The_buster Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 My dad has a 76 AMX Hornet and its just been sitting in a field for a long time. Last time i remember it being driven is when i was in first grade. I have been bugging him to get it out and to work on it but he's stubborn. I was wondering if it would be a waste of time and effort or if its still salvageable. Ill get pics of it next time im there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sitting in a field... I dont know about bringing it back to life if its been sitting there since you were in 1st grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Unless you're in 7th grade now, it's probably too far gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 You never know...AMC had good metal in those cars, so the body might be okay. It's all the REST of the parts that could be a problem. Engine parts are expensive if its a V8 but not bad for the I6, suspension bits are tough to find, interior stuff is utterly non-existant...I'd say go for it though. If nothing else, at least you tried to preserve something cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Assume the bottom side is eaten away. Be a cool project if salvageable, and you will never know until you drag it into a garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRunnin72SST Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I say it is probably possible to bring it back. There are plenty of parts out there if you know where to look. There is a great AMC parts dealer in West Jefferson called Kennedy American call 879-SAVE. If nothing else find another Hornet and use it as a parts car. Can I low ball you an offer? -Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I graduated in 05. I've always wanted to make it a father son project. The dash is gone big sun damage split going the width of it. It is the 6cyl. Its sunk about 6-12" into the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 i say pull it out of its rut and take a good look at the underside, spray it down real good with a hose if its covered in mud. if there is a considerable amount of rust, it may not be worth salvaging, might be possible, but it could require deep pockets if its too far gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) deleted to save space... Edited April 19, 2012 by The_buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 You can't post pictures using links directly from an email :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 do the not show up?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 nope, the do not show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1743 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 take two... http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546153_818749198372_49108443_34941695_1867460485_a.jpg http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535229_818749288192_49108443_34941696_553242388_a.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/562193_818749363042_49108443_34941697_616517342_n.jpg http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383530_818749442882_49108443_34941698_1391214250_a.jpg dash damage http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/581530_818749492782_49108443_34941699_646714472_n.jpg interior.. its locked cant get in http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561914_818749567632_49108443_34941700_1849075003_n.jpg sunk in the ground http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527917_818749652462_49108443_34941701_507560333_n.jpg rust along the door http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575004_818749717332_49108443_34941703_1693772224_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 he dead breh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Almost anything is restorable. That dont look all that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Gib ya wunhunnert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 She's rough. Get it out of there, hose it down and get it in the air. Let the bottom of the car dictate if it goes any further. If it's fixable, then go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 As others said. Don't judge a book by the cover. Get under it and check for the spensive damage. Honestly the body doesn't look bad at all. And luckily the windows are not broke, so hopefully no animals inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 If the floors and frame are not rusted away it is restorable. Engine swap ? Drag car project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 If the floors and frame are not rusted away it is restorable. Engine swap ? Drag car project. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Dedinately pull it out. That thing is awesome. Built 401, Super T10, 4.56 gears. Glorious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRunnin72SST Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Dedinately pull it out. That thing is awesome. Built 401, Super T10, 4.56 gears. Glorious!!! +1... I can help you out with some of these parts let me know. -Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Those parts....they flew right over my head..lol I'm guessing a 401 is an engine. After that... Id love to do all that. But really want to still street it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 your right, the 401 is referring to engine size, super t-10 would be a transmission and the 4.56 gears would be the ring and pinion in the rear axle, doesnt look too far gone from the pics, but the underside would tell the full story once you get it up off the ground. should be a really cool project though if you can get it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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