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bbscamp
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OK - - here we go. I've got this nice bodied 67 amc Rebel. The front end seems to have a littel wobble that I havent' investigated yet. But just thinking ahead, I wondering about alternative front ends for this car. Would an alterktion fit? The AMC still uses and upper trunnion and 4 wheel drums. so if I upgrade, it will be for something modern. Any thoughts?
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bOb shingler
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i'm sure if you take the measurements bill can weld up one for you.
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67Dart34dr0
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Crown Vic front end, maybe?
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Mopars, AMCs, and a pile of 65 Satellite
You're all worthless and weak; now drop and give me twenty!
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bbscamp
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Its a unibody car, no frame like the Vic. Its got weird trunnions and a coil spring up into the shock towers. Not much aftermarket stuff is available for it.
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67Dart34dr0
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eldubb440
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Its a unibody car, no frame like the Vic. Its got weird trunnions and a coil spring up into the shock towers. Not much aftermarket stuff is available for it.
70 and up front suspension is different |
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bbscamp
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Bill??? ever look under a pre-70 AMC??? Hmmmm. Rebel convertible, 440/727 with AlterKtion and Lynx rear setup??  |
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67Dart34dr0
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Bill??? ever look under a pre-70 AMC??? Hmmmm. Rebel convertible, 440/727 with AlterKtion and Lynx rear setup?? I dunno. I think a 500" AMC-727 would be a better combo.  |
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4spdfury
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Maybe look into the mustang stuff. There is a company called chassis works. They offer a frontend kit for the mustanges that under there total control brand name. It is kind of expensive in my book but it is an idea.
We have put it on a mustang and a couger. It is nice stuff.
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67Dart34dr0
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Could probably get some parts to use a Mustang II suspension in it.  |
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bbscamp
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Dr. Bill Reilly??? any comment?  |
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...I've looked under a few, and at a number of photos. Theres enough room and enough mounting points to do something cool. If I had one, I'd probably tackle it, if anything just for the cool factor. I don't really know what the market is or how many years a design would fit though.
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Those who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those of us who are doing it.
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bbscamp
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From what I "think" I know, the Rebel was the midsize chasses and the same suspension was used 67 - 70. Eldubb know's best on this one.
I've been on the AMC forum and nothing exists for these cars. I have some picts of a rebel getting Jag. front end parts, but its an undertaking. Most AMC'ers seem content to install disk brakes on the drum spindles, swap bar and call it a day. I like the idea of a rear link/coil over and a full front end swap too.
The existing motor is a 343 tied to a BorgWarner trans. Lots of guys bolt on a 727 trans. I don't know for sure, but I think an AMC 727 is externatlly diff. than a Mopar 727. I need to research it more. I think it would be cool to go with a 440 BB / 727. Not AMC pure, but I've got the motor already. Rear? 8.75 would work. not sure of the width though. Probably a B body.
If you want to do an AMC....let me know offline. I'm interested. I would even send my car up to you for a "developmental visit".
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67Dart34dr0
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The major diff AMC and Chrysler 727 is just the mounting.
360s are cheap, parts for 360s are available, 360s can go REALLY fast. INDY makes AMC parts. I suggest you take a look at what Indy could do for a $200 Wagoneer motor before deciding to go Chrysler BB.
There's a cool chart on the web somewhere on where to get a bolt-in 8-3/4" from to use in any given AMC.
I'd suggest taking loads of measurements, there is likely a cheap easy bolt-in suspension swap available.
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jamesdart
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put a big block chevy in it and a back half with ladder bars and coilovers, up front do a strut front end.
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67Dart34dr0
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put a big block chevy in it and a back half with ladder bars and coilovers, up front do a strut front end.
I've seen a lot of real quick AMC engines. If 1000 hp isn't enough, power-adders can fill in the blanks. (limit around 512ci on the AMC engines, for this build a cheap 360 with some Indy parts would likely be enough) |
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67Dart34dr0
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cheap and indy Cheap is the purchase of the engine. Wagoneer 360s go for dirt. |
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