JUNKYARD AMC JAVELIN Will it Run and Drive 250 Miles Home?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey there, car lovers! In this video, we're going to be reviving this JUNKYARD AMC Javelin. Will it run and drive 250 miles home? Tune in to find out!
In this unique test, we're going to be trying to revive a 74 Javelin then towing its parts car home 250 miles. Will this old wreck make it home in one piece? You'll have to watch the video to find out!
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More AMCs! By the way those wheels on the parts car are worth $1000- $1200 the way they sit. They are 15s
Yes more AMCs! Save the orphans!!!
An AMC Eagle or one of the AWD cars would be neat! Keep it up!
I vote amc eagle or spirit i had one with 60s out back,looked cool as hell but really was a dud,unless maybe put a 360 block in one.would be awsome to see you do the mad max treatment on those or best one,snooky pa.😊😊
@@musclecars8127 I read one of the tires in one shot of the video and am pretty sure they were 14"s.
I owned a 73 javelin myself. Currently working on a 74 gremlin. I’ve been a diehard AMC guy since I was 19. (I’m 47 now) what you have most likely is a 304 car with a AMC/Chrysler 904 automatic transmission and the rear end is a AMC Dana/model 20 rear end. Between both those cars I’m pretty sure you can make a decent ride out of one of them. I hope you don’t put a Chevy motor in it.
Would like to put a 401 paired with a manual and then possibly a blower out the hood? Haha
The AMC 20 axle was neither designed by, made by, or affiliated with Dana/Spicer. It's entirely AMC. The AMC 15 axle was sold to Dana in the 80's and renamed the Dana 35, but was an AMC design dating back to the early 60's.
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps Good luck with that. There are NO blower manifolds ever made for the AMC V8. A few people have spent inordinate time & money to whittle down an old dual quad manifold and weld on a blower top..... but it's more for show than performance.
@@upscaleshack Well, we rebuild them today using Dana/Spicer parts so.....
1974 Javelin!
Awesome ride. I really hope a lucky person gets it.
As you said it yourself.. javelins are unique and different. You dont see them every day. It would be cool to restore, but expensive. It would make a great driver with minimal work though. You just proved that it will drive.. now its on to making it safer. Awesome episode guys..
Thanks!!
1974 Javelin! My uncle had a blue 74, and I’d love to have one to fix up to build my channel off of!
"Just lookin to get in the zone" LMAO!
I really was just looking to get in the zone but nobody has these parts!! 😆
Nice ride, my dad had a 72 with a 304 engine if my memory serves me correctly
I would love to have one to build in his memory
Keep up the great work
May Gods Blessings continue to be with you always
Thank you, you as well!
I didn't know they made grass headers, but I'm seeing them now!
My b-day is Feb 6th I'll be 40 I have 2 sons in love to get into cars my oldest is 10 and the youngest is 8 they like watching your videos with me iv been a car guy since I was 12 being a car guy kept me out of trouble for the most part 😅I'd love to see my boys do what yall do if we win we would post videos on my channel every step of the way we Appreciate what you do keep up the good work and remember always have fun 👍
Love the Javelin, it wanted to run since the beginning.
Duuuudeees I would love to have a car like that one, I live in Monterrey Mexico and buying a muscle car here is pretty expensive, or they are rust beyond repair, if you guys give it away I can pay you the customs fees.
You're correct. They took all parts from all different cars.
I want the javelin because the guy up the road from me won't sell me his, and the 71-74 cars are some of the meanest looking muscle car era machines built
Lemme guess, they're just sitting and rotting away as well?
Nice job guys. Keep em coming. Loved it. Good old fashioned junk yard get goer. You guys could be the next Roadkill.
Would be an honor to be the next roadkill
As soon as I randomly found your channel , I knew immediately this was a channel for me after reading the name. 😂👌Subbed.
Haha thanks! Glad we chose this name years ago!
