1963r2

Thanks for your suggestions so far. I will have to research who sells some of these parts. I'm heading to Oahu specifically the Waikiki beach area (as you do) I'm also meeting up with an old friend who has been living there for a while, he is going to drive us around the island on one of the days. Pb

I thought weight might be the critical factor. I did think about front springs as I have other studes.

I'm off to Hawaii in a few weeks and I thought it might be a good time to save on some shipping costs to Australia. Does anybody have any ideas what parts Napa or O Reilly's etc etc might have for an Avanti (63/64) that I could bring home in my suitcase? All suggestions are welcome. Peter

I have a metric gauge that I'm going to fit in my Avanti. I'm assuming that I put in the appropriate speedo gear to suit the diff ratio and it should work accurately or am I missing something ? Peter

Ford Australia provides that service for Australian made Fords. It even tells you how many other vehicles were made with the same specification ie 1 of 20 etc etc. Pb

Steve, have a look at a HQ steering cover plate, they have a similar set up but I think its slightly larger than the Avanti one. It might cover the hole with some adjustment. Peter

The vent loop you are describing vents the tank to the outside. Pb

I thought the hole was there for fuel lines but it never got used. I guess it was used as a vent for the tank but ended up rusting the tank out and the rear seat. I would think a watertight vent would be a good idea. Pb

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I did many years ago, it seemed fine. Unfortunately the completed dash is still sitting under my bed waiting installation but the pad went on quite well. Certainly less flexible than the new ones. Pb

Front coil spring.

California

Not yet, still working on my original car first. Hopefully I will get a chance soon. Have you made any progress?

Having a Hawk and a Champ I would have to think the Avanti although I'm not sure what a Lark custom is. No windows or bows etc to pull out. Pb

You could cut down a Lark one or are they different. Pb

Loosen the 6 bolts where the hinge attaches to the door and slide it back. Hopefully there is enough movement left in the captive nuts to get the door where you need it. Pb

Grab an Avanti 2 door as well, I'm sure they are heavier.

I thought I heard of one using a Nissan leaf

A different spec auto gearbox? Not sure what the difference was. Pb

Or double sided tape?

Corvette

Its normal.