| Big Bad Orange 1970 Javelin The "Crush" |
Here are some updated pictures of "The Crush." Of all of our cars, this is the one we play with the
most. We have tried to keep the other cars as original as we can, but with this car we have had
some fun with upgrades to more modern technology. The inspiration for the car is the Trans Am
series
Drivetrain
American Motors 401 cid, .40 overbore
Forged pistons, 10:1
Internally balanced forged steel crankshaft & forged rods
McLeod zero balanced 14 lb aluminum flywheel
Internal oil modifications
BHJ zero balanced SFI certified harmonic balancer
Avaiad 7 qt road race oil pan
CompCams 280H camshaft & roller rockers
Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads
Edelbrock AirGap aluminum manifold
Indy Racing billet Razor oil pump/timing cover w/ external oil filter
MSD Pro Billet distributor & MSD Digital 6 Plus ignition control
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch/ pressure plate
Edelbrock Performer 750 cfm carburetor
Custom 3" exhaust to Flowmaster mufflers - 2.5 from mufflers back
Hedman headers
High torque mini-starter
Borg-Warner T10 4 speed trans
3.90:1 rear gear ratio, limited slip axle
Moser forged steel one-piece axles
Factory Hurst Competition Plus shifter
Poly solid motor mounts
BeCool Aluminum Radiator and dual Spall electric fans
PowerMaster 150 amp single wire alternator
Aluminum Billet 20% underdrive accessory pulleys
Electric fuel pump w/ regulator
Optima Yellow Top installed in trunk
Suspension
Carerra coil-over front suspension
Carrera roadrace rear shocks
1 1/8" front sway bar, 3/4" rear sway bar
Caltrac Bars
Front Wilwood 12.5" rotor, Wilwood aluminum 4 piston calipers
Wilwood Master cylinder
Rear disc brake conversion
Poly bushings through entire suspension
Vintage Wheelworks repro "Minilite" 16" wheels
P24550ZR16 tires
Interior/Exterior
Legendary Interiors reproduction seat material, interior door panels
PPG basecoat-clearcoat paint in original Big Bad Orange color
Sun Tach & gauges
Extra special thanks to Chuck Haberek for building the Crush's engine. It's what makes
this car special!!!
Haberek Auto Machine
16 Green Street
Amsterdam, NY
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most. We have tried to keep the other cars as original as we can, but with this car we have had
some fun with upgrades to more modern technology. The inspiration for the car is the Trans Am
series
Drivetrain
American Motors 401 cid, .40 overbore
Forged pistons, 10:1
Internally balanced forged steel crankshaft & forged rods
McLeod zero balanced 14 lb aluminum flywheel
Internal oil modifications
BHJ zero balanced SFI certified harmonic balancer
Avaiad 7 qt road race oil pan
CompCams 280H camshaft & roller rockers
Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads
Edelbrock AirGap aluminum manifold
Indy Racing billet Razor oil pump/timing cover w/ external oil filter
MSD Pro Billet distributor & MSD Digital 6 Plus ignition control
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch/ pressure plate
Edelbrock Performer 750 cfm carburetor
Custom 3" exhaust to Flowmaster mufflers - 2.5 from mufflers back
Hedman headers
High torque mini-starter
Borg-Warner T10 4 speed trans
3.90:1 rear gear ratio, limited slip axle
Moser forged steel one-piece axles
Factory Hurst Competition Plus shifter
Poly solid motor mounts
BeCool Aluminum Radiator and dual Spall electric fans
PowerMaster 150 amp single wire alternator
Aluminum Billet 20% underdrive accessory pulleys
Electric fuel pump w/ regulator
Optima Yellow Top installed in trunk
Suspension
Carerra coil-over front suspension
Carrera roadrace rear shocks
1 1/8" front sway bar, 3/4" rear sway bar
Caltrac Bars
Front Wilwood 12.5" rotor, Wilwood aluminum 4 piston calipers
Wilwood Master cylinder
Rear disc brake conversion
Poly bushings through entire suspension
Vintage Wheelworks repro "Minilite" 16" wheels
P24550ZR16 tires
Interior/Exterior
Legendary Interiors reproduction seat material, interior door panels
PPG basecoat-clearcoat paint in original Big Bad Orange color
Sun Tach & gauges
Extra special thanks to Chuck Haberek for building the Crush's engine. It's what makes
this car special!!!
Haberek Auto Machine
16 Green Street
Amsterdam, NY
Home: coloradoamx.com
| The interior is done with Legendary seat seat upholstery and door panels, Amark repro dash overlay, repro crash pad, full gauge setup, carpet, and Sun Tach. |
| Exhaust is custom bent 2.5" through Flowmaster mufflers. Headers are by Hedman, Jet Coated. |
| These are the front Wilwood Disc Brakes |
The Crush at the Denver AMO show with my Grandaughter
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Click on the above picture to see the Crush being built
