Re: [Amc-list] The proverbial, You find them when you really not looking....

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Many parts from the Hornet will swap over. The later six will swap in, 
but you'll need to use the late transmission also. You could have a 
custom driveshaft made and keep the American rear axle, but the Hornet 
axle should swap over. Most likely will still need a custom length 
driveshaft though. The wiper motor won't swap directly, but you could 
probably use it by mounting the electric motor on the vac motor base, or 
making a new base plate from sheet metal. It's a little more complicated 
than that, but not to much so. Brakes will swap, but you need to swap 
everything from the spindle out. I'm not sure if the Hornet has better 
drums than the American, but if the Hornet has discs it's a good swap as 
long as the rotors are good. Kelsey Hayes style rotors (used in 74) can 
be hard to find and cost around $100 each when you do.

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As above, I am really not looking for another car,
> in fact I am trying to liquidate as I will be moving
> overseas in the near future (another story)..  I
> came across a 65 American 440H (hardtop).  I was
> quoted had 47K miles, car does not look like has
> 147K, so maybe so.  First off, why when you find
> older cars in the wild, they ALWAYS have the
> ignition and trunk locks removed????  Body is SOLID.
>  Someone had removed the rear glass, the rubber is
> there and allegedly good.  Drivers window glass is
> broken.  Where/what can I get to fit this??  Are
> patterns available for glass shop or anyone have a
> source for an already cut one???  Of course with the
> open cab, interior is shot.  Engine turns by hand,
> but has open PVC and breather holes, plus topless
> carb.   Most all trim is in good shape, not bent. 
> Grill has some damage that I am unsure if can be
> repaired, both bumpers have dents, maybe can be
> pulled out.  Price is cheap!!!  I have a 78 Hornet
> that I picked up in the spring for parts.  I
> could swap some into the American, such as brakes,
> engine??  Will wiper motor swap in??  Have not
> committed yet but need to do so very soon.  Any
> advice and/or ridicule will be accepted..  
> 


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