mfg Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Can anyone name the '84 Avanti front nose panel treatment that was returned... reminiscent of the original '63 Studebaker Avanti front nose panel 'look'? Edited November 30, 2023 by mfg added text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 This will be an interesting answer to learn. Are you specifying the angled fascia panel housing the headlights? "Avanti" badge. No more "II" designation. That's my guess. I'll do an early nod with my Blake; move the turn indicators back to the 'pontoons'. Then install Hella FF75 (driving or fog pattern) or similar where Blake put the turn indicators. Extra light helps in dark New England nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted November 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Geoff said: This will be an interesting answer to learn. Are you specifying the angled fascia panel housing the headlights? "Avanti" badge. No more "II" designation. That's my guess. I'll do an early nod with my Blake; move the turn indicators back to the 'pontoons'. Then install Hella FF75 (driving or fog pattern) or similar where Blake put the turn indicators. Extra light helps in dark New England nights. Close but no cigar! P S........Like your idea of moving turn signals back to leading fender edges...and installing driving lights in the vacated bumper locations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted December 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 No other 'bites' here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 UNCLE??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 HINT!..... color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) Oh! Interior headlight bezels were painted body color. [edited] If somebody were to desire the chrome appearance without using chrome, turn to paint. The world's "mirroriest" paint. It's costly, at $50 for 15ml but that amount covers 64 sq. ft. https://www.culturehustleusa.com/products/mirror Edited December 6, 2023 by Geoff Added content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted December 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 14 hours ago, Geoff said: Oh! Interior headlight bezels were painted body color. EXACTLY!... The area around headlight (under glass cover) was painted the exterior body color on 'round light' Stude Avantis..... Avanti Motors returned that look in '84 when the surround enclosing the 'new' rectangular headlight bulbs was also painted the exterior body color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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