1970 AMX Resto Mod Project

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   The work is being performed in the custom shop with individuals quite knowledgable and experienced.  When I visited the shop, prior to my project, they were completing replacement of the 69AMX front suspension.  ALL Control Freak components were used in that project, as were in mine.My metal working skills leave a lot to be desired and that was left to the others.  Following completion of the plumbing related systems, pressurization and leak testing, along with the x-pipe installation vehicle will be moved back to the house for the wiring and final body work.
Redhorse Performance was the supplier of the AN and hose connectors for this build.

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johnv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/24/2021 Location: Baton Rouge Status: Online Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnv Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/28/2024 at 9:42am
	The work is being performed in the custom shop with individuals quite knowledgable and experienced. When I visited the shop, prior to my project, they were completing replacement of the 69AMX front suspension. ALL Control Freak components were used in that project, as were in mine. My metal working skills leave a lot to be desired and that was left to the others. Following completion of the plumbing related systems, pressurization and leak testing, along with the x-pipe installation vehicle will be moved back to the house for the wiring and final body work. Redhorse Performance was the supplier of the AN and hose connectors for this build.

rsrguy3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jun/24/2012 Location: Utah Status: Offline Points: 673	Post Options Post Reply Quote rsrguy3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/28/2024 at 5:33pm
	Thank you for taking the time to answer I recently had to build new an hoses for an aircraft project(pia)... I seem to remember seeing a system for custom braided an - ac lines now I can't find it... is this ringing a bell for any of you..
	javguy

johnv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/24/2021 Location: Baton Rouge Status: Online Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnv Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/28/2024 at 8:29pm
	Due to a need for correct torque converter and flex plate alignment we had to fabricate spacers, which were cut on the CNC machine. Torque converter and flex plate are fully secured, and couple of items have been marked off the list...

johnv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/24/2021 Location: Baton Rouge Status: Online Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnv Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/28/2024 at 8:51pm
	Hurst Shifter adapter plate is installed along with Dakota Digital universal gear shift sending unit, GSS-3000. However, some adjustments had to be made for a correct attachment bracket fit Hurst shift cable and GSS-3000 units are installed and synchronized GSS-3000 will be providing gear position information to the Dakota Digital HDX instrument cluster

johnv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/24/2021 Location: Baton Rouge Status: Online Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnv Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/28/2024 at 9:06pm
	With tomorrow being a Good Friday there will be no work on this project until next week! "I hope that you all have a happy Easter"

johnv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/24/2021 Location: Baton Rouge Status: Online Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnv Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/15/2024 at 7:10pm
	Hurst shifter is installed with final placement installation to be determined following fitting of the seats and console layout. New piece of the A/C line will be replaced tomorrow, must have been close to lunch time! Water line was covered with Magnawrap and routed through fender bulkhead to the cab and into the Vintage Air unit. This completes coolant flow routing. American Racing Headers are installed, hopefully for the last time, and tightened down with Stage 8 Locking Fasteners. Plumbing is completed for the Vintage Air A/C system. Following replacement of the kinked A/C line tomorrow we will be starting leak testing of the heating and cooling system along with the radiator and engine block with numerous couplings and fittings. Hydro boost brake system will be checked out next to be followed by the oil and transmission cooling systems. Engine will be oil primed and next on the list. This will be an interesting week and hopefully we'll even get to the brakes and fuel system.

70,71,72 AMXS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Oct/01/2008 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 339	Post Options Post Reply Quote 70,71,72 AMXS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 7:24am
	Really looking great! I mention something from the "been there done that" category. Since you have spaced the torque converter back, did you also add a spacer to the center locating hub of it? Years back, while putting a different drivetrain in a Rolls Royce, we used a spacer plate between the engine and transmission and added the correct length spacers between the flywheel and torque converter. A few months later, it had wiped out the front seal of the trans. We had to add a welded on spacer to the center hub of the torque converter to keep it located in the back of the crank. no issues after that. I'm making the assumption that this set-up requires the same type of component locating so I thought I would at least bring it up.
	Bruce in NW Ohio

johnv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/24/2021 Location: Baton Rouge Status: Online Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnv Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 9:55am
	We have over 3/8" of insertion into the crank snout. The engine builder added a spacer on the crank shaft to accommodate the 1" spacer plate. Hopefully we're avoiding potential issues, and thanks for the "Been There Done That" comment. There are always lessons to be learned and I believe that we'll be experiencing them before this vehicle hits the pavement