One last short burn-out with my HOT 1969 AMC Javelin

[mrjiminyjames]

we will all miss your javelin

[Brendon00000]

40 years, thats loyalty, sorry to hear you had to sell but you had good reason, the car is beautiful, screw camaroes and mustangs

[charlessmileyvideo]

Jack,

Nice to see your car here. It was beautiful -- from an age of automotive art! I read once that all the new cars look like "bars of soap with tail lights". Mostly true.

[Mahuano001]

this car is a monster , my uncle has it, used to be like the gold one but now its in the garage all fucked what a shame ...

[Thirdgen83]

'Nice car. I especially like the steering wheel. The '70s look great too, but have ugly steering wheels...

[DSVetDad]

Jack, as you know my son and I LOVE your train videos....but this vid is one of my new favorites because of what you did you take care of your wife. You are a great man, never second guess the decisions you made to keep the love of your life by your side...keep your chin up and keep the wonderful work up!!!

Daniel

[1jackdk]

@DSVetDad Thanks Daniel! Don't regret it, and I would do it again! I sure do miss that car! The guy that restored it for me years ago lives in Raleigh NC. It turned up there a few weeks ago at a classic & antique auto auction. It sold for over double what I got for it. What a shame! Chin is up buddy! Now i'm fighting my own health issues after being as health and fit all my life. Take care. Jack...

[DSVetDad]

@1jackdk God speed getting better my friend!!!

[1jackdk]

@DSVetDad Thanks Daniel! VERY much appreciated, and stay well yourself...

[kolbpilot]

Interesting listening to the exhaust note on both vehicles, the AMX I take it, is a 390.

[musclecar13]

damn that sounds good. what exhaust was on it

[teddyp70]

That is my favorite American car and in the perfect color,outstanding

[mobilecreations2003]

Beautiful cars! Nice burnout.. I am almost done with the restoration on my 72. Check out my video and let me know what you think. Happy Motoring!!

[Tripwire0694]

My dad used to own a 69' javelin... and an amx for that matter but the javelin was far more impressive. He would put it in first and hit the gas and it would pull a wheelie like nothin. Fantastic cars and i am sorry you had to sell that nice of one.

[TheFRiNgEguitars]

I had a roomate from college who had a '69 Javelin. Usually getting a late start to class, he crossed our hilly town doing literally 60+ .. The car left the road with all four wheels in the air, and coming back down like nothing.... very, very impressive suspension and handling on these cars!

[irarawkstarr]

Sucks you had to sell it, I don't think I've ever seen one of these things in real life... keep in mind I wasn't even born until 1991 lol. The only AMCs I see are Hornets and Gremlins, and maybe a few Ramblers. But never any Javelins besides in magazines.

[DaBoogie049]

all AMCs are pretty rare, aren´t they? 

[TheDodgeChallenger]

those magnum 500s look really good on it:)

[TheGamingkevin]

My Dad has a black 1970 dodge charger its very beautiful

[DocWolph]

It's amazing to think just how natural older cars look out and about. They look, for want of a better word, normal, not standing out like sore thumbs like most modern cars. they are just beautiful.

[TheDodgeChallenger]

@DocWolph ok so your saying that if a old muscle cars driving down a street its not going to turn any heads? Because from my experience they are just like the new muscle cars in that categorie.

[DocWolph]

@TheDodgeChallenger It is a sense of nostalgia. The older muscle cars just feel like they belong more than, as I said, most modern cars. Hence the word "normal". It might have been a bad choice but I never singled out the new muscle cars. If I did, then I would have posted that.

[TheDodgeChallenger]

@DocWolph ok so you just meant that at their time they just seemed normal but the modern ones are are way different than all the normal bland cars?

[twangman77]

This rocks. Hope all is well with the family. Hope the 'Douche-Ka-Bob' who nuked the old car learned his lesson. See if you can get it back... cheap...

[00Mickx]

NICE!!!! I remember getting to go for a test ride in those brand new off the showroom - awesome!

I still recognize that sound too.

[ToyKingWonder]

Let's see, AMX/Javelin,. Nice bodies? Check. Nice interiors? Check. Powerful engines? Check. Broke performance records? Check. Great sound? Check. Great acceleration? Check.

