Avanti83
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If ten is correct so is 8. The 400 blocks had provisions for 3 plugs per side but a lot of them didn't have the middle plug drilled so there was no core plug. I believe 10 is correct if the question was phrased as number of core plug locations indicated in the casting.
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Did the 700R4 come with a cable adapter or the electronic sender. If it has the adapter it would be a standard cable for late 80's GM cars of the correct length. If it's the sender unit then it needs to be replaced with the drive for the std cable. They are not easy to find but places like Bowtie transmission or Monster trans might have them. Be sure you get the correct gear also.
If you just need the cable take the old one with you to be sure the cable end to the speedo head in the dash matches it, many do but just check to be sure. If all else fails contact Stewart Warner (or whomever owns them) and ask them for a suggestion.
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If you have the correct pedal and I'll bet you do, the pedal bolts through the floor and the lower portion of the pedal serves as the hinge. Both my 74 and 83 mount like this so my money is on your 78 being the same way.
This is my 74.
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I wasn't aware SI was listing Avanti dash pads again but they were previously the best bang for the buck supplier if they are back again. I believe Dan at Nostalgic is now reproducing them and his should be close/exact to the originals as he has most of the original molds etc. They are not cheap but for a quality repo they should be great. Just dashes has historically also done nice work but I don't know anything about their current status on replacements.
There is also a Calif. outfit that repair them for about $700, just use "dash pad" in the forum search function.
I suspect as Gary said, with care, glue and dye you could make yours look OK but I think from your pix that the foam is going bad underneath. IAC, if you want driver quality it could look quite good.
Lastly, if you want drive quality not repo, look up a couple of auto upholstery shops in your area. I has a local guy redo a custom dash I built for my 74 and he charged me $300 to cover in high quality vinyl and it looks very nice.
Like this.
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I'd check out the cost of shipping, you will be shocked, even with the "low" priced folks.
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Even a Citroen would look at that Lancia and say Damn that's ugly. False
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Put yourself in N&A's position, they wanted to sell cars. They needed an engine that fit, was proven to work in the chassis and fit with minimum modifications and cost. What would you chose?
It had to be the SBC, why - cause it fit. Not only was it already engineered into the frame and attached to the existing drivetrain but also came from it's fiberglass brethren that by now was establishing a performance image of it's own. So the afterglow of the performance of the vette could also shine on the Avanti.
All the other options needed to be fitted into the car and either didn't have enough cylinders to stir the soul of buyers or were just bigger, heavier and under powered compared to the Chevy.
They had no other choice either engineering or financially wise.
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I'll take a flyer #2) 2 1/4".
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Pull the car outside, set inside as someone else puts a garden hose on various areas that may leak. Go slowly and you'll find it. I agree, start with the door seals.
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I will also add this thought as a separate post as it's the way I would go because it sounds like you want a dependable driver. The costs you are getting into are now in the range of dropping in a complete LS engine and trans combination.
Those setups are plentiful in wrecking yards, easily dropped into Avanti's and reprogramming the ECM is straight forward for the ones from a few years back.
But you say I'm modifying an original car, Yup! but you are doing that with the conversions you are planning. Pull the original engine and trans - store it for posterity and drive happily.
I'll now go back into duck and cover mode.
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If you are planning both conversions, which are not inexpensive, but worthwhile - two thoughts.
1- Add a distributor that is controlled by the ECM, they are not plentiful for Studes but worth the investment.
2 - Try the 3:31 and then decide if you need to upgrade to a higher number one. If you decide to change, positraction is a good investment if you don't have it. What you have will be better with the 2004R installed, I'll bet.
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37 minutes ago, studegary said:
Most anything will work to keep the dust off indoors. I do not recommend a cover for outdoor storage.
I tend to agree with Gary but there are times and circumstances that require one to do this so you need a "breathable" cover that won't trap moisture in theory. California Car Cover has a good reputation and I had one on my 39 Ford Coupe. It wasn't outside much but on those occasions it performed well.
