1982 AMC Concord: Project Sedate Sedan Sleeper

I was never that good at carb tuning, and guys like that are rare. Plenty of people that think a fancy setup is necessary, when the basics are still most of the battle. 

Best of luck with the rest of the project. 

Pdok wrote: Best of luck with the rest of the project.

Thanks a lot!

Thanks a lot. It been a long time coming. I've owned this car since 1992. Swapping in the v8 was something I've always wanted to do but I wasn't sure I could pull it off until about 2017 when I finally had collected enough parts to make it happen. Locating the right people to do the work right was the hardest part. I already had 95% of the parts in storage built up over a period of about 5-7 years if getting specials on eBay and Rock Auto closeout specials. I also financed it heavily using credit cards with sign up bonuses and cash back incentives. You can do it if you get creative with how you pay for things. Buying parts slowly over time was easy once I had a list of parts assembled on Rock Auto's website. Never give up my friend. Never give up. I spent my life being made fun of for thinking so much about an old Concord but I wouldn't be deterred. You shouldn't either.

I'm looking forward to driving it later today. I hope to report back soon.

Thank you very much. I was definitely trying to keep it looking stock but give it a sporty and classy touring look. The black accents and the 80's style chrome are my favorite part. Plus the black wheels and the black top really just pulls it altogether. Originally the top was maroon and I wanted to switch it to black to contrast the maroon and chrome.

Well I'm happy to report that the Concord runs vastly vastly better. There's a day and night difference in driving characteristics and a marked improvement with acceleration. That being said... The Concord's 6 cylinder stock OEM axle is a lowly 2.21 gear ratio and although it's fantastic at 65mph...  it's not doing anything for take off around town! So I am really looking forward to installing the 2.73 non-posi axle I got last summer. While it still won't be setting any land speed records, the 2.73 should help it get out of it's own way around town a little better. It was recently refurbished by a guy with a 72 Hornet but he later swapped to an AMC 20 posi axle instead.

Also got a few other things hiding in the shadows! ✊🤘👍

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