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Today's Topics:
1. 71-74 Javelin or AMX wanted (Eddie Stakes)
2. small aMC body reproduction engine mounts (Eddie Stakes)
3. 71 Javelin mirror wanted (Eddie Stakes)
4. 290V8 for sale (Eddie Stakes)
5. Trade: AMC for Chevelle (Eddie Stakes)
6. aluminum V8 AMC intake wanted (Eddie Stakes)
7. Trade: AMC for truck (Eddie Stakes)
8. AMX/Javelin parts for sale (Eddie Stakes)
9. Re: Hardened valve seats no longer available? (John Elle)
10. 65 classic tail lights needed (d stohler)
11. Re: Old Seat Belts (Brien Tourville)
12. Re: Eagle front hub-Possible interchange? (Glenn Ford)
13. Re: Continuing Saga of Doc the Jeep, Part II.5 (Nick Lenarz)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:43:35 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 71-74 Javelin or AMX wanted
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: clark_417@xxxxxxxxx
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Wanted 71-74 Javelin AMX - I would like to find a nice driver or easy
restore car with little rust and no rot. Ideally I would like to find a car
that I could drive now, enjoy and restore later. The most important thing
would be that the car is complete with a good body and not eaten up with
rust. I prefer an AMX but would also consider a nice Javelin. I am loacated
in the southeast Tennessee area. Email me at clark_417@xxxxxxxxx
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anyone with anything for sale or point in right direction give them a shout
above, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:51:49 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] small aMC body reproduction engine mounts
To: <baadassGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Hello All, Would there be any interest in Repopped Small body Engine mounts.
These would be for the Gremlin, Rambler, concord spirit and hornet. These
are the shallow metal engine plates. Approximate price would be $100/pair
plus shipping. I need to run them in batches of 10. You can reach me at
teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx Let me know if there is interest. Bryan Located in
saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
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anyone interested in this possibility get ahold of Bryan above where it is
probably 800 degrees below zero right about now, give him something to do to
stay warm.
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:53:55 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 71 Javelin mirror wanted
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: dbker31@xxxxxxxxx
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i need a mirror for a 1971 Javelin the drivers side door is the one i need!
Thanks Ryan Frank dbker31@xxxxxxxxx
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anyone with a misrror for sale give them a shout above, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:52:59 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 290V8 for sale
To: <baadassGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: petarm1@xxxxxxxxx
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have a running 290 typhone engine from a 1969 amc rebel sst,runs good but
could use rear main seal(leaks a little) also m40 transmission. asking 500
cdn buyer pays frieght.transmission needs work. call 780 513 1412 or
petarm1@xxxxxxxxx grande prairie alberta, canada
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anyone interested in the 290v8 give them a shout above, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:55:53 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Trade: AMC for Chevelle
To: <baadassGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: javelinjunki@xxxxxxxxx
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Hello, I would like to trade my car for a classic AMC! I am looking for an
AMX (preferably a first gen or '77-78), a hornet hatchback, a Rebel hardtop
or wagon, or a first gen Javelin (preferably a 1970). I would consider other
models as well depending on there condition.Let me know what you have.The
car I might trade is a 1965 Chevelle 2dr hardtop, not running but rust free
and complete less drivetrain.(some new parts)I am in Northern New Mexico.
javelinjunki@xxxxxxxxx
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anyone wishing to trade give them a shout above, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:54:50 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] aluminum V8 AMC intake wanted
To: <baadassGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Wanted: Aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold for 1969 AMC V8. Prefer Edelbrock
R4B or similar street design. Bob Pagels, Chicago area, 630 541-5897 Please
leave message.
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anyone with a aluminum intake give Bob a call above, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:56:50 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Trade: AMC for truck
To: <baadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: javelinjunki@xxxxxxxxx
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Hello, I would like to trade my truck for a classic AMC! The request is
about the same as my ad for the Chevelle except the vehicle I might be
willing to trade is a 1969 Chevrolet 1/2ton Short Wide with a 350 eng. The
truck runs great and is solid but would need a custom touch. Let me know
what you got to trade. I am in Northern New Mexico. javelinjunki@xxxxxxxxx
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anyone interested in a possible trade give them a shout above, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:57:39 -0600
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] AMX/Javelin parts for sale
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: mmga1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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68-'70 AMX / Javelin seat tracks: Two (2)pair; left & right side. One pair
has been clean,reconditioned,smooth operation. The other pair needs to be
reconditioned. Both pair track to floor rear mounting points are pitted and
will need to be reinforced. $50.00 '70 Javelin / Ambassador battery box with
hold down and bottom mounting plate - ""complete"" a solid piece.$40.00 '70
AMX / Javelin Clam Shell Seat Back: One (1) L/H side part nbr. 3628449,
color taupe. Has cracked pieces upper left which was glued back also has
small cracked piece on side above seat release lever and is missing a small
piece at same location approx. 1"" long x .50"" wide. $50.00 Have pics of
all items Prices: Do not include shipping or insurance Payment: US Postal
Service or Western Union money order. Contact: Tony mmga1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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anyone interested in the parts above give them a shout, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:23:56 -0700
From: "John Elle" <johnelle@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Hardened valve seats no longer available?
