Re: [Amc-list] Spring compressor

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

I read the blog on the spring compressor. You mentioned the rod could get welded slightly crooked. Run a nut on the end of the rod and seat that against the shock plate, then weld the nut to the plate first. It will help to run the rod a bit through the plate, then turn it back up flush with the bottom afterwards. After that weld the rod to the plate from the bottom and nut from the top. The nut will help hold the rod square to the plate AND provide a lot more welded area holding the rod on. 

Seat covers aren't a problem, not unless you want exact duplicates of the original. JC Whitney carries Autocraft covers, which I've found to be easy to install and good quality. The tweed is the best compromise between looks. comfort, and wear. They use velour, vinyl, and even leather, and you can get matching material by the yard to cover the door panels (well, on the older cars with flat panels). 

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From: Dan Strohl <DStrohl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 10:31 AM

Yeah, they got chopped. Let's try some tiny URLs:

http://tinyurl.com/9ym8s4

http://tinyurl.com/7ed9bz 

The HMX is on hiatus for the moment as I finish up another project. That should
wrap up next month, at which time I can get started on the car again. Still need
to buy a carpet set and try to find a pair of front seat covers to finish off
the interior. After that, paint. But it does run and drive, so I'll have it
out and about this coming summer.

-- 
Frank Swygert
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