1974 American Motors Javelin

Future Plans

Suspension: Replace all the suspension bushings and body mount bushings. Replace all suspension parts including ball joints, tie rod ends, end links, pitman and idler arms, test and replace front and rear springs if needed, replace all shocks, new tires. Brakes: replace all brake lines throughout. Replace rear drums with Wilwood 4 piston disc brakes with parking brake and slotted and drilled rotors. Replace front brakes with complete Wilwood 6 Piston slotted and drilled rotors. Add a vacuum pump, reservoir and gages along with a Wilwood Master Cylinder and a new Power Brake Booster and proportioning valve. Engine: Rebuild the original 360 engine, or buy a 360 crate engine. Replace with new, not rebuilt, mounts, any bushings, fuel pump, fuel lines (all) alternator, water pump, power steering pump, intake manifold and Holley carburetor. Probably a Holley model 4175. Headers, Thermostat, Hei distributor and wires. Replace radiator, emission canister, headers and exhaust if needed. Transmission: Rebuild T-727 original transmission whether it needs it or not. Replace all Transmission lines and add a transmission cooler and mount bracket and bushings. Replace the non-functioning 1974 Air Conditioning system with a new modern system. Interior: replace the falling headliner and rear baggage panel upholstery. Replace the 1974 seat cushion material in all of the seats. Add a sunroof. Refresh any dash components like the old used ash tray with a new one. Replace stereo speakers and add a modern entertainment and navagation system with a subwoofer and amplifier. Trunk: add a fresh right size spare tire and an original jack if I can find one. If not.... add a jack. Exterior and undercarriage: Change all lamps and lights to modern bulbs and covers cleaned, polished or replaced. Replace door mechanisms