1970 Javelin Rocker Panel Trim
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Topic: 1970 Javelin Rocker Panel Trim
Posted By: RegattaBlueAMX
Subject: 1970 Javelin Rocker Panel Trim
Date Posted: Mar/17/2021 at 2:44pm
1970 Javelins are fitted with different rocker panel trim and it doesn't seem to be based on whether the car is a base model or SST. Some have blank polished aluminum trim, while others have the fake sidepipe trim similar to the 1970 AMX (obviously 1 foot longer). What is the reason for the different rocker panel trim?  Thanks, Gil ------------- 1969 AMX 390, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P65 1970 Javelin SST, 360, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P90 1967 Rogue Convertible (Under Construction) |
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Posted By: RegattaBlueAMX
Date Posted: Mar/21/2021 at 8:08am
Wow, 346 views and not a single response! Has this question stumped the Forum? Or did I ask a stupid question? ------------- 1969 AMX 390, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P65 1970 Javelin SST, 360, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P90 1967 Rogue Convertible (Under Construction) |
Posted By: george w
Date Posted: Mar/21/2021 at 8:36am
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IIRC all early production models used the smooth rocker trim and I believe that some point around January or so of 1970 that the SST models started being equipped with the simulated exhaust rocker trim. There may have been a TSB or possibly a sales ordering bulletin issued on this change. Also, I believe there was also a change in the "C" stripe around the same time. I'll take a look at my parts disc and see if there's mention of this in the part numbers or the footnotes. ------------- Long time AMC fan. Ambassador 343, AMX 390, Hornet 360, Spirit 304 and Javelin 390. All but javelin bought new. |
Posted By: RegattaBlueAMX
Date Posted: Mar/21/2021 at 8:43am
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Thanks George. Interested in any information you can find regarding the rocker panel trim and the reverse C Stripe. Gil ------------- 1969 AMX 390, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P65 1970 Javelin SST, 360, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P90 1967 Rogue Convertible (Under Construction) |
Posted By: george w
Date Posted: Mar/21/2021 at 9:05am
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The parts disc I have lists the part numbers: 448 7421 for the smooth trim (same p/n for both sides)and 448 6986 right & 448 6987 left for the simulated exhaust style. There are foot notes designating the differences in style but no reference as to when the change was made. If you look at the 1970 AMC Full Line brochure you'll see that the base Javelin was not shown with the rocker molding and the SST was equipped with the smooth style. If you look real close you'll also notice that the SST wore dual painted pinstripes on the front and rear wheel lips. I've seen these pinstripes on only one 1970 Javelin ever. I asked Larry Mitchell about this years ago and he indicated that these stripes were only on early production cars. I believe the brochure car also had the earlier "C" stripe style. As for the side "C" stripe, the parts manual only shows one style, available in 3 colors, for the entire 1970 model year. There were two different styles of side stripes used on 69 Javelins. A wide, dual wide stripe belt line stripe and later in the year, when the BigBad Colors were introduced, a mid body "C" stripe that ran along the mid body crease line and did a reverse C at the front. ------------- Long time AMC fan. Ambassador 343, AMX 390, Hornet 360, Spirit 304 and Javelin 390. All but javelin bought new. |
Posted By: bigbad69
Date Posted: Mar/21/2021 at 9:52am
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The simulated exhaust rocker trim was introduced mid-year for 69 model Javelins. It was an option. There was a stainless trim standard on SST models. I'm not sure if the 70 models offered the same stainless/ option simulated exhaust trim. The 69 SST models also got a painted pinstripe on the top belt line. This was deleted if the optional reverse C stripe was ordered. The 69 C stripe is different from the 70 C stripe. ------------- 69 Javelin SST BBO 390 T10 |
Posted By: RegattaBlueAMX
Date Posted: Mar/22/2021 at 3:36am
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Thanks George, that is good information. ------------- 1969 AMX 390, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P65 1970 Javelin SST, 360, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P90 1967 Rogue Convertible (Under Construction) |
Posted By: RegattaBlueAMX
Date Posted: Mar/22/2021 at 3:54am
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Ross, more good information. I didn't recall ever seeing the simulated exhaust rocker panel trim on '69 Javelins, but a quick search and I found multiple photos, including what appear to be AMC ads.   ------------- 1969 AMX 390, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P65 1970 Javelin SST, 360, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P90 1967 Rogue Convertible (Under Construction) |
Posted By: ccowx
Date Posted: Mar/22/2021 at 10:50am
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Simulated exhaust rocker trim was available on the 1970 Javelins as an option. I think that it may have been part of the Mod package in 1969-1/2 where they introduced the Hurst shifter, Big Bad colours, roof spoiler, etc. Most of those items became regular production options or fitting for 1970. Chris
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Posted By: RegattaBlueAMX
Date Posted: Mar/22/2021 at 11:21am
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Chris, that makes sense. The '69 Javelin images I found on-line were all Big Bad colors with the roof spoiler. The AMC ad photos I found are black and white, but the bumpers have the trim piece only found on the Big Bad color-matched bumpers. ------------- 1969 AMX 390, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P65 1970 Javelin SST, 360, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P90 1967 Rogue Convertible (Under Construction) |
Posted By: Coloradoamx
Date Posted: Aug/29/2021 at 4:17pm
| Is anyone reproducing the Javelin simulated side exhaust? I know the AMX is available, but what about the Javelin? |
Posted By: bigbad69
Date Posted: Aug/29/2021 at 4:46pm
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Tim Hendy makes them. kenoshajunky@hotmail.com From what I understand, the louvres are slightly smaller/closer together from OE, you would gave to discuss this with him. ------------- 69 Javelin SST BBO 390 T10 |
Posted By: 401MATCOUPE
Date Posted: Aug/29/2021 at 4:57pm
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1970 Javelin came 3 ways: Base and Trans Am Package model....no rocker molding SST Model...Stainless Rocker Molding and different then 1969, not grooved and thicker with lip on top. OPTION: SST Model with Simulated Side Pipes Rocker Molding ------------- Ross K. Peterson 68X,GoPac,343,AT,52A(1stCar) 68X,GoPac,390,4sp,52A 69X,GoPac,390,4sp,64A 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,87A,8 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,BBO,8 70 Jav SST,390,AT,BSO 74MatX,401,AT,Prototype 74MatX,401,AT |
Posted By: AMXpower
Date Posted: Jan/05/2022 at 9:01pm
| Does anybody know if something happened to this guy Tim. He sent me great pictures of the 70 Javelin rockers and then I never heard from him. One day several months later his son sent me an email saying his dad was in the hospital but would make a full recovery, any news??? I really wanted a set of his reproduction rockers they looked real nice. |
Posted By: trailboss355
Date Posted: Jan/14/2022 at 6:59pm
| Hey I am the guy that actually machined the dies to stamp them rockers! Hendy must buy the parts from them because they are all laser trimmed parts! I can check to see if the company I used to work for is still making those parts and get you a price! What do you need the Javelin or AMX rockers! 586-552-3111 steve |
Posted By: Cricket
Date Posted: Jun/03/2022 at 6:51pm
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I would like to have a set for my silver 71 SST, I think that would set it of pretty nice, instead of the smooth ones on it. Cricket
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Posted By: Gench
Date Posted: Jul/02/2022 at 6:26pm
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I bought two sets not too long ago, I haven’t installed them but they look real nice. Tim & Mitch kenoshajunky@hotmail.com
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