Maybe someone needs to define the term mediocre for me, still trying to figure it out.

[devoye97]

it sounds like popcorn in the microwave when it first turns on

[MastaGio]

thats a babe its my dream car lol

[AngelusofDeus]

thank you for driving stick shift. i give respect to people who do.

[doctornoise]

great couple of cars right there! Sad you had to sell it, and then he went and blew the motor. Really bad news...but hey, at least you're getting yourself a new one if you haven't already picked it up! Congrats! My latest video posting is actually all about my Javelin, if you're interested. Thanks for sharing your cars with us. :)

[1jackdk]

Thanks Doc... I did pick up my new one. It is a fantastic ride. I'll post some vid of it in the spring when this western PA winter is over. Loved your video, and had to add it to my favs. Whats the name of your song at the end of your video? Its great. Take care, and thanks for watching. Jack

[doctornoise]

The name of the song at the end is called Hero Rising. It's a song I've yet to release, but should be doing so fairly shortly. (I'm a musician on YouTube about 95% of the time). Glad you like the song! :)

[G10350]

Sorry.Only badly built engines blow up after 9000 miles....

[1jackdk]

NO!!! Not badly built. I'm 60 years old, and have owned, raced, and built many motors for AMC cars. Never had one blow up. The new owner changed the oil pump. Don't know why? Put the Pre- relief in wrong, blew off the oil filter, then the nut tride to drive it home with no oil.

Sorry!!! There was nothing wrong with the motor, and probably they strongest on I ever built after the years of experience I have with them...

[G10350]

Oh. Don't be upset. I'm a bigger AMC fan than you, I bet. I'm very aware of the short comings of Amc engines, but with a little knowledge and a few bucks they can run with the best. Traco built some nasty engines during the heyday of Trans-Am series. But even a hardcore AM fan must admit these were mediocre rides.That's why I LOVE 'em!!

[1jackdk]

I'm not upset! Plus I doubt your a bigger AMC fan than I. I have owned this car since it was new in 1969, and have owned 11 or 12 otherd. Having it for 40 years, I know what it can do, and have raced many cars that just blew everyone away. I have never blown and engine trans, or rear in all the years of racing. It is far from a mediocre ride. It had gained respect from lots of people. The only shortcoming I know on the engine is oil to the rear bearings. They do make a kit to fix that...

[ToyKingWonder]

Mediocre rides? As compared to what? Oh, and I have a Super Bee and a Corvette, among other things, so I know something about the different makes.

Let's stop kidding. Unless you are building race cars, most muscle cars were 13.5 to 15 in the quarter mile and 0-60mph in 5.5 to 8 seconds stock. I know very few muscle cars that "sucked". I love everything from a Shelby to a AMX 390. I have ridden in most of them, and I recall very few "mediocre".

[TheDodgeChallenger]

@G10350 dude im no amc expert but I have studied them a bit.I never saw anything suggesting that they were weak engines.

[Jrawseome86]

very nice i have a 70 amx 390 with a 401 crank shaft and the dual overhead cams i love it.

[Jrawseome86]

ya big bad green!!!!!! im lovin it!!!

[mycutealy]

Sorry to hear about your wife. Hope she gets better! Sad you had to sell car! Very nice, that's my favorite year for the javelin

[J4BBL]

this is awesome! i have a 72 purple with a 401 cant wait to get it moving this week hopefully "weather permitting"

[fuzzysnuffles]

Beautiful rides. Another AMC fan here. I have owned 3 Javelins and 1 AMX and currently own a '68 AMX which is in good shape but needs to be put back together some.

One day when I get mine cherried out, I'll put her on here.

[1jackdk]

Thanks for looking, and I look forward to seeing yours on here. I will have to get my AMX one here in the spring, as she is tucked away for the winter. I also have tons of AMC (AMO) Nationals I will get on, and some AMC drag racing. Take care. Jack

[castrewq]

my #2 favorite car of all time (#1 is the gremlin).

[reelbigfan08]

Beautiful! The Javelin and the AMX are two of my favorite cars of all time...you gotta love that sound.

