From: Jock J JocewJ Jocewicz <namdra@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [Amc-list] Late engine/trans into earlier body To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Frank said: "This isn't a hot-rodder forum, it's one devoted to AMC cars." Frank if this is an AMC list then I sure you should realize that some AMC'ers are also hot rodders and also hot rod their AMC's! You should change the name of the list if it isn't for all of us AMC'ers!!! -- Well Stated Jock. Nothing like a FORD 9" in your rear end to dispel Purist Myths ... I've never seen anyone Posting Here for Original Radiator Hose Labels or paying $25.00 a pair for OEM.VIN pop rivets - we're just too Liberal - products of our "If it Feels Good - Do iT" Rambler Mentality Generation. We do tend to stay somewhat OEM on Interiors - they're arguably one of the more Flamboyant in the Industry's History. As to this controversy for or against stuffing a long nose 258 into an Early AMC shell: You cut the Firewall and slide the engine back into the Crew Cabin - thus maintaining a better weight balance & preserving handling. Then craft up an Insulated Hood - like they did in designing Vans - and carpet it over incorporating a Four Place Cup Holder, Goose Neck Map Light and Arm Rests. milnersXcoupe 1981 series50 _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list