73 AMX G-Machine

[Coloradoamx]

I'm a new forum member, and I thought you would enjoy seeing my 1973 AMX Pro-touring - G- Machine project. It started out as a Javelin with a 360 727 auto. It was yellow when I bought it, but was originally a boring 1970's brown. Here's a few pictures from start to finish...

Here are some specs on the car...
BODY and Drivetrain:
The body was completely media blasted
then sent to Painted Dreams in Elizabeth,
CO painteddrms.com

GM color; Graystone Metallic
exterior stainless polished
suspension bushings replaced with
Polyurethane
Control Freaks Ind Front Suspension w/
Afco coil-overs Flaming River Rack &
Pinion
All suspension parts powder coated
Road race aluminum body rear shocks
Front and rear bar pak
complete repro wiring harnesses
newly chromed front and rear bumpers
17" minilite Team III LT-III wheels
rear tires Kumho 285/40/17
front Tires Kumho 245/45/17
Hedman long tube Headers
Brakes, 4 wheel drilled and slotted
disc by Aerospace Components 4
piston calipers
NOS rear tailights
Aluminum radiator w/ Dual Spal Fans
Moser solid axles
727 Trans w/ mods
11" torque converter w/ 2000 stall
Custom exhaust w/ Flowmaster 40s

ENGINE:
AMC 401
.030 Weisco forged pistons/plasma
moly rings
rotating assembly balanced
internal oiling mods
Edelbrock aluminum heads
Comp Cams Cam kit/roller rockers
Milodon road race oil pan w/ external
lines
Edelbrock Air Gap aluminum intake
Edelbrock Thunder series 750 cfm carb
SFI certified harmonic
balancer/flexplate
Bulltear Serpentine pullies 10%
underdrive
Mallory Unilite Distrbutor
Sheet Metal Valve Covers
Engine color; Traco Grey
Promaster Starter and Alternator
Milodon Water Pump
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Silver%20Streak/silbullet.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/DSC_0001-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Javelin241.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Javelin246.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Silver%20Streak/DSC_0507.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Silver%20Streak/Image075.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Picture164.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Picture175-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/IMG00057-20100111-1339-2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine084-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Picture212-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Javelin002-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Silver%20Streak/z1B.jpg


I will put more images in the next post...
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=32726

[Coloradoamx]

Here are a few more pictures of the AMX from project to completion..
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Silver%20Streak/z2a.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Resto043-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine250.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/IMG00106-20110529-0923.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine263.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine275.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine051-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine044-2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine042-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/davis7a.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/davis4a.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/davis.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/davis1f.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Silver%20Streak/Z4.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Silver%20Streak/Z4b.jpg


See the Collection and new projects at: www.coloradoamx.com

[coolwelder62]

Welcome to Lateral-g.Your Javelin is Awesome.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

I have seen this awesome machine over on protouring.:thumbsup: Not to many AMC's over here.But some of us think they are great car's.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

I really like the color.That darker shade of silver look's great w/those body line's.:thumbsup:

[TorqDork]

Coloradoamx builds some stunning cars from concours to modified!

Here's a link to a slide show on the build set to the Mission Impossible theme song. Kinda cool!

http://www.photodex.com/share/cammy/4wpb8mg4

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Pro%20Dork/davis.jpg

[TorqDork]

Glad you finally made it here!:thumbsup:

[TorqDork]

I have seen this awesome machine over on protouring.:thumbsup: Not to many AMC's over here.But some of us think they are great car's.:thumbsup:

Yeah Scott you have a soft spot for them!!:D

How's that Camaro coming?????

[TorqDork]

Wayne forgot to post a photo of his gorgeous home garage where his cars are built. Here you see the plain yellow Javelin before it became the Silver Bullet AMX
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/73d.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Awesome,garage.:thumbsup:

[Coloradoamx]

Here's a link to a little article I wrote on AMC and why I got into the cars in the first place. Let me know what you think!
http://www.themusclecarplace.com/the-red-headed-stepchild

[Coloradoamx]

Man, I wish my shop looked that nice now. It's hard to keep it looking good when you have several cars torn apart.

[70rs]

Very nice work on the cars. And thanks for the link to the article too. I really think it's great what you and your son are doing together.

[radrambler]

:thumbsup:

VERY NICE CAR...