[Railrodder]

Beautiful cars! I had a 1969 Javelin,1970 Javelin,and a 1974 AMX(last of the Javelin AMX's). I loved those cars! AMC made damn good automobiles!

[Shaguar66]

too bad but the health of your wife is much more important. maybe you will find your javelin again one day :). hope your wife is well

[1jackdk]

Thanks Shaguar66, you are so right, and my wife is doing very well. Thanks for asking. It turns out, last night 7/10/09, I purchased a very nice 68 AMX with a built 360 (not original). So my AMC with-drawl is almost over. Sould have it home next week. Take care, and thanks for looking. Jack

[Shaguar66]

lucky guy^^. i would love to own a muscle car but it's impossible to get a AMC javelin or something like this one in Austria.

[1966GT350]

Dang. That's a beautiful car. They just don't make cars like that any more. I can't wait till i have the money to fix up my 1966 Mustang.

[strife17O7]

I feel the pain...almost as bad as the condition my dad allowed his to get to.... weak front axel, rust holes, transmission slips out of 2nd, and I don't know what happened to the interior, breaks my heart....Anyway, sorry and congrats on such a fine machine.

[TheWhizKidNumeroUno]

What year is your corvette??

[1jackdk]

1988, you can just see part of it as I walk away at 00:12. Thanks for looking. Jack

[TheWhizKidNumeroUno]

I agree with you on the fact that you should have sold your 'Vette. I am not a huge fan of this style Javelin, I prefer the '71 and up model, but I would definitely have sold the 'Vette over the Javelin. Just my two cents.

[ironreign44]

AMC . . . love it!! NOTE TO AMC / V8 ENTHUSIESTS. Check out "BOXWRENCH,COM" This is a web site for gearheads. They have a lot of chat rooms for all brands. Cool guys helpping brothers out with tech Q/A stuff. They DO need help with the AMC tourque and tech stuff though. ANY info would be appreciated greatly to get the AMC dept. up and going. Check it out ! A lot of info on tear downs and build ups. Great web site, but needs more AMC guys to be perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cuzinitr]

Sweet car buddy! Sound's like a heck of a cam! and a 4-speed car. Too cool! Rich

[thepenguinsociety]

Hope your wife´s doing OK.

[1jackdk]

She is doing much better!!! Thanks for asking. Take care, and thanks for watching. Jack

[somethingtough]

Looks like a nice car. I found one for sale for $3000, it has a rebuilt 390 in it but it needs interior and minor body work

[1jackdk]

Thats a heck of a deal, I hope you bought it!!! If not, let me know where its at...Jack

[somethingtough]

I sure am considering it! Im a little hesitant on it though, a 390 is a pretty big engine. The truck I have now has a 454 and I dont think Im up for another gas guzzler. If the Foxbody Mustang Im looking at gets sold, then this will be my next car. Ill send ya the craigslist link, let me know your opinion once you see a pic of it.

[the89shee]

we have a '69 javelin too. its still being restored, but it should be pretty sweet after the paintjob. it sounds sweet though it is taken aprt at the moment for paint. i miss just hearin it run.

[1jackdk]

Never give her up, no matter what. You will miss that sound. I do... Thanks for looking. Jack

[69amcya70]

I'm sorry to read that the new owner is being hard on equipment... My dad sold a 70 Mark Donouhe Javelin (so we could have a Christmas) to a kid whose dad had owned one thinking he knew what he had, but he treated it like a 5.0 mustang intead. On a lighter note I know how it was treated because 12 years and 2 owners later dad and I bought it back! I didn't think I'd ever see it again. These things always have a way of working themselves out. Take care!

[elrodjones]

Love is a harsh mistress, but, the only thing that matters is a great companion. My guess is your wife has been less of a maintenance problem than the javelin even though the javelin is probably better looking! I'm kidding, really, I am kidding. Best of luck to your wife and I think you made the right choice in loyalties.

[1jackdk]

Thanks!!! I know I made the right choice, and maybe someday I can have the car I churished all my life back. But right now, my wife, and keeping our head above water is #1. Take care. Jack...

[elrodjones]

One of the best looking muscle cars ever produced.

[elrodjones]

Sweet outlaw muscle!