AMC javelin, amx & muscle car restoration : 1968-1974 / Scott Campbell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Scott, author.

Series:

Restoration, how to ; SA318

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American Motors automobiles--Conservation and restoration.

American Motors automobiles.

Muscle cars--Conservation and restoration.

Muscle cars.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (402 pages) : color illustrations, photographs.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

North Branch, Minnesota : CarTech Inc., 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This restoration guide chronicles the entire process of AMC ownership from selecting a vehicle to disassembly to final re-assembly.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Finding Your Project Car

Model Year Rundown

Where to Look

Vehicle Identification Number

Door Tag Codes

AMX Dash Number

Engine Casting Numbers

Popular Options

Red Flags

Play it Safe

Chapter 2: Creating a Game Plan

Driver, Show Car or Street Machine

Complete or Partial Restoration

Time and Space Requirements

Making a Budget

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Your Work Area

Tools and Equipment

Safety First!

Cleaning and Inspection

Disassembly

Storing the Parts

Replacement Parts Sources

Chapter 4: Body Repair

Evaluating Condition

Paint Removal

Bolt-On Panels

Structural Rust Repair

Outer Body Rust

Surface Rust

Collision Damage

Door Hinges

Panel Adjustment

Block Sanding and Prep

Chapter 5: Painting Your Car

Interior Body Paint

Cutting in the Color

Exterior Body Paint

Caring for Paint

Chapter 6: Engine and Transmission

Inspection

Removal

Painting and Detailing

Transmission

Chapter 7: Engine Compartment

Refinishing Small Parts

Cowl and Firewall

Engine Installation

Engine Accessories

Cleaning Tip

Chapter 8: Undercar Components

Suspension System

Steering System

Driveshaft

Braking System

Exhaust System

Wheels and Tires

Brake Lines and Fuel Lines

Restore or Over-Restore?

Chapter 9: Interior

Interior Removal

Window Glass

Dash and Console

Seats

Seat Belts

Door Panels

Steering Wheel

Interior Refinishing

Chapter 10: Trunk

Chapter 11: Body Trim and Finishing

Rubber Parts

Bumpers

Moldings and Trim

Grille and Lights

Vinyl Top and Stripes

Chapter 12: Performance Upgrades

Chapter 13: Presentation and Showing

Detailing

Presentation.

Car Show Props

Chapter 14: Care and Storage

Driving and Parking

Weather Conditions

Storage Tips

Chapter 15: Future Collectibility

Conclusion

Source Guide.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-61325-265-X

OCLC:

956122460