Good thing about these cars they did try using the most reliable parts from each company what motor is that 360?
there is no way we could get parts for AMC"s in england but that is a real muscle car ...reminds me of the MAD MAX maverick
That sucks! Super hard here but at least it's a little possible. Def it does!
I wished I'd never got read of my 73 javelin they are very cool old cars and it is hard to find parts for them
It's the Joe dirta car
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I need to try and find myself an older car to wrench on. All too expensive tho
It's super hard to find anything nowadays. Even if you do, parts are expensive
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I just sold a really nice yellow 73 javelin the guy that bought it just did so to flip it I’m sure Facebook marketplace is a mess
Ngl you should help the guy get the engine in the Camero free content he made me a subscriber
Want to make it my daily driver 😅
Did you seriously try to attach the tow hitch to the radiator support?!
Youuuuuuuuu betcha, since it was just a shell didn't think it would be much weight and force to rip it and if the tires actually followed us I bet we would've made it pretty far.
It’s been a dream car since i was 12 i don’t really deserve it but I’ll tell you i deff want it
If you don’t give it away i want to know what the price is lol
Join some javelin groups on facebook, a ton for sale and in better condition than this one. We're keeping this one and doing a budget build on it🤙🏼
I had a 70 Javelin in high school with a 304 and a 4 spd manual with a Hurst shifter. Mine suffered from the front wheels locking up too, but it was a bad master cylinder. When my front wheels decided to lock up, I had to back up until they started rolling again and then I was good to go until next time. I also had the same long shackles to compensate for the clapped out rear leaf springs.
Nice!! Wish we had the manual!!
I always thought Javelins had one of the nicest looking front ends of the period muscle cars. Had a friend who had a 74 Charger SE with the 400 magnum engine and a 72 Javelin that he dropped a 527 (? Don't quote me on the cubic inch but it barely fit) racing engine in, converted to a T-top, pistol grip shifter and a custom pin stripe job (which is what he did for work back in the 70s. That Javelin was fast. Alabama even had a few that were used as police cars back in the 70s.
That sounds sickkkk
They are both yellow! I still have my '73 silver with 401 engine. Bought it new 50 years ago. They were decent cars.
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Gm ignition, Ford Carb, Chrysler Trans...... rest is all glorious AMC. Once you get the hang of it they're easy to work on. And that's an AMC Model 20 rear.
Awesome, thanks for the info!
Ehhhh your not exactly right they used the same suppliers
@@cheyenneroth6707 it's a basic platform of those manufacturers though.
@@IrishOutlawGarage every car ever made is a basic platform of each if you wanna get technical
@@cheyenneroth6707 technically
These javelins have a look to them, definitely has potential this car deserves another chance.
My cousin's father retired from AMC and was on the chief designing team for the muscle car division for a decade. I know everything there is to know about these cars and have always wanted one!
We're surprised you don't have one knowing that!
Love these old AMC cars. I ha b e had a 71, 72 and 73 Javelin. I've built a 304, 390 and 401 for them.
People don't give them enough credit for what they did.
Can never have to many AMCs!! Between my dad and me, we have 6, but doesn’t hurt trying to add another daily to the fleet!
No way! I saw these on marketplace for the last few months and was hoping someone would be them a home. Way to go man! I got a 74 amx I’ve been slowly piercing back together myself.
Haha, yeah we've had the listing saved for a while and actually went to look at mustangs that were sadly completely froze up. So we went the opposite direction to omaha!
Hey guy's cool video ,i have a 74 javelin that was in a fire it's now sitting on a shortened suburban 4x4 frame . I could use a lot of those parts 👍
1974 Javelin!
Were it mine, I would simply weld in some patches over the holes in the floor, sort out fuel tank, and have a look for exhaust leaks. Probably double-check the brakes. Probably shocks. A little tune-up.
Like so many others, I love Mad Max. I'd leave it just the way it is. Seek to preserve it, and keep it out of the salts.
Nice find fellas!
