69 AMC Javelin Project

[coolwelder62]

Originally Posted by Jtomas801

Thanks Scott. By the time done, I might not be offended when some calls my car All Makes Combined

Thanks,
Jon

AMC,All Makes Combined.That's Good.

[Jtomas801]

Well yet again it has been awhile since I posted or even looked at this thread. I see my pictures disappeared, so I will have to take car of that.

I haven't done much actual work to the car, but still planning, saving and slowly buying parts.

I now have my front and rear brake setup. For the front I scored a set of used (for one testing weekend) Brake Man F4 4 1.875" piston calipers with 1.25" x 13" procast rotors. I think I will send these out and get rebuilt as these look to have been used hard. Even after the calipers get rebuilt and a new set of pads, I will be less than half of what this kit costs new.
Picture comparing the front F4 and rear F3 caliper


As for the rear, I went to the GMR. I got the Brake Man F3 1.5" 4 piston calipers with compound #82 pads and .810" x 12.19" kit including The GMR's laser cut weld on caliper brackets.


I also picked up a set of Jake's Rod Shop tubular C6 control arms with Howe racing ball joints and spherical bearings. These look like really nice pieces.


Any one need a new set of stock C6 control arms?

Also, here is a sneek peek at what is happening on the rear of my car:

It's a very basic early stage 3d drawing of the new frame rails and rear suspension. I have changed and added alot of she components so far, I just have to draw it up in 3d still.

Thanks,
Jon

[monte427]

nice javelin.i used to have a 70' javelin sst with a 71'401 and 727 trans.i wish i still had that car.

[Jtomas801]

Originally Posted by monte427

nice javelin.i used to have a 70' javelin sst with a 71'401 and 727 trans.i wish i still had that car.

Thanks, they are cool cars. It's cool to see some of the AMC's getting attention on these boards like Jimi Day's AMX and Ron's full chassis AMX build.

Thanks,
Jon

[bulletpruf]

Nice build! Did it ever get finished?

Scott

[Jtomas801]

Hey Scott,

Unfortunately, the car is a long way to go still. I decided to build a full chassis for it instead of what I had. Plus, I had some problems with the front subframe. The car is on the backburner right now, my parents are remodeling their house so most of my free time is spent there.

I might get the car rolling this summer and I might end up selling it as a project. I am looking at a 04 GTO at the moment so I can go racing some time soon.

How is your car coming along Scott? It's been awhile since I've seen an update.


Thanks,
Jon

[bulletpruf]

Originally Posted by Jtomas801

Hey Scott,

Unfortunately, the car is a long way to go still. I decided to build a full chassis for it instead of what I had. Plus, I had some problems with the front subframe. The car is on the backburner right now, my parents are remodeling their house so most of my free time is spent there.

I might get the car rolling this summer and I might end up selling it as a project. I am looking at a 04 GTO at the moment so I can go racing some time soon.

How is your car coming along Scott? It's been awhile since I've seen an update.


Thanks,
Jon

Jon -

Not much to update. Found someone who fabbed up some custom upper control arms - stock pickup points, but completely adjustable. PM me if you want his info; he does nice work at a reasonable price. Need to pick up some coil overs for the front -- Freakride has some that will work.

Other than that, it's been languishing in storage for the past 2 years while I was stationed in Korea. Was also spending my $$$$ finishing up a 68 GTO convt -- pump gas 455, TH400, 3.90, Nordic Blue/White/White. I built the engine and trans before I headed to Korea and a buddy of mine did the body and paint. Should hit the high 11's in the quarter if the planets line up just right.

Anyway, I had planned to get back on the Javelin when I got back to the states, but the Army sent us to Italy. We got here (Naples) a few days ago. Figure I'll pick up a 60's vintage Alfa (GTV 1750?) or Fiat (Dino 2.4 coupe?) to wrench on while I'm here. If we end up living off base with a decent garage, I may stuff the Javelin in a storage container to ship it over and finish it.

Shoot me a pm if/when you decide to sell your car.

Scott

[grendel]

I hear that this is making progress with some Ron Sutton magic?

Where's the pics?

[Jtomas801]

Hey John,

Sorry I missed your post. Yes, there is some Ron Sutton magic happening over here, I have the front and rear subframes. Making a little bit of progress, but this is not going to happen very fast. I will get some pictures up in a little bit.

Thanks,
Jon

[grendel]

Hi Jon,
I can't wait to see the progress.

John