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Javelin AMX 401 4speed restoration pics |
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71AMX4014SPD
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Posted: Feb/18/2012 at 9:59pm |
I moved this topic (maybe a Mod could combine them?) to the more appropriate members projects, and I will post more progress photos as I go.
Today, the exhaust system was mocked up, it just needs some tweaking, and I will change "u" clamps to band clamps for better seals and a cleaner look.The pipe is 2.5" and features stainless Borla mufflers. The system (minus mufflers) came from Waldron's Exhaust. Here's a shot of the tank,and tailpipes. I found some correct factory style clamps (done in stainless) for the tips from AMXMGS resto parts, to be installed soon. |
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1968 Javelin 360 727 B/W/R
1970 AMX 390 4spd Bayshore Blue 1971 Jav/AMX 401 4spd B6 |
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humpster
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Scott the car is coming along nicely.Do you plan to bring it to the Boston AMO show? I got my exhaust from Waldrons also and wasnt thrilled with the fit. We had to correct some incorrect bends on the drivers side pipes. Bob
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71AMX4014SPD
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If the '71 is finished, I hope to bring it to Boston.... Of course, it all depends on if gas is 5 bucks a gallon by then, lol. I too had problems with Waldrons, this time it was the drivers intermediate pipe that was bent incorrectly. It should be a mirror image of the passenger side. Waldrons then sent the correctly bent one to me at no charge.
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1968 Javelin 360 727 B/W/R
1970 AMX 390 4spd Bayshore Blue 1971 Jav/AMX 401 4spd B6 |
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wantajav
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thanks for the underside pics really helps as I am struggling a bit with my duals.
Looks great -what is the finish on the gas tank if you don't mind my asking or is it new galvanized with no paint/coating Thanks Mike
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71AMX4014SPD
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Thanks, It's an original tank,I used Eastwood "Tanktone" paint on the tank, it seems to do a decent job of replicating the original finish. I also used "Hammertone" (not to be confused with "hammertime") paint on the straps to imitate a galvanized finish.
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1968 Javelin 360 727 B/W/R
1970 AMX 390 4spd Bayshore Blue 1971 Jav/AMX 401 4spd B6 |
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17tamx
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Are those the correct rear axle u-bolt Nuts? I haven't ever seen that style used on u-bolts for any of the cars that I have owned or parted out.
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Kirk P. Fletcher
70 AMX BBG w/Shadow 390 4sp 71 SC360 Wild Plum Ram Air 4sp 67 Rogue Convert 343 4sp 66 Rogue Hardtop 290 Auto 66 440 Convert 232 Auto |
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71AMX4014SPD
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I would call them a modern replacement, as the springs and hardware came from Eaton Spring, the original supplier to AMC and many others. Rather than use 40+ year old fasteners, I changed out the high stress hardware, including all of the front suspension/steering bolts and nuts to new grade 8.
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1968 Javelin 360 727 B/W/R
1970 AMX 390 4spd Bayshore Blue 1971 Jav/AMX 401 4spd B6 |
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71AMX4014SPD
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Some more progress under the hood. Next, the radiator/hoses, condenser,fuel line,distributor wirng and wipers. And lots more I'm forgetting......
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1968 Javelin 360 727 B/W/R
1970 AMX 390 4spd Bayshore Blue 1971 Jav/AMX 401 4spd B6 |
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Zioamc
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great looking car I'm liking the color
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.....1969 Sc/Rambler....
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bbgjav
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Stunning car and love the tiller too!!!! great job.
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