[interior lights]

7 hours ago, Kodjo said:

This is the switch integrated into the light itself right? Like the switch on the lights for the pasengers? Or is it an extra switch?

It is an extra switch next to the light on my car. I am used to ones incorporated into the light itself like you said. Everything Avanti seems to be just a little bit different.😉

[interior lights]

41 minutes ago, Jim78 said:

Seems to be the logical place for it.

Agreed. Just not visible unless your head is under the dash like mine was changing instrument light bulbs.😆

I wish there were owners manuals for these N&A Avanti IIs

[interior lights]

24 minutes ago, WayneC said:

Why not clue others as to where that switch is located....

Certainly. It is under the dash to the left(drivers) side of the light over the console

[Knob under the dash by the hood release]

1 hour ago, R2W55 said:

If it is connected to a potted box, Turn on your wipers and see if it acts as a variable speed for them.  I have one that does that.

Well, the build sheet says it has intermittent wipers but it does not seem to and the knob does not seem to affect them. It has one speed and if you turn the wiper knob further clockwise, it seem to act like a rheostat and varies the speed a little

Doesn't seem to affect the dash lights either

[Knob under the dash by the hood release]

1 minute ago, 64studeavanti said:

Perhaps fader for rear speaker.

Could be but someone has installed and aftermarket unit in the glove box so who knows.

Thanks

[Knob under the dash by the hood release]

My 1980 has 2 toggle switches and a rheostat type knob near the hood release. One switch is for the power antenna. One is for the power door locks.

Any idea what the knob does?

Thanks

[interior lights]

Well, it turns out there already was a toggle switch installed. I just never noticed it before.

Thanks

[interior lights]

Is there a way to turn on the dome lights without opening the doors? Maybe a silly question but so far, I can see no switch to do this

[LEDs for instrument lights]

3 hours ago, Kodjo said:

I've bought these:

• Red for instruments: BA9S 4W 12V 8.5X28 RED 1232RK
• White for indicators on instrument panel like indicators: BA9S 12V 4W 8.5X28 T4W 
• White for indicators on instrument panel like indicators: BA9S 2W 12V 8.5X28
• Interior lights: BA15D 10W 12V 

I thought you said that you used regular red bulbs. THese all look like LEDs. Am I missing something?

[LEDs for instrument lights]

9 hours ago, brad said:

Did you use THIS bulb? don't use any other ones as they are not going to be bright enough. BA9s LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Tower - BA9s Bulb | Super Bright LEDs

Those are the ones i bought.

[LEDs for instrument lights]

24 minutes ago, Kodjo said:

I just used old red bulbs. Works great, enough light to read the gauges. Do you need the specs?

That would be nice. Thanks

[LEDs for instrument lights]

I just put in those LEDs from Superbright and so far, they aren't any brighter. Maybe worse. I do like the red color though

[Pulled the trigger]

Congratulations. Post some picture when you get it home. We like pictures!😀

[Avanti trailer hitch wanted]

On 11/17/2021 at 1:03 PM, Avanti83 said:

Left today by UPS. Details in PM. Thx, Bob

Got it. Thanks

[LEDs for instrument lights]

What kodjo said is good advice only I removed the speedometer first to create my first big access hole

[Drove my 1980 home today]

So am I correct in assuming that the 1981 and up cars with a 305 and an th400-4R used a different drive shaft than the earlier cars with the 350 and 5400 transmissions?

What does this TV cable do?

[Drove my 1980 home today]

7 hours ago, Avanti83 said:

Because it's SBC powered it probably has a TH350/400 trans in it. If so, a 700R4/4L60 or 2004R (overdrive units) should knock about 8/900 rpm off it. My 83 came with a 700R4 OEM.

You would need to add a TV cable, modify the rear trans mount (move) and shorten the drive shaft.

I was told by another owner that the 200-4R would drop right in without and mods to the drive shaft. Anyone?

 

TV cable??

[Temp reading low]

Could be that the thermostat is stuck open

[LEDs for instrument lights]

I have done it with the seat in and suffered for a couple of days afterwards. Advil days!🤣

[Drove my 1980 home today]

Well, I drove my 1980 home to Georgia from Cincinnati today. 500 miles. No issues but 3000 RPM at 70 MPH seems high. Looking to get that RPM down.

Everything on the car working great except the clock.

[Fuel Gauge Sender Unit replacement advice]

Both my old original and the new one have the float oriented toward the passenger side of the tank

[adding glass covers to a square headlight Avanti]

3 hours ago, mfg said:

Avanti ll's that did not come equipped with glass or plexi headlamp covers (on many years they were optional equipment) would also not be equipped with the rectangular diecast chrome outer frame that retained the covers.

So, to install headlamp covers on an Avanti not so equipped you would need 2 glass (or plexi) covers, 2 outer chrome or painted frames, 2 headlamp cover rubber gaskets , and (possibly) 8 longer retaining screws!.....The outer frames and headlamp covers on 'square light' Avantis are interchangeable left to right.

 

 

Thanks. Just got through installing the covers this evening

[LEDs for instrument lights]

Thank you!

[Project update]

Sweet. Keep posting updates

[Gas tank noises]

19 minutes ago, Kodjo said:

I have replaced my sender without any problems. Is it not the tank itself? The side planes can make noise under fuel load while cornering.

It could be the tank itself and I just never noticed it. If i just put the car in reverse or drive and move a few feet, I can hear it for a few seconds.

It does have a stainless steel tank that was installed by the previous owner. Made to the original specs.