American Motors Xperimental full frame

[Vegas69]

Man, this car is way to wicked not to pass the top sanctioning bodies inspection.

[Ron S]

Man, this car is way to wicked not to pass the top sanctioning bodies inspection.

I don't know Todd, do you really want an all out race car,SCCA legal door bars and all. I know I don't, there is just something about a badass door banger street car. If I wanted an AIX car, I'd probably build something more cheap/practicle for racing like a 4th gen Camaro.

Just got back from a week in the tropics for my daughters wedding, I should be able to focus a little on this car now, man is my life busy anymore. Had this thing stowed at my buddy Franks place, I'm sure hes ready to see it gone, and I'm chomping to start bending some metal.

[Vegas69]

Tough deal isn't it. I agree, something about the street is always attractive.

[Ron S]

Finally got this car home and ready for some sheet metal work. Exhaust turned out good, trying to deside how much flare I'm going to need.

[Riggs 74]

The build is looking incredible. Thanks for sharing your skills and talent in a build thread like this one, it inspires Guy's like me to get out and build.


Riggs

[CruizinKev]

oh WOW!!!! looks awesome so far!!!

[linkstar69]

Look forward to seeing more progress on this one.

[craigs73]

Look forward to seeing more progress on this one.

x2 been wondering what was going on

[454bug]

I love how the engine tucks under the dash...

Great front/rear weight distribution!!

[Mike Holleman]

Looks like you are having fun Bud. Only a month til Michigan. Mustang ready to go?
Mike

[Ron S]

I still have a few things to do on the old stang, but it will be there. Mike, what do you think about leaving this AMX in its original baby sh*t yellow patina? For some reason I'm kinda diggin it.

[Hotwhilz]

Hi Ron, glad you are back at the AMX, the sh*t yellow patina will look good I think, High tech stuff under a none appealing paint will be the trick, below a pic of a Mustang I baught from the US for a good customer of mine, wasn't a fan of the color until I saw it in person, it looks good with some matte black accents.





Inspiring isn't it?

[Ron S]

Inspiring isn't it?

Yeah its definitly inspiring,I'm still not sure about the color but I can't wait to get to it.

[Brootal]

Wow. I'm an AMCer as well, although about as far from Pro-Touring as you can get. When it comes to cars and surfing, I think turning is overrated, it's all about the cruise/glide. ;)

Absolutely fascinated by this build, though. Looking forward to watching the progress.

[Mike Holleman]

Buddy that thing is gonna go like snot.
Won't matter if it's BS yellow or goober green, gonna look good at work. I just want a ride or be glad to help you break it in behind the wheel.



QUOTE=Ron S;915009]I still have a few things to do on the old stang, but it will be there. Mike, what do you think about leaving this AMX in its original baby sh*t yellow patina? For some reason I'm kinda diggin it.[/QUOTE]

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[Ron S]

Trying to get an idea of what this thing is going to look like with a couple inches knocked off the nose and an inch of wheelbase added in the front. Moved the original wheel opening up, and forward to see what it will look like. Unfortunatly th original wheel opening doesn't have near enough flare for those 335's, but it at least gives me an idea. I do think it is an improvement over the original.

[johngross]

glad you're back at it I enjoy following your work.

[srh3trinity]

I think those proportions will look better. I always thought the AMX looked a bit odd with the chopped off back end. This gives some balance. I wish I was gutsy enough to cut on my Firebird fenders like that. I may buy a rusty set and see what I can come up with. I really want a subtle flare over the stockers.

[Payton King]

yea buddy, heading in the right direction!

[andrewb70]

...... trying to deside how much flare I'm going to need.
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Twelve pieces of flair is the minimum Ron, but you don't want to be perceived as one of those people that just does the minimum, do you?

Andrew