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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 2/9/2008


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I recently restored an original 1974 CJ-5 Renegade, 304 V8.  This particular Jeep came with manual steering and brakes and I desire to add power steering and brakes.  My original Jeep parts catralogs, which I used during restoration, show both as an option on my Jeep.  However, the catalog shows that most of the components required (by part number) are unique to '72 through '75 CJ's.  However, I do not have the part numbers or cross reference books for the '72/'73 Commando or AMC cars.  Will anything other than parts from a '72-'75 CJ interchange?

Answer
The safest way to convert is to find a 72-76 CJ and get the components from it. You should be able to find parts on E Bay or at a salvage yard. A salvage yard will also have a book that lists which components fit a paticular year; a cross reference book.

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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