AMC-List Digest, Vol 3, Issue 58
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- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 22:26:13 +0000
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Front Springs... (Sandwich Maker)
2. Re: 69-70 javelin drums (Sandwich Maker)
3. 72 AMX for sale (Eddie Stakes)
4. I. D. least EXPENSIVE GASOLINE Locations (Eddie Stakes)
5. No time left (Mahoney, John)
6. Fw: 74 Hornet 360 sedan info wanted (Eddie Stakes)
7. headliner wanted/rambler (Eddie Stakes)
8. good running 304 & AT for sale $400 (Eddie Stakes)
9. 68-70 AMX/Javelin gas tank wanted (Eddie Stakes)
10. matador coupe wanted (Eddie Stakes)
11. 70 big bad orange Javelin for sale (Eddie Stakes)
12. 67 American 2dr for sale (Eddie Stakes)
13. 70 390 & window louvers wanted (Eddie Stakes)
14. 70=-71 rim blow steering wheel wanted (Eddie Stakes)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:26:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Front Springs...
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <200604281326.k3SDQvw07789@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
" From: farna@xxxxxxx
"
" The attachemnt was "scrubbed", but the new system puts up a link you
" can click to see it! The message stated you're looking for a source
" for frint springs. The source I always use is www.coilspings.com
" (Coil Spring Specialties in Kansas). Since this is for an early to
" mid 60s car, I suggest you order springs 10-15% stiffer than stock.
" That's about what factory heavy duty springs would have been. CSS
" only makes progressive coils now, not "straight" compression rate.
" The progressives ride much better -- a little soft initially but
" stiffen at an increasing rate as they are compressed. They will work
" out the rate you need based on the original "straight" rate. They
" have charts showing factory rates from way back.
if they have the factory charts, why not just order factory hd
replacements?
i have to second going with hd. i put factory hd in my '67 marlin
along with twin-tube ['low pressure'] gas shocks, and the ride was
great - nicely firm, neither mushy or harsh.
________________________________________________________________________
Andrew Hay the genius nature
internet rambler is to see what all have seen
adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:22:48 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] 69-70 javelin drums
To: amxjavelin@xxxxxxxxx, mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <200604281322.k3SDMmR07752@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
" From: "Swygert Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
"
" The drums should be available from regular auto parts stores. If no luck
" at AutoZone, etc., try NAPA. Second place to try are some of the AMC
" vendors such as Galvin's (www.ramblerparts.com) or APP
" (www.amclives.com). Kanter (www.kanter.com) may have them also. If not
" listed on Kanter's site call -- they have many items not on the website.
my old napa book shows them as the std. 10" drums on all amcs '68-'73
at least. they may cover earlier, but in '73 they started using a new
rear drum that was used up to '89 in cherokees and wranglers. these
fronts were used up to '75-6, finally replaced with disks.
" I wouldn't be surprised at all if the drums interchange with some Ford
" models. Ford used a lot of Bendix brakes also. I'm not sure about the
" Chryslers. If there is an interchange the drum manufacturing companies
" usually know and mark their part numbers accordingly. The offset of the
" drum to the hub and the way it meets the backing plate would be the only
" differences if the bolt pattern, width, and inside diameter matches.
i couldn't find any ford or mopar crosses.
" ----- Original Message -----
" From: "amx javelin" <amxjavelin@xxxxxxxxx>
"
"
" > hi eddie,
" > looking for new brake drums front & rear for my 69 & 70
" > javelin SST ... do you if any manufacture is still make
" > these and were they are available. If not will any of the
" > 65-72 ford mustangs or 66-72 dodges or plymouths drums be
" > the same since they have the same bolt pattern? drums are
" > for V8 cars ... I think they are ( 10" X 2-1/2" front drums
" > ) & ( 10" X 2" rear drums ) ... thanks, JJ.
________________________________________________________________________
Andrew Hay the genius nature
internet rambler is to see what all have seen
adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:44:08 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 72 AMX for sale
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <00fd01c66ae4$5aea4c70$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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http://houston.craigslist.org/car/154215159.html
anyone interested in a 72 AMX 401 for sal ein the Houston area feel free to
give Rudy a shout above. I've looked at this vehicle (2+ years ago) and more
recently, AJ in San Antonio also went over it.
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:08:43 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] I. D. least EXPENSIVE GASOLINE Locations
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Doug Shepard" <dshepard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <00f601c66ae4$590b0520$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
AMC related as many of us still drive AMC's daily, at least in this household! Thanks to Steve Fox who sent this link, I tried it several times and was amazed by it's accuracy on the maps of stations near where I live. However, while it is updated every evening, some of these gas station owners have built a hut next to the price signs since they seem to be living next to the signs in the past few months. Also, whoever makes the number 3 for those signs has probably raked in more profits than Exxon. Not sure how long this link will stay up but the price at the Citgo at Wilcrest and I-10 is always the cheapest, especially if you pay cash.
