AMC Javelin, AMX and Muscle Car Restoration 1968-1974 - Softcover

Campbell Jr., Department Of Planning Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1613254539 ISBN 13: 9781613254530

Publisher: Cartech, 2015

Synopsis

The photos in this edition are black and white.

There was a time when AMC performance was more of an afterthought to the muscle car era. Sure, the Javelins and AMX cars were cool, as were the really limited cars such as the Scrambler and the Rebel Machine, but with production numbers a distant fourth place in the American manufacturer muscle car scene, well, you could be forgiven for not remembering much about them through the years. Fast forward to today, and AMC muscle cars are among the fastest appreciating performance vehicles in the market. Low production numbers combined with capable performance as well as cool and unique styling have increased coverage in magazines and at auctions, making these cars more valuable than ever before. Concours-restored AMC muscle cars routinely bring $30,000 to $65,000 in the collector car world, making a comprehensive restoration guide a must-have for any American Motors enthusiast.

AMC Javelin, AMX and Muscle Car Restoration 1968-1974 provides in-depth coverage of the decoding and documentation process of an AMC muscle car, primarily the popular Javelin and AMX models. Author and expert AMC restorer Scott Campbell gives you a detailed account of important aspects of restoration including rust repair; panel and sheet-metal replacement; interior and trim restoration; undercarriage chassis, suspension, and driveline rehabilitation; as well as every other major component group. Also included are multiple "how-to" sequences that, regardless of your skill level, will assist you in restoring your AMC muscle car.

This restoration guide chronicles the entire process of AMC ownership from selecting a vehicle to disassembly to final re-assembly. You will find coverage of all steps throughout: from turning the first bolt to tumbling the key in the ignition following completion of your restoration. If you own an AMC muscle car, especially a Javelin or an AMX, this restoration guide will be your go-to source for restoring glory to your unique AMC muscle car.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

AMC muscle cars are among the fastest-appreciating performance vehicles today. Low production numbers combined with high performance have increased coverage in magazines and at auctions, making these cars more valuable than ever before. Concours-restored AMC muscle cars routinely bring $30,000 to $65,000 at auction, making a comprehensive restoration guide a must-have for any collector car enthusiast.

AMC Javelin, AMX & Muscle Car Restoration 1968-1974 covers the decoding and documentation process of your AMC muscle car in depth. Detailed accounts of rust repair and replacement, undercarriage components, and interior restoration are just a few of the important aspects covered in great detail. Also included are more than a dozen how-to sequences that, regardless of your skill level, will assist you in restoring your AMC muscle car. This restoration guide chronicles the entire process of AMC ownership from selecting a vehicle to disassembly to final re-assembly.

Whether you own an AMX, Javelin, Hornet, or Rebel Machine this book will be your go-to source for fixing those problem areas on your AMC muscle car.

About the Author:

Scott Campbell is a lifelong American Motors fan, having grown up riding in his parents' brand-new AMC Gremlin and Hornet Sportabout. He starting collecting AMC brochures at age nine, most of them picked up during visits to the local dealership. After purchasing his first car, a 1969 AMX, Campbell began doing his own bodywork, repairs, and maintenance as well as fixing up and selling several Javelins, AMXs, Hornets, and even Pacers. A member of the American Motors Owners Association since 1979, Campbell is the author of AMX: A Source Book and Javelin: A Source Book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cartech
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1613254539
• ISBN 13: 9781613254530
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178