AMC-List Digest, Vol 6, Issue 16
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- Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 17:04:22 +0000
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Today's Topics:
1. Center Force Release Bearings (John Newell)
2. Please Unsubscribe - HELP (O'Hara Family)
3. Re: i shouldnt have (d stohler)
4. Re: i shouldnt have (d stohler)
5. Re: Center Force Release Bearings (Mark Price)
6. Fw: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880 wagon tail lights needed
(Eddie Stakes)
7. Grill repair questions (Eddie Stakes)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 08:19:29 -0400
From: "John Newell" <jondy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Center Force Release Bearings
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I would like to hear if anyone else besides myself and one other person (so far) has had trouble with the Center Force release bearing you get when you buy (and, tragically, install) a Center Force clutch. I can't say how good the clutch is because both of the release bearings I've tried have failed as soon as my car left the vicinity of the shop where the were installed. Center Force is extremely uncooperative and has the customer relations attitude of a hyena with an advanced case of constipation. I want my money back and I want them to stop selling a product that apparently is a release bearing in name only.
AMC guys have enough challenges without being intentionally sabotaged and robbed by a major parts supplier.
That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Center Force's ineptitude extends to bearings for other makes as well. I can't believe such profound incompetence would be limited to one car make. Surely they would have wanted to spread the grief around a bit. What do you think?
John Newell
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 11:39:56 -0400
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Today's Topics:
1. AMC/GM Column (Jim Boone)
2. new cam in Gremmie...CAUTION! (Jesse)
3. Rebel & Ambassador for sale (Eddie Stakes)
4. 62 Rambler for sale $850 (Eddie Stakes)
5. 77 Gremlin X for sale (Eddie Stakes)
6. 79-80 AMX flaming fireball hood decals wanted (Eddie Stakes)
7. 70 javelin driveshaft wanted/question (Eddie Stakes)
8. pacer 1/4 panels wanted (Eddie Stakes)
9. Gremlin go Cart Wanted (Eddie Stakes)
10. 63 Ambassador for sale (Eddie Stakes)
11. 71-74 AMX/Jav Trendsetters for sale (Eddie Stakes)
12. 62 Rambler 401 for sale (Eddie Stakes)
13. Re: gremlin go cart wanted/bad email addy (Eddie Stakes)
14. new cam in the Gremlin (Michael Bailey)
15. Re: AMC/GM Column (francis.swygert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 11:40:36 -0400
From: "Jim Boone" <fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] AMC/GM Column
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Got a question:
If my '67 Rebel has a Saginaw column, then if I decide to change it out for
an automatic transmission conversion, I can look for used units out of a
GM/Chevelle, correct? My Rebel steering wheel should fit?
I realize to make sure of length and all that, plus I'd need a non-key
version, but one that has the auto shifter on the column. IIRC, GM went to
the keyed-columns a couple of years before everyone else, yes?
Thanks,
Jim Boone
Mims, FL
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:41:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] new cam in Gremmie...CAUTION!
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First, congrats on getting further along than most of
us on your Summer project! I am hanging sheetrock in
an unfinished basement which is also getting a full
bath, and have a Fall Tree House build, 4 door J20, 4
to 6 Eagle Kammback swap, and an SX4 to start working
on with my son. My pristine 79 AMX 258/4spd is
sitting neglected waiting to be cruised to prove it's
WOW factor and mileage superiority, but I have NO
time!
Anyway, you need to protect your new engine components
from the metal particles floating around in your
engine. Imagine if you had taken those gears, lifters
and cam, put them on a grinder and ground them down
just as you found them. Then take all thatfine metal
powder and pour it into your oil... that's exaactly
what has happened.
I would at least get a Filter mag or something similar
to catch as much in the filter as you can and change
your filter/oil very often the next few months. Spend
money on good filters! The powder could be
impregnated and may not all come out right away. You
might even add a good magnetic oil plug... you could
easily monitor things that way.
Personally I would contact the boys at Bulltear.com
and get an oil pump adapter that will allow you to
have true protection of your oil pump. That powder
can really do a number in your aluminum housing/pump
area.
Might sound like overkill now that everythings running
great, however, when that oil pressure starts dropping
down the line you'll think"Pay me now or Pay me
later!"
