beginning to wonder.

    Another thing I'm thinking the air flow is terrible and that is a factor.

    If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

    Thanks

  25. Cragar rim advise

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    Posted

    Thanks guys, I think I know what I'll do. 15x7 in the front and 15X 8 in the rear . no whitewalls.

    Warren I have a question, it seems your Avanti was the next car built after mine . What is your interior like mine is ,tan leather trim with a beige plaid cloth. looks awful, also on the door panels yuk. but I'll live with it for a while.

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