Re: B & B

[Gwendolyn Ann Smith <gwen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mahoney, John" <jmahoney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,

>Lots to see right there, Gwen:
 
Indeed!  I wish I'd had more time (and that I'd sent the note a bit 
earlier).

>conservatory reopens this Saturday
>
>http://www.olbrich.org/

I didn't get a chance to explore it, but I did pass by.

>or, if you like buildings as much as building AMCs, lots of Wright stuff to
>be seen in or near Madison.  Public and semi-public places
>
>http://www.mononaterrace.com/

This was where I was speaking, at least one of the days.  A very neat 
structure.

>(one to remind you of one one-year-only AM grille!) 
>
>http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/flw/unitarian02.jpg
>
>http://oldtimer4.webpark.pl/61_Rambler_Ambassador.jpg

I've always had an eye for those 61 Ambassadors.  Then again, I also like 
the look of the 61 Imperial, fins, headlight pods, swing-out seats, and 
oblong steering wheels -- what can I say?

I'll need to explore more of Wrights stuff: which is OK, as I may be out 
there again next year.  Alas, all I could find of AMC or Rambler in the 
Mad city was at their Famous Dave's location

http://www.gwensmith.com/weblog/mad05_hubcaps.jpg

'n' ya, I do share your concerns -- there are many -- over the dearth of 
AMC history being out there (or in here).  It's one of the reasons I find 
myself asking so many questions here and there, as I build up my own 
knowledge base, and toss what I find on the website.

Which reminds me.  What exactly was the Dealer Service Training Unit's 
use?  That is, a semi-truck that I assume was sent to dealers' service 
departments to train the mechanics on the latest tips'n'tricks for a 
model year.  Was this a long running thing, or was it a short-lived 
programme akin to the Advance Styling Studio?

History like this is probably as scarce as the "milk" that Ramblers used 
to be delivered in.  With or without A.M.C. cereal.

Cheers,
Gwen Smith

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