Dan S
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I've got a decent used one you can have. I'm in southern California.
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The Beach Cities-Orange-Inland Empire Chapter of the SDC has successfully rescheduled the Pacific Southwest Zone Meet for September 25, 2021 at La Palma Park in Anaheim. Registration form attached. For more details as they develop go to: www.studebakersocal.com
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For Sale 1975 Avanti II, RQB-2259, runs and is drivable, 400 GM engine, Body is solid, no cracks or visible damage. Hog Troughs appear solid based on inspection without a lift. Interior needs a complete restoration. Glass is all good. Bumpers need to be re-chromed or painted. Luggage Rack is missing, unknown miles, California car. Dealer is eager to sell. Call for interior photos. Dunton Motors, Kingman AZ ask for Alek @ 928-530-4292, $8,000.00 OBO
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Avanti Rear Glass - Believed to be original, green tint, without electric defroster, excellent condition, no scratches. Located in Southern California. Will deliver locally, otherwise you arrange and pay for delivery (I'll assist). $400.00
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I couldn't find one for the Corvette, but this one for a Porsche 911 that looks like it should work. I ordered one and will post the results when it arrives. https://www.aasesales.com/products/g4b-a82-b-102400?variant=7681388838940
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The roman number two after Avanti was used from 1965-1983, so why do so many cars have them upside down? The overline is longer than the underline by design, yet many turn it upside down with the longer line on the bottom. I did a google search of the Alman Avanti and found just under 50% were wrong. Is this done by choice or mistake by the installer? Having had my car (1978) just re-painted, I made sure the II's were installed correctly. Thoughts?
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I just ordered mine, they'll be ready in about 6 months.
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Thanks. I have both and it does look much better with chrome, but just wondering for authenticity at AOAI or SDC meets.
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Did the 1978 Avanti II come from the factory with a chrome or black air cleaner cover? Thanks
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I agree with Gunslinger, "Initial quality and performance doesn't mean much now outside of rhetorical purposes like this." After 40+ or - years it's more about how the car was maintained, cared for or restored. I have a very original 1978 Avanti II and it's as solid as a rock. The mechanics, interior and body are fully operational and beautiful. I know much of the history including having talked to the original owners (the Petru brothers) and the last owner in Phoenix, who all took extraordinary care of the car. With only 55,000 thousand miles the one thing it needed was a new paint job, which is currently in progress. Even the paint was pretty good, but I wanted to take the car to another level. I can't speak of other years, but my '78 has been a dream come true and I wouldn't trade it or sell sell it.
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The Ray-Lin Restoration Studebaker Technical Pages are back on-line at Southern California's BCOIE Chapter's Website (Beach Cities, Orange, Inland Empire). Ray was gracious enough to allow our Chapter to post the contents his old website on our site. Currently it is about 90% up and running. We're just waiting for a few more items to arrive. Sorry for the delay, I promised this sooner, but ran into some technical issues on the conversion. If you have any problems with the site, please let me know, thanks.
http://studebakersocal.com/RayLin_IndexPage.htm
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Will do, thanks. The radiator supports look fine and no rust that I can see from laying under the car.
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Thanks Ed. I'm having it re-painted this fall, a perfect time to address the issue.
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I noticed another Avanti II (1970) with a stress fracture on top of the left front fender near the hood latch, just like the one on my 1978. Is this common? Can it be strengthened? Does it occur on both fenders?
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Too much $$$. Classic Enterprises has the entire set for $3275.00. Re-chrome should be around $1500.
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I'm researching a place to get my bumpers re-chromed. Any recommendations?
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Thanks
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Does the gasoline need to be drained from the tank before replacing the fuel sending unit?
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Do you have to drain the tank of gas before changing the fuel sending unit?
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What motor did Avanti use for their power windows in 1978? Anyone have one or know where I can buy one (passenger side)?
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Please keep us posted on your progress. I'm not is need of any engine work on my '78 now, but I will in time.
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The drivers seat on my '78 is positioned lean back further than comfortable and to my knowledge there is no adjustment. Any advice on how I can get the back of the seat into a more upright position?
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Thanks for the advice, I appreciate the help.
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The switch for the AC does not seem to shut on and off. Should there be a click when the switch is turned to the off position. The AC always seems to be running. Can anyone help? Are new AC switches available? Thanks
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I've got a decent used one you can have. I'm in southern California.