The AMC Forum : 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : Member Projects : 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:16:17 +0000 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:23:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33070 The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/http://www.theamcforum.com/forum/skin_images_amc/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : I am make up the second batch... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post394030.html#394030 Author: 17tamx
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Posted: Sep/28/2012 at 3:23am

I am make up the second batch now and have sold two pairs without casters. I now only have one set available. If I do a third batch I will have 5 sets available but as of right now I only have one set left.]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:23:26 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post394030.html#394030 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : With thanks http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393252.html#393252 Author: Fire 343
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Posted: Sep/25/2012 at 12:55am

With thanks]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:55:29 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393252.html#393252 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : Ken, with or without casters?... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393251.html#393251 Author: 17tamx
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Posted: Sep/25/2012 at 12:52am

Ken, with or without casters?]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:52:21 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393251.html#393251 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : Hi Kirk I could use a pare price... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393246.html#393246 Author: Fire 343
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Posted: Sep/25/2012 at 12:33am

Hi Kirk I could use a pare price is find]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:33:26 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393246.html#393246 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : Been working on the car again... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393244.html#393244 Author: 17tamx
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Posted: Sep/25/2012 at 12:22am

Been working on the car again after what seems like half ayear. Oh, it was over half a year. The thermometer is still over 100 degreeshere in Phoenix and it has cooled down some but I can't wait for some 80 degreeafternoon temps. I saw a few early mornings as low as 75 degrees last week butit has been in the low 80's this week at 6:30 am when I have checked.

I have been removing items from the engine compartment andhave just the wiring, steering box, steering column, power brake booster assembly,wiper motor and brake lines left to remove. I plan on media blasting the enginecompartment so I can paint it the stock color before re-installing everything inpreparation for the rebuilt engine, transmission and front suspension.

I bought some 4" flat plate steel and some 1 1/2"square tubing so I could make myself some additional front body casters. I haveone set that I got from the body shop that painted my 70 AMX and my 71 SC/360Hornet. I needed three more sets for my cars since I have three project carsand one parts car all with the front suspensions, engines and transmissionsremoved at this time. I don't like having to pull out the floor jack every timeI need to move one of the cars.

I had to buy 10' of each steel stock so I ended up making 4 1/2pairs of Front Body Casters. To make one more to complete the set is going tobe hard because I need to find the material to match in scrap or I have to by10’ of each steel stock and make 4 ½ more pairs. I don’t want to spend another 18hours making more unless there is other AMC’ers who need them and would bewilling to buy the extra sets.

Here are few pictures of what they look like.

I drilled two set of holes in the upper plates. One set is for AMX, Javelin, Hornet & Gremlin. The other set of holes are for Americans. I tried a 69 Ambassador but one hole is about an 1/8" off. Both holes could be slotted a bit with a rat tail file and then it would bolt right up.

My welding got better as I went. First time using my new/used MIG welder. No gas yet, just .035 flux core wire.
 
This was the first one I welded up. I had the heat too hi and it kept popping the 20 amp circut breaker. I turned the amperage down and I was able to do the full length in one continues bead. This fits in place with the bumper and brackets still in place. I just used a spacer behind the plate at the back bolt to adjust for the side brace. Unit installed on the drivers side of my 66 1/2 Rogue.
This one is mounted on my 71 SC/360 Hornet passenger side.
So, I need to find out if anyone wants to buy a set. I figure $119 a pair plus shipping as shown on my Rogue or $79 a pair plus shipping without the casters installed. I will include the hardware to install your casters. I bought the casters with brakes #46819 from Harbor Freight Tools. They are 2" x 8" and are rated for 450 lbs each.
Let me know if anyone is interested. Dan Curtis said he wants two sets so I will only have four set available if I go ahead and make another batch. I am not looking to start a manufacturing business since I do have three AMC project cars going so I don't have alot of extra time for this project.


Edited by 17tamx - Sep/25/2012 at 12:48am]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:22:21 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post393244.html#393244 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : Yes, I do have plans for the... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post359522.html#359522 Author: 17tamx
Subject: 33070
Posted: May/09/2012 at 5:05pm

Yes, I do have plans for the 290 + .125 overbore whichworks out to a 309.7. I paln on using basically stock 67 343 heads, 4 bbl. intake and stock exhaust manifolds with duals and flow masters. The carb is going to be a Carter AFB and I am going to use a stock distributor with a pertronix II system. I want to make it look stock but run better than stock.]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 17:05:44 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post359522.html#359522 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : Any plans for the engine intake,... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post359481.html#359481 Author: Midnight Rambler
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Posted: May/09/2012 at 12:53pm

Any plans for the engine intake, carb, and spark?]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 12:53:34 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post359481.html#359481 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : I haven't had time to... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post359448.html#359448 Author: 17tamx
Subject: 33070
Posted: May/09/2012 at 10:53am

I haven't had time to work on the car for some time. The motor is in the machine shop an I just called Matt to check the status on the .125 oversized Forged pistons for the 290. Still buying parts for the 290 and the 343 motors that are in the machine shop. I hope to start working on the front suspension in August once my job starts to slow down a bit.]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 10:53:11 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post359448.html#359448 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : I have the front suspension... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post328746.html#328746 Author: 17tamx
Subject: 33070
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:38am

I have the front suspension almost completly apart. I have most of the V8 front suspension off of the parts car. I will be sandblasting all of the pieces and rebuilding and painting everything before they are re-installed. The 290 V8 for this car is in the machine shop at this time and I am waiting for the block and crank to be cleaned and inspected so I know what I need to do. The T-35 auto is already rebuilt. It was in very good shape. I think I have a limited slip for the type one 3.15 american V8 rear end that we installed. The rear end from the parts car turned out that it was a 3.15 open instead of a 3.54 limited like I was told. I need to find a limited slip unit for a type two AMC 20 rear end to trade for the type one with the smaller bolts for the ring gear.
 
I have been redoing my garage the last few weeks so I haven't had time to work on any of the cars for awhile. The garage is almost completed so the 66 Rogue hardtop is next on the work list.
 
]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:38:57 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post328746.html#328746 66 Rogue Hardtop father & son project : Did it come from the factory with... http://theamcforum.com/forum/66-rogue-hardtop-father-son-project_topic33070_post314020.html#314020 Author: Midnight Rambler
Subject: 33070
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 4:02pm

Did it come from the factory with the buckets and console?

BTW, great call on the extra leaf.  IMO, a little tail up is the attitude the car looks best with.

Lucky kid!  My 8-year-old loves mine...maybe someday... :fingerscrossed:
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