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  1. ACAGENT99

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    Hello Brad, I just checked my compressor and it is made by  EVERCO INDUSTRIES... never heard of that brand.

    Anyway, thanks for the info, my buddy is an A/C tech and he said it probably takes about 3 to 4 lbs. of freon, so now I have a good idea about the capacity.

    Thanks again,    AL

  3. wire wheels

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    Hello Studquest, thanks for the info, I also went thru the same issues you had with Kelsey Hayes wires on a 57 T-Bird years ago. I will only buy wire wheels that do not require inner tubes.

    Dayton still accepts orders for wire wheels, but tells me it would be several months to fill the order.

    I am going to a local wheel and tire shop next month that can order them for me with a reasonable delivery time.

    AL

  5. wire wheels

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    On 7/29/2020 at 9:44 AM, PackardV8 said:

    The interesting thing is both Dayton and Borrani were available as true knock-offs.

    The original owner added Daytons to my '63 custom and I have a set of five Borrani from an '80.  They're both heavier than the hubs of hell.  It seems the Borrani had better chrome than the Dayton, but maybe better maintenance and storage as well.

    jack vines

    Mr. Vines, can I assume that the 5 Borrani wire wheels you have fit all early Avanti's ? I have been looking for a set for my 1978 Avanti II, R Q B 2802 . Mine came with the stock 500 mag set of 5. So do I understand that you have a set of Dayton wire wheels on your '63 and still have the set of 5 Borrani wire wheels ? Since they are older wires, are they bolt on or the knock off type ? What shape are they in and are they for sale ?

    AL            acagent99

  6. ACAGENT99@CENTURYLINK.NET

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    I have tried the Truespoke site also, no luck there either. I am seeking a new set of wires for the Avanti II as it will really look great and set the car off.

    I did not think of Dan Booth as a source, thank you for the tip, I will call him this week,

     Thanks again Wayne,     AL POLO

  7. ACAGENT99@CENTURYLINK.NET

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    Thanks for the reply, I have been to both sites you mentioned, and did not have any luck.

    I was told by a rep. from Dayton that they no longer make bolt on wire wheels, and it would take months to get a special order from them!

    Coker does not have a wire wheel in the size I need.

    I am surprised not more  Avanti  owners have not had the same issue finding wire wheels, also can you tell me  if my measurements are correct ?

    Thanks again,

         AL POLO

  8. ACAGENT99@CENTURYLINK.NET

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    Hello All, any one have a source for wire wheels, seems to be a bit of a problem to locate a set for my 1978 Avanti II.

    My specs. are the following...15" x 7" wheel, 5 x 4 1/2" bolt pattern, 1/2" off set, or 12.7mm, and back space of 4".

    If these are not correct can someone let me know what numbers are correct.

    I really want "bolt on" wires if possible, but have not had any luck finding a manufacturer or supplier. If there are no "bolt on" wires to be had, I will go with wheels that come with adapters and hubs, if I have to.

    Any info on this is appreciated

       AL POLO

  9. 1978 AVANTI II

    in Avanti's For Sale

    Posted

    Hi  Jim78, Thank you for the quick response. I just purchased the 1978 Avanti II, that I needed the wiring diagram for. I found out what I needed to know in the diagrams, great help. So, I am a novice in the Avanti II world and the Forum world as well. So I will need a lot of help in dealing with my new purchase. Another issue I need an answer to is about the interior lighting. Does the Avanti II use the same red bulbs as the '63 and '64's ?, and when using the "Bright/ Dim" switch, does that control all the interior lights or just the gauges? I have found the dash lights to be dim and not very much brighter when flipping the switch to the "Bright" mode.

    I have found an elongated, red, burned, gel covered bulb and also a red, round bulb in the instrument panel.I would like to know what bulbs to buy to get the correct lighting in the interior. Hopefully some supplier sells a complete set of correct ones.

    Any help will be appreciated,

                AL POLO

     

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