More AMC related, not driving Bessie the 72 Ambassador SST wagon as much as I was, now mostly driving the Eagle wagons, eespecially the four cylinder, four speed which is getting about 23mpg.
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
This link appears to work!
http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx
This is pretty nifty.
Just enter your zip code in the site below, and it tells you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gas in your zip code area. It's updated every evening.
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:58:10 -0400
From: "Mahoney, John" <JMahoney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] No time left
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID:
<E8DF38ACFC17F94998DE284C5CE4582A462BDD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Some weeks seem like repeats, when world carmakers reap profits (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, now Mazda, and even formerly weak-performing Volkswagen), while American carmakers scramble just to survive (DaimlerChrysler lost money making Mercedes-Benzes, made less than 1% making Mopars, and made many remember AMC), the curious want to ask questions but don't want to suffer answers, and the clueless want the "high" gas prices to be fixed by the "high" politicians. "Oh help us, ye 'honorable' elected hacks!"
http://tinyurl.com/jzh5n
It's time to get a clue.
Politicians can only fix elections; people choose what, where, when, how often, and how fast they drive, worldwide demand determines how much oil the people can consume or conserve, and it's OK for the entertainers and athletes to make unconscionable millions, but it's not OK for the moguls and managers to be ludicrously overpaid. It's fun to buff up AMC grillz [sic] but it's foolish to buff up on AMC history and it's downright dumb to value non-AMC automotive smartz [sic].
Please give us a [brake] break.
It's like doing the same thing over and over again that didn't work the first (or fifteenth) time it was done: if it doesn't work the hundredth time, kick it, curse, and have another beer.
Buffy may need new teeth now.
Vamp up that tired AMC gear.
Headgear is a cool tool.
Call it cheese or tam.
Wear it with pride.
Put it to use.
It's right.
A look at Lucerne by a VIP ("very important publication" or "very inept proofreader") last night proved that AMC isn't the only automotive pub where there might be too much drinking and too little thinking (a joke) these days. The author of that piece probably doesn't drape his cargo pants halfway down his Anime-figure boxer shorts, doesn't buy Nine Inch Nails at Home Depot, and doesn't wonder if Trent Renzor was replaced by Schick Quattro (all the greybeards are now saying, "Huh?"), but he did blithely, bald-facedly, and idiotically write, "Buick hasn't put a V-8 in a passenger car since 1995."
Hello? So Buick bought boxes of "Collector Edition" wheel centers and hood ornament medallions (not to mention cloisonn?-on-leather key fobs in velvet bags) in 1996 for nothing --- and no LT-1s mastered the road?
He then wrote that Buick's portholes were derived from Duesenbergs (he likes the new square holes better than the ovoid of old), but Lucerne's window detail was Detroit at its worst. The General should be ashamed, he said, to do such shabby work.
Hello? I saw a Lucerne in a parking lot this morning. It looks like a Passat by Toyota. Like a BMW by Subaru. Like a copy car that GM did rather well.
He's the expert. People pay him big bucks. They make time to read his stuff. Maybe he should take up writing about American Motors. He'd be sure to review a Donahue. Rock on.
Assignment: AMC History
Due Date: May 1st, 2006
Topic: Eighty years ago
Tell us what interesting and unusual thing happened way, way back then.
Do it and win new wheels:
http://www.tiswheels.com/
(click "Gallery" for red Magnum...)
http://tinyurl.com/z78sl
(click heels while it slowly loads...)
Yo!
PS - Frank, if this is your last weekend at home, enjoy it; then stay safe in Kandahar.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:08:19 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Fw: 74 Hornet 360 sedan info wanted
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <01cf01c66b10$0c017a30$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Larry below just bought a 74 Hornet two door sedan, nice looking car, SC/360
bodystyle, with factory 360 and was wondering how many were made. Anyone
know please feel free to post here as he wuill be reading, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
----- Original Message -----
To: <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 8:39 AM
Subject: 74 Hornet 360
> Eddie:
>
> You seem to be in the know about the 360 Hornets and I wanted to ask if
> you
> had any information on the production totals of 1974 360's.
> I recently purchased a 74 2dr sedan (Model 7406), trans-am red, white
> interior with the 360 engine option. VIN A4A067N----.
>
> Any info would be appreciated!!!
