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IM RARE
10-27-2011, 04:42 AM
picked this 68 javelin today the guy had since he was 14 years old the body is really solid not to crazy about the color so that will be the first thing to address http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant083.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant082.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant079.jpg

CC Rider
10-27-2011, 04:45 AM
Nice! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

IM RARE
10-27-2011, 04:50 AM
front was completly rebuilt less than 1000 miles on it same goes for engine and trannyhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant089-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant088-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant084-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant097.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant090.jpg

kwhizz
10-27-2011, 07:41 PM
All it needs now is a LS Engine............LOL........And....You got &quot;Sperience&quot; with them......LOL

IM RARE
10-28-2011, 05:13 AM
I would get beaten to a pulp..LOLhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant100.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant099.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant098.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant107.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Amcplant106.jpg did a little wet sand and buff today and lookee there

kwhizz
10-28-2011, 04:36 PM
Put the LS in and just bolt on a Kelvinator Air Cleaner to the top of the Manifold.........Simple......and then you will be able to &quot;Drive&quot; the car........and ......keep up with the LS Powered cars.......

IM RARE
11-08-2011, 04:57 AM
started to dig in hood was dropped off at the house along with 4 speed pedals and some other stuff http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006.jpgwet sanded an polished the passenger side its shineshttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav014.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav008.jpg

IM RARE
11-08-2011, 04:59 AM
got some stuff blasted and painted its now a 4 speed car http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav016.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav009-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav007.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-1.jpg

IM RARE
11-08-2011, 05:02 AM
this is the look I'm shooting for http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/cvb.png
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/lop-1.png

IM RARE
12-03-2011, 10:22 PM
cleaned up engine bay fix the wiring re tape harnesshttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav012-3.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011-3.jpg

IM RARE
12-03-2011, 10:25 PM
took that 9&quot; out from underneath put amc 20 back in http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav009-3.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav008-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav005-2.jpg

IM RARE
12-03-2011, 10:27 PM
test fit of rear rims http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/Boss-3386-Deep-spincap.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav143.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav142.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/th_jav141.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/?action=view&amp;current=jav141.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/th_jav140.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/?action=view&amp;current=jav140.jpg)

69Tom
12-03-2011, 10:32 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IM RARE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this is the look I'm shooting for http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/lop-1.png </div></div>

That is quite sharp. I actually like the color of the car. Is that a stock AMC color?

Looks great, esp with the side stripe.

IM RARE
12-04-2011, 01:44 AM
thanks ... no its a Chrysler color black cherry seen on the fifth ave

kwhizz
12-04-2011, 03:42 PM
Look'in Good!! The paint buffed out pretty good!!........But...It still needs a LS....

IM RARE
12-13-2011, 05:32 AM
car went for paint today sitting outside waiting to get picked up http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav169.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav168.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav170.jpgcar got stripped today found few spots that need some attention http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav173.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav172.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav171.jpg

kwhizz
12-13-2011, 01:40 PM
Keep those pictures coming..........Especially when you are fittting that LS engine in there....

STREETRACE69
12-14-2011, 03:09 AM
Cool car my 1st car was a pro street 69 S/C Rambler. Keep that LS away from that car LOL!

Like the look of grey spokes. Need some custom 20&quot; and 18&quot; redlines? I have a set dirt cheap.

IM RARE
12-14-2011, 05:56 AM
well here it is all naked these guys are on a mission almost all the rust issues have been fixed new windshield on the way they started fixing the door fitments issues alsohttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav182.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav188.jpg
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IM RARE
12-14-2011, 06:01 AM
No LS in this AMC's future saving that for the pickup truck

IM RARE
12-20-2011, 05:16 AM
well getting primed today getting closerhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav163-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav161.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav160.jpg

IM RARE
12-20-2011, 05:18 AM
got some stuff cleaned and painted started on the front disc brakes http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav172-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav171-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav170-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav169-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav168-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav167-1.jpg

kwhizz
12-21-2011, 02:47 AM
When you get the LS in there, you won't need that old style Kelvinator Power Steering pump.....so you just wasted some time and paint....

IM RARE
12-28-2011, 05:01 AM
lots been going on lately had computer problems so i couldn't post pics Christmas LOL so here the pics http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav007-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-3.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav005-3.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav002-3.jpg

IM RARE
12-28-2011, 05:02 AM
car got painted today http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav014-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav012-4.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011-4.jpg

IM RARE
12-28-2011, 05:04 AM
new windshield Thursday wet sand and buff then the fun begins

kwhizz
12-28-2011, 01:04 PM
Looking Good!!!.............

IM RARE
12-30-2011, 09:55 PM
all polished up wow its shinning http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav020.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav019.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav015-1.jpg

kwhizz
12-30-2011, 10:26 PM
Sweet!!..............

