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1969 Javelin SST 343 Restoration - minimal mods |
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Dogyman2
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Dogyman2
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Sadly the passenger floor pan was just bad enough we decided to replace it. My first welding job ever and I think I did okay! Had my dad coaching me the whole way. I know its not perfect but I'll take it for my first ever attempt.
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Dogyman2
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Old Rear End -> turned into something beautiful
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Dogyman2
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Had some fun with one of the guys cars at the shop. He has a 1967 Mustang convertible. Borrowed his wheels for fun.
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Dogyman2
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This is where I started down a path that I must continue to walk even though I wish we had done things a little different. I would have loved to have done body work and a rotisserie style resto but O well. You live and learn. I painted the engine compartment what I think is very close to OE color and installed the motor and trans. The drive-train looks amazing! Had some minor issues with things like the trans filler tube and the big headers but we made it through.
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Dogyman2
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This is pretty much where I am currently at. Next I will be focusing on fixing some minor issues in the trunk and more sanding, oh how I love sanding. I would love to get the steering column back in soon and at least steer this thing around.
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wantajav
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/04/2009 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 1150 |
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Great progress!
you might find the original build sheet behind the back panel of the passenger seat. looks like a "go pack" SST Javelin, would have had 343 V8, disc brakes, HD suspension standard. Very nice car. |
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Someassemblyrqd
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how cool having your dad and all his years of experience right there, sharing your experience. Keep the pix coming. BTW, what did you do for a cam?
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Greg E.
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ScrambledEgg
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That is a very cool pic of you, your old man and your car. You will look back at that pic one day and it will bring back a lot of memories. Nice progress!
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davester304
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Looks like fun and coming along well. Chrome headers look great - mine are black so not as exciting!
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1970 Javelin SST
If you don't look back at it when you park it, you bought the wrong car |
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