Category Archives: Misc

Field of Dreams…

Posted on December 17, 2012 by asifnyc Leave a comment

After wrecking the Javelin and banging on it to get it to be a roller again I had an idea of how bad the damage was and what I would need to repair it. Both rear frame rails were damaged/bent … Continue reading →

Misc

got rig? yup…

Posted on January 2, 2012 by asifnyc Leave a comment

Now that I actually have a running race car it was time to come up with a way to drag it around to all the places we need to go. So far I’ve gotten by on the generosity of friends. … Continue reading →

Misc

Goin’ Chump Car racing!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by asifnyc Leave a comment

I can’t believe it’s June and I still haven’t gotten the Javelin on Track but I am going racing in a few weeks. I got invited to join some guys I know who are running an RX-7 at the Chump … Continue reading →

Misc, Racing, Track Events

My Javelin in Popular Hotrodding…

Posted on May 24, 2011 by asifnyc 2 Comments

Several months ago Liz Miles put out the call for Reader’s Rides submissions for the magazine on pro-touring.com. I sent her some pics and info on my yellow 1973 street Javelin. Well I got my July 2011 issue today and … Continue reading →

1973 Javelin, Misc

another day another checklist… NASA American Iron Javelin update

Posted on April 26, 2011 by asifnyc Leave a comment

ok, another low key day just checking items off the list. I finally bolted down the seat and snapped on the padded seat cover. I test fit the trans. I drilled a hole in the firewall for the few wires … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin, American Iron, Misc

This and that… NASA American Iron Javelin update

Posted on April 21, 2011 by asifnyc Leave a comment

I’m over due for an update. However, it’s not a very exciting time in the build. Just a million little details and trying to solve problems as they come up. So, in no particular order, here’s what I’ve been up … Continue reading →

1974 Javelin, American Iron, Misc

Forza 3 for XBOX 360 has a 1971 AMC Javelin / AMX !!!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by asifnyc 2 Comments

ok, this blog is supposed to be about real cars but I just couldn’t resist. Steven posted a comment recently about a car pack coming out for Forza 3 with a Javelin in it. Well I rushed out and grabbed … Continue reading →

Misc

Gunn HS Trans-Am Javelin clone – up close!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by asifnyc Leave a comment

I posted about Mike C’s cool Sunoco Javelin clone a couple of month ago.  Mike’s the auto shop teacher at Gunn HS in Palo Alto and the Javelin is a class project.  Well today I drove down to Palo Alto … Continue reading →

Misc, video

New Years resolution…

Posted on November 4, 2010 by asifnyc Leave a comment

This post is about my LAST YEAR’s resolution (yeah, I know I’m a little late in posting this). I don’t think I’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution until this past year. First a little background. Back in the early … Continue reading →

Misc, Track Events

Rear-end breather – final Laguna prep…

Posted on October 30, 2010 by asifnyc Leave a comment

If you follow this blog at all you might remember that I’ve been leaking rear end gear fluid all year. I noticed it back in March when I did a shake down of the Javelin on Thunderhill’s skid pad. Initially … Continue reading →

1973 Javelin, Misc, Track Events