Completed Avante Restoration!

[GTodd]

Well a few months ago I bought a basket caseof an Avante and proceeded to restore her (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=41399&hl=avante). It shouldnt even be called a restoration becasue the onlything reused were the imposible to find ball ends (which I polished). Anyway the first time Iinted the body it was a disater, I didnt have any decals and it lacked a driver. Well I just finished painting up my second body, I now have NIB decals on her and a driver. I hope you guys enjoy the pics. She looks awesome now!!!!!! I just need to decide on if I should fit a Dynatech or a Technigold. What do you guys think?

[GTodd]

PS I have a set of original driver decals left, first person to im gets them for free!!!!!!! People have hooked me up so I am returning the favor!

[Saito]

Now THAT is a beautiful car! Great job!

[WillyChang]

looking great!!

you should install the auxilliary bumper too, makes it look even more hi-tech imho

[Corpse Thrower]

Avantes need a Technigold.....matches the shocks!

[TenzoR]

PM regarding the driver decal. By chance do you have an extra head you can sell? (driver head that is )

[GTodd]

Thanks guys, I love just staring at it!!!

[GTodd]

Well two more steps toward this awesome car being completed. I have added the famous Technigold (NIB and a bit pricey but worth it) and the correct aluminum washers for the rear wing. The only thig else I need is a CPR unit. I have said it before, but this car is great I can just sit back and stare at it for ever. Once I get a CPR unit I will drive her around my carpeted house periodicly. What a great car, a must for any Tamiya collection along with a SR and a 3speeder.

PS

Sorry for the crapy pic of the motor in the car, one to mant beers tonight.

[HereBeMonsters]

Wow, what great engineering. This is why I want an Egress!

[Chilihook]

That is a great looking car and excellent resto job! It looks... predatory.

[MAD RACER]

I remember when it came out the Avanti was standard with the Technigold so I would say Technigold to keep it authentic...