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Thank you all for this info it really helps -I will look at it when I get it back from the mechanic doing the other work . For the 3 M Bond did you use some sort of clamp?

Thanks I had it rebonded on a few years ago so will probably have to be done again I can’t imagine the hinge itself awakening cause it’s metal so I’m wondering if it’s the fiberglass around it Thank you very much for responding and for the advice and information

Thank you everyone - Lately the car has been starting with no problem but I'm still afraid of that 1 time when it might not so I brought it to a shop and they're gonna put a new starter and solenoid in Because the starter did act up once When they tried it. Appreciate all the help and advice as always

Not sure how they rebonded it - the owner of the company has since passed away and there is a new company there. My car is in a shop for some other work And they informed me that it was starting to split so I haven't actually seen it myself - my guess is it's in the beginning stages whatever it is. Nothing looked that bad before I brought it in for the service.

Thanks I had it rebonded on a few years ago so will probably have to be done again I can’t imagine the hinge itself awakening cause it’s metal so I’m wondering if it’s the fiberglass around it Thank you very much for responding and for the advice and information

My hood is separating at the front for the second time in recent years. There is noticeable dip in the hood on the driver side when the hood is open as the hood support is on the passenger side. Could the hinge be weakening and cause this? Is there a way to install a support on the driver side? Thanks for any help and advice. Kevin A83

Thanks for the heads up on rebuilts

Thanks I think I am going to replace the starter and solenoid but will check everything out first -appreciate the advice

Thanks very much -is there a way to fix it or do I need a new one?

Thanks Gunslinger appreciate it

Battery reads 100% charged but 2 issues First issue is sometimes I turn the key and it is absolutely dead. Then moments later I can start it. Second issue is when it does turnover sometimes I get a shrill type sound of two pieces of metal rubbing together right before it starts. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone. Kevin A83

Apparently the frame is broken so ordered one from Dan Booth that was taken from another vehicle. Then runner and vent window will have to be swapped.

I am not sure I got the right part from Dan would you be able to send me a picture by any chance?

There is some kind of clip or something that the screw goes into per Dan Booth but you may be right I can send a picture but short of taking it fully apart right now it may be hard to see in any event. Dan Booth is sending me two new runners which is what I believe they’re called but he said they’re a headache to put in, but we’ll see. I’m not ruling out trying to glue it or hack some kind of repair if there are any ideas out there. Thank you again appreciate it.,

Where would the pop rivet end connect into?

Frame on my driver's side window has separated It appears That there is a screw that anchors the right side of the frame top to the back side piece. It looks like the screw Has nothing left to anchor into and the inside rubber piece or wherever it is supposed to anchor is damaged. Is there anyway to effect a repair? Are there replacement vent window assemblies out there? I don't see any online but plan on contacting Dan booth tomorrow Any help would be greatly appreciated and thank you

Thank you I’ll do that

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Only 1983 AVANTI when I raise the power window all the way up it hits the vent window chrome and pushes it up off the glass a little bit How can I properly correct this ? All advice appreciated thank you A83

Finally new sending unit was installed by mechanic and seems to be working fine . Thanks everyone for all your help and advice. Regards Kevin

Thank you. Will check it out

Thanks very much I will have that checked out. Hope its not the guage as I don't see many out there. Appreciate your help.

sorry , its the gas tank - Avanti parts biz is sending a new one that is not subject to fluctuation and also thinks it may need a second grounds wire.

I just had the sending unit Purchase from Avanti parts Biz Last November A day ago. I also saw a sending unit on Studebaker Parts dot.com whiich is vastly different From the Avanti parts biz unit.Does does anybody know which one might be better or if there's another one out there that's better??? Please help and thanks.

Update - I had a delay in getting a mechanic to put my sending unit in He finally did it 2 days ago and when I drove it home The gauge was Flipping between 1⁄2 to full and to 1⁄2 to full continuously I purchased the sending it from Avanti.Parts biz Could it be a faulty unit? This is frustrating.