[AMC-list] Nick Alfano's new front end kit -- and I'm moving

[Nick ALFANO <71amx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The rack I am using should be fine for any of our models from what I can tell so far.  I checked it against a Gremlin cross member yesterday and it looked to be fine.  The difference would be made up in the tie rod ends.  There is about a 2" difference in bolt spacing between the two so that is only 1" on each side.  My set up is using a few different components between the Mustang, T-bird and GM bodied cars so some of the serviceable parts are not big buck to replace.

Thanks for all of the interest.  My shameless plug, please help make more models possible by purchasing a 70-74 kit for your AMX or Javelin ;- )

Nick
 Alfano Performance
4849-76 st.
Kenosha, WI. 53142
262-308-1302
262-942-8271 after 6pm central and weekends 


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Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:06:33 -0500
From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
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The only problem will be the width of the crossmember. 68-70 Javelin/AMX "frame" rails are 35-7/32" apart (outside to outside), 64-69 Americans are 33-7/8" (approximate, inside to inside measurement is 28-7/8, rails are about 2-1/2" wide). The next item would be width of the rack, but that may not be a problem. The tie rods can be shortened, but it really depends on the tie rod ends used. Mustang II are shortest, Thunderbird longest (not the little two seater, the last of the big ones!), and Fox body Mustang in between. If Nick's setup uses the Fox body Mustang ends then the Mustang II ends should shorten the width about right. If he uses the short MII ends, the tie rods ends may be threaded back far enough to be cut off, or shorter tie rod ends may be available. I'm assuming he's using the popular Mustang type rack too! The inner tie rod "ends" include the rod in a ball socket that screws to the ends of the rack. 
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