JUNKYARD AMC JAVELIN Will it Run and Drive 250 Miles Home?

Hey there, car lovers! In this video, we're going to be reviving this JUNKYARD AMC Javelin. Will it run and drive 250 miles home? Tune in to find out!
In this unique test, we're going to be trying to revive a 74 Javelin then towing its parts car home 250 miles. Will this old wreck make it home in one piece? You'll have to watch the video to find out!
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[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

SO, what next should we look for??

[@musclecars8127]

More AMCs! By the way those wheels on the parts car are worth $1000- $1200 the way they sit. They are 15s

[@JakeFromMilwaukee414]

Yes more AMCs! Save the orphans!!!

[@BoNewberry]

An AMC Eagle or one of the AWD cars would be neat! Keep it up!

[@allensnook7760]

I vote amc eagle or spirit i had one with 60s out back,looked cool as hell but really was a dud,unless maybe put a 360 block in one.would be awsome to see you do the mad max treatment on those or best one,snooky pa.😊😊

[@brianseeley7376]

@@musclecars8127 I read one of the tires in one shot of the video and am pretty sure they were 14"s.

[@Dr.Garage76]

As you said it yourself.. javelins are unique and different. You dont see them every day. It would be cool to restore, but expensive. It would make a great driver with minimal work though. You just proved that it will drive.. now its on to making it safer. Awesome episode guys..

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!!

[@IrishOutlawGarage]

Gm ignition, Ford Carb, Chrysler Trans...... rest is all glorious AMC. Once you get the hang of it they're easy to work on. And that's an AMC Model 20 rear.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

[@JUDGERAMBO]

These javelins have a look to them, definitely has potential this car deserves another chance.

[@Falstaff-mr8fk]

I always thought Javelins had one of the nicest looking front ends of the period muscle cars. Had a friend who had a 74 Charger SE with the 400 magnum engine and a 72 Javelin that he dropped a 527 (? Don't quote me on the cubic inch but it barely fit) racing engine in, converted to a T-top, pistol grip shifter and a custom pin stripe job (which is what he did for work back in the 70s. That Javelin was fast. Alabama even had a few that were used as police cars back in the 70s.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

That sounds sickkkk

[@tedlawrence4189]

They are both yellow! I still have my '73 silver with 401 engine. Bought it new 50 years ago. They were decent cars.

[@wikkedspindl]

Love these old AMC cars. I ha b e had a 71, 72 and 73 Javelin. I've built a 304, 390 and 401 for them. People don't give them enough credit for what they did.

[@davidbrooks5673]

My cousin's father retired from AMC and was on the chief designing team for the muscle car division for a decade. I know everything there is to know about these cars and have always wanted one!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We're surprised you don't have one knowing that!

[@TheToolmanTim]

I had a 70 Javelin in high school with a 304 and a 4 spd manual with a Hurst shifter. Mine suffered from the front wheels locking up too, but it was a bad master cylinder. When my front wheels decided to lock up, I had to back up until they started rolling again and then I was good to go until next time. I also had the same long shackles to compensate for the clapped out rear leaf springs.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Nice!! Wish we had the manual!!

[@leonardwalters154]

I had a '74 my last year of high school and loved it 2 days before I moved to Colorado a drunk lady totaled it in a parking lot

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Uggghhh man that sucks! Maybe you'll find another someday!

[@WolfFenrir88]

1974 Javelin! Awesome ride. I really hope a lucky person gets it.

[@2coolwheels139]

I love Javelins! Well, maybe not those particular two, but Javelin's in general.

[@JeffreyHathaway-mx4kq]

Can never have to many AMCs!! Between my dad and me, we have 6, but doesn’t hurt trying to add another daily to the fleet!

[@RoadHeros610]

Dude selling the car is wild.. looks like he has on a costume

[@Jeremy-ij9bk]

"Just lookin to get in the zone" LMAO!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I really was just looking to get in the zone but nobody has these parts!! 😆

[@bowl-of-chicken-soup7107]

No way! I saw these on marketplace for the last few months and was hoping someone would be them a home. Way to go man! I got a 74 amx I’ve been slowly piercing back together myself.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, yeah we've had the listing saved for a while and actually went to look at mustangs that were sadly completely froze up. So we went the opposite direction to omaha!

