Fixing the "Flop": How to Rebuild Avanti Standard Front Seat Hinges (1963–1983)

Does your Avanti’s front seat back rock or "flop" when you drive? Many owners don't realize that the plastic sleeves (bushings) inside the seat hinges are high-wear items. When they deteriorate, hinge holes become elongated, leading to permanent damage to the expensive chrome hardware and fiberglass shells.

In this specialist guide, Dan Booth introduces the NOS Seat Hinge Rebuild Kit (#SHRK). Learn how to perform the "Knee Test" to diagnose hinge play and follow a professional 9-step walkthrough to restore your seats to factory tightness. Dan also shares "Expert Insights" on the structural integrity of the .145" thick fiberglass seat shells and how to identify common breakage points that modern reproductions often fail to address. Ensure your 1963–1983 interior is safe, solid, and showroom-correct with this definitive guide.

Read The Full Article as published in the Avanti Magazine issue 200