Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: Now that I see the original post, some things are a little clearer.

My take:
Front axle should be a Dana 60 (or maybe 9". Dana 44 if not too much power 
is made) flipped from a 4x4. D30 won't take much power to kill if it's the 
only drive axle.

OR
Rear motor facing forwards using Jeep 727 trans and NP208 tcase from a CJ10 
tug shifted to 4 high (I drove my '83 Cherokee for several months this way 
with no rear driveshaft) The one from a tug is built stronger than a regular 
Jeep one (wider chain, etc) as they are used to move planes on the tarmack 
with a Nissan diesel.

Balancing the weight/power will be the toughest part. Too bad the Tornado 
didn't come with a Nailhead motor. Then you could use an FSJ adapter ring 
from a TH400 to bolt it up!



From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod
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So I've been thinking and drawing over the last year or so ideas
for a rambler hot rod. Six cylinder, sort of "old style" rod,
track-roadster-ish. Two seats. Open wheels (motorcycle-type
fenders), no doors, no roof.

I really want a mid-engine car, but Hallibrand transaxles are
out of my range, but I think I've come up with a scheme for a
rear engine, front drive car, using a jeep or eagle front axle.

I do have this Navarro-built turbo six... but it's not a
requirement, and might not be appropriate to run in the street.

The big chunks lay out OK for a 104" plus or minus wheelbase.
The
main problem is engine/front axle rotation and offset. I have
only a Haynes manual for Jeep, though I've seen 'em. I'm only
at the planning stage (and it may never get past that).

Does anyone know:

* Rotation direction for the jeep or eagle front axle?

* How much offset, front driveshaft to centerline of the
car? Looks like 6 - 8" from my crappy drawings.



Big HP isn't a goal, so driveline strength isn't an issue. It
goes without saying it'll be all AMC.

I figure standard hotrod kitcar junk for the rest of it. Weight
distribution won't be all that great (heavy rear), eh, I'm
not racing.

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