[@fsjeepin4644]

1974 Javelin! Lifelong AMC fan here, would love to own a 2nd gen Javelin! I’d fix it up to driver status (reliable and safe) and drive the hell out of it, then when my son is old enough to turn wrenches we’d turn it into a father son project and make it nice. I have a few 401s sitting in storage that would be perfect for these cars. Honestly, I’d fix them both up over time, nothing better than a father and son (or daughter) pair of cars! You guys are inspiring, keep at it! Definitely earned a subscribe from me.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! If we don't hit our goal would you be interested in selling one of those 401's? hahaha. It's now Alex's car (camera man) unless we get the views and subs we said.

[@Jim_Crocker]

1974 Javelin, oh yeah they would look good in my driveway next to my 70 Ford Maverick Gabber!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

That would look good! 💪🏻

[@klapaucius77]

My first job, an elderly coworker of mine had a 70 Javelin. She had it since new, I tried desperately to buy it, but she wouldn't bite. She retired when I was there and I tried looking her up years later, but couldn't find her. Whomever gets this car, will have a nice starting point.

[@SladeM.]

I owned a 73 javelin myself. Currently working on a 74 gremlin. I’ve been a diehard AMC guy since I was 19. (I’m 47 now) what you have most likely is a 304 car with a AMC/Chrysler 904 automatic transmission and the rear end is a AMC Dana/model 20 rear end. Between both those cars I’m pretty sure you can make a decent ride out of one of them. I hope you don’t put a Chevy motor in it.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Would like to put a 401 paired with a manual and then possibly a blower out the hood? Haha

[@upscaleshack]

The AMC 20 axle was neither designed by, made by, or affiliated with Dana/Spicer. It's entirely AMC. The AMC 15 axle was sold to Dana in the 80's and renamed the Dana 35, but was an AMC design dating back to the early 60's.

[@That_AMC_Guy]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps Good luck with that. There are NO blower manifolds ever made for the AMC V8. A few people have spent inordinate time & money to whittle down an old dual quad manifold and weld on a blower top..... but it's more for show than performance.

[@That_AMC_Guy]

@@upscaleshack Well, we rebuild them today using Dana/Spicer parts so.....

[@rustybritches6747]

Those javelin interiors are sooo sexy and totally unique when they are all done up and new especially the 74 amx!

[@gregoryblair9810]

Back in high school (70's) Javelin was my favorite car. Friend got one for graduation...I never got one!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Awh that sucks!

[@sean199142]

The trans am javelins were so cool

[@ethandoanemusic6420]

1974 Javelin! Were it mine, I would simply weld in some patches over the holes in the floor, sort out fuel tank, and have a look for exhaust leaks. Probably double-check the brakes. Probably shocks. A little tune-up. Like so many others, I love Mad Max. I'd leave it just the way it is. Seek to preserve it, and keep it out of the salts. Nice find fellas!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Same here if we keep it! Exactly what we'd do

[@dalesteinecke949]

My sister had a Javelin when I was younger, and loved it, but it ended up in the junk yard and I couldn't rescue it. Second chance Javelin! Now In 58 and ready for a project

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Ahhh that sucks, you’ll get a project soon I’m sure!

[@Viva_la_combustion_interna]

I would adopt that Javelin!

[@homemaintenancebyclive153]

Sketchy delux. Love it

[@shanewright6958]

Great job guys 👍👍

[@ericstump4920]

I love them old cars I had to come back to your channel and watch this again

[@samcarter7093]

Love the old javelin and amx

[@oldschool7914]

Hey guy's cool video ,i have a 74 javelin that was in a fire it's now sitting on a shortened suburban 4x4 frame . I could use a lot of those parts 👍

[@hetzlerracing5490]

Great video. Those old Javelins are cool. I just found your channel. Midwesterners (especially guys from my old home state of Iowa) working on old junk cars; that's right up my alley so I had to subscribe.

