1963r2
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They were a late retrofit on 63 Avanti's onward because of the issue you described.
I'm sure you would be able to get a secondhand set and fit them yourself.
Pb
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It sounds like you're at the beginning of an adventure.
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I saw a photo of that done on an Avanti 2 door hinge some years ago . I can't remember what it looked like but it may have been just an oversized hole.
Pb
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From memory both should face inward or downward and hug the bellhousing.
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I have in the past with no problems.
Peter
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Any competent locksmith can make keys to suit your barrels with or without the key numbers.
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Any photos of
the dash ?
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Don't forget the radiator saddle first.
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Have you tried adjusting the strikers?
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I'm going off memory here but isn't there a small tab that needs to be depressed for the lock to work ? Closing the door depresses the tab and allows the lock to be actuated.
It can wear after time of constant opening and closing. I haven't got a lock infront of me but look around the mechanism for a small tab.
From memory it carves a groove in the latch/catch on the door pillar. Once the groove is too deep the tab doesn't get pushed in far enough and the lock won't work.
Clear as mud??
Pb
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Useless hole
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Love the subject gentleman.
Could I pose some questions but understand l'm no way knowledgeable as those before me who have posted and I'm not sure of timelines and locations etc. These are just some thoughts that crossed my mind.
Could the car have been sent to the Granatelli's for the purpose of fitting another (brand x) engine? "Off the record"
We know that ultimately studes had chev engines? Was the Avanti to continue? We know they were made in Canada right😊.
Where was the larger capacity stude engine development at this stage ?
Has anyone checked the Lamberti papers (not sure if my spelling is right)?
Thanks and I will duck for cover now.
Pb
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It takes a bit of time but it's not a hard job. Check the bottom of the roll bar while you are there. Sometimes they are rusted out as well.
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Two,
The normal one and the Hurst shifter?
Pb
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Stop it shorting out on the dash metal crossbar.
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8 hours ago, Nelson said:
You are more than welcome to stop by. Do you actually make the States once in awhile?
Not really but I would like to go again. I did go to the South Bend meet in 2007.
Ed I would have liked to have bought a Packer share last issue but they don't offer it to internationals except Canadians if I remember correctly.
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Well I do plan on watching the Packers at Lambeau field one day. Hopefully soon before Aaron retires.
I would love to have a chat and look at your cars.
Pb
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Sorry it's not twisted, it is just the angle I took the photo on.
I actually got sent the photo, and a few others by Andy G after conversing with him about our National meet in Perth years ago. I kept some photos and we actioned the rest at the meet.
Pb
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You can't see it very well but it's the R4 convertible.
Pb
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Again I talked myself out of it
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Packers under the hinge and lock mechanisms?
Drip rail vs rain gutter?
in 1965-83 Avanti
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Quotes from the Lamberti paper. Fascinating reading bought to you by Richard Quinn.
On Thursday, we started the drip moldings 100%. The Service Department has been notified that they can get some of the new stock. We will use up the other stock, but we will have some scrap on it.
Mr. Minkel feels the drip molding is a service matter. You can’t open the door in the rain without getting soaked – also, the water runs into the car. He said the cost is $2.50 plus handling, or about $5 total. With 2,600 units out, our exposure would be $5 each, or $13,000. Installation could run from $11 to $16, depending on the local rate – it is a 2-hour job. Mr. Minkel thinks the general opinion of the public and the dealer organization is that this was a styling boo boo – probably on everybody’s part – and he strongly urged that we give the customer the drip moldings and let him pay for putting them on. If the dealers have to charge the customer, they won’t call him to ask him to come in; consequently all the cars wouldn’t be done. Mr. Minkel asked the opinion of the members of the group, if any of them felt strongly that we should not do this. These were the comments: have experienced more complaints on that issue than on anything else except the small mirror – feel it would be worth the money; agree with Lew, people in town have mentioned it; believe the customer would feel 2 hours’ labor was enough; the thing should have been on the car in the first place. It was mentioned that Mr. Egbert was of the opinion that we should get money for it. The fact that it was not included on the car to start with was the result of a decision – not an oversight. Mr. Minkel will discuss it with Mr. Egbert.
Peter