Avanti Frame!

[mfg]

In order for the Lark convertible frame to accommodate an Avanti body, 8" had to be removed from each of the frame's rear rails.......True?

[1963r2]

You certainly do have to remove some rear rail I just can't remember how much.

Now the question is whether 8 inches is to much or not. I will go with true but with no conviction.

pb

Edited February 22, 2017 by 1963r2

[mfg]

14 minutes ago, 1963r2 said:

You certainly do have to remove some rear rail I just can't remember how much.

Now the question is whether 8 inches is to much or not. I will go with true but with no conviction.

pb

Sounds like you've done this job before but, like me, a while ago!!

The answer here is FALSE, more like 4" have to be cut off of each rail!

[1963r2]

Twice infact.

I didn't think 8 inches was right.

pb

[wdaly]

This is also the case with the '87-'88 Avanti-Carlos.  The Monte Carlo rear section was cut (not sure how much).  How do I know / how did I find out?  One day I went to a Trailer Hitch place and told them to put a Monte Carlo hitch on - they came back and advised me of the missing needed rear portion!

 

Bill D

[mfg]

8 hours ago, wdaly said:

This is also the case with the '87-'88 Avanti-Carlos.  The Monte Carlo rear section was cut (not sure how much).  How do I know / how did I find out?  One day I went to a Trailer Hitch place and told them to put a Monte Carlo hitch on - they came back and advised me of the missing needed rear portion!

 

Bill D

That's interesting Bill!