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Traveller
AMC Addicted Joined: Feb/26/2011 Location: Idaho Status: Offline Points: 1011 |
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Back in the AMC pro stock days, they went with the Hornet hatchback as it was 3 MPH faster with the same powertrain versus the Gremlin. It's on a long enough wheelbase to be stable, and it's light.
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PROSTOCKTOM
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This was the difference between Wally Booth's Gremlin vs his engine from the Gremlin installed in Maskins/ Kanner's Hornet. However this was a full on race car in the 700 HP range. Tom
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easydean
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I have this one for sale-has a 9" Ford in it-clean straight body-solid floors. Thanks, Dean cell 701-205-6906
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6PakBee
Supporter of TheAMCForum Charter Member Joined: Jul/01/2007 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 5457 |
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I don't know what a significant difference would be defined as but comparing the '69 SuperBee to a '70 SuperBee with equivalent preparation, drivetrain, and driver, in a 1/4 mile run the '70 will beat the '69 every time. That '70 is simply more aerodynamic. Down side is if you've ever seen a '70 SuperBee you either love it or hate it. |
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Roger Gazur
1969 'B' Scheme SC/Rambler 1970 RWB 4-spd Machine 1970 Sonic Silver auto AMX All project cars. Forum Cockroach |
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amccar
AMC Apprentice Joined: May/27/2009 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 162 |
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My Gremlin runs 10.40's and is straight as an arrow
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pfordamx
AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/13/2010 Location: OKC Status: Offline Points: 173 |
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As my post said i was already thinking the hornet hatch might be the way to go the kicker to that one for me is how lite can you make that heavy freaking hatch without going fiberglass. and looking at room for headers but heck Bill Ketchum managed headers big enough headers for that 500 inch indy motor with stock suspension. and i already have a hornet or atleast access to one, its not as nice as the one for sale but for all intents and purposes it will work. i've heard that wally booth story about the hornet vs the gremlin but i wasn't sure if that held true to americans as well or javelins however i know javelins and amxs are a little heavier for some reason.
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PROSTOCKTOM
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I think after reading this you'll understand better. The lightest car isn't necessarily the best car. Tom
Edited by PROSTOCKTOM - Aug/16/2016 at 5:55pm |
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junk yard dog
AMC Addicted Joined: Dec/20/2012 Location: Vancouver wa Status: Offline Points: 1170 |
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I remember the wally booth difference between the gremlin and slicker hornet. But take a look at this. A 1971 pronto type clone. 68 amx back end with 73 front end.Set up as race car already and i would dare you to do that for what i want for car. roll bar. 488 solid axles etc.I bet you couldn't have your car painted for what i am asking. Front wheels radiator and battery not included. Other pictures in for sale section. Just reduced to $6999.99 Dog.
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69 sc rambler
69 bbg javelin 390 mod pack 68 javelin custom 68 amx 343 4 sale 76 hornet 1963 1/2 mercury super maraude |
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WesternRed
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5798 |
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70 Javelin would be a good choice, it has the updated front suspension so you don't have to deal with trunions and the bay is wider than the small cars so you have more room for headers.
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DaemonForce
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/05/2012 Location: Olympia, WA Status: Offline Points: 1070 |
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I'm on the fence about that Jav. I really wanted to get in contact with the guy in Kennewick that was selling his gorgeous 73 base model. This experimental build screams volumes about what I'm into but reveals a possible one-off nightmare if I needto mix and match parts like I did for the Eagle. I'm probably going to pass for a Rambler.
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