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QUESTION: are the frames on the ambassadore (72) and javelin (71) the same ?
ANSWER: Technically, these are uni-body construction so they do not have frames.
An Ambassador and a Javelin have different wheelbases, so there is a difference in the chassis.
Is there something paticular you are wanting to do?
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QUESTION: just got a 72 ambassador have a 71 javelin . ambassador has under 50,000 miles was garage kept . just trying to utilize as much of ambassador as possible . javlin is a little rough . thanks
You're in luck.
Numerous components will interchange.
Front suspension & steering; brakes & brake components; everything in the engine compartment; Electrical components. i.e switches, steering column, many lamnps, etc.
Engine, transmission, rear end, & crossmember are the same.
Have fun!
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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
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