1970 AMC Javelin

[javelin_gt]

I have been planning this project for several years and hopefully this week the car will get to my fabricator to start welding on it.

The plan: 1970 AMC Javelin......needing some inspiration...I don't want to clone the Penske Javelin but want to incorporate elements of the Penske Javelin, AMC's NASCAR efforts, and some Group B rally which I love.....maybe a "what if Penske" Group B tarmac car.



Engine: 1970's AMC NASCAR style engine with modern parts. I have a crank, block, and custom intake from the AMC NASCAR effort I will use in the build. 3.49 stroke with a 4.110 bore
Drivetrain: GM aluminum Super T10 going back to a NASCAR floater 9".
Front Suspension: Factory boxed in control arms with custom coil over setup using QA1's and a Schroeder sway bar.
Rear Suspension: Keeping the leafs but going with Calvert split mono's, QA1 rear shocks, and a Watts link.
Brakes: Wilwood GT6000 in the front and Wilwood GTIII in the rear with 13" rotors on 5x5 GN hubs all the way around.
Steering: Woodward collapsible column going to a 14:1 Sweet steering box
Interior: Spartan race car look with two buckets, fiberglass dash, and roll cage.
Body: All steel with fiberglass hood, deck lid, and front bumper.

Plenty of other stuff planned but those are the basics. The picture is how the car currently sits......cant wait for this to get going.

[coolwelder62]

Let me be the first to welcome you and your new project.!!!!These are very cool car's.My 17 year old son has a 1971 javelin he dying to get started on.So I'm sure he will be watching your progress.Please keep posting.

[jtomas801]

Sounds like a great plan, Your Adam right? If so, I'm the kid that bought a Day motorsports floater 9", and lee power gear box from you a few years ago. Also, i think i sold you a t-10 too.

Anyways, welcome to the forum and I am looking forward to your build.


Jon

[67goatman455]

this thing is going to be sweet!!!

[javelin_gt]

Jon....I do remember you out in California. I am in Virginia now. How is your Javelin going?

I started putting info together on my build if you want to check it out..... https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=.../amcroadracing

Once there is actual progress I will update this thread.

[jtomas801]

Cool.

The Javelin is doing alright, took a break from working on it to gather up some stuff but, I just starting working on it again. I don't have a build thread on this forum yet, but I will start one soon also.

I'll be checking in to see what your doing, going to be nice when it is done.

Thanks,
Jon

[john31s]

AWD Javelin needs to happen...

[Hornet LSX]

You bet we will be following along.

[69lsxamx]

Nice to see another Amc on here