The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : Last 10 Posts Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:23:24 +0000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:09:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.56a 30 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_images/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ V8 Engine Repair and Modifications : Should I rebuild this old 401??? http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21521&PID=195647#195647 Author: Babycakes
Subject: Should I rebuild this old 401???
Posted: Jul/30/2010 at 1:09am

yes,  rebuild it!!!  try Bulltear for pistons and oiling goodies.  The pistons will be your major expense.  Bore as little as possible.  The bottom end will be fine.  Just upgrade the rod bolts.  I like Lunati for cams.  If you go all Edelbrock you will also be happy.  I do not prefer the carbs though.  The exhaust manifolds are good as is.  Did you get the AMC 4BBL set up?  you may run that for awhile and upgrade later.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:09:11 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21521&PID=195647#195647 Wanted : still looking AMC Cruise 67-68 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21522&PID=195646#195646 Author: jayramb
Subject: still looking AMC Cruise 67-68
Posted: Jul/30/2010 at 1:00am

Still looking for a cruise command set up for my 67 Rebel.  Any leads for parts would be appreciated.  ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:38 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21522&PID=195646#195646 For Sale : HOT , 264 ci, built short block / WI http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21477&PID=195645#195645 Author: TinMan
Subject: HOT , 264 ci, built short block / WI
Posted: Jul/30/2010 at 12:49am

Forest, what would it cost to mill those pistons to work with my decked and ported head on pump gas? Cool]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:49:16 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21477&PID=195645#195645 Electrical - non engine : beating a dead horse... alt upgrade http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21400&PID=195643#195643 Author: 70amxvegas
Subject: beating a dead horse... alt upgrade
Posted: Jul/30/2010 at 12:33am

Billd


Can YOU rebuild a amc stock alt to a three wire set up ?
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:33:38 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21400&PID=195643#195643 Member Projects : SC/Rambler Restoration #8 Chronicle. http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20382&PID=195642#195642 Author: amx39068
Subject: SC/Rambler Restoration #8 Chronicle.
Posted: Jul/30/2010 at 12:26am

Got some really cool new work in progress pictures from the metal guy for the trunk deck lid that had previously been repaired.  This guy continues to amaze me in how he uses a mold to fit his hand formed pieces of metal to.  It cost a quite a bit more to repair than just getting a new deck lid but the lids are date coded so if we want the car to be date code accurate, fixing the original one is the only real option available.
 
This type of hand shaping a piece of metal is an incredibly difficult task and takes talent and experience that is way beyond anything that I would ever attempt to tackle myself.
 
The inner back side of the outer corner of the driver's side of the deck lid needed to be recreated
 
Old bad metal cut out and.....
 
...new metal put in its place.  The outer edge of the deck lid will be reshaped to be realigned with the quarter panel end cap prior to any welding of the new piece of metal.  Pretty fascinating process from my perspective. 
 
 
 
The underside lip of the hood on the Johnny Lightning SC/Rambler below in my signature has some pretty badly rust damaged areas which I will have him repair on that car's original hood rather than replace as well.


Edited by amx39068 - Today at 12:31am]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:26:32 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20382&PID=195642#195642 Off-topic Banter : Advance auto parts problems http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21499&PID=195641#195641 Author: jayramb
Subject: Advance auto parts problems
Posted: Jul/30/2010 at 12:21am

I'm a NAPA guy, second choice is a place called Red Rooster here in MN.
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:21:48 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21499&PID=195641#195641 Off-topic Banter : welding exhaust pipes ? http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21109&PID=195640#195640 Author: amc'snjeep's
Subject: welding exhaust pipes ?
Posted: Jul/29/2010 at 11:59pm

the close hangers were back in my early teens. but I'm gettin good mileage out of the suggestionWinkLOL]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:59:12 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21109&PID=195640#195640 For Sale : HOT , 264 ci, built short block / WI http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21477&PID=195639#195639 Author: forest
Subject: HOT , 264 ci, built short block / WI
Posted: Jul/29/2010 at 11:56pm

i try....   thanks.  you got it all lol]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:56:49 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21477&PID=195639#195639 Restoration : Baha S/C rambler http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21515&PID=195638#195638 Author: TinMan
Subject: Baha S/C rambler
Posted: Jul/29/2010 at 11:44pm

Awesome, I didn't know any Baha SC/Ramblers were still around. Can't wait to see this project.]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:44:35 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21515&PID=195638#195638 General AMC chat : '68 Playmate AMX http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21364&PID=195637#195637 Author: purple72Gremlin
Subject: '68 Playmate AMX
Posted: Jul/29/2010 at 11:38pm

Well, Id say Miss Vetri/Dorian got 42 years of use out of it.........not bad for a car she got given to her......]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:38:23 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21364&PID=195637#195637