Tom

[rob_kibbe]

All,

I thought I would post a recent episode of The MuscleCar Place podcast that featured Wayne and ColoradoAMX (thanks to TorqDork for the suggestion!).

http://www.themusclecarplace.com/the-musclecar-place-podcast-episode-83-wayne-davis-and-restoring-amc-muscle (http://www.themusclecarplace.com/the-musclecar-place-podcast-episode-83-wayne-davis-and-restoring-amc-muscle)

http://www.themusclecarplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/coloradoamxshop.jpg

Wayne is a fantastic guy and I love what he and his son are building together. It also turns out that he is a fantastic writer!

[TorqDork]

It's kind of interesting the different look of the 16 inch Minilites on the Crush and the 17 inch Minilites on the Silver Bullet.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/z1b.jpg

[rwhite692]

Great looking project, and a really nice bunch of AMC iron there!

[TorqDork]

Wayne is also doing a '70 Mark Donohue for an owner in California.

It will be a rather mild but fun Pro/Touring version that will receive the same shade of Pewter that the "Silver Bullet" is and will look something like this via a computer tweak.

Before:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/donohue.jpg
After:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/donohue3.jpg

[coolwelder62]

WOW!!.Look's Great.:thumbsup:

[Coloradoamx]

Hey Torquey...darken up that "after" picture to emulate the Greystone metalic on the Silver Bullet if you can.

Coloradoamx

[69z]

It's kind of interesting the different look of the 16 inch Minilites on the Crush and the 17 inch Minilites on the Silver Bullet.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/z1b.jpg

Hello,
I must admit, I've been a lurker here for more than I can say. There is a great amount of quality cars here. This one is no exception.
The problem is when people misrepresent something such as these wheels. They are not Minilites, they are a reproduction of the unique style of Minilites. As a racer, I can tell you there are many differences, and most are strength related.
My question is, why go cheap on the wheels, when you have invested so much in the rest of the car?
And, as for your photo comment about "what Mark Donohue would have built"..... I don't think so.....

[TorqDork]

Hello,
I must admit, I've been a lurker here for more than I can say. There is a great amount of quality cars here. This one is no exception.
The problem is when people misrepresent something such as these wheels. They are not Minilites, they are a reproduction of the unique style of Minilites. As a racer, I can tell you there are many differences, and most are strength related.
My question is, why go cheap on the wheels, when you have invested so much in the rest of the car?
And, as for your photo comment about "what Mark Donohue would have built"..... I don't think so.....

What I find here is probably the worst case of “Clip-on Bowtie” Mentality I’ve ever seen! First off, is it what Mark Donohue would have built? Uh, he essentially Pro/Toured his own personal ’71 AMX 40 years ago in an article for Car & Driver Magazine and discussed the merits of good handling on a passenger car.

He took his own ’71 AMX and simply changed the spring rates lowering the car slightly, shock valve parameters, sway bars, and changed the tire size in the rear. The stock ’71 AMX did .74 g on the skidpad on 15 inch 60 series bias ply tires which was the same as the ’71 Corvette also on bias ply tires. After the modifications, he brought it up to .84 g “Still on 15 inch 60 series bias ply tires” 40 years ago! That’s the street car Mark Donohue built in 1971.

Now this is over and above the fact of the influence Mark had on the car itself namely the front and rear spoilers, the cowl induction hood and the front flush grille screen, all things he wanted in the production cars for homologation purposes. Penske added a few tweaks of his own.

What Mark Donohue would have built??? An AMC magazine ad:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/AMX/don3.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/AMX/don2.jpg

Am I an AMC guy? Maybe, maybe not. I build many different cars but I enjoy the AMX the most with it’s current tweaks. Examples:
’69 T/A
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/AMX/stuff4.jpg
Current ’78 T/A project.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/AMX/stuff3.jpg
AMX Chevelle
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/AMX/stuff2.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Chevelle/fin4a.jpg

I have owned my particular car for 40 years and started tweaking it back in the ‘70’s based on the Donohue article at the very least with the early T/A Radials, Gabriel Adjustable E Shocks and upgraded sway bar bushings. I was an SCCA member back then and my car has been to Sebring, Daytona, Road America and the old Donnybrooke track in it’s lifetime. I was the only AMC to go to Sebring with the Corvette Club in '72. That's 39 years ago. I met Mark in 1973 at Road America and had watched him race at Sebring, Daytona, Donnybrooke and Road America from Trans Am, NASCAR and Formula 5000. I hate to burst your bubble but he really did like that car!

