M&M
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Maybe I am using the wrong name for what I need? The ram that sits just below the crankshaft engine pulley that sits horizontal and is hooked to the steering. My old engine pulley was rubbing on this when the car was turned sharply and it is leaking fluid. With my new 383 stroker engine I have about 1/2” clearance. What is this Power steering ram called .
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I was hoping that someone could suggest where to buy a steering dampener for my 80 Avanti. Are these available at any parts store?
I purchased my car about 1 1/2 yrs ago from Santa Barbara and hauled it in to my place in Idaho. I have installed a 383 stroker in it , rebuilt the auto trans and have the engine compartment and all jambs painted for a proper color change from white to Candy Apple red. The car has 49,000 actual. I have redone the seats in leather and am currently replacing other leather in the car that got cooked from the California heat.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I have purchased a 1980 Avanti from California and had it hauled to me in Idaho. It needs paint and seat covers. It has 49,000 actual miles.
I have questions about the impact front bumper and what some call a cow pusher bar. I would like to remove these but don’t want the impact part of the bumper to the frame showing. I know if removed I will need to install an earlier grill which I have no problem doing.
My question is : I am wondering if there are any tips or instructions for removing this impact portion from the frame on the AOAI site for doing this?
thanks in advance.
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I have been underneath it and it is great. Hog troughs and frame look good. A lot of oil though but I think it is all from the auto trans leaking badly. That gets fixed and new exhaust and headers on Monday. I will take some pics when it is up on the hoist. I am convinced the car has the 49,000 actual. The engine is sound. I have two Manila envelopes with all kinds of documents.
The heat in California was its worst enemy. I ordered all new recaro leather seat covers. I also ordered extra yardage for front and back armrests as well as package trays. I have new torque thrust wheels ordered and the Yokohama tires are like new. I got a quote for rechroming the bumpers at $800 each . I will do that when the car gets painted.
I just received new headlight rings, new Avanti scripts, new sunroof rubber , parts book and repair manual from Bob at Avanti Parts. I will have to rechrome the tail light bezels. There is minute pitting on them as well as the original headlight rings and bumpers That’s from the good old sea salt from the California coast where it lived.
I have a lot of experience sand blasting and have a commercial unit. I just have never blasted with soda but can’t imagine it is much different.
i will post some pics in a few days.
Thanks to everyone for all of the input and suggestions.
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I recently received my first Avanti that I bought out of California and shipped to me in Idaho. It is a 1980 and has the original white lacquer paint on it.
I have restored many Corvettes in my lifetime but never have I seen paint spider checked as bad as this one . I planned on repainting the car but I did not think I was going to have to soda blast the body to get through the cracking. It will need a complete soda blast job.
I used the razor blade theory to try and remove the white lacquer paint but very quickly discovered that the paint was not only spider checked but also the primer underneath it did as well. Seeing this I knew I only had one alternative to get a descent, lasting paint job on my car. I can’t complain since it appears as if all I need to do is paint, upholstery the leather front and rear seats, re chrome the bumpers -head light rings - tail light trim , repair a link in the sunroof and misc things. It will be fun taking it back to look like new again.
MM RQB- 3141
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I just bought my first Avanti a 1980. I was just looking it over carefully and looked at the mirrors and said to myself “ those are the same mirrors that I have on two of my AMC cars”. If you would like let me know and I can give you two or three suppliers names for the AMC parts that should have these.
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Well, now it is listed for only $89,000.
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On 6/8/2018 at 8:50 PM, Mistro said:
All, I'm going to look at "My new 81 Avanti II" on Wednesday. It has 80,000 miles and is represented by the owner who is an Avanti Club member to be in excellent shape. But what should I be looking for/at? I expect to get to my mechanic to look at the mechanicals. There may be an issue with the sunroof but outside of that what to evaluate? Thanks in advance for any input.
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I am trying to but the 2019 Calandar and also would like to buy the Avanti Magazine for a year. How can I do that?
Thank you and Happy New Year,
Mel Moeller
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Well I backed off the one in Washington. The seller told me that the Avanti spent its life in California ( typically rust free state) and had no rust. I ran the rqb number and found that it spent its life in Vermont, New Jersey and Ma. It was noted in a eBay sale in the east previously that the drivers hog trough was rotted. I finally convinced the seller to look at it and indeed it was rotted and needed replaced.
I was looking at a 74 four speed car in Portland that is a bit edgy that I thought I could get the price down on. The seller says it has 49,000 actual. After running the rqb number I see that the car sold in 2005 in Colorado with 48,000 on it. Go figure! I backed away from it also.
I also was going to roll the dice on one back east in a rust prone area for $3000 with a blown motor. Almost bought it but the lady wants cash only and will not send me a pic of the title. I offered a cashiers check drawn on her bank for a $500 deposit and the balance in full when the transport driver picks it up but she won’t . I am convinced this is a scam.
I was going to buy the white one on eBay as I can replace hog troughs (needs both) and also needs a rear crossmember but the seller wants too much and right at his BIN price.
Am looking at 2 on Hemmings currently. One is near me. Something will show soon. Also looked through inventory at the Barret Jackson auction in Scottsdale next month but no Avanti there.
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Thank you!
