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Javelin AMX front spolier repair |
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Shannock
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Posted: Oct/11/2017 at 8:27pm |
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Guys, I have a front spoiler for a Javelin AMX. It is damaged and broken in three places. My question is, can it be repaired or is it better to find a repoduction? Since it's an original part, would it be worth saving because of it's rarity? And are the repo's any good. Here are some pics. Thanks for your help.
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Tom Davies
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amcglass
AMC Addicted Joined: Dec/11/2011 Location: NW Ohio Status: Offline Points: 2588 |
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that an EITHER-OR thing. your going to have some time in the repair and a re=pop will cost you so its a toss up but its repairable I have seen worse that have been fixed
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Javmanpres
BBG Mark Donohue 401 74 Jav/AMX 71 Matador 2dr sedan delivery wagon 1902 Rambler Runabout 70 T/A Javelin |
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Samuelsc360
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Fix it.
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Shannock
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Fix it, Eh? Yeah, that's the way I'm leaning now.
I'd to to keep the car all genuine AMC parts if I can. I've never done this kind of repair before, But, how hard can it be? Or, maybe I can find a body shop to do it. Thanks |
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Tom Davies
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304-dude
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IMO the part will need reinforcement at the back side, which is not seen from around the vehicle. Though noticeable from underneath. It won't be a points item, but should look good. I am not sure, as I never had one to check out... but if it is anything like the late 72 on up Javelin console, it can't be fused as one, as it is not plastic, but a fiber composite which is heavier than ABS. You could fudge it by having 1/16" steel sheet with rolled edges along the length and use a good substrate with bond metal. Then bend at its center for proper alignment with the angle of the spoiler lip to fit against. I know 3M weather strip and gasket adhesive will do the job, but takes a week to cure semi hard, but flexible without cracking or chipping when stressed. It should work very well at mending the broken segments when they are butted up. Just razor blade the squeezed out excess adhesive flush, after an hour of setting. Once a week has been done, the broken sections should be ridged as if one piece, when the reinforcement has bonded. Using fiberglass or Bondo will be too firm and ridged, and may chip or crack away after time, especially being driven at speeds. That's my take on such an item, there may be other adhesives and fillers but once you mess with he 3M you will know why I gave it as an example. |
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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hassyfoto
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Fix it!
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Murphy's Law:
Any given mechanical job you decide to solve alone will imminently require a third hand, at its most critical moment |
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amxdreamer
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Take it to a couple of bodyshops for estimates....estimates are free :)
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Tony
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Have2SC's
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1971 SC360 Hornet 4 speed 1970 Javelin 390 4 speed "Base Model" 1967 Rambler 220 X code 343 4 speed
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amcglass
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I am not sure, as I never had one to check out... but if it is anything like the late 72 on up Javelin console, it can't be fused as one, as it is not plastic, but a fiber composite which is heavier than ABS.
You could fudge it by having 1/16" steel sheet with rolled edges along the length and use a good substrate with bond metal. Then bend at its center for proper alignment with the angle of the spoiler lip to fit against. I know 3M weather strip and gasket adhesive will do the job, but takes a week to cure semi hard, but COPIED and PASTED flexible without cracking or chipping when stressed. It should work very well at mending the broken segments when they are butted up. Just razor blade the squeezed out excess adhesive flush, after an hour of setting. Once a week has been done, the broken sections should be ridged as if one piece, when the reinforcement has bonded. Using fiberglass or Bondo will be too firm and ridged, and may chip or crack away after time, especially being driven at speeds. That's my take on such an item, OK If you have never had one in your hand WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU OFFER your "TAKE" on it well I have had mine in my hand and I repaired it with DURA-GLASS I only offered my opinion that a person could have it repaired or repair it them self or buy a RE-POP and put it on
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Javmanpres
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Shannock
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Thanks for all the advice guys, after reading all your comments, I've had the pieces of this spoiler for the past 30 years, so I think the it is definitely worth saving.
This may be a good winter project to take on if I decide to tackle the repair myself. But I will also get a quote from a body shop, I have the hood which was damaged in the same accident, and that needs work too. Thanks |
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Tom Davies
Rhode Island 1971 Javelin SST |
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