[@steveballard1463]

Awesome thanks

[@daltongriffis]

1974 Javelavelavelavelin Freaken awesome stuff brothers! Cheers from TX

[@johnrice1716]

That car brings back memories. Had a lot of fun in a Javalin as a young man. Love the body style.

[@naokithewicker3980]

I dig it man!

[@user-gz7of2dt6q]

1974 Javelin! Great content keep the videos coming!

[@avahunkler4074]

My first car was a AMC Javelin SS 1972. Owned it for 7 years. Wish I still had it. Who d a thought it was a rare car.??

[@Eggscelentrides]

1974 javelin! Love it when there's actual AMC content on youtube

[@johnmundstock7950]

I had a 71 Javelin 40 years ago, miss it and wish I could find another one. I do own an AMC Eagle and I come from an AMC family, dad worked at Milwaukee plant and he and both my granddads drove AMC's.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Nice!

[@Foxbodypartytime]

1974 Javelin 🎉 I’d love to have it to make into another beautiful racer and bring her back to her glory days!

[@edc6333]

1974 Javelin! This would be a great project car for my grandson and I, I would let him have it and it would be a bad ass car to have in high school today!

[@pauljohnson171]

1974 Javelin!!! Cool cars!!!

[@michaelmarchiando2056]

1974 Javelin. Had the same year when I was 17 long ago back in 82. Great video guys!

[@evnldr]

1974 Javelin!. What a fun car. Always wanted one.

[@davidkohler7454]

I have owned several javelins over the past 40 plus years .and many othet AMC,s I still have my first one its a 71 .been restored twice.lol Its my Baby.

[@moisesgaribay4893]

I've been restoring a 74 Javelin also and I love it my dad had one when I was young and when he sold it, I never got over it to make a long story short I saved up to buy one.

[@thinkingofyouto1]

Making those sweet sweet memories thanks for bringing us along

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@KiwiStag74]

Epic little trip with little to no budget - that's the way to do it, mate. I fell in love with the AMC Javelin the first time I clapped eyes on one. Being that I am in New Zealand, it wasnt on our roads, but on another KZbin channel. I looked them up and found out a lot of info on the wee beasties. For a car that was basically homogenised from every other manufacturer's old stock, the AMCs still have quite a big following....but it's only now that people are getting into repro-ing parts for them so now is a good time to get one. On the show I mentioned, I saw a '68 Rebel 2-door hardtop and was so surprised that such a beautiful car was made by AMC and largely went unremarked and ignored as a muscle car. Then on the same show, they showed a barn with an early Javelin SST complete with GO package...and THAT was when I fell in love with the shape. Here was a car that looked like the love-child of a '73 Mach 1 and a '72 Challenger, had an interior that looked cool and the whole car just looked MEAN! From every angle, the car had presence and even when the camera went three-quarter profile from the left rear quarter, she was STILL a looker. Then they walked into another barn.....and my jaw dropped. There were 3 AMC Javelins....all AMX models and all with the GO package as well. There was a mid-blue metallic one (like LeMans blue in colour), a white one and a black one - all with the decals, all with the special wheels and spoilers and such and all with the big 401 in them. The white one looked very patriotic, the blue one was stunning but the black one......wow. It was in a league of its own. However, they never exported them CKD to be put together here and nor were thy old new on any lot, so the only ones in my wee country are imported since 1987.....and as I said, I've not seen one in the flesh. To me, they are a beautiful vehicle and even though the rear end looks shorter because of the C-pillar that carries on to the rear of the car, they are well proportioned. I often thought that they would do quite well on the winding roads in my country due to their shorter wheelbase than the Muzzies and 'vettes and have kept my eyes open for one, but to no avail. Unlike most muscle cars however, they look like someone with legs and over the age of 10 would actually be able to sit in the back seat comfortably. Again, not having looked at one up close, I don't know and would like to find out. They are an under-rated vehicle in my opinion and their day or being recognised for what they are is surely coming. Here's hoping you can put one good-ish one together and be able to drive the beast down the road on a regular basis.....and safely! I'll certainly keep watching (yes, I am subscribed) to find out the car's fate. All the best

[@raleigheads8736]

1974 javelin They are awesome cars! Would look great next to rust bucket 37 ford pickup!