Donnybrooke: Turn One, 120 MPH 1995, 150,000 miles, stock engine.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Pro%20Dork/trk.jpg
Currently my car resides in the let’s say ‘90’s “Resto/Pro/Touring category and I’m leaving it that way with 16 x 8 Halibrands, lowered, suspension tweaks, custom shocks, Wilwood 4 wheel discs, 12:1 steering gear and a 420 HP 360 with nothing I can’t restore.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/4d.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/WIL1BST5.jpg

On the wheels, yes they are reproductions that truly evoke the heritage of the days of glory for all the Ponycars that were a part of the Trans Am series.

My suggestion is you remove your clip on Bowtie, unbutton your collar and get over it. Then go back to lurking. Is it another Camaro? No! Colorado built an elegant and nasty example of a Trans Am Champion! I also stand by the concept of the Silver Bullet and what Mark would have liked!
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/AMX/davis1f.jpg

P.S.

Sorry bout that. Hope it's just a flesh wound!
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/AMX/blkkt1.jpg

[Coloradoamx]

It's fully understood that the wheels are not British minilites, but the wheels on the car are NOT cheap. They are a modern interpretation of the classic design. Nor can British minilites be had with the size and offset that I needed to work on the car, both for the stance as well and the wheel opening I had to work with. The wheels are my choice, not because they were cheaper, but because in my opinion, they look better on MY car. This is a Pro-Touring car, not a replica needing "correct" parts for concours.

Please clarify what you meant by "What Mark Donohue would have built"..."I don't think so"" Mark Donohue drove exactly this body Javelin AMX, and in fact won the Trans Am championship in 1971 in a Javelin/AMX. Where was the Camaro after Penske and Donohue left Chevrolet after the 69 season? Donohue lost the Trans Am championship to the Bud Moore Mustngs by 1 point in an uproven car, and won the series in 1971, and George Folmer won the Trans Am Championship in a Javelin in 1972. Admitedly, the series was on the decline by 1972, the cars and drivers were the same, albeit corporate sponsorship.

For reference, read The Unfair Advantage written by Mark himself, and see what he had to say about his days racing AMC. He had full design control at AMC over the body of the 2nd generation Javelins, including: rear quarter design, front fender bulges, cowl induction hood, front and rear spoilers, etc. In fact he personally designed the rear spolier, so I think we do know "what Mark Donohue would have built" .....

[TorqDork]

I got coloradoamx to shoot some fresh photos of his AMX. He did a very nice job!:thumbsup:

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx3a.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx2a.jpg

[70rs]

I got coloradoamx to shoot some fresh photos of his AMX. He did a very nice job!:thumbsup:

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx3a.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx2a.jpg

Beautiful car!

Except those cheap knock off mini lites.........JUST KIDDING!!!!!!:D

I agree with your comments above regarding the "feel" of these wheels. And the wheels on your car too. Both look fantastic and carry that "feeling" from way back when.....

Donohue would really like both of these cars I bet.

[Coloradoamx]

This is the view that most get of the car!

I'm happy to say that the Silver Bullet will be on the Car Quest calendar for 2012...that's a very cool thing, because there are some awesome cars that it's keeping company with during the rest of the year!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Engine006.jpg

[waynieZ]

Congratulation's on the calander shoot. The car looks great.

[coolwelder62]

Javelin,Look's awesome.:thumbsup:

[TorqDork]

Beautiful car!


I agree with your comments above regarding the "feel" of these wheels. And the wheels on your car too. Both look fantastic and carry that "feeling" from way back when.....

Donohue would really like both of these cars I bet.

Thanks for your comments. I think this car is Awesome and why I put it on an upcoming Car Quest calendar that will feature a blend of Pro/Touring and Resto/Mod Musclecars. Colorado took some nice photos to help make it happen. I literally passed up the chance to put my own car on the calendar and bowed to what in my opinion is a cooler car than mine and best represents the marque.

Here are some more:

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx1b.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx3b.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx5b.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx6b.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/amx9b.jpg

[TorqDork]

Thought I'd throw in some detail shots of this unique car.

