[Bulb List]

As always, you are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks. This will make the LED conversion much smoother.

[Bulb List]

Does anyone have a complete bulb style or number list for all of the bulbs on a 71 Avanti? I have the parts manual but it just lists it as a "bulb" with a factory part number. I am looking at switching all of the interior and dash lights to LED for better lighting and considered switching the exterior also for better visibility to others. Any information would be appreciated.

Has anyone else done LED conversions? Any issues or concerns?

[Alternator Replacement]

Well, not only was the alternator bad, but the regulator was also. I have replaced the alternator and should have the regular installed within the next few days. The regulator the part store gave me was made just like the original but not as tall. Had the exact same hookups but is for a 66 Pontiac. As soon as I showed the original, the part guy knew what it needed and told me it had the same specs. If anyone needs part numbers for the alternator (NAPA) or the regulator, just let me know.

[Alternator Replacement]

Need advice,

I have been told in the past that if you remove the positive battery cable while the car is running and after you remove the cable the car quits running, then the alternator must be bad. My battery went dead the other day and the car has been not running well (starving for power). Does anyone know if a 1971 corvette alternator (for part numbers) would be the same as for my 71 Avanti. No one shows the Avanti in their systems.

[New 1971 Avanti II Owner]

OK, after much research, the 71 uses the side markers from a '68-'69 Datsun 510. The AMC ones mentioned must have been on a different year Avanti as they are more square vs these being a "tear-drop". Anyway, they are not cheap, but still looking. Wanted to get a little feedback from members on their thoughts. Here is a picture:

[Dash wiring diagram]

I have a color coded wiring schematic for the whole car, including the gauges. Send me a PM with your email and I can scan it in and send it to you later this evening.

I also could use a copy if anyone can email it to me. Several of my gauges and clock are not working.

cadh@earthlink.net

[New 1971 Avanti II Owner]

Well, got the brakes 100% and realized that the steering ram cylinder is leaking badly. Now, I have found rebuild kits and rebuilt units. My question is how hard is it to rebuild or should I just buy one that is already rebuilt? I have not seen the unit as a whole on some of the standard part sites I have ordered from. So any ideas?

[New 1971 Avanti II Owner]

I'd second Gunslinger's advice on acquiring the manuals, and add that if you didn't also get

a collection of AOAI magazines from your Dad, consider joining them... they offer CD's

containing copies of most of their past issues.

I know he has huge stacks of "Turning Wheels" but I never have seen the AOAI magazines. He had 3 '53 Champions that he let rust into waste. He had owned them since I was born and they all were in working condition. Parked them outside at my grandparent's land and by the time I got old enough to ask about them, they were falling apart. A few years later he went and bought the Avanti.

Where do I find all of these manuals? What are they exactly called? Might run across them somewhere on the internet/eBay.

[New 1971 Avanti II Owner]

I recently inherited a 1971 Avanti II. It was garage kept but had not been driven the last 6 years. I wanted to get it driveable, so I had a friend who owns a local car restoration company to help me out. After just a little TLC it was purring like a kitten. We took it out to the parking lot and discovered one problem, it wouldn't stop. Further investigation revealed that the rear cylinders were shot. I ended up doing the Turner brake conversion on the fronts and putting new cylinders on the rear. I also had to get a new master cylinder and brake booster. They should be installed within the next few days.

I also noticed that the weather-stripping around the rear vent windows had cracked and bowed up in places. I have the seals to replace, but wondered if anyone could give some directions. After the major brake overhaul, the funds are running low and I will just have to drive it on sunny days until all of the other window seals are checked out or replaced. I did notice that one of the side markers on the driver's side fender, the lens was broken. I have not been able to find it on any of the Avanti part sites. So any help there would be appreciated also.

Just thought I would share as I am excited to get it out on the road again. My dad bought this car in 1989 and it was his baby. I want to slowly make it solid again and one day pass it on to my son - well, he is only 10 now, so I have many years to still enjoy it.