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Try these folks http://www.restorationspecialties.net/
Personally, I'd just pop rivet them in, if they are the round covers I think you are referring too, but I have little need for authenticity with the vehicles.
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8 hours ago, saddletramp said:
I guess I will have to ask again, is that parts manual still avail able??
Studebaker International lists both manual and parts books.
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( My other question is: Let's say I was building a Stude engine hoping for R3 power, and I wanted to modernize the timing, what would be the best way to go? )
Modify an electronic distributor to fit the R3 and pair up with a Holly, FAST or other EFI system that has a higher than 1 atm MAP sensor and let the EFI learn/control it's way to maximum performance. I know you can buy an electronic unit that will fit but I'd want the one that the EFI controls.
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Just to add to Brad's thoughts, I used the entire Nu-Relics power lift window system on my 74 Avanti with excellent success. Not inexpensive at $450 or so for the pair with switches and wiring but not much more than a total restoration of the old parts. Bought them from Bob Ziff.
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I suspect you know this because you have come this far but be sure that you have all the hinges and other parts, in good nick, that will effect fitment on the car and fitted prior to, hopefully prime, but most certainly paint as these bodies are pretty fragile toward nicks and scratches.
I edged my doors/body openings with paint and rehung them prior to final spraying. the hood and trunk I assembled after painting. The hood was worry-some but I have enough overhead space and lifting capacity to set it in position alone.
Please post pictures when you're done, Love to see pretty-pretty Avanti's
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My guess is the wire is to actuate the brake light and probably works by providing a ground if the slider is moved if one chamber in the cylinder is low on fluid. The light is also an indicator of the parking brake not being fully released according to the manual.
When you pull the harness for the ECM you will find it is almost a stand alone harness. I don't remember what I did for the wire on the prop valve but I don't recall it being part of the ECM harness. I could be wrong as it's been a number of years. I could check but the 83 is in storage currently.
I suspect that you are eliminating the ECM to get rid of the carb and dissy setup on the car. I replaced mine with a Holley FI setup and dissy and it runs well. Just remember you will need a different dissy if you replace the carb with a different one.
Other than pulling a big arse snake out of the car, the job was pretty straight forward IIRC.
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Is the slop from worn holes/pins or just side to side movement. If the pins/holes are worn then new ones or larger pins. If it's side to side, try peening the rivets to tighten them up.
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Ken
You and the Avanti have now come and now gone a long way. Congrats, Bob
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I haven't seen any follow up to the same query on the other forum. My offer of pictures et. al. still stands.
sweetolbob
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36 minutes ago, Footer said:
I’m 6’5”, so I sit so high in most rigs the rear view mirror interferes with my view out the windshield. The only thing a low mirror does to me is block the view of the hood. I’ve thought about lowering the one in my 83. Make sure you get it where you want it when you glue on the new mount, that glue grabs quick!
Excellent point. I'm 6'3" and the mount location in mine let's me adjust the mirror to where I like it. One size certainly doesn't fit all in these applications.
I know how I fit in an Avanti, particularly head room, so you are really pushing the limit.
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Your isn't OEM as it's glued to the window so get a decent night/day mirror and move it up toward the top. Mine in my 74 is 4" down from the bottom of the window stainless trim to the center of the mount.
To remove yours, take the screw out of the mount to remove the mirror and then remove the mount from windshield.
BE VERY VERY CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE GLUED ON MOUNT AS YOU CAN DAMAGE THE WINDSHIELD. There are some Youtube videos on doing it.
Am I shouting, YUP!!! it's important. I found the glue from the auto store did not do a good job of holding the mirror in my car no matter how much I cleaned so I used clear Gorilla Glue.
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I used a temporary spare for my 74 as in this post. As Ed said, it will leave room for the jack and other tire tools.
https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?111352-Avanti-Temporary-Spare
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#2 is correct but so is #3. Initially my mind pictured 2 core plugs on the front but not so. There are 2 in the back and either 2 or 3 on each side so either 6 or 8 is correct. That's why most core plug kits come with 8.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mel-mpe-100br/applications