[@denniscoughlin7437]

Hey guys im so glad there are guys like u that have the passion and the the cash to keep these cars from the crusher of the dust pan.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We're glad to do it, thanks for watching!

[@mattmcmullen1145]

Awesome channel. Keep it up! Javelin!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ivanlagace7395]

1974 Javelin! Wooooooo! Love what you guys do. Towing a Javelin with a Javelin, who'd a thunk.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, glad ya like it!

[@562droid]

❤ unique

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Nice job guys. Keep em coming. Loved it. Good old fashioned junk yard get goer. You guys could be the next Roadkill.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Would be an honor to be the next roadkill

[@williesheffer4656]

1974 javelin…. My dream car!❤❤❤❤

[@curbsideconversions]

I'd love the CRAIG radio out of that rig , Not every day you see a cool radio with you're name on it 😁

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I'm not sure what happend to that😬

[@jmbilodeau7238]

1974 Javelin My father had a 74 and its always been a dream to get one to build in his honor!

[@justsumguy2u]

Dude, you guys are gonna be way over 100K subs by this time next year, and probably over 200K. I love the rear shackles/stance on that car---it just screams 70's street rod

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We fuc*n hope so man 😆

[@theflyingsquid7484]

1974 javelin! Love the videos. Keep up the great content. Definitely becoming one of my favorite channels to see new stuff from.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!!! We appreciate that and are greatful you like the content we keep pushing out

[@Jim-jg2gy]

I am am AMC Javelin fanatic.. 72 is the best of the best in my eyes but any of them are true classic. Thank you for doing this video

[@JakeFromMilwaukee414]

1974 Javelin! As a youngster in the AMC world and owning a 65 Rambler, this wasa blast to watch. Since i got my Classic its gotten my dad motivated again after his stroke. Keep up the great work and dont stop speadin the love, thanks for great content and positivity! ❤️🤍💙

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! Glad you're dad is motivated again!

[@danieldyke1074]

Had a1971 in1980 FT. Bliss TX had to sell left for Germany. Was 304 3 speed std. All yellow fell in love with it.

[@MrBarryWarren]

I love these cars

[@Trenton-om9qs]

As a Ford guy, i think AMCs are very underrated. My friend bought 2 AMC Eagles that used to be my grandpas. One being a pretty mint 1982 Eagle SX/4 with a 304 V8 swapped into it and an 82 wagon for parts. On his they have Ford Carbs and ignition, a GM Master cylinder and steering columns, and a Chrysler transmission. Then my dad has a restored 69 AMX with a 390. But other than stuff they borrowed, they made pretty much everything else themselves

[@jameslowell9542]

Your channel makes for enjoyable watching! You guys provide finely edited, funny and sometimes a little scary content. I'm sure to keep watching. Keep up the great work.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks so much! We appreciate that!

[@jimmyjckjones]

Great fun. Think if anything the memories you guys will share forever. My little bro and I still sit around and remember our car memories. Fun! I don't want the Javelin. ;)

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We always have some great memories from everyone of these, thanks for watching!

[@TheJD310]

1974 Javelin. I have 3 teenagers and I'm an AMC guy

[@DarkkLestat]

I've been wanting to build a car with my daughter, and my grandfather had one we used to drive everywhere. I love these cars.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

This is your sign to start!

[@jasonahlstrom1424]

My mom ordered a yellow 68 AMC Javelin SST with black interior buckets and auto V8. She said it was Super Sport Tuff. Dad said that car was the biggest POS ever built. Too bad she didn’t still have it cuz I love those unique cars. Car was sold back in California.

[@ChrisBigWizzardWelch]

Love the javelin, my brother had one.

