69 AMC Javelin Project

[Jtomas801]

Hey Scott, we got a couple things done, as we only worked on it Monday. We got the plates welded on the inside of the frame rails, cut and welded in the cross member that will hold the front of the fuel cell and support a sway bar in the future. We also got the chassis side panhard bar mount made and welded in the car.


Yes, the chassis side panhard bar is a little off plum, but it is fixed now, lol.





We still have to make the upper shock cross member, but that will have to wait till the roll bar gets put in. Besides that some extra bracing and fully weld all the brackets to the axle, the rear suspension is done.

I think the next thing we are going to tackle, is mini tubing the rear and notching the frame rails. I will be running a 315 tire, There is no way I will be able to fit a 335 back there, but I think a 315 is big enough.

Thanks,
Jon

[coolwelder62]

Jon; Looking awesome.Watching the progress on your project and a few other's gets in the mood to work on my project.This is really going to be a neat car when you are finished.

[Jtomas801]

Thanks Scott. Yeah, its fun to watch the other builds come along. Plus, I learn a lot of stuff just by watching the other projects, there is always more than one way to build something and it is always cool to see what other people come up with to meet a certain goal.

So Scott, what is your new project? Still trying to find a 2nd gen Camaro, or have you found something else?

My goal is to get this car on its wheels and tires by the end of October, but that all depends on what wheels I end up buying and if I get them in time, but we will see.

Thanks,
Jon

[coolwelder62]

Jon; I will email you some photo's.Scott

[asifnyc]

Jon, looking good. can't wait to see it back on the ground. what wheels are you considering?

[Jtomas801]

Cool Scott, can't wait to see the pictures.

Hey Asif, I can't wait either. Can't wait to get it going, and try to catch some track days with you. As for wheels I am looking a some CCW Classics in 18x9.5 and 18x11 with either a Titanium center or a black center with polished lips. But now that I have seen the NewGen 3pc Lites, I don't know.

Thanks,
Jon

[millerman340]

Subscribing to a cool build! did you choose your wheels? What was your measurements from inside wheel lip to inside wheel lip?

[coolwelder62]

Jon those newgen III Lites are cool and would bad a&& on your car.

[Jtomas801]

Originally Posted by millerman340

Subscribing to a cool build! did you choose your wheels? What was your measurements from inside wheel lip to inside wheel lip?

I don't have that measurement yet as I don't have the fenders on, but when I do, I will measure it out.


I haven't decided on the wheels yet, but I am thinking about getting the Forgeline ZX3R's in 18's, they are a little bit pricey for me, but I really like those wheels. My thinking is, I should spend the extra money now and buy the wheels that I really like, instead of getting wheels the I sorta like and regretting it later.

The Newgen lites are really nice too, but the price is way out of my budget.

Hey Scott, wheres those pictures at, I haven't seen them yet!



We started the mini tubbing process last weekend, we cut out half of the old inner fender out, figured out how much we had to notch out of the frame. Instead of using the old inner fender we decided to make some sheet metal inner's to gain a little bit more room at the top and the out sides of the tubs. Here is some pictures of what we got started on.




Thanks,
Jon

[coolwelder62]

Jon, If sell my blue 69 I am thinking of forglines zx3 also w/hidden hardware for new camaro.Sorry forgot about the photo's,will try and send those tonight