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  1. I've used the TCP Acrylic Enamel catalyzed on several projects and I like it because it lays down well when spraying and can be sanded and buffed to a very nice finish. Two other benefits are darn good pricing for what you get and repair is much easier that bc/cc.

    Used two gallons of Daytona Yellow on my 74 and there is enough left for minor repairs in the future.

  2. 2 hours ago, 64studeavanti said:

    To make a little noise, I will update on my progress on hog trough replacement etc. Look under topic of scope creep. Chassis is almost done. Lots of cleanup, paint and NOS parts.

    Just a thought, but why not start a separate post on major projects like hog trough replacement. It will make the repairs easier to find in the future for folks interested in how it's done.

  3. 3 hours ago, George Rohrbach said:

    Avanti83 - 

    What are your pipes wrapped with? And how much do you think that it really helps with that nasty Avanti cabin heat problem, that we all deal with? Any problems with rust underneath it?

    George Rohrbach

    The wrap is DEI exhaust wrap, good stuff.. Because the exhaust manifolds are not wrapped there is still a fair amount of heat but it really keeps the heat away from the starter and other heat sensitive items. I've used it on several cars in the past without any rust issues.

    It was really effective in my 39 Ford coupe with SBC because there were headers that were wrapped from the heads to well under the car. There's no reason the exhaust manifolds couldn't be wrapped but I've not done that to mine. That should really help with the heat. 

  4. 2 hours ago, Jim78 said:

    Don Simmons at Silvertone Exhaust Systems has been doing Studebaker and Avanti stainless exhaust systems for many years.  I used his system on my '78 to replace the factory cat system with plain old duals. The quality is excellent, and he does offer 2-1/2" if you are so inclined.  Personally, I feel that the 2" is more than adequate for an L48.  While his ads don't list '75-'83 because they have the cat system, he was able to provide the proper exhaust pipes (essentially a '65-'74 system) once we identified which manifolds were on my engine.  I would suggest that you give him a call. 

    Jim is correct except the Silvertone system is 2 1/4" not 2 1/2" as indicated. I have that setup on my 83. He builds them swedged to fit the Vette 2 1/2" manifolds. His standard system is 2" stainless steel.

    Here's mine https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/tech-talk/43720-avanti-stainless-silvertone-exhaust-installation-length-and-picture-warning

    Don's ad - http://www.studebakervendors.com/silverto.htm

  5. 51 minutes ago, pantera928 said:

    Thanks. I have a local shop that does my custom work. I will talk to them

    Have them look particularly at the driver's side manifold connection. It's a bit of a b--th to fabricate.

    Here's the one I did on my 74.

    https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/tech-talk/76100-74-avanti-sbc-t-56-2-1-2-exhaust-system-and-undercarriage 

    This is the finished project with 2 1/2" pipes. Your exhaust will be 2" so you'll need to find 2 1/2" manifolds. They are available aftermarket for reasonable dollars. Look for mid-60's Corvette manifolds.

     

    finished exhaust.jpg

  6. Jim

    As you know I did my 74 with razor blades and it was not a fun job. Several years ago I bought a used ARE fiberglass topper for my truck that needed a repaint. After much looking I bought a gallon of water based stripper from West Marine. It did a darn good job on the cured base coat/ clearcoat on it. Washes off with water so no bad residue like the Aircraft type strippers. It's made for fiberglass stripping applications.

    If you want to try it you can buy a quart for about $30 to see how it works.

    If I had to do the 74 again, I'd use this stuff.

    https://www.westmarine.com/buy/back-to-nature--aqua-strip-paint-stripper-gallon--4563136?recordNum=1

    Good luck, Bob

  7. 2 hours ago, mfg said:

    Great info!......maybe I've just been lucky!!:o

    Considering you said you drive mostly city miles I would think it wouldn't be a problem as most converters lock up around 40 mph IIRC. I do the same thing with my 2004R, just engage the converter lockup switch at highway speeds.

  8. This is a copy of the wheel offerings on my 83. Avanti Motors was known to put about anything on the car that a buyer would want but it should be documented on the build sheet which may be available from Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motors.

     

    avanti wheels 3.jpg

    This is how mine was equipt from the factory. The wire wheel option on mine were chrome wheels with a separate wire insert and Avanti logo that differs from the above selections. They are also available cheap although not in prime condition.

     

    avanti build 83.jpg

    Picture of my 83 with OEM wheels

     

    avanti original 2.jpg

  9. 2 hours ago, wildfelr said:

    RQB3263/81/305......I dont understand the fascination with the 200r4.....please explain to me the advantage over  the 700.....if it is availability and the overdrive then I think you will be happier with the 700...... ON ANOTHER NOTE.....does anyone know of a disc brake conversion for the original 81 rear end ?I dont want to change out the whole thing and loose my 2.72 rear gear.... Bill on a cold, wet, nasty morning in Florida ....thanks

     

    Bill

    I suspect the fascination with the 200 boils down to 1-size, smaller than the 700 and 2- The 700 has a much lower 1st gear to get heavy cars and trucks rolling with those under 3:00 numerical gears. Personally, Avanti Motors thought the 700 was fine for their cars, my 83 came with one so they can't be that bad.

    Turner makes a rear brake setup for the Dana but I don't know if it fits the later ones. He says it fits the Fairborn flanged axle set up however. 

    Google up Dana rear disc conversion and you'll see there are a ton of aftermarket suppliers for Jeep rear disc conversions and those should fit Avanti's if they fit similar years. When I rebuilt my 44 in the 1974 I used the rebuild bearing and seal kit from a 72 IH Scout II

    BTW,  -3 F when I got up this morning so sorry to hear about your cold spell. 😉

    Missing that great Florida BBQ though.

    Bob

  10. 1 hour ago, pantera928 said:

    Yes it is but if you adjust the tie rods so that the ends fall into the holes where they were before, the front end geometry(toe-in) "should" not change from where it was prior to installation of the quick steering arms

    I won't disagree if one can keep them in place while removing the original long arms which is not a trivial effort. Been there, done that and have the tee shirt. IAC, eye of the beholder 

  11. When I did the one's on my 74 I cut the rocker panels off as you can see in this post. The bolts holding the HT's on must be removed from the area inside the car just in front of the rear armrests. 

    https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/tech-talk/61575-74-avanti-body-repair-after-hog-troughs#post921298

    Here's some thoughts from Bob Johnstone's site on the topic. Be to click on the links under the HT pictures.

    https://studebaker-info.org/Tech/Hogt/troughs07.html

    Bob's site will have other thoughts on the topic also.

     

  12. 35 minutes ago, JavierB said:

    Did you have to cut a piece of the inside fiberglass bracing to get it to fit?  That has been my primary hesitation in going with the NuRelics is I saw an install video about having to cut a segment out and it gives me a bit of pause.

     

    Yes you need to cut out a vertical piece in the door. I don't see how it weakens the door significantly and you end up with a warrantied functional system. 

    I've posted my install before but here it is in case you missed it. Pretty straight forward.

    https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/tech-talk/108773-avanti-nu-relics-power-window-installation?106236-Avanti-Nu-Relics-Power-Window-Installation=

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