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <000d01c718ab$4e5bc5e0$c6dd0d82@john1>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Justin
Snip
I am rebuilding a head for a cast iron 196 OHV engine, and one of the
big AMC
parts vendors recently emailed me that hardened valve seats are no
longer being
manufactured. He said: "The last company to make those closed last year
and
with them the stock was disposed of."
Snip
It has been my understanding for many years that AMC induction hardened
their heads and for the most part had no need to install hardened valve
seats when rebuilt. This applies to pre-non-leaded gasoline days. I do
not know if this really goes back many years before but on the other
hand I don't really care as I have many happy miles on AMC engine I have
rebuilt with out worrying about it and so do many people that I know. In
fact I have never heard of any one having a problem supposedly related
to problems associated with non-leaded fuel, but I have heard of
installed hardened valve seats dropping out and causing pistons to
shatter thus destroying engines.
For what it is worth, I would not worry about it or even give it a
second thought.
John.
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:04:52 -0800 (PST)
From: d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 65 classic tail lights needed
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <917573.4980.qm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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i was cruisin around town today in my 62 classic, and
had a guy chase me down to talk to me about ramblers.
said he has a 65 rambler. wanted me to follow him to
his house and take a look at it to see how much it
would take to get it back on the road. inherited it
from his mom when she passed. it is a 65 classic 770 2
door. has 287, auto. surface rust on hood, roof and
trunk. trim is all intact. has one big dent on the
left front fender. nothin sever. overall, nice shape.
i am going to get the engine running for him, and see
what else it will need to be driveable. it will need
both tail light lenses however. one is completely
gone, the other is half gone. anyone have a set they
might part with? interior looks fair as i can see with
all the "junk" he has stored inside of it. engine has
been sittin for a while with no valvecovers. i think i
can get it in good shape for him. dont appear to need
alot of work to get it to driving again. i need to
know what transmission that might be in there, and
also about the tail lights. anyone able to help,
thanks. im kinda excited to hopefully be able to get a
second rambler on the road in town. hope everyone is
havin a great day.
dave stohler
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:29:09 -0500
From: "Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Old Seat Belts
To: Russell Neyhart <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Russ -
I would look to adding a 'plate' below the floor -
and a 'plate' above to sandwich the floor itself,
bolting thru all three for added strength.
I've seen bolts that have sheer'd, Uni-Body floor
metal that , weaken'd from time and nature, allowed
the belt sites to tear the metal.
Welding on a plate to old Uni-Body sheet-metal floor
raises questions - I know they weld roll-cages in, but
that is a different set of stress inputs - almost unrelated
to 200lbs. @ 45mph suddenly yanking on a small square
patch weld on old sheet metal..........
If I did weld in the top plate anchor - I would extend the
bolt thru the floor and thru a 'sandwich plate' beneath the
floor > seal it up so it won't catch water / dirt / salt and
call it even.
Make certain you round the edges of the plates instead
of 'razor edged'........
I'd also take a long look at the hardware / bolts / nuts / flat
washers for the installation as well.
Went over this on the Jeepster site - many wouldn't install
seat belts since they weren't an 'option' in the '48 - '51
open roadster Jeepsters.
My late 'Doc' [father] installed racing lap and shoulder
harnesses in his 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon in
1962! These were twice the thickness of todays belts,
with heavy polished 'things' you'd pull the belts thru
and cinch up - had 'teeth' that bit the adjusting belts -
and they worked nicely.
another rant..........
I tapped a car infront of me in my GTO just after a 'misting'
of rain one afternoon, as the person couldn't decide which
lane they wanted - after I'd let them out of the Bank parking lot.
..... they locked up the brakes to sit and think..........
GTO slid @ ........ 5 mpH maybe ? upon impact -
I came out of the seat - over the steering wheel and smacked
my forehead on the convertibles' steel header.
Yes, I was on my way to the Insurance Agent, to pay the
6mos. policy........ and it was just across the street from
that Bank.
Being Polite to merging Traffic Pays ?
Bollocks ! ;)
=Bt=
milnersXcoupe
"The Heretic"
From: Russell Neyhart <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Old Seat Belts
Speaking of seat belts... Soon my oldest daughter will not be able
to
fit in the car seat she uses in the Eagle. I was considering using
the
set up from these folks http://www.ezonpro.com/ (or something
similar)
in the Eagle for the rear seat. Three setups would allow me to seat
my
daughter (with) and niece (without) a booster seat and my youngest in
her car seat. When they're ready, they'll be able to sit in the back
with more than just a lap belt. They have a set up that welds to the
floor and has two shoulder belts that come up and over with loops
that
the OE lap belts go through giving a four-point harness.
Has anyone tackled this problem in their old AMC? Thoughts on this?
