In this computer world we live in it's nice to get some face to face time. I met and had a nice bench racing session with Lou Delach this morning. Real nice...
I started work on getting the body ready for paint -fixing cracks and holes and what not. The previous owner cut a hole in the rear of the body for a scoope...
I worked on the Avenger some this week first time in a long time. I was going to hold out and ether find a valk frame and put a 350 Chevy in it or use a SHO...
Moving the shifter back on the VW pan is a fairly standard procedure for kit cars. Since the seats are farther back on most kits than the Bug the shifter is...
Thanks Eric. I was looking at the pan today its goiing to need some work may need to find one in beter shape. or posably get one of the after marcket ones. Not...
Earl, don't forget that there is a plastic "bushing" that the shift rod passes through on the way to the transaxle. On most old pans, this bushing is worn to...
Earl; Has any one told you about the retainer that holds the bushing for the shift rod? The retainer is spot welded on to the hump! This can be removed for...
Thanks Guys Im still not sure if I will be fixing the pan or not I may go aftermarket this thing is in bad shape . It rusted out pretty bad where the frame ...
You can adjust by pulling torsion bar & rotate & put back in. About 1" per notch or spline. Or you can buy adjustable spring plates from Bugpack. Or you can...
The manx chassis are shortened, just FYI if you didn't know. They look pretty beefy. I'd be worried about where the seats fall. Hopefully not on one of the...
Mike A few things. Not trying to be a know it all just helping with some educated guesses. Incoming filters trap dirt while exhaust filters trap over spray....
They actually have a 3" lifted chassis for it ... From: loflyin40@yahoogroups.com [mailto:loflyin40@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of luongomi Sent: Wednesday,...
The fiber glass is looking good I have some of that to do too. I have a crack in the fender from wheel well to hood. My pans floors are not that bad it the...
My replies don't seem to get through? ... From: KEVIN COONEY [mailto:nivekdodge@...] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 7:30 PM To: loflyin40@yahoogroups.com...
Chris worked in the shop making molds.... His Brother RUSS (? I beleive thats his brothers name) designed the original GT12 Avenger... Chris is more...
Here are some pics of the frame Im thinking about getting this one was made for an avenger and has the shifter moved back and the floor is lowered were the ...
LOOKIN...... GOOOOOOOOD Rich........ jburch820@... wrote: Nice chassis, what company builds it? J in IL ... It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on...
Rich notice the dates???? They are sticking somewhwere ... From: loflyin40@yahoogroups.com [mailto:loflyin40@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of KEVIN COONEY Sent:...
Here are pictures of fixing the flip back that someone cut into the body and then repaired - only the underside was glassed, the painted side had very little...
1:35 p.m. Mountain Time, April 17, Here is a late model Avenger GT-12 on eBay. I'm surprised he doesn't have a bid, the windshield with the trim and rear...
Well its been a busy week for me and the avenger build. After getting parked 5 years ago when the motor started knocking I thought I would ether get a Valkyrie...
Thats not to far from me I wounder if I can talk the wife in to it. may be hard after just spending so much on the one I have. but I need a front window any...
In a message dated 4/17/2008 3:30:56 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, earl87gta@... writes: Thats not to far from me I wounder if I can talk the wife in to...
In a message dated 4/17/2008 3:22:45 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, earl87gta@... writes: I may try firo GT seats yet with the speakers in them if I can...
