Failed Brake Proportioning Value Part 1

We went through the entire brake system when I first brought her home.  All new rotors, drums,

69 AMC AMX Brake Proportioning Valve

calipers, wheel cylinders, hardware, master cylinder plus booster and all new brake lines.   I purchased a used brake proportioning valve from American Parts Depot.

Granted it was a refurbished part that is over 46 years old but I've only put 200 miles on her in over a year.   Last week, my wife's office moved so we can no longer commute together leaving me to start driving her to work every day.

She's heading into the shop to R&R the valve and bleed the brakes.   Her Eldebrock Perfomer carb is also acting up in the morning as well but that is another story.

Onward

Verified AMC Engine Builders - Open Question

We have an engine build quickly approaching and haven't found any local shops who have AMC experience in Northern CA.   I've heard of a couple in SoCal and San Diego but nothing verified.

Our goal is to shoot for daily driver performance upgrading the heads, manifold and carb with new Edelbrock equipment.

I found a link on an AMC board to CM Engines in South Carolina.  http://www.cmengines.com/Engines/DynoTestedPerformanceEngines/AMCPerformanceCrateEngines/tabid/113/Default.aspx

Does anyone out there have any recommendations for a 390 CID - Manual Trans build?

Thanks

AMC Fanatic

Three Weeks and Counting...

We've got a bit more work to do before "Ellie" comes home and we start our adventures together.

rear brakes before

So far we've completed the following:

• new gas tank and fuel pump + all new lines
• rebuilt Edelbrock 610 CFM Carb
• Complete tune-up including wires
• new starter solenoid
• new master cylinder and booster
• all new rotors and drums including calipers, wheel cylinders + all of the trimmings
• my choice of pads and shoes were limited.
• new hoses and  belts
• new KYB shocks in the front and Gabriel High-Jackers in the rear
•  all new exhaust from exhaust manifolds back including Magnaflow mufflers

That should get her back on the road.     Next, I've got some work to do on the front seats which are trashed.   I'm not sure I will do the carpet this time around.   The interior is saddle which is Ok, but I rather have black.

The original seats are vinyl but I may replace with the OEM leather replacements.   I haven't seen the quality yet so I'll need to decide soon.

That's it for now.   Onward.