Regards,
Russ
1988 Eagle Wagon
Brien Tourville wrote:
>
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:54:26 -0400
> From: Wayne MacQuarrie <waynem@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-List] Re dyeing seat belts
>
>
> I would be very concerned with comprising the strength of the
> webbing. I
> don`t know about anyone else but restoration is one thing but the
> safety
> of my passengers is first in my mind. Also i`m sure someone has a
> black
> belt that you could get for free or at least a good price. Just my 2c
>
> Wayne
>
>
>
> <>
>
>
> I'm with Wayne - materials age, especially things that are in the
> weather & sunlight like seatbelts - even just lying around in
> a warehouse since 1971 degrades simply from chemistry.
>
> Watch a few crash tests on TV commercials and ask yourself if
> you would prefer a New Seatbelt or a used one that is 35 years
> old, while strapped in & slamming into a Hummer......... hmmmm
>
> ........ I'd definatly go with a NOS AMC since it's
> 'Original'......... [ ...... yeah ...... right . }
>
>
>
>
> Cold enough ? The metal has shrunk so much - the Paint is standing
> .25 in. off the surface !
>
>
>
> =Bt=
> milnersXcoupe
> "The Heretic"
>
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 14:52:34 -0700
From: "Glenn Ford" <gcmford@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Eagle front hub-Possible interchange?
To: "mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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I posted late last night so some may have missed it, but I just realized I
MAY
have a ball bearing hub from that Pull-a-part Eagle, that could explain the
difference. I would have probably had to take the seal off to find out.
However, the main questions remain.
1. Anyone tried to match a Jeep hub to an Eagle?
2.Were there any hubs ever offered that were fully sealed, ball bearing OR
tapered roller bearing?
Quoting myself:
"I recently replaced a front hub for the obvious reason. It was a hub from a
Pull-a-part Eagle, so I had no idea it was going to be different than what I
would eventually change out. I had lined up bearings and seals to rebuild
the old ones, and was confused that there was no listing for the INNER seal
on the carrier, NOT the knuckle seal. TSM did not show a seal there, either.
Once removed and side by side, all important dimensions were there, and it
DOES fit and run fine. However, the differences of note are: Original has an
O-ring on the inner side to knuckle, and NO inner carrier seal, and bearing
flush with carrier. Replacement has NO O-ring, and the inner face of the
carrier is deep enough for, and has a seal that sits flush to the carrier.
It even seals properly on the spacer. This renders the knuckle seal kind of
redundant except to act as a dust seal, or extra seal. Seems that seal gets
worn and lets in junk and moisture which probably is what killed my hub.
Question, then is this a Jeep hub, or an aftermarket improvement or even a
factory replacement? On-line catalogues don't cross over, but the inner seal
is a Jeep feature, and the taper inside down to the seal appears identical
to on-line pics. PLUS, the outer seal is the same for Jeep and Eagle.
Otherwise, nobody seems to list a hub assembly for the Eagle."
Thanks for any and all input.
Glenn Ford in Warburg Alberta.
'85 and '87 Wagoneer Limiteds (XJ), 2-'87 Eaglewagons ( 1-auto, 1-Limited
T-5)
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:06:26 -0500
From: Nick Lenarz <n9viw@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Continuing Saga of Doc the Jeep, Part II.5
To: amcrelay@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Just to do a brief update, rather than re-posting what I posted over at
CJOffroad.com and CJ-8.com... the phrase for this week is, "or it will
die." :D
Got the front end taken down on Monday night, and checked the timing
gears- sure enough, set to the advanced keyway. I set it back to 0*,
and called it a night. Wednesday night I got everything tightened back
up and put back together, and reset the timing and carb- timing is at
12* BTDC, BBD idle mix screws are 2.5 turns out each. Took it for a run
and there's still a very faint knock at heavy throttle, but for
everyday driving, it's fine.
The NEW problem is that it won't idle when cold. Give it a kick in the
morning and it starts with a healthy roar, idles for a second or two,
then dies as though I've turned the key off. Kick it again, and it
fires up and dies just the same, and it will do that as many times as I
like. LOL!
To make it idle, I have to feather the throttle, which causes it to
stumble and cough, but then I have to hold the pedal to keep it going.
Also, if I let the clutch out, it will stall almost straight away
unless I give it a LOT of gas and rev it way up. I can't take my foot
off the gas, or it will die.
The first few stops I make, I have to feather the throttle and clutch
VERY carefully, or it will die. It idles okay once it's warmed up, and
I can modulate the clutch like normal once I'm 5-10 minutes into my
drive, but otherwise it acts like it doesn't have any power behind it.
Accelerates just fine, cruises just fine.
Just off-idle (around 1-1.5k RPM), there's a flat spot where it want to
die- it shudders and sighs, and there's the sound of sucking air thru
the intake. I don't know if it's too rich, which means I should back
off the accelerator pump setting, or if it's too lean, and I need to
somehow feed it more gas off-idle.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Nick
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