Either way, have a great week,
Jesse Serrano, II
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:42:50 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Rebel & Ambassador for sale
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <00e101c697d4$c6c77860$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-AMC-REBEL-SST-4-DOOR-ALL-ORIGINAL-NICE-D
RIVER-78K_W0QQitemZ280001064575QQihZ018QQcategoryZ5357QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
That is a nice looking Rebel 1970 for sale here in Houston just south of me
about 14 miles. If the above link gets broken as it is long, click on this
link:
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtexasQ5fdirectQ5fclearance
And if anyone is interested or cares, my 69 Ambassador SST was a no sell on
fee-bay recently, and is still for sale for $975 if anyone is interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4630772691
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:03:56 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 62 Rambler for sale $850
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, <Rambler63@xxxxxxx>
Cc: corey@xxxxxxxx
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For Sale 1962 Rambler wagon for restoration. 95% plus complete.right fender
has dent.Only has minor rust. Lots of good parts.6c motor runs good, breaks
work, transmition works. All windows operate. Interior needs
restoration.Will need to file for lost title. Currently title as an oklahoma
car but is currently near Autin,Texas.Asking $850.00 e-mail me with
questions at corey@xxxxxxxx Corey Mullins 512-652-8536
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anyone interested in the Rambler above give them a shout, thanks,
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Planet Houston AMX
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:05:48 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 77 Gremlin X for sale
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <00e401c697d4$c7bd2300$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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1977 GREMLIN 'X' RUNS JOE 1 618 935 2436
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anyone needing more information on the Gremlin X give Joe a call above,
thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:09:37 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 79-80 AMX flaming fireball hood decals wanted
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: LThom49086@xxxxxxx
Message-ID: <00e601c697d4$c8a44eb0$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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WANTED !!!!! 79-80 AMX HOOD DECALS FOR BLACK OR WHITE CAR.ANY HELP WOULD BE
GREATLY APPREIATED. LOUISE THOMPSON LTHOM49086@xxxxxxx 407-509-7131
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anyone with a set of 79-80 AMX flaming fireball hood decals for sale give
them a shout above, thanks. Louise, note you can get them here:
http://www.phoenixgraphics.com/amc/amc105.htm
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:07:18 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 70 javelin driveshaft wanted/question
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: kort_j@xxxxxxx
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Wanted: A driveshaft for a 1970 Javelin 4 speed. From what I understand it
is 50.17 inches in length. The drive shaft that came with a project car I
have is too short and has the wrong yolk for a T-10 transmission as well.
Anyone that has the shaft and yolk all together and wishes to part with it
please think of me. Thank You John Kort kort_j@xxxxxxx 636 931 7432
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anyone with a driveshaft or could comment or help out please give John a
shout above, and if you know of a interchange copy your reply here also,
thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:04:59 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] pacer 1/4 panels wanted
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Jeni Panhorst" <me@xxxxxxxx>
Cc: Roberta Jean <ga30091@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <00e301c697d4$c770d7c0$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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WANTED: BOTH REAR QUARTER PANELS FOR A 1977 PACER .......RUST FREE ONLY.
Bud Turner ga30091@xxxxxxxxxxx 218-389-6219
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anyone that can help with the 1/4 panels or know what might interchange with
patches give them a shout above, thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:10:41 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Gremlin go Cart Wanted
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: arizonasales@xxxxxx
Message-ID: <00e701c697d4$c8f7c5e0$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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Gremlin GO-Cart Wanted......Any condition and would take the body only if
thats all I can find.....want one for my collection. Justin Hagerty
arizonasales@xxxxxx 602-312-4270
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anyone with a Gremlin Go Cart for sale feel free to give Justin a shout
above, thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:12:06 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 63 Ambassador for sale
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, <Rambler63@xxxxxxx>
Cc: ntch90v8@xxxxxxx
Message-ID: <00e801c697d4$c94dae10$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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For Sale: 1963 rambler ambassador 990 sedan,31,000 orginal miles(documented)
frame off restoration,tri-power 327 250 hp,buckets,head rests,twin stick
floor shift with console,all options,many trophies, As clean as first day
off show room.9800.00 firm Charles Hooge ntch90v8@xxxxxxx
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anyone interested in the Ambassador above please give Charles a shout above,
thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:13:23 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 71-74 AMX/Jav Trendsetters for sale
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: jav_amx@xxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <00e901c697d4$c99c4340$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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FOR SALE: I have a pair of brand new reproduction trendsetters (covers and
rails only) for a 71-74 Javelin. Never been installed and in excellent
condition. I will be at the nationals in Dayton and will have them with me
and will undersell what they are asking for them there by $20. Let me know
and we can make arrangements to meet. Scott jav_amx@xxxxxxxxx 660-563-0083
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anyone interested in the Trendsetters give Scott a shout above thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:14:34 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 62 Rambler 401 for sale
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, <Rambler63@xxxxxxx>
Cc: cadipacer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <00ea01c697d4$c9efba70$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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401 Rambler Classic 2 door(1962) this was built back in 1994 its time for a
new project,,, has rebuilt 401 & 727. Gremlin axle assy, ladder bars subs
for the closed driveshaft. dual exhaust,ported freeflows, disc brakes, 3
core rad.w/trans cooler and transm pan cooler,2:56 open axle for the hwy.