IM RARE
01-05-2012, 03:55 AM
got the car home today they did a terrific job time to get to work http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav004-4.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav003-4.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav001-4.jpg

IM RARE
01-05-2012, 03:56 AM
man them wheels got to go http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011-5.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav010-3.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-4.jpg

kwhizz
01-05-2012, 10:56 PM
Nice Rims and Tires..........They will go good with the Kelvinator engine....

IM RARE
01-10-2012, 04:13 AM
pulled the dash out to repaint it http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav004-6.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-5.jpgcolunm too http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav003-6.jpginstalled power steering chuck and master cyl.http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011-6.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav005-5.jpgput heater box back in straighten up the wiring also http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav012-6.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav009-6.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav007-4.jpg

IM RARE
01-10-2012, 04:16 AM
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav014-3.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/ffffff.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav015-2.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/dffd.jpg

kwhizz
01-10-2012, 01:26 PM
Looking Good!!...........

kwhizz
01-10-2012, 01:34 PM
You could cut this up and make a Great engine cover for that LS engine.........It would work great except if you went with a Supercharger......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/janda%202%2008/Front-view_46478_1.jpg

IM RARE
01-24-2012, 04:33 AM
got some boxes today not as many as Kwhizz only 2 front seats and door panels also rear package tray got the carpet and back sears in also http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav043-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav050.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav049.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav044-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav042-2.jpg

IM RARE
01-24-2012, 04:37 AM
got the radio mounted and front speakers http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav032-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav031-1.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav013-6.jpggot the tach mounted also http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav056.jpg

IM RARE
01-24-2012, 04:39 AM
got the balls to put the drip rail moldings back on http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav055.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav054.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav051.jpg

kwhizz
01-25-2012, 01:26 AM
Hell!!......You are almost Done!!!

IM RARE
01-25-2012, 05:40 AM
time for a week off

kwhizz
01-26-2012, 06:39 PM
Ya Mon!!

IM RARE
01-27-2012, 04:07 AM
hows it look http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/crusin%20Kenosha/photochopped%20pictures/vbnm-2.png

kwhizz
01-27-2012, 12:11 PM
See how easy that was......LOL

IM RARE
02-07-2012, 02:12 AM
seats are done he is working on the door panels and headliner gas tank came last week took it to get powder coated silver got my LED tail light conversion kit LOL and painted some engine parts http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav048-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav046-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav051-1.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav044-2.jpg

kwhizz
02-07-2012, 02:39 AM
That opening in the tank will make for an easy Fuel Injection conversion.....

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav044-2.jpg

IM RARE
02-08-2012, 01:12 AM
picked up the seats and door panels today they did and outstanding Job Thanks Mike at Mikes Custom Auto in Kenosha Wi.http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav052-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav058.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav053-1.jpg

kwhizz
02-08-2012, 03:40 AM
Wow!!!!......Great to see the attention to detail on the bottom side of the seats.........

Ken

IM RARE
02-08-2012, 04:28 AM
ya I was impressed also

Xplantdad
02-08-2012, 05:17 AM
They look great!

Postsedan
02-14-2012, 01:55 AM
A Plug for Mike..... Nice Work!

Mike's Custom Auto LLC
1909 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140-3243
(262) 654-1866

Dan

IM RARE
02-14-2012, 04:35 AM
Thanks I will tell him .I picked up the headliner today another great job making something out of nothing got the tank from getting powder coated looks great sodered filler neck in and fit tank in car where's my engine thats what i really what to do http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav020-1.jpg
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IM RARE
02-14-2012, 04:37 AM
boy it don't look black put it ishttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav009-8.jpg
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kwhizz
02-14-2012, 01:39 PM
It'll be ready this year......Why wait till 2013.....

IM RARE
02-15-2012, 04:06 AM
lots of bugs or gremlins to work out lol

IM RARE
02-16-2012, 05:29 AM
picked a posi with a 3:54 gear today http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-7.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011-8.jpg
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IM RARE
02-16-2012, 05:34 AM
hopefully done with all the dirty work pick up the engine tomorrow no Kenny not the LS2 LOL 360 Amc ya mon

IM RARE
02-20-2012, 03:48 AM
the 3:54 posi is in the car new fuel line front to rear replaced the brake line to the rear got the engine assembled and painted hope to drop in later in the weekhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav033-2.jpg
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IM RARE
02-20-2012, 03:50 AM
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav039-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav038-2.jpg

kwhizz
02-20-2012, 08:00 PM
Looking Good!!.......

SuperNovaSS
02-22-2012, 03:06 AM
I just found this thread and think the work you are doing is great. I'm a bit confused though. The original post says the engine and trans were just rebuilt but the last posts show you going through the engine. Also, the first post says you are not happy with the color, then shows you coloring sanding the original paint. The next posts show the car going out to be stripped for new paint, which appears to be the same color once repainted. Anyway, it looks like you are doing a great job, I'm just a bit confused as usual.