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I found out that the last for digits of the vin # is the RQB # Thanks for your response!
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I am looking at buying a 81 Avanti and need to let the seller know soon. I was hoping someone would be kind enough to decipher the Vin # in order to let me know more about the car before I pull the plug. The Vin # is 12AAV1237B1003276
thank you
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I have seen talk that there is someone that advertises in one of the magazines about selling reproduction chrome bumpers. I don’t have any magazines to look it up so can someone please tell me the name and contact info of this company.
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19 hours ago, studegary said:
IMO, the first two are overpriced, even if they were in very good condition. Get the Serial Number/VIN of the third one and post it here so that we know exactly what the car is.
Here is the serial number for the 1981. It is 12AAV1237B1003276.. I have the price down to $9000 . If someone can decipher this vin # for me soon, I would really appreciate it.
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Could someone please give me the contact info for the reproduction bumpers.
thanks much in advance
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4 hours ago, M&M said:
Hello,
I am in Southern Idaho. I am 68 yrs young and have always admired and wanted a Avanti whether it was a 63 or 64 or a Avanti II. I would like to buy a driver quality soon. I have restored many cars and have several AMC’s that I am working on restoring them.
I have been conversing with 3 different sellers within 500- 600 miles of me in Washington and Oregon. One seller has a 1979 Avanti II that he has restored and wants $16,000 for but it has a frame that has rusted through in 2 areas. He tried to convince me to just weld it and I said I’ll pass on it.
There is also a 1974 with a 400 and 4 speed in Portland. It is a bit edgy. He took it in on trade for some land. He is the 6th or 7th owner. He claims the previous owner stated the car has original miles of 49,000. The dash has small cracks, the car has been repainted and needs another paint job in order to show it. The carpet is worn and the seats show a little wear. I am doubting tha it has 49,000 miles with this wear. He is asking $17,000 or best offer.
There is also a 1981 (title says) in Washington. The seller took it in on trade for a 32 Ford that he had restored. It has right at 100,000 miles on it. It is a auto with a 305. I am not fond of the idea of a 305 155 hp engine. If I were to buy it I would remove the 305 ( and save it) then install a 350 300 hp or so. Just my preference. The other thing is that this car has fiberglass bumpers painted to match the car, WHY. All of the pictures I have seen of the 81 shows the car with chrome bumpers. The fiberglass ones bother me. Is it possible the original bumpers got rusty in Washington and the owner at the time just bought fiberglass replacements? The seller wants $12,000 for it. The car can use another paint job. The interior shows just a bit of wear, needs carpet and the dash has no cracks. This is probably my favorite with the exception of the bumpers and the engine size.
If I could get a bit of advice on the 81 especially it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mel
Very good advice from each and every one of you. You have all helped me a ton. I know what you mean for the cost of a paint job. I just paid $4500 to get my 69 AMX painted and I had all of the body work done and apart. I know fiberglass bodies fairly well since I have restored several Corvettes in my lifetime.
Thank you all for the input. This forum is great!
Now I just keep looking so I don’t get myself in trouble.
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Thank you for your advice. Can you tell me if a 81 was available with fiberglass bumpers or if any of the Avanti II s had a fiberglass bumper?
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Hello,
I am in Southern Idaho. I am 68 yrs young and have always admired and wanted a Avanti whether it was a 63 or 64 or a Avanti II. I would like to buy a driver quality soon. I have restored many cars and have several AMC’s that I am working on restoring them.
I have been conversing with 3 different sellers within 500- 600 miles of me in Washington and Oregon. One seller has a 1979 Avanti II that he has restored and wants $16,000 for but it has a frame that has rusted through in 2 areas. He tried to convince me to just weld it and I said I’ll pass on it.
There is also a 1974 with a 400 and 4 speed in Portland. It is a bit edgy. He took it in on trade for some land. He is the 6th or 7th owner. He claims the previous owner stated the car has original miles of 49,000. The dash has small cracks, the car has been repainted and needs another paint job in order to show it. The carpet is worn and the seats show a little wear. I am doubting tha it has 49,000 miles with this wear. He is asking $17,000 or best offer.
There is also a 1981 (title says) in Washington. The seller took it in on trade for a 32 Ford that he had restored. It has right at 100,000 miles on it. It is a auto with a 305. I am not fond of the idea of a 305 155 hp engine. If I were to buy it I would remove the 305 ( and save it) then install a 350 300 hp or so. Just my preference. The other thing is that this car has fiberglass bumpers painted to match the car, WHY. All of the pictures I have seen of the 81 shows the car with chrome bumpers. The fiberglass ones bother me. Is it possible the original bumpers got rusty in Washington and the owner at the time just bought fiberglass replacements? The seller wants $12,000 for it. The car can use another paint job. The interior shows just a bit of wear, needs carpet and the dash has no cracks. This is probably my favorite with the exception of the bumpers and the engine size.
If I could get a bit of advice on the 81 especially it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mel
80 Avanti II
in 1965-83 Avanti
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Thanks so much Avanti83 and Desert Driver. You guys are really helpful. I had a person tell me the wrong name for the power steering ram. I will either find someone to rebuild it with new seals etc or buy one from one of our suppliers.