Re: Xmember ramblings

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: farna@xxxxxxx
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" On March 7, 2006 andrew hay wrote:
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" > one thing that makes me wonder - '67-8[-9?] ambos had 118" wheelbase;
" > rebels were 114".  later ambos grew to 122" and matadors grew to 118".
" > how do those late mats compare to the earlier ambos?  it's the same
" > body shell, pretty much...
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" I know the AMbos have different perches on the crossmembers as the
" engine is set back a good bit more. I bet the 118" wheelbase cars are
" all the same and the other wheelbases different. I'm not sure about
" the Mat Coupe -- it may have a unique crossmember or use the long
" Ambo CM for more engine setback. 

followup question: i know it'd take some extensive firewall surgery,
but what would the engine setback of an ambo cm do to the f/r weight
balance of an amx?
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