Factory fiberglass cowl induction hood, wire mesh grille screen and good looking T Stripe
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/detail1.jpg

The '73's and '74's had Corvette style taillight pods.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/detail2.jpg

Non Factory Seats
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/detail3.jpg

Dash.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/detail4.jpg

Well Done Engine Compartment
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/eng1.jpg

Also congrats on the car being featured on a Pro/Touring style Calendar for 2012

[1badsc]

its a beauty for sure !!!

[philofab]

Wow, that thing is amazing. I really like the Control Freak suspension... had I known about it years ago my Rambler would be done already.

[TorqDork]

Thought I'd post this update for Coloradoamx.

He had retired for a bit and took on a '70 Mark Donohue project for a guy in California. He then went back to work and still managed to turn this Duck into a Swan in about 6 months.

By request from the owner, it is a mild Resto/Mod Pro/Touring style car in the same color as Colorado's Silver Bullet and some elements of his car The Crush. It is lowered slightly with coilovers in front, Wilwood 4 wheels disc brakes, AGR quick ratio steering and a tweaked stock looking 390. ColoradoAMX does some amazing work at home with the exception of paint and bodywork. Wayne is meticulous in his approach which is not an easy task on an AMC. The owner is overjoyed!

70 Donohue Before
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Roy/don1.jpg
AFTER
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Roy/don2.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Roy/don2a.jpg
ENGINE/ Stock look 390 AMC but well tweaked internals
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Roy/don3.jpg
HEADING HOME TO CALIFORNIA
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Roy/don4.jpg

[TorqDork]

Here's the ColoradoAMX Silver Bullet on a 2012 Car Quest Auto Parts Calendar.
Congratulations! It’s a Pro/Touring Resto/Mod style calendar!
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Car%20Quest/cal2a.jpg

[TorqDork]

I got an email from ColoradoAMX from Barrett Jackson today and while he was at the Hemmings booth renewing his subscription to Muscle Machines and getting an advanced free copy, He suddenly realized HIS AMX will be in the March issue with 6 pages and he was floored! Made his weekend!

He sent photos from his phone

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/wayne1a.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/wayne2a.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Wayne/wayne3a.jpg

[Apexprez]

I love AMXs. A 1970 Shadow Mask any color is always on my short list.

Nice cars!:hail:

[TorqDork]

I love AMXs. A 1970 Shadow Mask any color is always on my short list.

Nice cars!:hail:

I agree. A '70 Shadow Mask 2 seater is one I want to build in a Pewter with a dark metallic Graphite Shadow Mask like this
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Dan/coolamx.jpg

[Coloradoamx]

Here's a little video of the Silver Bullet right after the first drive...


http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/coloradoamx/Videos/?action=view&current=CLIP0078.mp4

[TorqDork]

Thought I would update this post with a neat video I made regarding the build of this car.

Felt it should be made to the "Mission Impossible" Theme Song. Seemed appropriate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Wmkjk8eYA&fmt=18

[TorqDork]

Thought I’d update this thread for my friend and his New Toy.

Pro/Touring 1971 Style

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/pair2_zps7b9b9bbe.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/pair2_zps7b9b9bbe.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/ta3a_zps9816782a.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/ta3a_zps9816782a.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/pair3_zps09f329a4.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/pair3_zps09f329a4.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/amxhome1_zpsfb8c04ae.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/amxhome1_zpsfb8c04ae.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/1_zps9eda12d7.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/1_zps9eda12d7.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/ta11a_zpsc523e5b1.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/ta11a_zpsc523e5b1.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/new2a_zps7ec59e48.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/new2a_zps7ec59e48.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/ad2_zps582609ab.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/ad2_zps582609ab.jpg.html)


First Drive

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJF2bnWDVXI

[TorqDork]

Just found out my friend in Colorado got wrapped up in the Black Forest Fire Today and was forced to evacuate.

Fortunately, he was able to move his entire collection away from the fire but said he couldn't see 100 feet in front of him.

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/colo1_zps6df79ed8.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/colo1_zps6df79ed8.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/colo3_zps77f2e492.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/colo3_zps77f2e492.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/restomania/colo2_zps4084542a.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/restomania/media/colo2_zps4084542a.jpg.html)