Stacey
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I was told 89,90 & my 91 were all caprice.
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15 hours ago, mfg said:
Wow!.. That Dan is quite a 'reverse salesman!
Yes he was, but to tell the truth, he was honest and wanted to make sure we understood that this was a unique car and what to expect. He was right on, and over time he sold me various parts needed to fix the quirks or part failures. We stopped in to visit him a few years ago and he still remembers my wife's story about the lottery. he had about 15 Avanti cars there, some being restored, others for parts.
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In 1988 one day my wife and I were talking about our favorite cars. She said if she ever wins the lottery she would buy an Avanti. I said really, why? She said they are so sexy and different and I have always liked that look, but they are so expensive , so when we win the lottery that will be the first thing we buy. I said ya know, if that is something you really like, we don't need to wait to win the lottery, lets look and see what we can find. Dan Booth who owns Nastalgic Motors in Michigan, was not all that far from where we lived. I called and asked if he had any for sale? Yep, one so we drove over to have a look. I think it was a 1983 coupe white with blue interior. Dan spent most of the time telling her and me why we don't want one as they have lots of little issues and if your expecting a new car ride and feel, not the car for you. Didn't matter, once we were in his shop, that car was going home with her. She kept it till we thought we would need the money for a new business venture in 2003 and sold it back to Dan. Turned out we really didn't need that money and in 2017 we found a 1991 Avanti Convertible and bought it for her. She & I really do enjoy driving it an getting the thumbs up from folks while out. Every time we are out someone will ask about the car, lots of fun and always interesting in talking with folks that know about the original Avanti's.
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I think #2, or seven going down the line or in line at one time.
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I'm thinking I may need to drop the tank as I feel the fuel pump in the tank is failing. I was wondering if you had to drop the tank as I was going to ask how hard it was to do. Looks from my first look, need to drop the exhaust for access.
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I take it you did not need to remove the tank for this repair, correct?
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7 hours ago, mfg said:
I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!
HINT.... Ahhh.... breathe that nice fresh air!
Hey that sounds like cheating to me? giving hints to the class...
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Didn't the 87 build on a Monte Carlo? I thought 89,90 and 91 were Caprice?
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Just found this listed and figured someone might need parts? Barn Finds listing
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That really stands out as a professional job...can't wait to see if all finished.
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How exciting for you, looks like your going to have a blast this winter getting it all ship shape. It never seems to be just one thing, once you start it is a constant thing after thing after thing...but is fun....
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I too have used POR-15 for well into the many year mark, I know I shot it on frames in 1985 and on many many projects and never had one failure. There are things i coated at least 25 years ago that still look great. I also will have to investigate the failures of that product. We painted the concrete entry way of a building I rented, and with all the walk in traffic it still is there.
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I think the answer would have been styling as the reason, so the answer to the question is false.
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I don't think so, I think they had aluminum wheels as stock from the factory so false is my answer
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1 minute ago, Stacey said:
Way back in 1965 when that survey was done, I think they owned a GM products # 2.
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You don't specify the year that survey was done, but I think they owned a GM product # 2.
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To me when two pieces are spot welded together, it becomes 1 piece, not two seperate. But what do I know????
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rubber gaskets/seals for doors?
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I get WOW, that is sure a nice kit car you built....
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When I lived and worked in the Detroit area, this company was the go to for any speedometer and other gauge repair. Might want to give them a call;
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Well I would have someone ride along in the back seat to see if they can spot the location of the noise. If not I would jack up the rear axle to get the rear wheels able to spin, safely with some stands, and run it through the gears with someone able to move around the car listening for the location. Got to start somewhere and this would maybe give you some idea. My 1991 convertible has zero external noises and rolls like it is on rails.
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Great work around, thanks for showing exactly what you found and how you used it.
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Just sent the photos, on looking at the construction of that top cover it is a lot of work to make a replacement I would think. Whomever did it was an artist as it is sewn and glued in pieces to make the cover look correct. There is a sturdy piece of plastic sewn into the cover that tucks under the moulding that runs around the rear opening of the top roof area. Then it also has a plastic lip that tucks between the rear seat and the metal support for that seat. Pretty involved construction. Hope the photos go through if not let me know.
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Stacey
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I have a 91 conv and give me your email address and i will take detailed photos of mine for you.
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Way back then when paper was cheap, I would think they did try to protect the seat. So I say yes