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amxdreamer Site Moderator Proud member of the WINNING team Smurf! Posts: 3567 Gender: Vancouver, British Columbia	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #45 - 05/06/12 at 03:08:45 If you keep going like this it will be ready for the Rendezvous show in mid/late July in Oregon City!
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69AMX AMCrazy American Motors Corporation Posts: 181 Gender: Grass Valley, CA	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #46 - 05/06/12 at 05:13:05 Haha, sorry. That prolly won't happen. Most of these are old(er) pics. I've just brought you guys up to current. But it is still motivating. I have a few pics of rebuilding the engine I'll post soon too. -Rob
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FuzzFace2 Forum Veteran So many parts to buy, so little money to buy them! Posts: 6681 Gender: Stamford, CT	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #47 - 05/06/12 at 22:24:55 Thanks on the glue used. My dash is all done, just about the only thing so I dont need it but could help others who have to do the same thing as you. Dave ----
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Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress)
Reply #48 - 05/07/12 at 02:37:32

Quote from FuzzFace2 on 05/06/12 at 22:24:55:

Thanks on the glue used. My dash is all done, just about the only thing cry

so I dont need it but could help others who have to do the same thing as you.
Dave ----

No prob, I'll try to take more pics of some of the repairs. The dash is far from done. I'm gonna try to get some of that front end put back together on Wed night, but we'll see... Here's a couple other photos lounging on my phone though...

Here's my 69 390/4spd future project... AKA the shelf.

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Iiro AMCrazy American Motors Corporation Posts: 257 Gender: Eura, Finland	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #49 - 05/07/12 at 03:45:31 Looks Great, You do some mighty fine work! You've got the same order in projects as I do, first the Jav and next on the roster AMX ! Iiro
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FuzzFace2 Forum Veteran So many parts to buy, so little money to buy them! Posts: 6681 Gender: Stamford, CT	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #50 - 05/07/12 at 12:52:10 AKA shelf My shelf is bigger.....by 12 inches.....It's a 70 Javelin I had to lay the hood back on the car so I had more shelf space so I could work the fenders over on a stand in front of it. Dave ----
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Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress)
Reply #51 - 05/08/12 at 16:35:58

Quote from FuzzFace2 on 05/07/12 at 12:52:10:

AKA shelf

My shelf is bigger.....by 12 inches.....It's a 70 Javelin Grin

I had to lay the hood back on the car so I had more shelf space so I could work the fenders over on a stand in front of it.
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It not the size of the shelf... It's how you use it! Grin

Thanks Igor, that means alot coming from you. I've been following your thread for awhile and I'm still super impressed with your quarter panel/fender modification! -Rob

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Iiro AMCrazy American Motors Corporation Posts: 257 Gender: Eura, Finland	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #52 - 05/09/12 at 03:49:08 It seems you have the same idea also when building... suddle changes that someone that does not know the car, needs to take a few steps back and take another look to get their " oh wait a minute " moment! Keep up the good work! Iiro
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343sharpstick Forum Junkie American Motors Corporation Posts: 507 Gender: Cleveland, WI	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #53 - 05/09/12 at 19:53:15 Funny, I have a shelf that looks remarkably similar to a gremlin. I spot a trend here.
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Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress)
Reply #54 - 05/10/12 at 06:34:24

Im a little ashamed to say... I also use my 'shelf' as storage cabinet. Wink

Here's some pics of what I got done tonight...

Dad installed the x-member earlier this week, so I was able to get the control arms and precious few other items installed this evening. Unfortunately I won't be able to do any more for a week do to schedule... undecided

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FuzzFace2 Forum Veteran So many parts to buy, so little money to buy them! Posts: 6681 Gender: Stamford, CT	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #55 - 05/10/12 at 12:22:19 Quote from 69AMX on 05/10/12 at 06:34:24: Im a little ashamed to say... I also use my 'shelf' as storage cabinet. Cabinet, I was going to say I have a shed as it has my sons Jeep top & parts in it and that is not the one that is a shelf Car is looking good Dave ----
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Reply #56 - 05/24/12 at 06:03:56

Sorry, I haven't posted in awhile. I've had setbacks as far as money/parts/time. Progress has been slow going, but should hopefully pick up soon. I finally got the spindle assemblys back together and on, installed new bushings and ball joints, bead blasted and repainted the rotors, cleaned inspected and repacked the wheel bearings, and started machining down new bushing material to rebuild the lower spring perches. More to come soon.... -Rob

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Reply #57 - 06/07/12 at 05:18:52

Well tonight was 3 years in the making! I finally set the engine back between the fenders! It feels great, now I get to start adding all the little details to the engine bay. Usually I do all that first, but I had good reasons for putting the engine in a little early. I am excited though! The front suspension is almost complete again too. I hope to have her back on all 4s on Friday.

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69AMX AMCrazy American Motors Corporation Posts: 181 Gender: Grass Valley, CA	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #58 - 06/09/12 at 06:12:02 So HAPPY! I finally got her back in all fours today! The new ride height is pretty good ( I removed 1 coil from each spring), but once the tranny goes in, the rest of the engine bay is filled up and the suspension has a chance to settle I'm sure it'll be lower. here's some pics....
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amxdreamer Site Moderator Proud member of the WINNING team Smurf! Posts: 3567 Gender: Vancouver, British Columbia	Re: My 73 AMX (A work in progress) Reply #59 - 06/09/12 at 23:36:35 Looking good! It will definitly settle more once it gets some use.
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