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I picked her up in California several months back. 196 six with air, power steering, and power brakes. I was told the motor had been rebuilt but I cruised it to work about 5 times. I work about 20 miles from home. One day on my way home she lost almost all power with a top speed of about 20 mph. After checking the fuel lines, filter, and pump I decided to pull the valve cover to find 4 push rods had dropped. Needless to say I was pissed. Now I've pulled the drivetrain. Motor, trans, and rear axle. Replacing it with a 401, M7003Z T-5, and a explore disc brake 8.8 rear axle. I know NOTHING about the AMC cars and I'm mechanically inclined but I'm so master mechanic so I'll need help and will probably ask some what might be dumb questions to you but again I'm going to be doing some things with this car I've never done before. 

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Nice looking car.  Welcome from one '65 440-H to another.  Best of luck with your proposed mods.  Keep them photos coming.
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Thanks to Typhooneri was able to acquire a V8 crossmember and clutch pedal assembly.
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I had bought a set of Bulltear six to V8 motor mounts for another 65 440H I have with a 232 six in it and quickly learned I couldn't use them on the 196 crossmember.
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I'm mocking up the car first
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Crossmember is in. Motor and trans in. Caltracs on relocated perches in. Sub frame connectors in.
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