72 AMC Javelin with a freshly built 401 revs quickly and takes off smoothly.
Week 1 winners from were Ed Harnois with his 1971 AMC Javelin (AMX) – and Bill Lammers with his 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle. DJ Ray Corriveau provided entertainment while Mickey-G and his Clam Shack served up some his famous clam cakes and chowder. After a one week weather delay, Cruisin' with the Saints kicked off their 2011 summer season with a fun Tuesday night. The Saints would like to extend a huge thank you to all who came out this week.
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A: Check out what other ones are selling for on Hemmings.com. Some cars are worth more to certain buyers at different times....a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Personally, I always liked the look of them as well as the AMX. Had a friend after high school that put a 440 Dodge motor in his...what a ride that was!! (answered by paul h on March 07, 2008)
A: yes those are few and far between now days (answered by nbr660 on March 07, 2008)Q:
A: the AMC no doubt...401 is rarer and worth a lot...78 mustang 302 has abt 130 hourse power...smog motor (answered by Pedro S on April 01, 2008)
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A: It depends. If you put a brand X motor in, then you will kill the value of the vehicle because it becomes a mutt. SO many people think putting a SBC in will increase the value, yet when it comes time to sell, rarely anyone wants to buy them. (they probably got the idea from people doing Chev motor swaps in early Jeeps which were underpowered)
If the 8th character in the VIN is a Z, then the car is worth some $$$ in original condition. Good original paint is worth more than a repaint. If it's not a Z car, then I would be tempted to do a 4.0L Jeep motor and efi swap with the O/D trans (from a 2wd Jeep Cherokee built before '96)
That's what I am doing with my '82 AMC Spirit (the 4.2L is getting a 4.0L head with HO EFI and an '88 Jeep XJ 2WD AW4 auto trans) since I drive it daily and need fuel economy. I figure 22 mpg with a carb and no O/D means I'll get closer to 25 mpg with the EFI and an OD since I cruise the highway.
It's my car to enjoy, just as the Javelin is yours to enjoy. (answered by jim b on March 31, 2008)
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