Ron Dame
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I just got RQB 3127 from Jon Myer. It's a nice car overall, but the brakes are awful, so will jump into those first. What should a 1980 have for front and rears so I can order parts?
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I will be picking up a 1980 hopefully soon, it's in great shape but has black steelies and no wheel covers. I'll be putting new wheels on, should I stay with 15's or jump up to 16's? What are teh advantages and disadvantages?
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On 6/5/2022 at 7:44 PM, Desert Driver said:
Here in Phoenix, the UV rays add to the misery of our summer heat. Thanks to a recommendation from AOAI legend Dale Sexton, I found a shop that specializes in minimizing UV penetration. Not a single problem with doing the back window, plus I had them do the windshield as that small band of tint at the top doesn't do much. Removing your headliner and installing some insulation to the underside of the roof will help lower heat transfer. Also plug penetrations between the engine compartment and the cabin to minimize engine heat transfer. All these things have helped my ride, in spite of a rather weak AC system designed decades ago.
What are your wheels? I like them
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What is the best way to look for this when inspecting prior to purchase?
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Thank you everyone, this is all good. For whatever reason, every single email letting me know there is a response went to my spam folder, so only now am I seeing all of the responses.
I will be looking at the car in question this next Saturday.
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I'm close to pulling the trigger on two A IIs. Just happenstance. But I like the rake or stance on the originals better.
What is the best way to improve the rake? cut a coil off? Different front springs? Is there any negative impact on handling by dropping it? One is a '79 the other an 81.
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Eastwood has something similar to KBS, at lest in the applicator. I used it on my '63 hog troughs and frame. It went in well, and borescope inspection afterwards showed it covered very well.
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First, Bob Johnstone's site is a wealth of information, and I am very grateful for him archiving so much information. But, being somewhat adult ADD, I run off in other directions of non-relevant info when I am looking for a specific topic. There is that much interesting and important info there.
1979 Avanti II: window motors are intermittent. Is there a link to diagnose and repair? Can someone give me that link please?
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OOH! This looks great, What do you know about it? rdame58@gmail.com
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Yeah, I can see quite a bit of work, especially on a car with good paint. As far as the TN car, I've lost interest at that price. I may make an offer if it doesn't sell though.
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I'm still searching for the right car. Some later II's look like potential winners, but I can't tolerate those plastic bumpers. What is involved in swapping them to chrome?
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is this Avanti still available? It looks nice.
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Tell me what you saw, please, you can email me at rdame58@gmail.com or call 828-691-6968
Thanks Gar
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OK, thanks. I don't have a trailer, so I hate to make the trip, then haul it.
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12 hours ago, pantera928 said:
Sorry to hear that for him. How long of a drive is it from Asheville?
About 4 1/2 hours
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10 hours ago, pantera928 said:
I have been following this car on Ebay and wondering about the rear windshield. I get up there with my work but do not have any trips planned right now. That could change any time though
me too. Apparently his health is not good so he has been slow with responses and photos. I'm not so worried about the rear glass as long as it is not cracked.
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And that is my fear! Is it salvageable?
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Thanks, that's what I am hoping. It's near Murfreesboro TN and on eBay. Anyone here close?
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I've got the itch again, this one is a 70's Avanti II. Frame and HTs are supposed to be "solid". It has cracks in both upper corners of the windshield.
I've not seen the car in person yet, but could this be an indication of a rusted windshield frame? No cracks or swelling in the fiberglass, per the seller, but again I've not seen it myself.
Opinions?
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Rotors, usable as is, might have one cut left, calipers (stuck), caliper mounting brackets, master cylinder (stuck) rear cylinders ( disassembled, pitted, but ready for sleeving)
Any or all for the price of shipping from 28804. I need them out of my way ASAP. -
Indeed it did sell! And there were two buyers pounding each other over the head in the last minutes. Hammer price was $26.250 for a #4 car. Yes, I am quite pleased.
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Hi DAPY, thanks! BaT and other non auto auctions prefer no reserve for obvious reasons, but there does seem to be a flurry of action when there is no reserve, or it is dropped. I was feeling good about the action so decided to kick it up. It was close enough to me reserve for me to risk. I'm getting close to break even, which is all I need!
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Thanks, That gives me a good chance of breaking even
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Shop manuals and brakes
in 1965-83 Avanti
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Oh and besides the Studebaker Avanti manual, are there any other manuals available? I'll be calling Dan Booth today and see what he can help me with too.