Same here if we keep it! Exactly what we'd do
1974 Javelin!
Lifelong AMC fan here, would love to own a 2nd gen Javelin! I’d fix it up to driver status (reliable and safe) and drive the hell out of it, then when my son is old enough to turn wrenches we’d turn it into a father son project and make it nice. I have a few 401s sitting in storage that would be perfect for these cars. Honestly, I’d fix them both up over time, nothing better than a father and son (or daughter) pair of cars!
You guys are inspiring, keep at it! Definitely earned a subscribe from me.
Thanks! If we don't hit our goal would you be interested in selling one of those 401's? hahaha. It's now Alex's car (camera man) unless we get the views and subs we said.
1974 javelin, there was a lot of AMC cars sold in London in 70s jeep and Ozzie Chrysler
Cool car. I would just fix it up stock given they are so rare.
I had a '74 my last year of high school and loved it 2 days before I moved to Colorado a drunk lady totaled it in a parking lot
Uggghhh man that sucks! Maybe you'll find another someday!
I got one 71 AMX 360 AUTO yea it's purple!
Next time someone repeats the tired trope that AMC's are a hodge podge of other makers' parts ask them how many components on a modern car are made by Bosch? AMC bought some components from the Saginaw and Motorcraft divisions of GM and Ford, and used Borg Warner, GM and Chrysler transmissions but made their own engines, rear axles, and numerous other parts. This is no different than any of the non-big 3 automakers before they all went out of business.
Good info, it's just what we heard but we're learning!
1974 Javelin, oh yeah they would look good in my driveway next to my 70 Ford Maverick Gabber!
That would look good! 💪🏻
Dude, you guys are gonna be way over 100K subs by this time next year, and probably over 200K. I love the rear shackles/stance on that car---it just screams 70's street rod
We fuc*n hope so man 😆
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Love the videos. Keep up the great content. Definitely becoming one of my favorite channels to see new stuff from.
Thanks!!! We appreciate that and are greatful you like the content we keep pushing out
My mom ordered a yellow 68 AMC Javelin SST with black interior buckets and auto V8. She said it was Super Sport Tuff. Dad said that car was the biggest POS ever built. Too bad she didn’t still have it cuz I love those unique cars. Car was sold back in California.
I had a 84 and a 72 both rust free the 74 was stolen in the 90s i had sell the 72 that was in awesome shape wish i still had one of them
Gahhh that sucks, wish ya had em too!
Everyone wants the project but doesn't realize it's not a normal project it's going to need to be someone with either big pockets or knowledge and cash flow to waste.. I stare at my 74 Datsun 260z. with the same thoughts. currently. I need about 10k worth of playable cash..
I love Javelins! Well, maybe not those particular two, but Javelin's in general.
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I had an 84 bronco that I absolutely loved but wrecked my daily and unfortunately had to sell it and get something more practical. Now that I have something more practical I want another old project and I was leaning more towards a mad max style build to begin with so this would be perfect
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They are awesome cars! Would look great next to rust bucket 37 ford pickup!
My first job, an elderly coworker of mine had a 70 Javelin. She had it since new, I tried desperately to buy it, but she wouldn't bite. She retired when I was there and I tried looking her up years later, but couldn't find her. Whomever gets this car, will have a nice starting point.
Great video. Those old Javelins are cool. I just found your channel. Midwesterners (especially guys from my old home state of Iowa) working on old junk cars; that's right up my alley so I had to subscribe.
Had a1971 in1980 FT. Bliss TX had to sell left for Germany. Was 304 3 speed std. All yellow fell in love with it.
javelins are so strange. from the front they are like a 71 mustang but with a different grill. And from the back it looks like a duster. I always thought those front fender arch's were so strange...
I have owned several javelins over the past 40 plus years .and many othet AMC,s I still have my first one its a 71 .been restored twice.lol
Its my Baby.
Why I would like to win javelin, I had a1969 and haven’t been able to find one I can afford I graduated in 1970 and got car 1972
Not sure if you decided but I would love a project for my channel with my son. Maybe his first car.
