The PIG Smith
07-13-2006, 09:05 AM
I've always lusted after smallish cars with large engines.
I once owned a '73 Chevy Nova hatchback with a SBC.
I like the early model Duster/Demons with a 340 Six Pack
..and now, a 1973 Hornet with a 360 V8.
OH MY! This is a true Ford/Chevy/Mopar Slayer!
There has been some discussion of the 1971 Hornet SC/360 is this thread:
AMC in the movies (http://www.bulltear.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4482)
Take one 70ish econo-box car and add one AMC 360 V8 with TF727 tranny...instant bullet.
I know how a strong 360 will perform in a 3/4 ton, 4WD pickup truck...how do ya think a strong 360 will do in a featherweight Hornet?
Here is a good example on eBay
From the VIN, I was told this was originally an I6 car, but it appears someone has done a nice job of converting it to a V8
1973 AMC Sport Coupe; eBay Auction #320005897057 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMC-Sport-Coupe-73-Hornet-360-V8-auto-buckets-Strong-runner-Look_W0QQitemZ320005897057QQihZ011QQcategoryZ5357Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/06/ff/e3/1d_12.JPG
http://i21.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/ff/81/49_12.JPG
http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/f7/44/15_12.JPG
I once owned a '73 Chevy Nova hatchback with a SBC.
I like the early model Duster/Demons with a 340 Six Pack
..and now, a 1973 Hornet with a 360 V8.
OH MY! This is a true Ford/Chevy/Mopar Slayer!
There has been some discussion of the 1971 Hornet SC/360 is this thread:
AMC in the movies (http://www.bulltear.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4482)
Take one 70ish econo-box car and add one AMC 360 V8 with TF727 tranny...instant bullet.
I know how a strong 360 will perform in a 3/4 ton, 4WD pickup truck...how do ya think a strong 360 will do in a featherweight Hornet?
Here is a good example on eBay
From the VIN, I was told this was originally an I6 car, but it appears someone has done a nice job of converting it to a V8
1973 AMC Sport Coupe; eBay Auction #320005897057 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMC-Sport-Coupe-73-Hornet-360-V8-auto-buckets-Strong-runner-Look_W0QQitemZ320005897057QQihZ011QQcategoryZ5357Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/06/ff/e3/1d_12.JPG
http://i21.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/ff/81/49_12.JPG
http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/f7/44/15_12.JPG