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3250man 
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 Topic: '74 AMX "Steve," the re-build beginsPosted: Aug/22/2022 at 6:34pm |
 No matter how I rotate/save these pics, the site keeps displaying them in this format when I download them to post.
While waiting for the sheet metal to show up, I decided to clean up the trunk area. Above pic is the driver's side. Outboard area will definitely need some repair along with the rear area. With no rain seal, the water pooled along the back edge.  Passenger side looks almost as bad. Hope I'll have enough sheet metal for these repairs. Don't think I'll need to the entire trunk floor, maybe just the extensions. Seems to me, the car was resting on the ground, mainly on the passenger side, as evident by the front end and trunk damage. Passenger floor pans are toast also and will be replaced. Working now to get the rear bumper off to get a better look at the area around the filler cap-pretty bad there, too. |
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Posted: Aug/19/2022 at 5:40pm |
   Sorry for the weird arrangement. I tried several times to get them lined up correctly but no joy. This is the lower radiator support, right side, looking forward. I saw a post about someone rebuilt this with square stock but I don't have access to a bender. Can I just remove this front sheet metal part and replace it? It's really thin metal; doesn't seem to be 18 gauge. By the way, 18 gauge sheet metal, around these parts, ain't so easy to come by. I can find loads of 16, 22, 24, etc. Just no 18 gauge. I've got floor pans for all 4 floorboards so I might just use some of that. I don't need all of it for my floorboard repairs. Advice greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jim
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Posted: Aug/19/2022 at 5:28pm |
   These photos are of the front passenger frame and part of the radiator support area. I've got more pics of the support rear area-it'll need some replacement areas. Battery acid pretty much ate the metal away in the battery compartment area (as posted previously) and it looks like I need to do some frame area patch work. My plan was to get some flat stock, cut out the bad frame rail area and weld in the patch. The 2 holes in the frame are under the attachment form the radiator support piece I'm replacing. The top area of the fame, front to rear, is really pitted. The oblong dark area on the frame isn't a hole, I just couldn't remove the finish with my sander. The front end support brace is welded to the radiator support. I know it's not a structural support piece, but I can lift the front end up by myself, it ain't heavy. I've got some parts in the truck to keep the front end lighter. Let me know what y'all think.
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Posted: Aug/19/2022 at 5:12pm |
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I'm back at work on Steve ('74 AMX) and I'm RETIRED for good! Stepped away from my last job in June this year. Now I can work on the car full time.
Been a while since my last post here. Survived COVID and am doing a little bit of progress on the car every day. Next post I'll include some pics of the passenger radiator support and frame area and I have to ask for some expert advice. I have an idea of what's needed, but I am not a sheetmetal expert. If it's above my head, please let me know.
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Posted: Jan/30/2020 at 1:22pm |
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A lot of work, but looks great.
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Posted: Jan/29/2020 at 8:56pm |
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I like it!!! great project looking forward to following along.
B.P.
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Posted: Jan/27/2020 at 9:03pm |
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Good work-progress. That "tranny"
 looks like you can eat of it. Nice.
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Posted: Jan/27/2020 at 5:35pm |
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Sorry to hear about the double dose of flu. A single round is bad enough.
You're very fortunate on those troughs. Usually, that kind of debris will attract and hold moisture resulting in serious rot. Congratulations. Keep us posted........
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I'll follow these lines a little ways more,
Until I can find what I'm looking for. With the pedal to the metal, I'm gaining my speed. Riding down low in my AMC..... |
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Posted: Jan/26/2020 at 9:59pm |
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Update: After surviving 2 rounds of the flu during the holidays, I was able to work on Steve again. Finally got the front fenders off. I was very curious about how bad the troughs might be. Well, as you can see below: Dang, I think I got lucky! Not sure how so much dirt and debris got in there, but after several garden trowel scoops, vacuum and wire brush - I think they're in good condition. Tap test: Sounds solid on both sides, not rusted through.
Also, got the brake calipers off (they have the big "A" on them). They're on their way to Jeff at Kennedy American. In addition, I got a brake booster and master cylinder (from a forum member - THANKS). Now, I gotta' figure out how to get the power brake pedal off its original bracket (donor assembly) and swap it to the current assembly. The donor housing is way different than the one I currently have (manual front disc brakes.). EDIT: Duuhh! I got the brake pedals swapped. Just had to let the pin-to-bushing soak overnight. Took a break and a couple of beers to coax them apart.  Driver's side (before)  Driver's side after  Passenger (didn't get an after) same condition as driver's
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Posted: Nov/27/2019 at 6:57pm |
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Yes, I will be happy to help in any way.
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