Motorcraft 2 bbl carbs aren't bad the 4 bbl's are kinda crappy but I have had good luck with the 2bbl's.
Its wonderful seeing rare cars revived for the road. I know my 1977 Mercury Marquis 4dr with the 400 6.6 and FMX is rare only 270 to 8100 of my model were ever made in 77 (depending on production number.) It's getting the Mad Max treatment getting turned into a wastelander car for Wasteland Weekend. 4000 miles round trip to near Edward's AFB and back home.
Only paid 800 bucks for it but it needed alot of mechanical work (new engine and trans) on its 2rd engine and 3rd transmission about to be a 3rd engine I need to make sure it don't break down there. So either 460 or another 400
That's so awesome 😎😎 mad max treatment is the best haha
I wonder if that Roadkill guy is the same Roadkill that ran the 24 Hours Of Lemons at the Mid America Motorplex in Pacific Junction Iowa around 2010-2011 with a red car of some type and a DEAD DEER strapped on the roof??? lolol.
Maybe? I can't find any history about him.
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps It was hard to tell in the video but did he say he owned that track at one point, when you mentioned I-29 Dragway? We raced there in the 2010 and 2011 (with a Nitro car) and I just remember everyone talking about "Roadkill" who was a guy at the track and everyone knew him. The 24 Hours of lemons was running on the road course the same weekend we were running on the drag strip. We had time to watch the lemons race.... "RoadKill" had a dead deer on the roof of his car. lolol. Also, was he talking about Kyle Loftis from 1320 video? How Kyle was 13 when he started filming? That's probably true because I met Kyle at that track back in 2010. He asked us if he could put a camera in our car. He was pretty young back then but he did introduce himself as Kyle from 1320 TH-cam. He was probably only 20 years old (give or take) back then. Kyle is a true American success story. I could keep going but I wont bore you with details. Don't mind my ramblings... Just digging op old memories. Oh, and by the way, great video Sir!
@@SlipFitGarage yeah, he was saying how he had Kyle out recording. The only thing is I tried researching past owners of the track and can't find any info on who has owned the track. I mean I don't think hes lying about it but would be cool to see history on the web just to confirm. I couldn't find anything.
to each their own funny now day everyones doing swap with double cabs shop build you doing javelins not everyday car that someone looks for like mustang or corvette or other sports or era cars my self fuction over looks or show qulity not how fast you build it time and money or money vs time myself its art hobbies it little this little that reuseable renewable consumable like starter oil fluids alt battery exuest little at time or lot at time yet part you or its barter for bigger better newer older junk yes sad but thier never going bein fine collection not original 0 miles never going bring big money thats why i do budget
I can't believe nobody noticed the back wheel wobbling
When we drove it into the garage? haha
Also always wrap the seat built around the wheel and buckle it or just tie it super tight. Keep the wheel from moving
Who wouldn’t want a 1974 AMC Javelin? I’d prefer a 1968 🤪
Had a 74 for years during high school and lil after til , ripped the aframe outta left shock tower 🥲
I want the car just want a cool looking bear up car I'm from Texas don't see many of those here
cant wait to see what you do to it if you guys give it away i hope i can win it becauze my dad had a 1973 amc javelin when i was a kid he was going to give it to me when i got older but a cop that wanted really bad he had it tow away
Oh man I need this car. I'm down a vehicle for Door Dash and this would be perfect
I would love it but I'm just a poor mechanic can't afford anything
My dad and I worked on old cars together and I would love the opportunity to work on one of my own I would give anything to be able to do that again
I wouldn't mind a "1974 Javelin" in my collection....
Start a parts account with American Parts Depot or Kennedy American. $$$
I tried to get my hands on a javelin back in the 80's my boss had one he would not sell it to me. but i did want it.
That canister is a pre obd/obd 0 fuel evaporator canister not cruise control
Cool video. I'm hoping I wasn't the only one yelling at the screen when you mounted that tow bar. Glad nobody was hurt. At 55-60 it could've gotten ugly...quick.
