Jimi, how's the AMX coming along.Scott

Update and annoucement
 

About time to post another update - and announce that we are working hard in order to debut the AMX at the Heidts Performance Car Challenge on July 15th (no pressure Randy!)

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Randy has been doing the work of ten men over the last few months and we are starting to see some real progress and things are really coming together. We're also proud to announce - hang on to your hats...

The AMX will be prominently displayed at the 2011 SEMA show in the Centerforce booth!! We are really excited and want to thank Bryan, Will, Patrick and the entire team at Centerforce for the opportunity.

great news
 

Jimi
Thats great news.. Congrats..:thumbsup:
cant wait to see it..

Tom

It's about time,something got done.:lol: Man I cant to see the completed project.:thumbsup: Scott

Man, that looks awesome, can't wait to see it running.

Two quick questions, first what is the part number for those headers? and second on the dash bar, is it welded to the plates that are right above the kick panels?

Thanks,
Jon

Jon, the headers are first gen camaro ls swap headers from Hooker, not sure of the part number. The bar under the dash is welded to the plates which are L shaped and welded to the inside of the fire wall and kick panel. The down bars come through the firewall and connect to the cross brace to eliminate front subframe flex and add rigidity to the chassis. The pedal assembly is also attached to the firewall and cross brace for rigidity.

Thanks Jimi, seems pretty darn close to what I am doing with my javelin right now.

Thanks again and keep up the hard work!
Jon

:wow: amazing! :thumbsup:

Awesome work!

RS 5-Speed for AMX
 

Hi Jimi & Randy,

Please post some pics of the RS 5-Speed for your AMX!

How the h377 did I miss this thread?! :wow: :faint:


Good to see you're going to have your own play toy Jimi!

Subscribed.

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Here are the updated project pics including the Keisler RS tranny. Everything is on schedule to roll under it's own power in July...:yes: :yes:

hello
 

Jimi
Good deal on the progress.
Wish you would have made it to Nashville.. we had fun..

Tom

Ok, here's another update post - things are moving along nicely, but it doesn't look like the debut at the Heidts event is a reality at this point. Randy is doing heroic things to make this come together, but he's sometimes at the mercy of parts providers. It looks like we're only off of our completion goal by a few weeks. On a project of this scale, to miss by a few weeks is phenomenal, I've seen goals missed by years!

The motor and tranny are in and the rear end parts are all here. We're making some custom mounting brackets for the rear end and then it will all start to come together quickly.

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Jimi,The AMX is looking awesome.I hope you can bring it to the KC.Goodguy's.:thumbsup: Scott Mock.

AMX - PHR Top 15 projects
 

In their August 2011 issue, Popular Hot Rodding chose the AMX as one of the Top 15 Trend Setting Projects for 2011!

I can't thank Randy Johnson at D&Z and all the sponsors enough for helping me make this project a reality!

Good times Jimi! No doubt will be a great car! And not another Camaro! :D I like Camaro's just like the guy next to me - but nice to see something different! Look forward to seeing it at SEMA! :thumbsup:

Congrat's Mr.Jimi Day.I just got my Pophtorodn COOl.:thumbsup: Scott M.I also am a proud owner of an AMC.:thumbsup:

AMX LS3 Project updates
 

Well, here we go. AMXess will make it's debut at the Holley LSfest 2011 in Bowling Green this week. Randy at D&Z Customs has been doing the work of ten men over the last two weeks to make this happen! It's far from done, but it will roll under it's own power and have a complete suspension system.

Still lots of tuning, wiring, interior work and details to finish up before it's SEMA unveiling, but this is a huge step in the right direction!

Projects updates here:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...72e162d&type=1

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1b2666c&type=1

Looking good Jimi! can't wait to see how it runs.

I will hopefully have my 69 Javelin on the ground in a few weeks, but it is a very long way off from running.

Jon

Thanks Jon - good luck.

Links to the picture updates have been fixed.