R4B w/Holley. Pertronix conversion. Ram air to radiator supports, dash
compass,vent shades, fender skirts,battery located in trunk.B&M floor
shifter, tach,mech guages, NO rust!!!! 41,000 on body,Power steering..extra
parts= doors,hood , grille,misc small stuff. Pics avail.. may trade + $____
for 74 AMB wagon or nice late Mat wagon(360). Drivetrain is valued at over
$3000. $7000.. in Louisville KY 40228 phil cadipacer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
502-964-4328
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anyone interested in the Rambler above give Phil a shout, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:42:55 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] gremlin go cart wanted/bad email addy
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <013001c697d7$27fc5950$28f1b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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Disregard the Gremlin Go Cart Wanted Ad "email address" the phone number is
good the email address is not, so anyone interested, give them a
call.....NOT email!
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:27:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michael Bailey <route66rambler@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] new cam in the Gremlin
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <20060625042717.50166.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Jesse Grande <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Anyway, you need to protect your new engine components
from the metal particles floating around in your
engine. Imagine if you had taken those gears, lifters
and cam, put them on a grinder and ground them down
just as you found them. Then take all thatfine metal
powder and pour it into your oil... that's exaactly
what has happened.
-----> I agree 100%. I have a magnetic drain plug,
brushed the galleys and flushed them through with
solvent, changed lube and filter twice in three days.
(one day and two days). I do have one of those magnet
bands for the oil filter. I'm gonna put it on there
just like a rabbit's foot. I think the Bulltear is a
good idea. The oil pump was well within specs and I
cleaned it thoroughly, but I want another one anyway
as cheap insurance.
mike
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Message: 15
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:45:07 -0000
From: <francis.swygert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] AMC/GM Column
To: <fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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il>
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Yes, the steering wheel will fit. Length isn't to big an issue as long
as the column will extend through the floor and the shift lever won't
interfere with anything else. The early collapsible columns are long
though, and bolt directly to the steering box with no intermediate
shaft. It will be difficult to find a column with the shift quadrant on
the column and no key. Chevy/GMC vans are usually scavenged by hot
rodders because they were the last to use a plain column. If you find a
column with no key and still no quadrant, Southern Rods sells a stick on
indicator for $18.95
(http://www.southernrods.com/categories/hot-rod-interiors/steering-colum
ns/southern-rods-1.html). I'd use the newer 70s style column with a
collapsible intermediate shaft. A G-body column or van column will fit.
I just pulled the key cylinder out of the column I have in my 63 Classic
(a late 80s S-10 column) and popped a chrome plug over it. The plug was
made for covering holes in plumbing fixtures and such. Most people don't
notice it. You'll have to work on the "foot" that screws to the floor,
but the old one cuts off easy enough. I used a couple angle brackets
about 1/2" wide with two hose clamps anchoring them to the column, then
screwed to the floor. I was able to use the original 63 filler piece.
There's always Ididit and other aftermarket columns. Southern Rods has
them for $259, complete with turn signals and such.
-- original message -----------------------
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006 10:40 AM
From: Jim Boone <fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx>
If my '67 Rebel has a Saginaw column, then if I decide to change it out
for
an automatic transmission conversion, I can look for used units out of a
GM/Chevelle, correct? My Rebel steering wheel should fit?
I realize to make sure of length and all that, plus I'd need a non-key
version, but one that has the auto shifter on the column. IIRC, GM went
to
the keyed-columns a couple of years before everyone else, yes?
