:? :? how about it anyone else running humpsters out ther,what kind of mods, what kind of driveing style are you guys or gals into.
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:? :? how about it anyone else running humpsters out ther,what kind of mods, what kind of driveing style are you guys or gals into.
Y'know.. I don't think I've ever heard the term "Humpster" before..
I'm assuming this is in reference to the "Group 9" ('71 - '74) Javelins?
Mine's a 1973.
Diamond Blue Metallic
Pierre Cardin Interior Package.
Auto trans
360 CID
.30 overbored.
Planed Heads
9.5 to 1 Comp.
Hooker Headers
Factory Iron 4 barrell intake (From a 401 Ambassador)
Holley 4160 model carb.
For the Wheels & tires, I went for the Functional & durable over the fashionable and fancy.
7" & 10" wide chrome eight spoke steel wheels (I liked the look, they're cheap & indestructable)
205/70HR15 Eagles in front & 255/60HR15 Eagles out back.
Last time I had her out.. SCARY fast. :lo1l:
And used up a full tank o' gas in 12 miles.
Turned out the carb float was stuck. :?:
Nice ride foxtrot! :t:
woo 72 javelin...factory. well for now. I do have new 2 1/2 pipes with dual chamber flow masters, and a set of MSD 8.5mm Black Super Conductor Spark Plug Wires. thats about it. within the next few days an edelbrock performer 750cfm carb, performer intake manifold, and maybe a MSD Blaster Ignition. gotta love tax time.
Thanks, Jeeps..
Truth told, she's far from Mint.
But she's in better condition than MOST 30 year old cars.
Plus as long as she's been in storage, there's bound to be more than a few problems as a result.
Financial difficulties and.. er... Family Politics have conspired to KEEP the car in that storage shed.
But I still intend to get that machine up, running & on the street eventually.
Even if I'm sold by that time that I have to install a rack for my walker & a glass for my false teeth
:wink:
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By the way, the AMX I uploaded for my avatar is NOT mine, just a pic I had of one similar to mine..
I too, had not heard them referred to as "Humpsters".
Hey. Foxtrot X-Ray - 2.95-50s will fit under the rear fenders with no rubs (assuming the wheel isn't offset too much).
.....we always called them Lumpys =D>
Mine's a 71, +.030" 360, forged pistons, General Kinetics cam, Torker, 3310 Holley, headers, duels, GP-19 style Mallory dist, T-10, 3.91, Powerlock Twin Grip.
Originally a Green/Green 360 4spd Go-pac car, now T/A red/Black leather, no T-stripe. Just under 100K miles (like 98K, I think), on 15x7 Ralley's. I've got Machine wheels to put on it, but no center caps. :(:
I ran it for a while with an factory R4B/Holley 3bbl. Even set up an Offy 2x4, with Holley 600's, but never ended up swapping it on.
I've been having more fun with Jeeps than AMC's for the last 10 years, or so, so the poor Humpster has been parked. :smile:
Losing the storage soon, so it's finally gonna come home :t:
I'm thinking of doing the Trans-Am repli-racer thing (external/engine only, keeping the leather interior).
These cars just look too good in race trim, R/W/B, side exhaust, mini-lites, and a X-ram on a 401 to not think about doing it :mrgreen:
:shock:
:-| :t:
Anybody know if there's an angled trans reciever on the TF 727 for the speedo cable, put headers on my 72 Jav and the drivers side collector dumps right in line with the speedo cable trans attachment. A few said to just cut the cable, yeah ,right. Any suggestions?
AMXChris
My 74 basketcase Humpster was destined to be parted out when I saved it. I drove all the way to Connecticut to pick it up too. No, I'm not too bright.
It came disassembled with no engine and no tranny but most everything else was there and in good enough shape. Oh, and the roof had been replaced with the vinyl "T" style roof from a 72ish(?).
Originally it was a 360 2bbl, TF727 car. I was looking for an unwanted car, because my plans include alot of cutting and I wouldn't want to tear up a perfectly resorable car.
I'm gonna build it "road coarse" style. Tighten up the frame with tubes, lower it and put big tires all around. I'm gonna have to cut away some of them humps for that.
Probably going to go with an aftermarket T5 (G-Force has me drooling) and 9" with a Detroit True-Trac prefferably. The car is a one wheel wonder currently.
I've got a 69' 390 and a 77 360 that I can build for it, but I'm being patient while holding out hope that I find a deal on a 401 or my personal fist choice: a 70' 360 that I will either turbo or charge. That would be perfect for steeting and bringing to track.
Anyway, just plans now as I collect parts and info.
B.
First off let me welcome you to the boardQuote:
Originally Posted by Eazybee
Second I could have saved you a Trip, I Live in CT and would have gladly taken it and put it in my garage :t:
-Paul
I have a 72 Jav and it's better than average I got 3rd in my category at the World of Wheels Classic car show but still needs work.
The Motor has had a little help.
401 + .30
Ross Forged Pistons 9.4 to 1
800 Edelbock AVS
Torquer intake
comp cams 274h
Harland sharp bolt on rollers (nice piece)
Ford Big cap Electronic distributor (recurved)
Hooker Headers
Bigger Carter fuel pimp
The tranny is built up and has a modified torque.
727 W a shift kit.
The torque is too small, it grabs about 2400 and W the cam I need to stall about 3200.
Legs are too long 3:15's and will be changed next year.
This years goal wa to get the new 401 and 727 in and running fairly well. Next year it geta a ford 9" and a new torq and we go to the track.
I'll have to see if I can post a pic somehow.
My 74 AMX is a mildly customized street/strip car {well ..... more street than strip}I do like to drag race it occasionally.It has 72 tail lights,custom grille,painted rear bumper,3rd brake light in the spoiler.'70 390 block,'72 401 crank, rods and pistons,ported 291-c heads with stainless 2.08/1.74 valves,roller rockers,R4B intake with 750 edelbrock carb.Mopar chrome box ECU ignition,Mopar 8 3/4 with 3.23 gears and sure grip,rear sway bar,hedman headers with 3"exhaust.727 trans with 2500 stall, full manual valve body.custom cross member with custom 8 QT. oil pan with crank scrapers and windage screen.
I like the rear gears they help to acheive about 18MPG when I take it easy,1.92 60ft times at the track. the car drives great corners flat and has won at the dragstrip 1/8 mile 8.50@83mph not crazy fast but fun! and it was all built by me at home in my shop! engine, trans., rearend, body work, Paint,and interior!
gotta love those humpsters!-----Lonnie
Haven't visited this board for a long while.. Thanks for the compliments from oh, so many years ago.
Got good news & bad news.
Good news is, I bought a '99 Cherokee Sport for a daily driver this fall to replace my failing Mazda B4000 pickup.
Bad news is I've got a tentative offer of $5K - $7K on the ol' Javelin.
I'm giving it some very careful consideration.
Might just be the best thing for the car and my family.