[Door Hinges Question Left and Right interchangeable?]

There is a part the mounts to the door hinge that holds the spring that keeps the door opened?

I have the hinge part thats part of the hinge body. I'm looking for the items that move with the spring

when you open a door. Part books show it as included in the hinge assembly. Are left and right hinges

swapable? I've had 10 Avanti's and only a few have had true left door hinges/ w spring.

Thanks

LUMA

[Looking for Early RQB Air Conditioning vents.]

Looking for late RQA or Early RQB Air Conditioning Vents. Rectangular and mounts from behind. Any info on what brand X used them would be appreciated. Also need a right side (Passenger) tailight housing.

Thanks, Luma

[Looking For Claret Upholstry or Complete Bucket seat]

I am looking for Claret vinyl upholstry. Need the thick upholstry(seat weight). Dark maroon (not red) color. I need a NOS seat back top or will purchase a complete bucket any color if it is the thick back (late 64 style). Have almost a complete interior NOS including pleats for anyone who can use it. Any help appreciated! Luma

[RQ B Air Condition interior slats]

I'm looking for 2 of the rectangle air conditioner wood grain panel slats that run verticle on the wood grain panel on the console. Look very GM ish. Are they from a GM car of the same period? Any help apppreciated.

Luma

[1971 Tilt Steering column]

I have a 70 Avanti II non tilt column for trade thats wired for the emergency flasher switch. Should plug right in to your harness. If interested let me know.

[Steering Wheel Question original style]

Does anyone know if the original Stude Avanti Steering wheel steel ring is welded to the two center bar spokes? I recently purchased a nice woodgrain 64 style and it seems a bit loose. I noticed some play and see a few cracks near the bar on both sides. Is it just the molded plastic holding the rim to the center part? Anyone ever get a wheel restored to NOS condition? Thanks for you help, Luma

[Looking for a Frameside Pivot Bracket (PIC)]

Looking for a frameside pivot bracket for an Avanti II with manual transmission. Apx 7" x 3 1/2". Part number if know may be helpful also. This part holds the clutch linkage in place on a Chevy powered Avanti.

Call 518 399 8684 or email. View at:

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/clutchbracket.jpg

Thanks

[Looking for any Manual Transmission RQA Owners]

Joe,

Thanks but I have that part. It looks like the anchor the return spring mounts to under the dash. Did you get a chance to look at the parts from my posting above? I saw a great picture in John Hull's new Avanti book of an early II frame with a 4 speed, and its the drivers side view. If only I could blow it up! Thanks again for your time. Luma

[Looking for any Manual Transmission RQA Owners]

Joe!

That would be awsome and I'll gladly pay for your time and trouble too! Here are some pictures of the parts I have.

just click into to see

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/DCP_0226.JPG

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/DCP_0229.JPG

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/DCP_0230.JPG

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/DCP_0231.JPG

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/DCP_0232.JPG

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/DCP_0233.JPG

http://home.nycap.rr.com/schlumpfs/DCP_0234.JPG

Also click enlargen box on lower right.

If you can take a picture of the steering box area near the frame, there may be a bracket there and also from the same area, the gas pedal linkage that your car has now . It should run up the block

near the oil filter area and over the transmission to block area.

THANKS AGAIN, Luma

[Looking for any Manual Transmission RQA Owners]

Thanks Joe and like your new interior. That is the perfect color. I got all your pictures from the site on the transmission swap and it was very helpful. I will check with Jon and see what he has to say too. Thanks again, Luma

[Looking for any Manual Transmission RQA Owners]

Anyone with a manual transmission in their Avanti II that has the mechanical linkage still in place. I need some pictures of the the layout. I think I have all the parts but have a few questions. Do I use the bellcrank mount on the engine or the bellhousing? Is there special gas pedal linkage assembly as it looks like the bellcrank (Z bar) will jam up the gas pedal linkage. I thought I had everything in order but cannot finish up just yet. Any help greatly appreciated.

[Due Cento Bonneville Avanti]

Dick,

I was just looking thru all my old Avanti literature and saw your articles on the R5 back in the early 70's issue. Glad to hear you still have the car. I don't think I have anything that you don't already have but I am interested in pictures you said you have. Was the R5 as raced red? I seem to recall that Greg Cone of Virginia had put together a number of the engine parts. Do you have the video of the late 63 Bonneville runs that the R5 first raced at? I thing there was an 8 MM film of that event, with the other Studes also. It may have nbeen called 'Chasing the Wind" Good luck with your project and post some pictures if you get a chance.

[Avanti Film or Video Wanted of 63 Bonneville Run]

I am looking for any film or video on the 63 Bonneville Run. I think all the cars on the 63 film have numbers on the doors. I have the "Bonneville Record Run" 62 video and there are no numbers on the 3 Avanti's in that video.Does any one know of a film called "Chase the Wind"? Is this the 63 film? Was the R5 a Red car?

Thanks, Luma

[Where's the VIN on a '67?]

Here's a picture of my 68 with Vin Plate location.

[4-Speed in Avanti II]

Joe!

Thanks again for the great pictures. Very interesting setup.

Sean!

Was the Automatic driveshaft the correct lenght or did you have to put in a different one?

Thanks Men!

[4-Speed in Avanti II]

Joe,

Yes if its not to much trouble, I would like to see a picture. I may have to use a setup like yours.

Luma

[4-Speed in Avanti II]

Joe,

Nice car and great picture of Tranny. Lot of questions answered. I will try to post here a picture of the parts I have put together. Does your car have mechanical or hydraulic clutch? Thanks again, Luma

[4-Speed in Avanti II]

I have been collecting parts to convert an early Avanti II (RQA with 327) to a 4 speed and need some help in a few areas. I'm not sure how the transmission mounts to the rear cross member and I need a bracket that mounts with the steering box bolts that supports the clutch Z bar at the frame side. I would like to hear from anyone with a manual shift Avanti and would also be interested in 5 and 6 speed conversions. Thanks for your time.