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scramboy
AMC Nut Joined: Apr/12/2009 Location: new york Status: Offline Points: 456 |
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Posted: Oct/08/2017 at 4:32pm |
Putting a rim blow back on my 70 AMX, I have no contact parts. What parts are used and if there is an alternative for original parts. Any help would be great, Scramboy.
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limachine
AMC Apprentice Joined: Apr/02/2009 Location: Long Island Status: Offline Points: 151 |
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I have the same problem on my Machine. Some quick research showed the contacts are the same as Mustang and Cougar. If that's the case they are available from Mustangs Unlimited for about 100 bucks. I haven't confirmed that yet. For now my wheel has a wrap on it because the outer rim is pretty beat up. But I've seen parts available on eBay and from some of the vendors for AMC.
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limachine
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Rim blow buddy makes the contact, apparently the mustang is a little different but will work. He's online.
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rodhhrod
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Well I am going to give you my two cents worth on this subject matter. Woodgrainwheels.com, Dave Tays has done 2 of my 70 wheels and they came out fantastic. The rim blow switch had been a problem for awhile, Talking with Dave he never really had a good switch to go by, so since I Had a NOS one I sent it to him while he was doing the first wheel, he has duplicated it to a tee sort to speak. It is has a smooth finish like the Mopars, original had a little rib on them but that material is long gone. The second wheel has that repop switch on it and you can't tell the difference. Anyway a perfect match in my book with the right ends. My brother bought a Rim blow buddies switch back in the day and it didn't fit right or even work well. They told him to remove the switch and install tooth picks and reinstall. what kind of deal is that. Anyway I hope that helps or got you more confused. LOL LOL His number is 1-812-593-4328 Also, he is a very nice guy.
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limachine
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Hey thanks for the info! I'd like to try to get mine working. The only question I have Is if there is a separate piece of trim that goes over the contact or if its partvofcthe contact.
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rodhhrod
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Not quite sure of your question, contact strips encased in rubber.
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limachine
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So the rubber is what is visible on the rim?
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ramblinrev
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Yes, the rubber sticks out on the inside rim.
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limachine
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OK wasn't sure, that's pretty beat up on my wheel. I'm more familiar with the Mustang / Cougar wheels, I've seen some other makes with a chrome like pad that presses in over the contact.
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