IM RARE
02-22-2012, 05:31 AM
Thanks ..but your not confused I am LOL when i pulled the engine apart to ck the bearings ...not so good ...who ever assembled it nicked the crank on some rod journals.. bearings looked like crap engine sat for years water jackets were full of muck so thats the reason for the freshening up as far as the color sanding goes wanted to see what the color would look like shining the color started to grow on me so i stuck with it

IM RARE
02-22-2012, 05:33 AM
few more pics of stuff http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav005-8.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav004-8.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav003-8.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav013-9.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav010-7.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav009-10.jpg

kwhizz
02-22-2012, 01:31 PM
You will be done way before me!!......Send in the registration on that beater!!!......LOL

IM RARE
02-23-2012, 04:29 AM
got some more done today http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-9.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011-10.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav007-8.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav010-8.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav009-11.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav008-10.jpg

IM RARE
02-23-2012, 04:35 AM
thanks to Pete and Tony for the help todayhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav018-4.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav014-8.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav013-10.jpg

IM RARE
02-24-2012, 04:05 AM
more stuff done today trans in drive shaft in rad. in fuel line done http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/ghfhgsdf.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/fgf.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/bvbvb.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav018-4.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav017-5.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav016-6.jpg

kwhizz
02-25-2012, 03:05 AM
Send in the Registration for this year......

IM RARE
02-28-2012, 05:12 AM
WOW thanks for reminding me I need to send in my Registration started switching over to disc brakes went smooth on the right side http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav009-12.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav008-11.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav007-9.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav006-10.jpgpower steering pump leaked like crazy used part what was I thinking took apart put new seal and O rings good to go http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav004-9.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav003-9.jpg

kwhizz
02-28-2012, 02:09 PM
Darn!!.........I'll get those plates made for your spindles, been buried at work!!..........Darn!!

IM RARE
03-02-2012, 05:11 AM
got the hump and shift boot today so we install carpet and seats door sills center dash shifter starting to look like a car again http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav014-9.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav020-4.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav022-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav017-7.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav016-7.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav015-8.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav018-5.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav013-11.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav011-11.jpgDoor Panels will be next not looking forward to putting holes in them rims should be here Monday

Xplantdad
03-02-2012, 02:50 PM
Looking great!

1970Bluel78
03-02-2012, 04:30 PM
I've always thought that if one of the Big 3 at the time made this body style it would have sold a Shi%%$#load. Nice car

IM RARE
03-03-2012, 03:44 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1970Bluel78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always thought that if one of the Big 3 at the time made this body style it would have sold a Shi%%$#load. Nice car </div></div> thanks .. always liked this body style also and your right about that

IM RARE
03-06-2012, 04:50 AM
wheel came in today now to get the right tire size put passenger side door panel on today inside almost done http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav073.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav077.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav076.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav069.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav068.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav066.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav065.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav064.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav063.jpg

kwhizz
03-08-2012, 02:30 AM
Styl'in..................

IM RARE
03-15-2012, 05:00 AM
took the Jav to get the exhaust done today Mike at Daves American Muffler did a fantastic jobhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav137.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav136.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav138.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav152-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav151-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav147-1.jpg

IM RARE
03-15-2012, 05:01 AM
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav163-3.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav162-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav161-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav160-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav157-3.jpg

IM RARE
03-16-2012, 03:33 AM
got the Javelin running today started right up what a beautiful sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoGH79arp...&amp;playnext=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoGH79arpUw&amp;feature=autoplay&amp;list=UURAE8kU L21uC07BsVnLhUgg&amp;lf=plcp&amp;playnext=1)

IM RARE
03-18-2012, 05:22 AM
brakes bleed drove the Jav down the road today http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav194-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav193-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav188-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav187-1.jpg

Xplantdad
03-18-2012, 07:31 PM
Looks great!

kwhizz
03-19-2012, 01:11 AM
Dam!!......You are fast!!!

IM RARE
03-23-2012, 05:22 AM
tires are here http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav196.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav195.jpg

IM RARE
03-23-2012, 05:24 AM
made my own rear reflector got tired of looking for one http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav208.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav207.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav206.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav203.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav201.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav200.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav199.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav198.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav197.jpg

kwhizz
03-23-2012, 12:32 PM
Looking Good!!.........Now it's time to lower it and put a &quot;Real&quot; engine in it.......

