Rick's Projects

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It is going in the Hornet race car that I showed on page 1. He has a remote oil filter system that he mounted in in front rather than on a fender well or some other place.

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=189529
Peak Torque is 586 at about 4400 rpm.
Peak HP is 652 at about 6500 rpm.
This is the final pull to back up pull 21.
IMG_4519 by Rick Jones, on Flickr

[crazydog]

Peak Torque is 586 at about 4400 rpm.
Peak HP is 652 at about 6500 rpm.
This is the final pull to back up pull 21.

Any idea when the torque curve hit 500+?

That is very impressive!!!

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I really don't. Obviously with a race engine we were just trying to tune it and find where the peak horsepower was going to be. Honestly, we were hoping for it to peak closer to 7000 rpm and along with that a little more horsepower.
We used the Torker intake that he had but I wish we could have swapped it out for a Victor Jr. or a Indy intake. Fun stuff nonetheless.

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I really want to get these two projects finished this year. Thanks to my buddy Bruce who helped me with the 1969 Mod Javelin in the Big Bad Orange paint, we have just a couple more things to it and it will be done. Long story short, I painted the car in 1989 and in 1990 or 1991 the owner pulled the engine to detail the engine bay. Fast forward to 2015 and the fellow has passed away and his Nephew owns the car and it hasn't moved since 1990. He contacted me and asked me to get it roadworthy again. So with some help from my friends we have it on the road again sporting a rebuilt engine, trans, all new brakes, and the list goes on.
IMG_4571 by Rick Jones, on Flickr


It sat in this garage in Toledo with no climate control from 1990 to 2015 when I drug it out. I am amazed at how well it looks after all those years. I am also amazed that it didn't get stolen.

19 69 Javelin SST 002 by Rick Jones, on Flickr


1989 fresh out of my paint room.

IMG_4572 by Rick Jones, on Flickr
This picture reminds me that the car behind Bob's Javelin is one of two 1969 AMX Hurts Rent-A-Cars. The last I knew it went to Chicago somewhere.

[FleetFox]

Great pics! Man that Breedlove car look so sweet, especially sitting in YOUR garage.

Fleet Fox

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103. TE401: 401 with Edelbrock heads, Wisco Pistons,Comp Cam 274/286, Lift .520/.523, Scorpion roller rockers, Torker intake. For a 4 speed Spirit. Done!
Click on it to hear it run.

IMG_4702 by Rick Jones, on Flickr

[SOLSAKS]

nice photos rick ! thanx !
dave in NC

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Status Report:
97. SC397: 360 bored and stroked to 397. At the Machine Shop. I am in no rush
104. Rozwell343: Cam bearing issue rebuild. Ready to assemble.
105. xranger360: On Hold
107. Comando360: For Javtwotone. At the Machine Shop.
108. NEJoe360; For his '70 AMX. Need to disassemble. No rush
109. Mld911304: A hot 304 for a CJ7. Done! This will be a nice little mill. 1970 heads, forged pistons, 260H cam, EFI.
IMG_4787 by Rick Jones, on Flickr

110. SteveC343: Cancelled
1969 BBO Javelin: Minor work, adjust transmission, install hood.
Breedlove AMX: install rear springs, diff, trans, etc. etc..
Borg Warner T10 - Tear down, inspect, rebuild.
And finally: Work on Rick's Toys!

[rang-a-stang]

That list is getting sooo short! That 304 does look hot with a Carb AND EFI! HAHAHAH!!!!

I know you're in no rush but your 397 has been at the shop since before this thread started in Jan! When you do get to work on:

Work on Rick's Toys!

Do you gotta plan? What's first? You gonna do a couple build threads here or over on theamcforum?

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Yep the plan is to finish up the projects for everyone else before I start on my own. However, I did just hit the buy it now button for EFI that will go on my 397.

[rockosocko]

Rick, I found a couple ol Rambler hub caps in my shop while looking for other stuff.. Even a tilt column/wheel and console if I remember correctly. Med Blue.
If you want to see them, let me know.

Looks nice.

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It is going in the Hornet race car that I showed on page 1. He has a remote oil filter system that he mounted in in front rather than on a fender well or some other place.

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=189529
Peak Torque is 586 at about 4400 rpm.
Peak HP is 652 at about 6500 rpm.
This is the final pull to back up pull 21.
IMG_4519 by Rick Jones, on Flickr

Well, we replaced the Torker intake manifold with a Indy brand, re-degreed the cam, and added a vacuum pump and went for another tuning round which netted 681 HP at around 7000 rpm but he still wanted to be closer to 700. Still not bad for a 418 cubic inch engine. Last try will be adding 1.7 rocker arms. Sorry, I didn't get any video or copies of the curves.

7-17-21. Here is the last pull after these changes.
Degreed the cm to 106 Intake
New port matched Indy Intake Manifold
Vacuum Pump
1.721 Rocker Arms on the Intake.
IMG_1473 (1) by Rick Jones, on Flickr

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Finally got this project done and ready to leave!
1989 when I painted it.
IMG_4572 by Rick Jones, on Flickr
Today in the same spot that it was in 1989.
IMG_5189 by Rick Jones, on Flickr

The To-Do List:
97. SC397: 360 bored and stroked to 397. At the Machine Shop.
105. DR360: For a 1985 Wagoneer. Slated for EFI At the Machine Shop
107. Comando360: For Javtwotone. Ready to assemble.
108. Marlin327Kit: Going to Germany. Crank at the machine shop.
110: 343/360 stroker kit: going to Isle of Man England. Back from the machine shop.
111. Alex401: Jeep Wagoneer slated for EFI
112. Repsolroger390: '69 390 Eddy Heads
I got slowed down this year due to battling Prostrate Cancer. I went the Hormone, a daily dose of Radiation for 5 weeks, and Radioactive Seed rout rather than surgery. So far so good. My PSA started out at 8.9 a year ago and it is now less than .01. I get winded pretty easy but things are improving. I still have a lot of work to do on the Breedlove car. Once I get this stuff done, I want to work on my own toys for a while.

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I will be adding this one to my Stable this week end.
1970 AMX 360 4-speed. One of 836 built with this engine and trans combo.
AMC built a total of 4,116 AMX's in 1970 making it the last year for the 2-seater. Needs a lot of body work but is turn key and ready to drive.
IMG_5069 by Rick Jones, on Flickr
IMG_5070 by Rick Jones, on Flickr
IMG_5071 by Rick Jones, on Flickr

[oregonphil]

Needs a lot of body work?? It looks beautiful to me. Great find.