[Project 1982 Complete]

did you lower the front end any?

[Avanti speedometer]

i concur with Desert Driver. The knurled screw is easily accessed once you pull the gauge out.

I have never removed the seat but I am sure it would be easier on my back if I did

[Where can I go to find Colonial Yellow paint for my 1983 Avanti?]

many of these colors cannot be mixed using the original formulas due to EPA restrictions.

I usually do what MFG suggested and get a color scan done at a paint store as a result

[Speedometer Ground wire - where does it get attached? 1983 Avanti]

you can ground it almost anywhere. like the mounting brackets for the gauges

[Detaching Speedometer Cable From Guard]

the most difficult part is putting it back in so that it is not cocked one way or the other. But then that is not hard. Just a little trial and error

[Changing out dash lights how do I do it]

On 2/1/2024 at 8:14 PM, A83 said:

Finally got all the Led lights in the dash.  A bulb did fall in the speedometer gauge and may take it out but leaving it in for now.  The second bulb I put in it works. It shouldn't cause a problem should it? 

Lights not real bright but at least they are red.  About as bright as the 1969 Avanti I had when I was much younger.

Anyway I am happy they are red and I do appreciate all your help.

Thanks 

Regards 

A83

It will probably just sit in the bottom of the gauge. 

I would love to find some that are brighter. I have tried several different brands of red LEDs and none are bright enough for me.

Maybe i need cataract surgery🤣

[Changing out dash lights how do I do it]

and you will probably have to remove that gauge to get the bulb out of it. That is what i have done in the past.

[Changing out dash lights how do I do it]

More of a pain to do it that way really. Get one big gauge out like the tach or speedo and you should be able to get it done. 

[Passenger door panel stainless upholstery trim - upper]

You might put this in the for sale/wanted section if you haven't done so already. Good luck

[Changing out dash lights how do I do it]

What ronmanfredi said. I do remove one of the larger gauges to gain access sometimes but it can be done either way.

Can be done with a the seats in if your back is good.

[Strange Dent in Front Crossmember]

good luck with that!

[Restoring the Leather Interior]

14 hours ago, mfg said:

At the time, Leatherique was advertised as a way to repair actual cracks in the leather itself....I found this not to be true. (as far as the seats go)

They have a crack repair but i have no faith in it. I have played with it and not pleased

[Restoring the Leather Interior]

On 1/4/2024 at 2:03 PM, mfg said:

Your work looks excellent....however, something I learned using the similar 'leatherique' product years ago when trying to improve a tired '55 Speedster leather interior is this...

If it doesn't move (a door panel for example) the repair will hold up admirably....but if the leather DOES move  (sitting on seats for example) the cracking will reappear rather quickly.

 

Agreed and that is why i take the cracks down to the leather. Usually the cracks are in the old dye many times, not the leather in my experience

[Restoring the Leather Interior]

Sounds like you are doing it correctly. Looks good.

I use a company called Leatherique and have achieved similar results.

Cleaning and softening before dyeing is the key in my opinion

[Sun visor ideas?]

Nostalgic Motors used to install a second set on the sides for that purpose. THey were the same as the front ones just mounted on the sides

[A couple of curiosity questions]

THanks guys. I have owned a couple of C3s and never thought about that being a C3 handle.

On a side note, Alfa Romeo used the C4 center brake light on their spiders in the early ninetys.

You never know where you will find Corvette parts!🤣

[A couple of curiosity questions]

1) What year did they move he parking brake to the center of the console?

2) What year did they change from a cable trunk release to the electric one in the glove box?

Thanks

[Temperature gauge reading to low]

6 hours ago, Leo B said:

No. I was trying to make the case that the resistors/senders on the Studebaker Avanti are different than the Avanti II, even though the gauge looks the same. It amazed me. I apologize if I presented the matter unclearly.

You did not present it unclearly but if the same gauge was being used with sensors of a different resistances, then they would have erroneous readings

[fuel filler lid]

Lots of PB blaster and wait a couple of days. That is how I got mine off.

[Temperature gauge reading to low]

So are you saying that the Stewart Warner gauges that are used in the original and the Avanti IIs  is expecting a different resistance than it was designed for?

Forgive me for being confused om this. Do we all need to recalibrate our gauges in the Avanti IIs?

THanks

[Temperature gauge reading to low]

On 12/14/2023 at 12:52 PM, Kodjo said:

I did replace the temp sender in the engine. That gives the right values, see table below. But, with the gauge on the table, wired up with a variable resistor, the needle does not go to the right value Fahrenheit. So, my conclusion is that the gauge is wrong. I disassembled it but do not know how to adjust it.

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So what do these three columns represent? Are these different versions of the gauge for different year cars?

[AL POLO]

See if this helps. I do not see any individual circuits for those gauge lights

 

[AL POLO]

Do you mean that the lights on them flickered or the gauges acted erratic?

[Mount for an Iphone to use navigation hands free]

I got lucky as someone had one and sent it to me. My radio is a RetroSound unit with USB, bluetooth and preamp outputs to a subwoofer amp. Works great and no cutting involved.

 

[Mount for an Iphone to use navigation hands free]

My car came with a speaker grille in the center of the dash so I got a pocket style insert used on the later models and created a holder for my iphone.

Since it is an Avanti II, I dont mind making minor mods especially those that can be reversed.