Jimi,

Are you really planning on driving it to SEMA?:_paranoid

Car looks great! :thumbsup:

See you at the LS Fest!

Yup, that's the plan - I'm hooking up with a group of guys including Albert Melchior to drive across the country then display at SEMA.

Sound's great Jimi.:thumbsup:

AMXess at SEMA and OUSCI
 

WOW! Where do I event start? It's been a great week at SEMA and the OUSCI and I'm proud to say that AMXess held her own against some of the coolest and baddest cars on the planet.

SEMA week was a big hit as AMXess debuted in the Centerforce Clutches booth, right across the isle from GM. We couldn't have asked for a better spot and it was surrounded by people all day every day. The Centerforce team got exactly what they wanted, something to draw people to the booth, and they expressed their pleasure many times. I can't thank them enough for their sponsorship and the opportunity to show off AMXess on the worlds largest car stage!

Next, AMXess was invited to the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational at Spring Mountain Motorsports Park on Saturday. Many of you know that I'm the Race Director for OUSCI, so I couldn't drive, but the rules allow the builder of record to drive the car. Randy Johnson at D&Z Customs builds one hell of a fine car - all of his recent builds have been invited to OUSCI. How's that for a resume? Well, he was quick to say yes when I asked him to drive.

He did a great job and AMXess finished 16th overall against the finest cars and drivers ever assembled at OUSCI and took home a top 10 finish in the Raybestos Performance Design competition.

There are a few of you out there I'd like to thank personally:

Randy Johnson - you did a fantastic job and helped make a lifelong dream come true.

James Shipka, Mary Pozzi - you guys are awesome friends and I really appreciate your unending encouragement and enthusiasm.

James Shipka (again) and Ron Schwarz - your cars have provided a very clear vision and inspiration for AMXess.

Wally Olczak - my business partner who has put up with me and AMXess over the last year and a half.

All my sponsors - AMXess is a tribute to the manufacturers and vendors that make this hobby so much fun. I can't thank you enough.

Forum members - for your advice, feedback and continuing encouragement

My wife Jo - who has put up with my sh!t for 20 years and without her support, I wouldn't be able to do what I do. I'm certain you will be nominated for sainthood shortly after you die! Patience is truly a virtue!

There are many others and you know who you are. I couldn't be more proud and excited to come out and mix it up at many of the 2012 events!

Jimi,The AMX was cool.I think Randy would have finished higher if I hadn't pulled a few of the spark plug wires off.:lol: Had a great time,Thank's.:thumbsup:

Jimi! The AMX looks sick! Glad to be able to see it in person!

On a side note didnt know you were from milwaukee! Hope to see you crusin around some time!

:thumbsup:

Jimi -- Can't tell you how excited I was to walk around the corner on Tuesday morning and see that car! I saw it and immediately knew who's it was...

Loved it!

Thanks for taking your time to discuss trucks with me a bit too! And Wally for showing me around one!

Can't wait to see you all again "somewhere".... Del Mar maybe.

congrats, the car looks amazing! :thumbsup:

Car turned out killer. That is the perfect body style. Can we get small lettering under the drivers door window that says "This is Jimmy"

:lol: :lol:

I wonder how many people will get that joke. :D

That makes me laugh out loud! Just for you Charley!

Awesome car. Cant wait to see it in person.

What steering wheel is this and the Goldberg air freshener is I just have to have.

https://lateral-g.net/events/SEMA-2011/#

Jimi,

Your car was a major highlight for me at SEMA. I love to see cars that are not normally built and you did an incredible job. :thumbsup:

Brian

Jimmy very nice AMX, congrats on it being displayed at SEMA and Randy did a killer job on the build. :thumbsup:

That AMX was one of my favorite cars at the optima challenge this year!! Very nicely done. Its nice to see something a little different from the norm out running on the track! Great job with the event also, it was my first time attending and we had an awesome time! :cheers: