Amx-ls3

[justimagine]

The body and paint on the car is done, it will debut at Holley LSFest September 9-11 in Bowling Green, KY.

[rfalker1]

ok, ok I got you, so the first pictures is how it is now after it went to paint and, basically you just put some pictures of it previously going to painting after.

[loki993]

That thing is awesome. Thats a build that Ive had bouncing around in my head for a while now, but never had the money to pull off. I figured it was pretty unique, glad to see you got some magazine coverage too. Glad to see someone did it and did it right. That things gonna be a blast.

Where are you located? You said the paint was done in Oxford, Mi right? Im in that area myself.

[loki993]

Yeah and the AMC people are a particular bunch. I always expected death threats if I ever managed to pull that off lol.

[Torquedork]

The body and paint on the car is done, it will debut at Holley LSFest September 9-11 in Bowling Green, KY.

I'm guessing Bill Tichenor at Holley is looking forward to seeing the car!

[Will Baty]

Jimi do you have any more updated pics?

[devwil68]

wow

[justimagine]

Well, here we go. AMXess will make it's debut at the Holley LSfest 2011 in Bowling Green this week. Randy at D&Z Customs has been doing the work of ten men over the last two weeks to make this happen! It's far from done, but it will roll under it's own power and have a complete suspension system.

Still lots of tuning, wiring, interior work and details to finish up before it's SEMA unveiling, but this is a huge step in the right direction!

Projects updates here:

http://http://www.facebook.com/media...72e162d&type=1

http://http://www.facebook.com/media...1b2666c&type=1

[andrewb70]

Hey Jimi,

I'm looking forward to seeing you and the car in BG next weekend.

I know this may come as a shock, but an incredibly large amount of people on this forum are not on Facebook, so it would be swell to post updates here as well as on your FB page.

Andrew

[Bulletpruf]

Nice build! I've got a few AMC's myself - 71 AMX road race project (street legal but with a Trans Am theme), 401, T-10; and a 69 AMX 390, T-10, original Big Bad Green, resto project. Wish you would have kept it AMC powered, but not going to bash you over this.

Keep the updates coming.



Scott

[Van B]

Links are not working for me. Anyone else?

[andrewb70]

Links are not working for me. Anyone else?

Another reason why not to use Facebook, exclusively, to show off project updates.

Andrew

[aussiebj]

me either

[HectorM52]

Ehh, he just entered it in wrong.

CORRECT URL HERE

[justimagine]

Thanks Hector - I suck at uploading pics here, looks like I can't post links very well either!

[justimagine]

Nice build! I've got a few AMC's myself - 71 AMX road race project (street legal but with a Trans Am theme), 401, T-10; and a 69 AMX 390, T-10, original Big Bad Green, resto project. Wish you would have kept it AMC powered, but not going to bash you over this.

Keep the updates coming.

Scott

Scott - PM sent.

[justimagine]

WOW! Where do I event start? It's been a great week at SEMA and the OUSCI and I'm proud to say that AMXess held her own against some of the coolest and baddest cars on the planet.

SEMA week was a big hit as AMXess debuted in the Centerforce Clutches booth, right across the isle from GM. We couldn't have asked for a better spot and it was surrounded by people all day every day. The Centerforce team got exactly what they wanted, something to draw people to the booth, and they expressed their pleasure many times. I can't thank them enough for their sponsorship and the opportunity to show off AMXess on the worlds largest car stage!

Next, AMXess was invited to the optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational at Spring Mountain Motorsports Park on Saturday. Many of you know that I'm the Race Director for OUSCI, so I couldn't drive, but the rules allow the builder of record to drive the car. Randy Johnson at D&Z Customs builds one hell of a fine car - all of his recent builds have been invited to OUSCI. How's that for a resume? Well, he was quick to say yes when I asked him to drive.

He did a great job and AMXess finished 16th overall against the finest cars and drivers ever assembled at OUSCI and took home a top 10 finish in the Raybestos Performance Design competition.

There are a few of you out there I'd like to thank personally:

Randy Johnson - you did a fantastic job and helped make a lifelong dream come true.

James Shipka, Mary Pozzi - you guys are awesome friends and I really appreciate your unending encouragement and enthusiasm.

James Shipka (again) and Ron Schwarz - your cars have provided a very clear vision and inspiration for AMXess.

Wally Olczak - my business partner who has put up with me and AMXess over the last year and a half.

All my sponsors - AMXess is a tribute to the manufacturers and vendors that make this hobby so much fun. I can't thank you enough.

Forum members - for your advice, feedback and continuing encouragement

My wife Jo - who has put up with my ***** for 20 years and without her support, I wouldn't be able to do what I do. I'm certain you will be nominated for sainthood shortly after you die! Patience is truly a virtue!

There are many others and you know who you are. I couldn't be more proud and excited to come out and mix it up at many of the 2012 events!

[BonzoHansen]

Your car was really great to look at in the show and even more fun to watch rip it up! I had no idea it was yours. Somewhere I have pics of your trip through the cones on the auto-x.

[Ron S]

Wow Jimi, thanks for the props. It makes me laugh a bit, I told you that a buddy kind of dropped a 69 AMX into my lap, and I just started disassembling the car. And I was thinking your car was an inspiration to this one. Kinda brings things full circle don't ya think? Love the car, your vision, and Randy's handy work turned out awesome. Hope to see it in person one of these days. Ron

[coolwelder62]

Jimi,You have an awesome car.Randy really out did himself.Congrat's on an awesome car,and working hard to put on a outstanding event.Scott Mock.