[@Bumblebee4788]

Keep it , its unique!👍

[@mountaineermonkey7714]

Incredible! I wish I had yer energy. I’m an idiot and run strange foreign cars. They take way more time to get going. Parts for those are unicorns. But you do meet some great folks along the way. Thanks for the enjoyment keep it up.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you! Glad you liked the vid!

[@Tissue-4-ur-issue]

My first car was a Javelin when I was 14, it took me three years to pay off and then it was stolen from me. I’m 36 now and it’s still the car I’ve always wanted. It would be a dream come true to have one again.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I'm sorry that happened, that hurts to hear, hopefully you can have another someday!

[@user-wx1wb5cf9r]

Keep up the good work boys

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! Will do!

[@sneville44]

You guys are fearless 👍🏻

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

When you call grown men 😺 you do certain things you wouldn't 😆

[@thomasknox2325]

Yessir this would be my daily runner just the way it is very cool 😎

[@stonerwallsend9563]

1974 javelin, there was a lot of AMC cars sold in London in 70s jeep and Ozzie Chrysler

[@CRYSTALSCHAFARATH]

Absolutely beautiful car. Have always had a weakness for older muscle cars. First car was a 71 roadrunner and would love to just have another beautiful car.

[@tonykilian4613]

Love your enthusiasm. Would love that car in my garage. Javelin are rare.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!

[@user-kp9jw6gj8q]

Hell yeah I love videos like this one and I would love to fix that car up with my son and again great videos

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!!! Glad you like the vids!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

1974 Javelin Great video, loved watching you wrench on it. Regards, Bob

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks Bob!

[@sascontracting8749]

You boys have balls like I said last video quickly becoming my favorite channel and I watch a ton keep up the good work. I’m in Boston wish I was from your area what a better way of living

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, thanks! Move to IA or better yet something a lil more south like Arkansas. Weather there is great and still fairly cheap like ia

[@ryanlamanna9761]

Great video guys 👍👍😮

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@automies94]

Proud of you guys, keep up the good work 😁

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!!

[@redneckwonderland]

the video caught my attention ....the name won my subscription.... the video was so minty I will be back for more!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you liked it all!

[@junkmannythewitch7295]

Towing with a standard Beetle tow bar!!! Funky, very funky.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Verrrryyyy funky!

[@mk1vw_noteek725]

Man it be a dream to own a javelin

[@mikewilliams2072]

I didn't know they made grass headers, but I'm seeing them now!

[@632Harrison]

Nice ride, my dad had a 72 with a 304 engine if my memory serves me correctly I would love to have one to build in his memory Keep up the great work May Gods Blessings continue to be with you always

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you, you as well!

[@user-mf1vj4bb3z]

I had a 74 loved it and the dash use to remind me off air plane lol

[@relicgamer2137]

Wow great video. Love the AMC cars, just so unique. Grew up working on old cars but never had the money to buy one. Even worked for a classic car dealership and did the maintenance and detailing. I would love to own this car now at my age because I have my son that has an interest in cars too. And have more resources to take care of a gem like this. Either way love what you guys do and look forward to future shows

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! That would be sick 🙌🏻

[@user-lr9sn6hn1g]

Love this episode I have a 1971 amc javelin they are amazing car I absolutely feel in love with mine when I bought it because you never see them anywhere Ian I want to try to keep the amc legacy alive buy keep mine alive thank you for the episode love good luck with it .

[@farcasgarage3559]

Love the content, man. I'm still here! I've been passing the word along, too!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@papercut138]

The parts store will let you match up brake hoses. Just like you can match radiator hoses👍👍👍

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We went in there and did that, they looked almost identical but the new one hit sadly.

[@ProjectEmberglo]

1974 javelin, great videos keep it up!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks, will do!

[@steveyager565]

Awesome video!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JunkmanGarage]

1974 javelin love the channel

[@johngallagher5341]

Me and Buddy went to Reno Nevada. Stay there for 34 months and drove it back to Des Moines. Iowa sure would bring back some good memories.

[@PigVomett]

I want the Javelin as an investment to fix on a little at a time till it's even sweeter than it already is!!!