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 08:46:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] i shouldnt have
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <20060708154656.40819.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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when i was 14 or 15, my first vehicle, i bought it from my uncle. a 1971 ford f100 4x4. all beat to hell, been in the family since it was bought brand new. strong drive train. paid $1000 for it. my stepdad paid $500 on it, and for the remaining $500, i changed hand line sprinklers for a guys alfalfa fields for 2 whole growing seasons. in the high altitude north west, thats not long. had 2 fields, each one had 2 lines running anywhere from 1/2-1 1/2 miles long, at 40ft sections of pipe. lots of hard work. i thank my stepdad for that. i worked my ass off for that truck, made that truck actually mean something to me. and when i broke something on it cause i played to hard in it, guess what, i had to pay my own money to fix it. no one ever gave me no more money, help, nothing on it. i was on my own. when i turned 18, my grampa gave me my 62 rambler classic. it had been sitting in his field for 20 years, when i was 16, he bet me i couldnt get it running, i got it running THAT
day, and when i went to visit them, i drove it around his big farm. when he gave that car to me i told him it was going to become a show car, and driven with care and appriciated. just before i came in the army, i busted the ford 9" rear in the 71 ford. it has been sitting at my grandparents house where the rambler sat for 20 years. thats been almost 5 years now. the rambler, it is at ft sill where my wife is at now, drove it almost every day till i got deployed, won most unique and original classic at the local car show with it even. i had to call my grampa imediatly after the awards ceremony to tell him. by the way, i am only 23 years old now. i grew up in this late "that car aint cool i dont want it i want ...." generation. i cant stand them little bastards that are that way. i worked my ass off for my 71, and my rambler was the ONLY thing i have ever been given that was worth more than $50. i learnd "appriciation". i am very thankful to my stepdad for teaching me that
and helping me with the $500 on my 71 or i might not have been able to afford it.
dave stohler
camp taji iraq
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 08:52:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] i shouldnt have
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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by the way, i now own 4 vehicles. i have the 71 ford, the 62 rambler classic, new neon, are all MINE. the wife, i spoiled her by buying her the luxury. fully loaded new mountaineer. got to keep the happy and riding in style you know? she wants to whine about me buying all these parts for the rambler now while im in iraq and have a few extra bucks, and wow, what happens when i just mention the idea of buying another rambler?? HA.... i think i just might buy one anyway. if not another rambler, my uncle has a beautiful 71 merc cougar xr7 in mint like new condition. $500 he told me just to get it out of his driveway...TEMPTING.....but, i live in a small house, in town, with a single bay garage. i have the rambler, wifes car, and the neon down there. my only con is a parking place for that big boat, oops i mean cougar......o well, yards work right? HAHA
dave stohler
camp taji iraq
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 9:12:42 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Center Force Release Bearings
To: John Newell <jondy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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The first one I put in the American was a parts store special and noisy at full release within months of install, very limited usage too!
The one in place now is a name brand one from either Lakewood,Mcleod [SP?] or Ram, My memory fails me as to which one it is. I will buy nothing less in the future and I would have thought the Centerforce would supply a quality part also. Thanks for the heads up!!!
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Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- John Newell <jondy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I would like to hear if anyone else besides myself and one other person (so far) has had trouble with the Center Force release bearing you get when you buy (and, tragically, install) a Center Force clutch. I can't say how good the clutch is because both of the release bearings I've tried have failed as soon as my car left the vicinity of the shop where the were installed. Center Force is extremely uncooperative and has the customer relations attitude of a hyena with an advanced case of constipation. I want my money back and I want them to stop selling a product that apparently is a release bearing in name only.
>
> AMC guys have enough challenges without being intentionally sabotaged and robbed by a major parts supplier.
>
> That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Center Force's ineptitude extends to bearings for other makes as well. I can't believe such profound incompetence would be limited to one car make. Surely they would have wanted to spread the grief around a bit. What do you think?
>
> John Newell
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:44:09 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Fw: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880 wagon tail lights
needed
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Anyone have any tailights or housings give Gary a shout below thanks
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
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----- Original Message -----
From: "gary anderson" <motorcycle5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880 wagon tail lights needed
> Hi, found your website today. Wondered if you have a line on 1966
> Ambassador 880 station wagon tail light lenses with the chrome bezels (I
> really only
> need one bezel but if sold in a set, that is good). I also need the rear
> window crank for the outside tailgate. And other stuff too. Just
> wondered if you had a line on a parts car and if so, what you would charge
> for those parts. My zip code is 97355 in Oregon. Thanks, Garett.
>
>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 11:55:30 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Grill repair questions
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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The folks below are going to attempt to repair a grill, Doc, you have been repairing grills and possibly could offer some assistance, and anyone else wishing to chime in on what epoxy or plastic weld kits they use feel free to comment and thanks in advance to all who might, be sure to copy your reply to Tim also.
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Call if important*
www.planethoustonamx.com
----- Original Message -----
From: CAD Group CADgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Eddie,
Thanks for the reply. As for fixing the grill I have, I don't think I have the tabs to put back on it. Can you find them somewhere? Do you have a trick you use? Also, could you tell me the brand of glue you use? I am familiar with some of the plastic glues used in model building, but am afraid to try something due to the thought of the plastic melting or something. Sometimes a rough grill is better than no grill. The AMX grill I have needs a little glue work as well. Anyway, thanks for all your help and the info on the guy with the bumpers.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me.
Thank You,
Tim McDougald
KMB Design Groups
828-7th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 352-8883 Fax (360) 352-8853
CADgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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