pantera928 Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Well, I noticed dampness on the carpet right where it meets the kick panel on the passenger side after a rain storm last night. Nothing above that point. My A pillars are great so not from there. Any other likely places to look? I haven't tried anything yet. Just noticed it today after the storm last night. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) The air intake on the cowl drains down the area behind the kick panels to the hog troughs. You need to make sure the area where the floor and the fiberglass behind the kick panel meets is sealed and the cavities are clear of debris. Also make sure your hog trough drains are clear. There are a few other potential leaks. Stan Gundry's book "What the Shop Manual Won't Tell You" has a section on keeping the interior dry. Edited March 31, 2022 by 64studeavanti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, 64studeavanti said: The air intake on the cowl drains down the area behind the kick panels to the hog troughs. You need to make sure the area where the floor and the fiberglass behind the kick panel meets is sealed and the cavities are clear of debris. Also make sure your hog trough drains are clear. There are a few other potential leaks. Stan Gundry's book "What the Shop Manual Won't Tell You" has a section on keeping the interior dry. Not sure how i would get a copy of that book. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkus Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 google is your friend; available on amazon and other places. excellent thing to have when you ask a lot of avanti questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 11 hours ago, arkus said: google is your friend; available on amazon and other places. excellent thing to have when you ask a lot of avanti questions! I have already done a google search to no avail including Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Try : https://talkshop.blogs.com/avantipublishing/a_home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, pantera928 said: I have already done a google search to no avail including Amazon Old address from Avanti Magazine, but if you Google it you'll find some info on Stan and also a phone number. He appears to be in his 80's currently. Stan Gundry 4142 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 25 minutes ago, Avanti83 said: Old address from Avanti Magazine, but if you Google it you'll find some info on Stan and also a phone number. He appears to be in his 80's currently. Stan Gundry 4142 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 I found a phone number and an email address. Sent an email last night and it bounced back. Will try to call later. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 An Avanti that has a water leak? IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 AFAIK, the street address is current. I recently ordered and received some serial number plate decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 52 minutes ago, mfg said: An Avanti that has a water leak? IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!! I agree. Someone must have spilled something on the carpet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, 64studeavanti said: AFAIK, the street address is current. I recently ordered and received some serial number plate decals. Just got off the phone with Stan. Nice guy and fun to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjo Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 22 hours ago, pantera928 said: Well, I noticed dampness on the carpet right where it meets the kick panel on the passenger side after a rain storm last night. Nothing above that point. My A pillars are great so not from there. Any other likely places to look? I haven't tried anything yet. Just noticed it today after the storm last night. Ideas? A pillars? Seems most likely although they are "good". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjo Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, pantera928 said: Just got off the phone with Stan. Nice guy and fun to talk to. Does he still sells the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Kodjo said: Does he still sells the book? Yes he does. $65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Kodjo said: A pillars? Seems most likely although they are "good". Going to do a little more in depth looking this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 17 hours ago, pantera928 said: Going to do a little more in depth looking this week Hopefully the "depth" of the water isn't too deep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 I remember back when I was dating, (MANY years ago!), it rained heavily while we were inside a local night club....When my lady friend got back into my '63 Avanti, (NOT the '63 I own now!), she placed her feet into about an inch of water!!.......For some reason she was never very impressed with Studebakers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdaly Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, mfg said: about an inch of water!!...... WoW! 25.4mm!!!!!!😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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