coasthwy1
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I have a chance to buy an original Avanti tilt wheel. How much would such an option add to the value of the whole car?
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The point of this process was that I did not have to remove the dash. It was done in place. I don't know the process but, the results do speak for themselves.
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Given the mount of damage the entire dash was $700.
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Bob...thank you for contributing! I like how you think outside the box. I am going to try to match up the aftermarket A/C with the original console outlets. Now that I am not robbing the 63 (I am sure the purists will thank me) I need to find an A/C console plate. Someone can name their price...Hint hint.
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So, I started this thread by saying that I was going to take an original, complete, all Studebaker , A/C unit and change cars with it. Now I am wondering IF - Can I retrofit an aftermarket evaporator/blower at a mere fraction of the cost? The aftermarket shown is 15 3/4" W x 13 1/2" D x 6 5/8 H. Read again the original size, and you can see that it will fit. It has two two function switches too. I know that I can reverse engineer the box to match up with a factory console panel. And for $80 bucks, it's cheap enough to try.
NOTE...I have been told by A/C experts that the original factory compressor is NOT conducive to R134. It is not as efficient, and thus not as cold. So, that original part may not be a swap option either. In other words, I am already having to make changes to make it work.
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The suction cup idea is great. Amazon has a bunch too. I am going to buy one.
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Nothing I could find on this forum so, apparently no one else has had the same thought? That tiny rear view mirror on my 64, with its low mounting position, makes it next to worthless. Yes, I could raise it with some windshield glue. I could replace it with an aftermarket, larger mirror. I could just as easily forget about it, now that I have mentioned it.
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On 5/22/2019 at 8:53 AM, Gunslinger said:
NOS light lens and surround for dome light or under dash courtesy light. $35 shipped.
Sold....please contact gary 951 776- 2026. Or text 951 218-6710 Thanks
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Here's what is known so far..... The console side panel on an AC car is wider and is a separate, removable, panel.
With the side panel removed, one can see the mounted evaporator/ blower housing in place.
There is a circular hole on the evaporator/ blower housing corresponding to the vent/diffuser on the removed side panel.
In my 63, these side vent/diffusers are black plastic. One each side
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Dan, at nostalgic motors does NOT have any wood grain A/C console panels. I can make the "fawn" panel woodgrain.
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On 9/7/2019 at 3:04 AM, JLBKY said:
Yes ,those are OEM panels and the round plastic vent is "Chrome".
John
John, these are black plastic. I have also seen one A/C model without these vents. I am still learning.
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My 63 has two turn signal lens. The inner is yellow. My 64 has one clear lens, and a yellow bulb. Is this correct?
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Thank you very much for the lead. Do you think the forum would be interested in my journey?
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Avanti Wires!
in Avanti Trivia
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What did the factory wire wheels look like? What about these on a junk 64?