Re: [Amc-list] seals kit for heater core /box Javelin/AMX

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Not to sound like I'm bashing them but did they fix the blower motor to 
mounting plate gasket? It was pretty far off from my original (which is 
the same as Javelin and AMX) as far as size goes. The mounting plate to 
heater box gasket seems wrong too (it seems far too hard) but that is 
different between Javelin/AMC and American so I don't know enough to 
know if it's a problem or not.

In any case, more than one source for this stuff is good news.

Matt

On 5/28/2008 8:05 AM, Armand Eshleman spouted this sage advice:
> More restoration parts are becoming available for our cars every day.
> 
> REM Automotive Inc.     http://www.remautoinc.com/     is reproducing the
> seals and gaskets needed for restoring the seal between the heater core and
> the box, the box to the firewall, the box to the bottom of the cowl air
> inlet,  and the sound deadeners on the defroster and heat doors inside the
> box. They used the seals from my 70 Javelin non A/C with unmolested core/box
> from the factory. It is thought that this kit will fit nearly all
> Javelin/AMX series 70 and 80 models from 1968 to 1974. Most definitely this
> kit will be correct for the much sought after last year of the AMX two
> seater, 1970. I would appreciate it if any one could help verify what if any
> differences there may be between the years and A/C, non A/C cars in the
> heater core area of seals. I wish to pass this information to Mike at REM.
> 
> This kit is available from REM directly and will be available shortly from
> the AMC vendors that REM currently supplys.
> 
> I had sent photos of the box/core,  scans from a 1970 TSM and a 1972 TSM,
> and many tracings along with everything that was left of the seals to Mike
> at REM R & D several weeks ago, about the same time Matt and I began
> discussing this. The guys at REM made prototypes of the seals and sent them
> back to me. I have test fit all of the seals and found them to be fully
> functional and of very high quality materials. I have re-assembled the unit
> and installed it in the car. None of this was very difficult although one
> does need to pay attention to details. I did not have to remove the dash.
> 
> All of this was prompted because the seal between the box and the bottom of
> the cowl air inlet was completely disintegrated and unconditioned air was
> leaking into the passenger compartment.
> 
> I did not have to fully disassemble the box to install the seals on the two
> doors. I managed to place the heater door foam on the door while the box was
> assembled. The defrost door was easily removed by partially unbending
> several of the tabs and flexing the metal a bit until the door would slip
> out.
> 
> I do have photos I can send if requested, and I will attempt to post them as
> soon as I can.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Armand
> 
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1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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