Besides the hog troughs and the rear crossmember, is there any place on the frame of an Avanti I need to check carefully?
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everywhere!!!
most of the rust on my '63 frame (surface rust only) was near the rear where you stated. plus the areas between the front of the doors and wheel wells.
don't forget to give any areas showing surface rust a good push with your fingers. any "give" in the steel should be treated as rust holes (cancer).Kerry. SDC Member #A012596W. ENCSDC member.
'51 Champion Business Coupe - (Tom's Car). Purchased 11/2012.
'40 Champion. sold 10/11. '63 Avanti R-1384. sold 12/10.
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Originally posted by Ron Dame View PostThanks, I'll be working with photos, and hope they accurately reflect the condition.
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A hidden problem is the windshield frame and 'A' piller area. If you see any issues with the vinyl trim around the windshield, you may ecperience this problem. It can be repaired depending on how bad.78 Avanti RQB 2792
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Originally posted by 64studeavanti View PostA hidden problem is the windshield frame and 'A' piller area. If you see any issues with the vinyl trim around the windshield, you may ecperience this problem. It can be repaired depending on how bad.
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Since the OP said FRAME rust..
Look closely at the bottom of the frame at the front rear spring mount back. Especially on the bottom.HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
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People unfamiliar with Avantis focus on the frame and hog troughs when looking for rust. Just wanted to make sure the OP was aware of other areas where serious rust can occur. The windshield frame and pillar is one such. I have 2 parts Avantis where the frames are in good condition, but the only thing holding up the roof is the windshield. Last year I finished a California car with perfect frame, rear crossmember, and hogs that had some rust through on the windshield frame. Fortunately, I was able to make repairs by fabricating the missing pieces and welding them in. I believe that George at Olympus still has some of the windshield frames left.78 Avanti RQB 2792
64 Avanti R1 R5408
63 Avanti R1 R4551
63 Avanti R1 R2281
62 GT Hawk V15949
56 GH 6032504
56 GH 6032588
55 Speedster 7160047
55 Speedster 7165279
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