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  3. Started smelling coolant and then...

    in 1965-83 Avanti

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    2 hours ago, Jred said:

    Thanks for that. When things cool down I’ll see if I can pull it out for a closer look. 

     

    2 hours ago, studegary said:

    That is the heater control valve.  They are $90 new.  Depending on the problem, it may be able to be repaired/rebuilt.

    Do you have a link on where to buy one or how to rebuild one?

    THanks

  4. Rotten hog troughs

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    Well, knowing a little bit more about this car, I am betting it is a "Bill of Sale" car and the original title is history.

    It was supposedly discovered in a junkyard in North Carolina about 20 years ago and "restored" by the deceased husband of the lady who has it now along with a lot of other car projects he left behind.

    I gave Bob the info for his website and that is why it is listed as a 1966.

    8 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said:

    That frame would not be considered repairable by any sane person.  My '64 had a frame that looked much better, with rust all over, but no holes.  My restoration shop (WCD Garage) pulled the body off the frame then showed me how one could twist the frame (The metal was so thin due to corrosion).  My car got a new frame (and hog troughs).

    RQA-0043 is listed on Bob Johnstone's website as a 1966 model.  There is a local Avanti II that is titled as a "1967 Studebaker Avanti".  By serial number it is the first 1968 Avanti II built, and has the side marker lights ('68 was first year for them).  I would guess that it was titled in the Fall of 1967.  These things happen.

    -Dwight

    Scary about the twisty frame!

  6. Rotten hog troughs

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    Posted · Edited by pantera928

    RQA-0043

    The car has sat in a garage for 4 years since the owner passed suddenly and unexpectedly.

    His wife is now trying to sell this and several other older cars(no Stude/Avants).

    It was painted many years before he passed and he drove it regularly to shows.

  7. Rotten hog troughs

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    Posted · Edited by pantera928

    It is a 1967 supposedly but the number more seems like a 1966.

    THe paint and interior or in great shape but it looks like a major project to bring it back to spec.

    I have been reading about hog troughs and some say that they are not truly needed  but serious lark frame rust is another matter.

    The body has no sag what so ever which strange.

    Picture of the paint

    avanti.jpg

  12. Georgia Avanti II owners

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    22 minutes ago, StingrayHawaii said:

    I am up in Ellijay and there are a few Avanti’s in the N Ga area!  Mine is a 74 and there is a 79 and a Stude Avanti in Blue Ridge! 

    Thank you for the reply. Can you call me to talk? I am considering a purchase.

    THanks

    Greg

    404-787-2992

  14. Mid 60s Avanti purchase

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    1 hour ago, Gunslinger said:

    When the Avanti Motor Corporation introduced the Avanti II in 1965 the cars were "loaded"...came with a/c and most accessories as standard which was the opposite of most car makers.  The MSRP reflected that.  Within a year or so that policy was changed to base level plus options which was more in line with industry standards and more importantly...what potential buyers were accustomed to.  That lowered the MSRP so it didn't scare off buyers.  

    It's quite likely your Avanti came standard with a/c.  It's a good system...for the 1960s.  If in fine order it will freeze you out of the car.  If it requires repair there are better options today.

    Thank you. I am thinking the compressor was removed

  15. Mid 60s Avanti purchase

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    17 minutes ago, studegary said:

    A "hog trough" is a term commonly used for the sheet metal torque boxes that run down each side of the car, next to the frame, to add rigidity.  They often rust out, especially in the rust belt part of the country.  It costs several thousand dollars to have them properly replaced. If there is severe rust in the torque boxes, there is often rust in other places, like the a-pillars.

    Good to know and check. I am looking at a car that "looks" good but we all know about looks.

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