1972 AMC Javelin

SST Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

A2C797H281951

Gasoline

1972 AMC Javelin SST street rod project car. This was my high school project. Please read the entire description and look at the pictures carefully before bidding. This car originally had a 304 v8 with auto transmission but I modified it and squeezed in a Ford 460 c.i. v8 with C6 3-speed auto transmission. This car would make a sweet, unique street-rod for someone with the time and ability but is probably not a good candidate for an original-equipment restoration because the modifications that have been made. The car last ran in 2003. At that time it ran but had white smoke coming through the tailpipe. I assumed it was burning coolant and needed a new head gasket but ran out of time and money and never looked into it. I has been parked under cover and off the ground at my parents house in Dalton, PA since then. Engine:I spent well in excess of $3k on the motor alone. Manual choke Holley 4 bbl carb, Mallory dual point ignition, Edelbrock performance RPM intake manifold, custom ground camshaft with dual valve springs and roller rockers, bored .060 over with flat top pistons with 11:1 compression, tubular chrome headers 2.5" dual exhaust (terrific sound), relocated oil filter, gear-reduction starter to handle the high compression engine and dual battery set-up in trunk. Less than 5k miles on the motor since the rebuild. Other parts:High stall torque converter, B&M ratcheting shifter, performance transmission from Summit Racing, custom made 3" aluminum balanced drive shaft, posi-traction rear end from a 1969 AMX, front disc brakes from a mid-70s AMC Concord (the rotors are scored but still worked well when parked). New fiberglass cowl induction hood scoop to cover the air cleaner. Factory rear spoiler from a donor car (some damage in one corner--see pictures). I have the original rear end which had the axles and hubs machined to accept twin 1/4" keys to handle the additional torque. I believe you could swap one for the other so you'd have the posi-rear with the upgraded axles. 5-lug slot pattern allow wheels (15x8 ??). Tires are dry-rotted. Not sure of the current condition of the springs but I had the coils and leafs replaced with beefy ones from Springs 'n Things. The good, the bad and the ugly:I had to cut the firewall and part of the floor to make room for the monster transmission. The fiberglass mold I made to replace it works well but the dash will never go back the way it was. You'll have to be creative and fabricate something (see pictures for what you'd be working with). The passenger front seat is there with all its hardware/seat-belts. The engine is VERY close to the firewall but I re-routed the brake lines and never had a problem with the brake fatigue or the paint cooking on the firewall HOWEVER there is little or no insulation left so the passenger compartment gets a lot of noise and engine heat. The opening to the engine compartment was not well sealed either which I found out the hard way when the windshield became hopelessly fogged up in a rainstorm from steam off the engine. The radiator is original to the car but worked well with an electric fan and manual on/off switch (the red one in the pics). The brakes have no booster assist. There is rust and small holes on the rocker panels, some patches on the floor, and the rear quarters have several largish holes that had been patched years ago. Other than those areas the body is pretty straight (see pictures for the big dent in the left quarter that my dad made while it was stored). The vinyl roof is peeling off and may not have all the pieces of chrome trim. Comes with buckets of random parts. The posi rear drove well but chattered badly when I tested it with a few burnouts. It probably needs a rebuild. After putting the big motor in the car had a vibration that started at about 55 mph and became unbearable above 70 mph. I never tracked down the problem, but it persisted after I burned up the original transmission (a rubber grommet blocked the coolant line) and installed the current one from Summit Racing AND after I replaced the entire rear end with the one from an AMX. I never got a professional opinion on it. The vibration went away in neutral. The only other major issue I had was pinging. I ran premium fuel in it with octane boost but it still wanted to ping when the engine was hot. I think the problem was the high compression with cast iron heads. To work well this car ought to be re-fitted with aluminum heads. If I had to do it over I would buy a new harmonic balancer, get rid of points and go with Mallory Unilite ignition. When I took the pictures I removed the spark plugs and turned the motor over with a wrench. It turned smoothly without any sticking. The front wheels turn freely but the back drum brakes are frozen. You could probably get them freed up to tow on a two-wheel dolly, or just lock the steering wheel and drag it backwards. I never paid a pro to fine tune it or put it on a dyno but it had some monster power. Without the posi-rear it could do a rolling burnout starting in excess of 40 mph. I took it to college in Virginia and used it as my daily driver for almost a year. I loved this car and always wanted to finish it but reality is closing in and wife, baby, and schedule leave me no time or money. As is, where is. Local pickup only. Ask any questions before bidding. More pictures available upon request. Car is available if you want to come see it in person. Bidding starts at $950, no reserve. Good luck!