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Other than the driver seat, the upholstery was in great condition but super faded. See the seat belt in the photo below, it's faded from black down to tan! The SMS black vinyl and fabric is the swankiest of any car I've owned. SMS also refurbished the door panels. My upholstery guy said the fabric is as strong as the old stuff was, it doesn't tear like new stuff. He was able to easily stuff more foam in to make it even more firm and comfy, so I'd recommend SMS. We changed up the vinyl and fabric on the front and back center arm rests. When folded down, now your arm cannot stick to the vinyl Cool



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The rear center arm rest. The flat part at the top of the photo tucks under the rear shelf.



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Looking good !!!!!!!

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Things are coming together Cool




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The engine sure looks nice in the proper for a 1967 343 copper color !
Long time AMC fan. Ambassador 343, AMX 390, Hornet 360, Spirit 304 and Javelin 390. All but javelin bought new.
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Moving along with some Scorpion 1.7 rockers, PAC beehive springs, and Ferrea racing valves.




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Parts List for the Motor Build. Updated from 2019 with the RPM Air Gap intake, Mark Whitener custom 750 double-pumper carb, and MSD ignition.

Rotating Assembly
  • Crankshaft; 1970 AMC 360
  • Main bearings; King MB5518AM (.010 under)
  • Connecting rods (forged); Molnar Technologies AH5875AJAFB8-A
  • Connecting rod cap bolts; ARP 2000
  • Connecting rod bearings; CR818SI (.010 under)
  • Pistons (4.11 bore, forged); RaceTec (custom)
  • Piston rings (moly); Hastings 2M5525
  • Vibration damper; 1970 AMC 360

Camshaft & Valvetrain
  • Camshaft; Jones Cam Designs H64307-66299
  • Camshaft bearings; Durabond N9
  • Lifters; Hylift-Johnson 2011
  • Pushrods (5/16, moly); JPW PR5-7950
  • Rocker arms (1.7 ratio full roller aluminum); Scorpion 1102

Heads
  • AMC 1967 3178453
  • RBJ Racing; Magnaflux, shot blast, resurface, competition valve job, street port (250 and 160 CFM intake and exhaust flow), port match, exhaust heat crossover block
  • Intake valves (2.055" Chevy LS1 8mm stainless); Ferrea Racing Components F6234
  • Exhaust valves (1.650" Chevy LS1 8mm stainless); Ferrea Racing Components F6270
  • Valve springs (Chevy LS1 beehive); PAC Racing Springs PAC-1215
  • Valve spring retainers (Chevy LS1 chrome moly); PAC Racing Springs PAC-R311
  • Valve spring seat locators (Chevy LS1 chrome moly; PAC Racing Springs PAC S111
  • Valve spring retainer locks (Chevy LS1 steel 7*); PAC Racing Springs PAC-L8113
  • Valve guides (Chevy LS1 8mm bronze); Ferrea Racing Components VG1020
  • Rocker studs (chromoly); LPC
  • Head gaskets; Fel-Pro 8266PT1
  • Valve cover gaskets; SCE 129076

Fuel Induction
  • Intake manifold; Edelbrock RPM Air Gap 7531
  • Intake manifold gasket set; Felpro MS96011
  • Carburetor; Mark Whitner 750 double-pumper
  • Carburetor to intake and spacer gaskets; Fel-Pro 1900
  • Carburetor spacer, one-inch (open); Mr. Gasket 5776
  • Fuel feed line; Summit SUM-220106
  • Fuel hose, custom; RaceFlux
  • Air cleaner base (flat); Gearhead Enterprises 2148B BLK
  • Air filter (14x3); Wix 42095
  • Air cleaner top (flat); Speedway 910-110711
  • Fuel pump; Carter OE
  • Fuel filter; Aeromotive 12348

Ignition
  • Distributor; MSD 8523 Ready-to-Run Pro Billet rebuilt with 22* initial advance and 14* mechanical advance in at 2100 RPM
  • Ignition coil; MSD Blaster 3 8223
  • Spark plug wires; MSD Super Conductor (8.5mm) 35859
  • Spark plugs; NGK V-Power FR5 7373

Timing Cover and Oiling Components
  • Timing cover and gasket set; Bulltear
  • Timing gear set (double roller); Milodon 15000
  • Oil pump adapter; Bulltear
  • Oil pump kit (hydro-relief grooves); Bulltear
  • Oil pump filter adapter connector for use with Ford FL1A oil filter; Mopar 53007563AB
  • Oil pump pickup assembly; Bulltear
  • Oil pressure switch; ACDelco C8020

Block Hardware
  • Crankshaft rear oil seal; Fel-Pro BS40003
  • Oil pan gaskets; Fel-Pro OS30187C
  • Dipstick tube; American Parts Depot 911 8702
  • Dipstick; American Parts Depot 911 8701
  • Dipstick tube bracket; American Parts Depot 911 8704B


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Dang that looks cool! The 1968/1969 390 intake (this one) is reputed to add 10 to 15HP to the 290 and 343 motors in stock form. The cast iron 390 intakes were even a Group 19 accessory for the smaller motors. The four holes are now a split plenum with a lowered center divider (a little lower than the 1970 Rebel Machine intake) and the edges under the carb going into the runners are radiused. This should help to maximize mid-range power, especially with the Jones cam. And, help a little up to 5500 which is all I'll need.


Top of the Group 19 catalog page with the intake on it. Note the part number (3191737) is different from the casting number (3191736).



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What carb is going on that intake? Was the mod required to fit a certain carb?
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Originally posted by maximus7001 maximus7001 wrote:

What carb is going on that intake? Was the mod required to fit a certain carb?

The intake mod wasn't required for a particular carb; worked it over help to maximize mid-range and top end power.


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