Re: [AMC-list] 3rd Project, Has a torque tube

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Gremlin, American and Classic? And I saw those teaser pics of that
sweet wagon. Good luck with the Classic! It sounds like the American
is getting sorted and has the major stuff done - hopefully it will be
on the highway again soon.

Are you planning on keeping them? Or selling them?

My oldest son saw pics of a Classic 2 door sedan and thought it was
very cool. We aren't ready for another project, but have decided to
keep our 330 period correct (not original, but at least running and
driving and looking and sounding like a '65 American). If we decide to
do a resto-mod or go with front engine, rear wheel drive, V8 and
manual transmission - it would be in an AMC product that is not so
original looking.

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:36 PM, Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Answered my own question.   The ratchet strap worked.  The torque tube came back
> about four inches but the muffler is in the way due to the wierd way it's
> mounted. But the muffler has a hole in it anyway so I'll cut it off tomorrow
> night and I expect to be able to pull the transmssion and clutch.   I did make
> some progress tonight so I'm satisfied.
>
> Joe Fulton
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Wed, February 23, 2011 6:28:20 PM
> Subject: [AMC-list] 3rd Project, Has a torque tube
>
> Ok, as if I didn't have enough irons in the fire with my Gremlin and 65 Rambler,
>
> I have a 64 Classic taking up the prine space in the garage.
> I need to fix it and get it driveable to use or sell.  I need to inspect the
> clutch and try to see what a previous owner did to screw up the shift linkage.
>
> So the torque tube needs to come out.
> I have it all disconnected and have been trying to pull the tube and
> differential to the rear with the car on jackstands.  It has budged about 1/2
> inch or less at the front
> flange but is stuck.
>
> So I plan to nail or screw a 2x4 crossbrace on the garage wall and use my
> ratchet tied down straps fastened low to the garage wall to pull
> the tube further back.  I've disconnected torque tubes in the junkyard and they
> sure seem easier to disconnect that this one.  I put the
> wheels back on the car just in case it falls off the jackstands.
>
> If anyone has done this and has tips, I'm all ears for another few minutes until
>
> I get back to it.
>
> Joe Fulton
> Salinas, CA
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