billsr2
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So where is the news from the convention?
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A difference between Corvette and Avanti fiberglass??? Wern't the Stude bodies built by the same company in the same building as the Vette Bodies??
Reminds me of my favorite Corvette joke... but maybe some of ya own one...
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Check out a product called Redi-Rad
It's available in 6 or 12 volt and I think, Positive ground. Try rediscoveradio.com
I think it just hooks up in-line to your factory radio & you can conect up an I-pod, satillite or a CD player straight to the inputs!
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I understand that '70-'81 F Body shocks are dimensionaly almost identical to '63-'84 Avantis? This opens up a ton of options.
If cost is not too big an issue ,I have never felt a shock as good a Koni.
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The experts tell me that the best way to address a SW factory Tach is to upgrade it with the inner workings of a new VDO brand Tach & this will elimate
the sender as well. Can anyone tell which model guage I would use and if this is real complicated? I have been quoted $250 for this upgrade.
(That's almost a tank full these days!)
Thanks folks!
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My control arm is pretty beaten up from a loose grease cup-bushing thingy. not only is the pin bushing shot but it took the arm with it.
I bet this design goes back to '53. I wonder how secure these bushings are,especially with modern tire loads? I'm not too impressed
with the shallow treads that hold them into the control arm. Guess I need to call around to find one, I still have not addressed the Tach.
Dave
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[is this your only mod? Was your old blower toast or was the smaller pully the big change?
Can't wait to get mine back down on the tires!
Thanks.
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While I have my dash apart, I woul like to get my SW Tach cleaned, lubed & tested. Any recommendations?
I also need to replace the Left Lower control arm & need a very clean,rust free one.
Anyone?
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Do I have a Dana 44 Power Lock?
Poke your index finger in the filler hole.
Does it go no farther than the first knuckel?
Power lock
Does it go in farther?
Peg leg,One wheel wonder,Easy spin.
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To quote Mike Meyers: When monkeys fly out of my butt...
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Thanks for checking in!
Are you saying, like a piece of pipe to fit over the bushing and then a socket or something to slip inside the pipe? I could see that. I will keep you posted.
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Is there any good way to install new trailing arm bushings? I tried heating them in boiling water & using silicone grease....yeh,right!
Also,does anyone repro the little metal tags for the rear axle covers?
Thanks!
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I bet those seats feel great but I am thinking about trying to duplicate the factory apperance.
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It will be time for a new interior at some point and I understand kits are available.
Has anyone pursued leather seats in a matching,OEM style?
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Thanks for the laugh!
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I had some doofus ask the other day"That's not a.....Corvair, is it?"
Oh my head....
And another guy asked " Is that like an old Toyota?" Yes, he was serious.
Well,if I could afford a Ferrari......
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Your bracket looks like it supports the fender very well, but I am interested in the little plate that the battery rests on. I ordered up the two piece kit from Meyers and will have to re shape the under fender brace -I understand it is for the Avanti II? I was told that the plate gets pop riveted to the fender but my fender has no pre-existing holes. A photo of this piece would require removing the battery.
I thought about pulling batterys at South Bend but thought that could be difficult to explain to an owner!!
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I am looking for a photo of the battery tray/support that goes under the '64+ battery,not the under fender support. It is not self evident just what position it should be in.
It would be a big help,thanks!
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Your Performance & fuel economy sound much better than average and I am interested in your mods.
289,Paxton? AFB? Jets? timing?
I have an Auto with 3.54 gears & cast headers.
With your Data,can you calculate the HP you are making?
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Having been in one of those Alfa SC2300's, I think I would trade my Avanti for one...pretty quick!
Thera are actually 2 right here in SE wisconsin!
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deleated
Avanti meet??
in Avanti Pub
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Nice report J,so why does it take a non owner to post the news on this site??