IM RARE
03-24-2012, 11:02 PM
well took the car out to see how the rear reflector would look outside I'm pretty happy the way it turned out http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav213.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav212.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav211.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav210.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav209.jpg

kwhizz
03-25-2012, 12:37 AM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Xplantdad
03-25-2012, 05:30 AM
Looks great!!

mockingbird812
03-25-2012, 05:46 AM
Sharp!!!

napa68
03-25-2012, 02:25 PM
That really turned out nice! Way to go <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

napa68
03-25-2012, 02:28 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Looking Good!!.........Now it's time to lower it and put a &quot;Real&quot; engine in it....... </div></div>

When are you going to lower one in your lawnmower? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

The way I figure, thats about the only thing left........... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

IM RARE
03-25-2012, 10:22 PM
time will tell whats next for him to LS ....LOL

Dave Rifkin
03-26-2012, 02:29 PM
Looks great; I hate to be a nit picker but, do you have the trim piece for the leading edge of the hood?

IM RARE
03-27-2012, 01:30 AM
Hey Dave do you have one I buy ..LOL working on this guy for one just have to work him over a little harder good ones are hard to come by

Dave Rifkin
03-28-2012, 01:44 PM
No, I wish I did; I just thought that it came with the car and was out being polished or something. Car looks amazing; I think those Javelins and the AMX's are very under rated collector cars.

IM RARE
04-01-2012, 03:48 AM
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/rrrtreg.png
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/grggggs.png
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/gfdhdh.pngthe car will look like one of these three pics

IM RARE
04-05-2012, 11:28 PM
waiting on the tranny to get finished I figgerd I put the stripes on nice and warm in the showroom http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/uyt75rt.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/ey6urteuj.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/erwsytwrth.jpg

Canuck
04-06-2012, 12:04 AM
Those are awsome looking wheels!!!

Paul

Xplantdad
04-06-2012, 03:22 AM
Looks great!

IM RARE
04-06-2012, 03:38 AM
thanks they are growing on me more and more

IM RARE
04-07-2012, 05:36 AM
Thanks to Bobby at Kenosha Transmission Its working Great http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav220.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav218-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav217-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav216-1.jpg

kwhizz
04-07-2012, 01:38 PM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

IM RARE
04-08-2012, 04:32 AM
some from today http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav226.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav225.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav224.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav223.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav228.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav227.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav222.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav221.jpg

Xplantdad
04-08-2012, 05:38 AM
Looks great...beautiful grass as well!

mr.4speed
04-08-2012, 08:55 PM
came out very nice!

IM RARE
04-09-2012, 02:42 AM
LOL grass does look great this year ...Thanks for the Comments

IM RARE
04-10-2012, 05:02 AM
the new lower stance http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav239.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav238.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav237.jpg

kwhizz
04-11-2012, 12:16 AM
&quot;More Gooder&quot;....................... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Postsedan
04-11-2012, 11:24 AM
Very Nice, I like the 8 Bird House`s on the fence <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Postsedan
04-14-2012, 03:56 AM
Dave,

Soon, she`ll be looking like this <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/Javelin.jpg

Dan

IM RARE
04-17-2012, 02:07 AM
that picture looks like its from Street Machine Nats ...thats a cool Javelin

IM RARE
04-18-2012, 04:17 AM
well thanks for all the great comments the Javelin is Done finished up the wipers today fixed the power steering issue put hood molding on sure makes a huge difference in front heres a couple more pics http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav254.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav253.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav252.jpg

IM RARE
04-18-2012, 04:18 AM
O Yea one more time to sit and enjoyhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav255.jpg

Xplantdad
04-18-2012, 04:22 AM
It looks GREAT!

Postsedan
04-18-2012, 10:39 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IM RARE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that picture looks like its from Street Machine Nats ...thats a cool Javelin </div></div>

Correct!

Dan

Postsedan
04-18-2012, 10:39 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It looks GREAT! </div></div>

X 2 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

kwhizz
04-19-2012, 07:25 AM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

napa68
04-21-2012, 12:33 AM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

When does it ever really end?

IM RARE
05-05-2012, 02:41 AM
sooner or later LOL http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav273.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav272.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav271.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav267.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav266.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav265.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav264.jpg

IM RARE
05-05-2012, 02:45 AM
threw some carpet in the trunk and made some panels with carpet to protect the quarter panels on the inside also needed a washer pump so picked up this one size fits all bottle and pump combo http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav261.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav260.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav258.jpggot Mike to sew up this tire cover alsohttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/gggggf.jpg

mr.4speed
05-06-2012, 12:13 AM
looking good!!

2733
06-04-2012, 09:28 PM
NICE

IM RARE
06-16-2012, 11:56 PM
thanks Guys brought the SC home today they meet at last LOLhttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav184-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav177-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav183-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav180-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/Koolmagumn/1968%20Javelin/jav179-1.jpg

Xplantdad
06-17-2012, 12:48 AM
Looks great!

kwhizz
07-02-2012, 01:00 AM
Kelvinators....................

L78biscayne
07-02-2012, 01:07 AM
how long does it take to get both runing

IM RARE
07-02-2012, 03:13 AM
tough crowd LOL ... tap the key and vaaarooom they go ...how you doing Mark