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My "new" 72 Javelin SST |
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1970390amx
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If you really like the amx in the picture you are going to need a new hood and spoiler.
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1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX
1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
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CamJam
Moderator Group Joined: Jan/04/2014 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 6479 |
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I just love this one. I think it is (or was) one of Wayne Davis' cars, and of course Wayne's cars always look like Roger Penske himself prepared them! Not sure if I'll go with an AMX clone on mine or just keep it an SST. While we're on the subject of Wayne's beautiful cars, here's another one that I think is (or was) his: Just beautiful! If anyone knows where to get either of these wheel styles, please let me know. All the Minilites I see for sale are only 4-stud. |
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'73 Javelin 360 (current project)
'72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD |
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304-dude
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/29/2008 Location: Central Illinoi Status: Offline Points: 9081 |
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I think those are mini lite knock offs. There was a , n older thread I stumbled upon on here or an odd forum. Not sure exactly what I searched for at the time, but have an odd feeling it was on a track and steering site of some sort. Hit the top 3 sites and I am sure it's there.
I did not know they existed until someone posted them. Yep they come in larger sizes, unlike the mini lites limit of 15". At one time you could order them in 5 lug (2005 to 2010 ish). I think the knock off version came out some time in 2010 or later, when I stopped looking for wheels, and decided on Cobra SVT wheels. At the time I wanted stylish but not so every day. It was my option as mini lites were not going to work for me. I may have time today to find that link for the mini lite knock off wheel. Though be prepared for some wheel spacers as they may be for Ford fitment only. |
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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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304-dude
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Wow, I found them and the car... funny it was lurking on a Boss 302 site.
http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=57953.0 Here is where to buy... Geezo, good prices too! http://www.royrezentesdesign.com/clientspace/t3w/T3W2843_WebSiteRedesign/staging6/lt_iii.html There is an odd picture... a 69 boss 302 with what looks like knock off SC/Ramber wheels. The 70 boss 302 below it on the site has the mini lites. Edited by 304-dude - Jun/12/2017 at 8:56am |
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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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CamJam
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That's them alright! Gorgeous wheels! But wow, a set of those with tires will be half the value of the whole car, lol. Still, a paint job and a set of those wheels is all the outside of the car will ever need. I might have to have a talk with Santa this year.
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'73 Javelin 360 (current project)
'72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD |
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CamJam
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Here are some cheapie knock-offs, but alas… only available in a 4-bolt pattern.
here Some gold ones might look good against my bronze/copper paint. Or maybe a little pimped-out? here Note that the price on the gold ones is for a set of four (plus $100 shipping). Edited by CamJam - Jun/12/2017 at 8:39am |
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'73 Javelin 360 (current project)
'72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD |
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304-dude
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/29/2008 Location: Central Illinoi Status: Offline Points: 9081 |
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Yep, even though my Javelin was a driver, it was needing more than a paint job. It was one of those things, fix and find something else that needed fixing, only to find it is better to just take it all apart and get it all right to keep from being bled on repairs off and on. Too bad I made my decision long ago. Though I saved bookoo ducketts by getting my set before shipping got bonkers on costs. Though I am happy with my wheels as it is now, just imagining 17 inch mini lites on my car when done. Oh well. Santa is going to have to come through for you, most definitely. I donno, ever try doing a bit of hand rubbing compound to remove oxidation on the paint. Then do the TR3 or equivalent restorer. A buddy did his Vette being an original paint in orange, and it looked pretty good. I ended up doing my 73 that way, and it brought out the color nicely. Got complements a lot, as not many cars on the road had a copper color in Silicon Valley. PS. The top photo about wheels you want info about. Those are Mustang Mach 1 or Bullitt wheels from 2001 to 2003 I think. They should be still available through tire rack or ford performance online. Edited by 304-dude - Jun/12/2017 at 8:51am |
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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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304-dude
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Here's your other option... and more better than the multi lug mini lite knock offs, and affordable. http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-mustang-wheels-rims.html |
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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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CamJam
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The Minilite style would be my first choice, but at a little over $100 a wheel those Bullit wheels are mighty appealing.
Lots of choices on E-Bay too. Thanks for all your info, James. Definitely some good options there. |
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'73 Javelin 360 (current project)
'72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD |
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asifnyc
AMC Nut Joined: Apr/30/2008 Location: SF Bay Area Status: Offline Points: 390 |
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there's finally a minilite knock-off that's cheaper than team III....
Rota RKRs in 15", 17" or 18"... I just put a set of matte black 17x8 (front), 17x9.5 rears on my '73 amx. the 9.5 rear offset they offer is not good for a humpster with a stock amc 20 rear. I got a custom offset of -10 but you really want more like +4... 17x8 all around would work good. I'm running 255's all around now but at some point will get a narrower rear so I can put a 275+ rear tire on the 9.5 rear rim. |
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