>
> Thanks, Larry Harrell, Mooresville, NC
>
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:16:34 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] headliner wanted/rambler
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: billbrochin@xxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <029201c66b12$b7002060$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Wanted: Headliner to fit 1969 AMC Rambler 440, not station wagon. Car has 4
doors. OEM headliner was white, looking to replace Bill Brochin
billbrochin@xxxxxxxxxxx 515-224-1665
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anyone that can possibly help Bill give him a shout above thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:18:20 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] good running 304 & AT for sale $400
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: gelston5585@xxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <029401c66b12$b7881510$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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I need to get rid of the 304 in my javelin because i'm putting a 360 in.
it's still in the car. just started it up since it sat all winter and it
runs great. no weird noises or smoke. According to the valve cover tag it is
a 79 motor. now that I have a cherry picker it can go. I rebuilt the carb
last fall - motorcraft 2 barrel. I will sell complete with all accesories.
drop in and go. $300 located in Fenton, MI I also have the TF998 that will
come out with it. shifts fine. I'm probably going to end up using the 727 I
have laying around. $400 for engine and tranny. $125 for just the tranny.
Greg Elston gelston5585@xxxxxxxxx
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anyone interested in a good running engine and trans contact Greg above
thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:21:26 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 68-70 AMX/Javelin gas tank wanted
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: dadmomcat@xxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <029701c66b12$b8610ff0$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Looking for a good 68-70 Javlin or AMX gas tank , Please e-mail picture or
condition, THANKS Paul Brown dadmomcat@xxxxxxxxxxx 954-565-0181
==================================
anyone with a tank for sale give Paul a shout above thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:19:38 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] matador coupe wanted
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Alan Wandrei <ALWADD@xxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <029501c66b12$b7c3be80$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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Looking for a Matador Coupe. Any year. Should have air and be auto
transmission. Prefer a V-8. Looking for a nice driver, not a project. I'm in
Michigan. Alan Wandrei ALWADD@xxxxxxx 248-543-2114
=========================================
anyone with a Mattie for sale give Alan a shout above thanks. Alan be sure
to look thru my "amcs for sale" list as the April SUAD is up; also might dig
thru classifieds at www.matadorcoupe.com good luck,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:23:29 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 70 big bad orange Javelin for sale
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <029901c66b12$b8f73570$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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For Sale: 1970 Javelin 304/auto. California desert car. Has been sitting
for many years. Big Bad Orange base level (non SST) tan interior. Missing
some parts but body is rust free and would be fairly easy to rebuild. Needs
grille, front bumper, interior and power train redone, but sure beats fixing
a rusty car. No price yet, but email me and I will provide pictures in a few
weeks. Joe Fulton piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx 831-758-4711
=======================================
anyone interested in the Javelin give Joe a shout above thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:20:29 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 67 American 2dr for sale
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: benr@xxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <029601c66b12$b80d98c0$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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1967 Rambler American 2dr sedan 64k original miles. 199cid 3 spd stick , new
clutch,heater core,tires drk brown in color w/ tan top (original paint )
late 70's 14in alum. amx wheels. Comes w/ 1973 401 cid complete w/ pulleys 7
v8 crossmember. manual steering and brakes. Super solid nice looking car to
slip the aforementioned 401 into. $2500.00 cash. Car is located in Mo. It
originally came from Arkansas.It is best to reach me by phone before 9:30 pm
cst Thanks Eddie. Benjamin Ruwwe benr@xxxxxxxxxxx 573-468-8787
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anyone interested in the American please give Ben a shout above thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:22:34 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 70 390 & window louvers wanted
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: harold <64fairlane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <029801c66b12$b8ad5b30$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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NEEDED 1970 390 FOR MY AMX MUST BE RBUILDABLE OR ALREADY DONE, PREFER SOME
ONE CLOSE TO OHIO, ALSO INTERESTED IN WINDOW LOUVERS FOR 70 AMX OR 73
JAVELIN DON'T MIND THE EMAIL ADDRESS I USE TO OWN ONE OF THESE ALONG WITH MY
AMC'S SORRY PLEASE DON'T HOLD THAT AGSINST ME ( LOL )
64FAIRLANE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx THANKS FOR ANY HELP HAROLD LONG LIVE AMC HAROLD
SHASKY 419-347-5855 OR 419-347-4383
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anyone that can hook up Harold give him a shout above thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:24:58 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 70=-71 rim blow steering wheel wanted
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: chloetin@xxxxxxx
Message-ID: <029b01c66b12$b983e510$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
I'am looking to buy a 1970 rim blow steering wheel for my jav. sst, it can
be one that needs to be restored ( bought one of ebay that was SUPPOSED to
be a good one for restoration , but when i sent it to the guy to be rest.
the pict. and the wheel were like night and day) as long as i can restore it
or does someone have one that is done at a fair price ..Thanks for the space
and the previous replies Bruce Tindall chloetin@xxxxxxx
====================================
anyone with one for sale feel free to give them a shout above thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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