Guy

I tried a variety of spray type contact cleaners without success before opening them up. Opening just requires bending the hook tabs a little bit , easy. Even after cleaning with acetone there wasnt continuity untill sanding contacts with 400 grit.

GuyByMy overhead switchs were not functioning at all. New ones are were not currently available so I decided to open up the switches and see if I could recondition them. They are very simple inside, mechanically nothing wrong, the lube they used on the inside had turned into a waxy substance that prevented the contacts from passing electricity. Degreased and cleaned contacts checked continuity from spade to contact and spade to spade then reassembled. Repainted rockers to freashen up the look, almost like new.

I was able to get seals from local supplier ( bearing,belt, and chain)

I am open to hear what you think is a fair price, materials are minimal, time less than half hour a pair. Guy

I imagine every Avanti out there has this problem as both of mine have warped defroster ducts. My solution was to take a piece of 1/8" aluminum ( old road sign) cut strips 3/8" wide and mill 1/4" slots to make wedge to hold opening open. Hope you find this helpful.

I rebuilt my window crank last year, not having rivits I spot welded with mig the bushing cap , my crank shaft had a big groove in it which I welded up and then turned down on lathe, the cap itself was also worn the hole larger than when new, to remedy I swedged the hole by pounding with hammer and drift, same technique a watch maker uses to repair worn parts.