Stacey

Had a 1967 Impala SS that developed a vibration, my first car. Thought tires/wheel balance, did not fix it. My dad said he thought a U-joint was binding, removed the drive shaft and sure enough the rear joint was dry and locking up, was not loose, but tight. Back then we were able to buy a new joint for about $5.00 and he and I replaced it, vibration was fixed. Might be worth looking at the u-joints.

I have owned many boats, rv's and vehicles, never bought any of them to 100% make money. I bought to enjoy that said item. I wanted the enjoyment that item would give me and my wife. Been blessed that our hard work and saving has allowed us the life style we have. Yes, a few things i bought did sell for a tad more than purchase, but that was not why we bought. We got the use, that was what we wanted, could afford and had the time to use. So when I decide to sell this Avanti conv, I will sell for whatever I can get at that time. Will I loose money, probably, but have enjoyed the car when we were out and getting thumbs up from others. Everyone has different wants/needs and desires, much is what they can afford. I figured we can't take it with us so might as well have fun while we are here to enjoy. t

I didn’t buy my car with investment in mind, I just wanted one, and when it comes times to sell I’ll get what I can. Mike Exactly, these cars to me was not an investment vehicle, but something my wife and I wanted. When the time comes to sell it off, we will end up with whatever the buyer is willing to spend. I can say well it is worth SO MUCH, but unless the buyer comes up with that amount , it isn't worth that. It will be worth what the buyer and I agree to.

Can not even count the amount of IS THAT A KIT CAR? What is it???questions over the years. The older folks, seem to know but anyone younger have no clue.

WOW, not perfect but sure looks passable to me. Nice job you did.

I like the sound of #1. Paula Louise

I'm just an Avanti owner who comes to this site every day to see and read what others have to say or ask questions about. I do not know a lot about the early days of manufacturer and have no clue about much I read here. But I do find MFG trivia questions interesting and sometimes I actually "guess" the correct answer. I enjoy his effort and time to research the questions presented. So I say Thank You and hope you continue asking questions.

In 1962 money I would guess #2 $12, grand.

WOW, very impressive on the overall quality of your work. love the added touches you have installed and you should be very proud. I expect to be wintering in and around Texas this winter and will look to see if your going to be in a car show anywhere near me. Love to see it first hand.

When it came to real finace welding the guys who built custom bicycles were the guys who could weld those specialty items. Your redone wheel looks like new, great job.

Just using regnalbob's listing of the various vehicles owned by the buyers I added up all the GM models and that comes to 399, well beyond the Strudebaker owners. So I have to believe GM is the correct answer to the orignal question.

I'm going with # 3, some GM vehicle

Lets try #2 $492 as that would seem like a decent cost for the upgrade.

You are in for some real fun!! Take photos as your putting it back together.

No issue with asking questions, many of the folks who come here know a LOT about the cars. But the manual will really help you as time goes on.

mark me as #4. 81 %

When I had the blasting company we would get in various impossible to find gas tanks that had been cut in half so we could gently blast the inside of the rusty crud. They then rewelded and used a sealer to seal the blasted inside. A lot cheaper than trying to buy or build a new tank in those cases.

Yes, a Avanti website they say with not one photo of a actual Avanti. Not for me

When younger I rebuilt models and spent long hours making them the way i wanted. You did a LOT of work, well beyond my talents and I like your finished car. great job.

Man your going to make a totally new car out of that thing. Another excellent write up and finished job.

You did a great job on the addition of the spoiler. Thanks for showing us your work.

Looks really sharp, thanks of showing her off.

Looks like it was built that eay, nice work.

Very nice upgrades you did, makes the car look to me, more modern.

Looks like a labor of love and now you have something that is going to get a lot of attention when your out and about. Thanks for posting those photos. Nice job!