Hahah, that shop we were at, they were all for it and wanting us to do it. It was for sure sketchy.
It's a awesome car I want to turn my wife onto work on cars I love cars like this I love the javelin
Omaha, NE my stopping grounds. Norfolk is my home.
Parts car Five slot Mags MY FAVORITE!!! So I heard them tell us what the engine wasn't fairly close the start of the video when they were first opening the hood. But I could find anywhere where they say what it is. I'm guessing it must be the 304ci? Obviously not the six LOL. But I don't know if there were any other options or if the 304 was used in 74? I just don't know much about the AMC world really. But I do love what they did in the styling dept! SAWEET!!!
Yep! 304 sst. Other options were a 360 and 401 we've come to find out
I'd throw the drivetrain in the "parts car" and save a bunch of work. 😊
1974 Javelin. I have 3 teenagers and I'm an AMC guy
When I was in the Navy I had a Javelin with a bad starter solenoid so I didnt turn it off unless I had to.
I would take my girl out & bring her home about 5a and we would sit in her driveway with the car rumbling
making out until her mom flashed the porch lights.
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Hahaha! Good memories!
Man these cars are wicked cool. I always said they are so ugly they're awesome lol
You would have a hard time finding twenty-somthing dudes doing what you do where I'm from,..... Good for you!
Those front brake rotors look paper thin, LoL. I've never seen anyone drill out collapse brake hoses before, but if it works, Is it really a dumb idea! Great video fellers!
Haha! We're glad it worked, still works great today! 😆
I had a 71 Javelin 40 years ago, miss it and wish I could find another one. I do own an AMC Eagle and I come from an AMC family, dad worked at Milwaukee plant and he and both my granddads drove AMC's.
Nice!
I want one. I found a 74 in auto trader when I was 18 (2002). Dad took me to look at it. Missing fender, no keys and it was the yard dog's house. So bummed.
Ughhh that sucks
Like Kevin from junkyard digs said AMC went to all the automotive manufacturers asking for parts they didn't use anymore and used them😂😂😂
You couldn't be further from correct if you tried. Just because ur old drunk uncle told you some shit don't make it true
Insane there's all these youtubers in Iowa and I've never ran into any of them except one I went to high school with. Everyone must be up north while I'm in the southwest. Regardless though I've been rebuilding a 1984 hurst oldsmobile that's been sitting over 20 years beside a grain silo
Haha, we really only know of 2 basically. JYD and thunderhead. Who are the rest?
I love them old cars I had to come back to your channel and watch this again
I want the Javelin as an investment to fix on a little at a time till it's even sweeter than it already is!!!
That Javelin is sweet! I've always wanted a 68. I almost bought a Hornet with a 360 but the steering was really jankey. I wish I bought it now though.
As long as it's not engine or trans problem... Or rotted out like crazy, shoulda taken it!
Just a tip. Start checking your transmission adjuster cables aka tv cable on the linkage on carburetor. Could have kept that tranny nice and healthy because driving it with it stretched or seized will burn the clutches out due to not enough pressure. Which cause slippage. Especially while towing another car
That car has a rod setup not a cable
My sister had a Javelin when I was younger, and loved it, but it ended up in the junk yard and I couldn't rescue it. Second chance Javelin! Now In 58 and ready for a project
Ahhh that sucks, you’ll get a project soon I’m sure!
Back in high school (70's) Javelin was my favorite car. Friend got one for graduation...I never got one!
Awh that sucks!
Make a complete running and driving car from the two and just enjoy what, AMC had to offer. A full restomod would be nice but as you said it is what it is, and in my book that's just fine
Thats the plan!
Rebuild it and paint it red white and blue lije my uncle did his rebel.
The javelin AMX has a fiberglass cowl hood and rear spoiler if you look hard enough you can find them I know where 3 of them are in Western Pennsylvania
I'll have to be on the lookout!