The Unknown Clever Thinking of Altman's Avanti Motors
Are your Avanti’s power window switches constantly popping out of the door panels? You aren't alone. This rare factory option, found on 1963–1973 models, featured a mounting system prone to loosening as the door panel cardboard aged. In this technical guide, Dan Booth reveals a "clever" factory-authorized secret for locking switches into place using simple rods—or even nails—to keep the NOS #1351343 clips tensioned.
Beyond the cosmetic fix, Dan addresses a critical electrical failure point: the NOS #1360381 wiring harness. After 60 years of flexing every time the door opens, original plastic-coated wires are breaking down, leading to "mystery" electrical shorts. Learn how to identify these issues and discover why replacing your brittle door harness is the best insurance against future power window failure.