Re: RE;clubs, meets, categories, judging

["Todd Wallis" <cyclone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I heard a rumor that the New Mexico/crusher Javelin might be one of the rare 
police cars.  Likely just a rumor but it might be worth looking into before 
you alter it.

Todd Wallis


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <a1977amx@xxxxxxx>
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 11:12 PM
Subject: RE;clubs, meets, categories, judging


> I have always modified my AMC's using as many AMC parts as possible but 
> from many different years and models. My newest car will stray from this 
> somewhat as I didn't even get a core motor with it unless you count the 460 
> Ford engine currently resting in the engine compartment. While I will never 
> use a Ford engine in an AMC, I do use Ford parts were needed such as rear 
> ends and I currently have a real nice Mustang rear spoiler I will be 
> modifieng to put on my 72 Javelin. I saved this car from the crusher 
> recently(the New Mexico crusher Javelin) and it has a real nice body but 
> not much else. I was planning a 401 with edlebrock heads, fuel injection, 
> overdrive trans as well as many other modern upgrades. After adding up the 
> cost of getting the parts to start on a new motor, I am leaning toward a 
> 5.7 Hemi motor and auto overdrive. This will solve my fuel injection wants 
> also. I have been pricing Hemi takeouts and it seems feasable. The Hemi has 
> a rear sump, unlike the 460 I now !
> have, and many other features I want. Since AMC was taken over by 
> Chrysler, it's technically still in the family, just like putting a 401 in 
> a Nash. I have been doing some research and so far the Hemi is winning. 
> The 72 was only a 304 SST car so I am not worried about hurting the value, 
> and was only $500. If it had been a 401 AMX I would not be taking this 
> route.
> Richard Payne
> Las Vegas
> 72 Javelin
> 77 Prostreet AMX