1974 AMX Javelin
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skep419
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"I wonder if it came with a dust shield?"
The dust shield
The dust shield
skep419
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skep419
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Thanks. AMC bolt pattern with 727 guts.That is awesomeI love AMCs... i wish i still had my rebel or my sisters rebel...
The 74 uses a mopar trans doesn't it? mine was a '67 and it had a FMX or something.. it was horrific
skep419
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Researched internally regulated alternators and found a CS130 Chevy alternator from an 86 s10 fits. Figured if I have to rewire the engine bay mine as well get rid of the voltage regulator. Currently have it upside down to make sure it works (had to space out the pulley 1/8" and find a longer belt (has 1" of travel at the end of the adjustment slot to keep it off the oil filter housing))
Super-Cuda
MOPAR .. Move Over, Plymouth Approaching Rapidly!
And this is how it starts...
Next future generation owner LOL !!
Next future generation owner LOL !!
skep419
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Nice , glad you got it , the AMC is a great car ,
skep419
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Coworker gave me some wheels he was going to scrap off his grandpas 74ish thunderbird.
looks like old keystone wheels, nice score
mygasser
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they have similar patina to the car, spot on 
hcallaway
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I love the AMX. It looks solid. I hopeyour dad is still around. You know he is telling everyone about it being in the family. My next door neighbor had a AMC dealership as part of his group. I had a new 1996? Hornet X? Little 2 door straight 6 Blood Red with a fancy interior. Not fast but it was hot looking!
skep419
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AMX got put on the back burner (absolutely hate dealing with wiring). Figured I'd start with the belts and brakes and hopefully get motivated to finish the electrical nightmare. The power steering pulley didn't line up, posted a picture on an AMC group and they concluded I was using the wrong pullies and that I had the upper radiator hose on backwards 
. Found the correct ones (the car came with a few sets) and installed them last night 
. Found the correct ones (the car came with a few sets) and installed them last night
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6PKRTSE
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Very cool story. Glad you were able to buy your Dad's old car back.
skep419
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Lots of things still need to be fixed but survived a 50 mile trip to the shades of the past car show.
skep419
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Made it to another show, Javelins unite!
Got the dash put back in, door hinge bushings installed. Can’t figure out how to get the trunk springs to work, thinking the spoiler is just too heavy.
Got the dash put back in, door hinge bushings installed. Can’t figure out how to get the trunk springs to work, thinking the spoiler is just too heavy.
abdywgn
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I hope you had help getting those doors off...or an engine hoist and a sling!
for the deck lid hinge, it looks like the adjustment was at the other end of the slot. maybe it slipped?
Nice steering wheel, have one sitting here for the Hornet if I get motivated someday
Keep up the good work!
skep419
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I was able to hold it up with a jack and manhandle it to the floor and back to the jack without issueI hope you had help getting those doors off...or an engine hoist and a sling!
for the deck lid hinge, it looks like the adjustment was at the other end of the slot. maybe it slipped?
Nice steering wheel, have one sitting here for the Hornet if I get motivated someday
Keep up the good work!
The trunk spring adjustment I can't seem to find any info on, I've had the adjuster at both ends of the slot and it doesn't seem to make any difference. My pops has a 72 and it uses the old style rods, turn the trunk key and it pops up a couple inches. Maybe the spoiler is just too heavy......
abdywgn
dismantler
Yup, floor jack is how I did Challenger doors. Weight has to be close.I was able to hold it up with a jack and manhandle it to the floor and back to the jack without issue
The trunk spring adjustment I can't seem to find any info on, I've had the adjuster at both ends of the slot and it doesn't seem to make any difference. My pops has a 72 and it uses the old style rods, turn the trunk key and it pops up a couple inches. Maybe the spoiler is just too heavy......
What year is your car? I "think" I have a 73 AMC FSM, maybe it's in there.
skep419
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mygasser
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if it's the weight of the spoiler then add a pair of 'modern' gas struts to assist the springs. the brackets would be easy enough to knock up
neil.
neil.
abdywgn
dismantler
Great idea!if it's the weight of the spoiler then add a pair of 'modern' gas struts to assist the springs. the brackets would be easy enough to knock up
neil.
skep419
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Found it, looks like I’ve got it maxed out. Just holds it up evidently.
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