Texas 69 Javelin Rebuild SHE RUNS!!

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   This looks like a great place to chronicle my restore, restomod, rebuild, whatever you want to call it. I’ve looked through several of these and they are really cool. I have rebuilt other cars, trucks, and scooters but never an AMC. I have always liked the Javelins and have always wanted one, but all of my rebuilds have been driveway rebuilds and I would keep them for a year or two and sell them off. But when I built myself a shop I was looking for one to rebuild and keep. I picked up a 1969 Javelin roller that had been stored in a barn. It’s obvious that it has been redone once before and was last inspected in 1995, so I’m going to guess it hasn’t been on the road since then. No motor, transmission, or driveshaft but the body is smooth. Don’t know how much bondo is on it, but the floor pans and trunk are solid. It is missing the grill, and the interior is missing the driver’s seat and the back seat. A check of the numbers shows it to be a 290, auto, A/C car. Unfortunately it is missing the door tag. Once it was off the trailer, I gave it the once over with the water hose and it already looked better than it did in the barn. It’s usually the other way around. Once in the shop pulled the carpet, seat, and door panels to try and alleviate some of the barn smell. Pulled the gas tank, it will have to be replaced. Lots of pin holes one big hole and tons of rust inside. As we speak it is on jack stands having the front end dismantled to be rebuilt with all new rubber. I would post some pictures, but I don’t have my 30 posts yet. As soon as I get them I will add some pictures. I have a line on a motor and trans, I will know in a couple of days if it’s good to go.

Edited by Texas275 - Apr/11/2017 at 8:29am

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Texas275 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Dec/18/2013 Location: Forney, Tx Status: Offline Points: 469	Post Options Post Reply Quote Texas275 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Texas 69 Javelin Rebuild SHE RUNS!! Posted: Jan/08/2014 at 1:08pm
	This looks like a great place to chronicle my restore, restomod, rebuild, whatever you want to call it. I’ve looked through several of these and they are really cool. I have rebuilt other cars, trucks, and scooters but never an AMC. I have always liked the Javelins and have always wanted one, but all of my rebuilds have been driveway rebuilds and I would keep them for a year or two and sell them off. But when I built myself a shop I was looking for one to rebuild and keep. I picked up a 1969 Javelin roller that had been stored in a barn. It’s obvious that it has been redone once before and was last inspected in 1995, so I’m going to guess it hasn’t been on the road since then. No motor, transmission, or driveshaft but the body is smooth. Don’t know how much bondo is on it, but the floor pans and trunk are solid. It is missing the grill, and the interior is missing the driver’s seat and the back seat. A check of the numbers shows it to be a 290, auto, A/C car. Unfortunately it is missing the door tag. Once it was off the trailer, I gave it the once over with the water hose and it already looked better than it did in the barn. It’s usually the other way around. Once in the shop pulled the carpet, seat, and door panels to try and alleviate some of the barn smell. Pulled the gas tank, it will have to be replaced. Lots of pin holes one big hole and tons of rust inside. As we speak it is on jack stands having the front end dismantled to be rebuilt with all new rubber. I would post some pictures, but I don’t have my 30 posts yet. As soon as I get them I will add some pictures. I have a line on a motor and trans, I will know in a couple of days if it’s good to go. Edited by Texas275 - Apr/11/2017 at 8:29am

pit crew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: delete Status: Offline Points: 5341	Post Options Post Reply Quote pit crew Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/08/2014 at 1:18pm
	Can't wait until you hit 30 posts so we can see some pictures. Sounds like a fun project.
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Texas275 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Dec/18/2013 Location: Forney, Tx Status: Offline Points: 469	Post Options Post Reply Quote Texas275 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/08/2014 at 1:20pm
	I'm trying.

wantajav Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/04/2009 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 1151	Post Options Post Reply Quote wantajav Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/08/2014 at 6:18pm
	Behind the rear panel of the pass seat on a 1969 Javelin you may find a beige piece of paper Car Building Order that is the build sheet from the factory, tells you every option on the car, trim codes, etc... Mike

Texas275 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Dec/18/2013 Location: Forney, Tx Status: Offline Points: 469	Post Options Post Reply Quote Texas275 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/08/2014 at 7:49pm
	The passenger seat is the only one left in the car. I'll have to look.

Texas275 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Dec/18/2013 Location: Forney, Tx Status: Offline Points: 469	Post Options Post Reply Quote Texas275 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/09/2014 at 1:45pm
	Got my 30 points so I can show off my project. Fresh from the barn

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	Body looks pretty good.
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	That is a sharp car! Love the white with blue stripes. Andy
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	WOW, that is a solid looking car. Nice find!!!! Are the floors as solid as the body looks in the pictures? Dennis
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Texas275 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Dec/18/2013 Location: Forney, Tx Status: Offline Points: 469	Post Options Post Reply Quote Texas275 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/09/2014 at 5:51pm
	Thanks. I'm super pumped about it. The floors and trunk are rock solid. I've crawled all over it and can't see any welds where they have been replaced. The body is sound. Hoping to pick up a 360 with a 727 attached to it. All was supposed to be running when came out of a jeep 2 years ago. The guy said that I get another trans (unknown what it is), 3 intakes, 3 or 4 carbs, and extra alt as we'll. Sounds awesome. We'll see. Like a I said earlier, the front end is out and everything on the left side has been sandblasted, so I got time for motor trans work while I get the suspension done. Still looking for other parts as well.