64studeavanti Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) I had one of the Avantis on the lift and noticed that the driver's side torque box is starting to go. So, it's time to consider replacing. I have contacted George Dimitsas and ordered a set of torque boxes. I also have a pair of rockers and some bonding strips. This Avanti is due for paint, so I don't have any concerns there. In an issue of the AOAI magazine, I found a couple of articles on replacement. Additionally, there is some info on the internet. However, everything I have found relates to the multi-piece Classic Enterprises install. Can someone point me to information on Installing the one piece box? Edited January 7, 2022 by 64studeavanti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo B Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hi, Is this a help? Article is about the part which George Dimitsas sells.🤔 https://www.studebaker-info.org/Tech/Hogt/hogt.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Helps a little. Looks like the first page of the instructions are missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Thanks, bookmarked those 2 pages already. As near as I can tell, need to remove rockers and open behind the rear seat area to reach the bolts to the roll bar. Is there anything in the front by the "A" pillars? George said to call when I have questions. It is quite a blessing to have knowledgeable people like George Dimitsas, Dan Booth, Dave Thibeault, Bob Ziff, etal to rely on. A special thanks to Bob Johnstone for maintaining his site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Sorry about that. I corrected the page https://www.studebaker-info.org/Tech/Hogt/hogt.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkin Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 This not any help, but when I had my 78 Avanti, I ordered two changed out the passenger side they were galvanized. Does that sound correct? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted January 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 I have not received the new boxes yet. I believe George said they have a zinc coating. Will let you know when they get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted January 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Received hog troughs today from George. Look great and they are galvanized. They even have the zinc weld through coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkin Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hope it goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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