I've wanted a project for quite some time... and I'm a Rambler guy. Chevy guys are cool... I have no issues with the Blue Oval crowd... and the Mopar folks have taken the orphan AMC brand into their shows... but it takes a special kind of crazy to love the Kenosha Kadillac.My little Hornet hatch is a base model. Originally tan, but after a couple DIY spray jobs, she's now a very orange-peel turquoise. That is the least of my worries... lots of mechanical stuff to do. The venerable AMC in-line 6 provides motivation (this is the 232 CI variant). The Mopar sourced 904 TorqueFlite automatic connects to a leaf-sprung AMC-15 one-legger rear end.
A brief list of To-Dos:
1. fix leaky trans pan
2. re-build front suspension
3. disc brake upgrade
4. add front sway bar
5. install KYB gas shocks all-around
6. fit Mustang Bullitt 17x8 wheels over new brakes
I'm tired just thinking about it.
It's going to be a busy Spring, but I can't wait to get her out of storage in about a week. Hopefully, I can get a few folks to follow along. The advice and encouragement will be vital when the going gets tough.
