Re: Some strange '69 Jav options

[Colin Hillyard <chillyar@xxxxxxx>]

Mike,
not strange at all, yes you could. according to the '69 brochure, for
the "basic" javelin, the 343/4V dual exhaust could be ordered either
alone or as part of a go-package. power front discs were part of the
go-package but were otherwise an option. the tach/140 mph speedo was
also an option on the 'basic'. valve covers may have been added as it
'shouldn't' have come that way, maybe a dress up when the r4b was
installed. love that platinum interior!
-- 
Colin Hillyard
Oakbank, Manitoba, Canada

68 390 AMX - sold
69 JAV SST - parts car
69 BBO AMX - on the project pad, 
70 390 AMX - ram air - golden lime shadow mask - auto
70 390 AMX - ram air - bittersweet shadow mask - 4speed

> From: mkelly85@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Some strange 69 Jav options!
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> While I haven't posted to this list often, I've had a '68 Ambo DPL for a while and have now acquired a '69 Javelin.  It is not an SST, it has a 343 and was originally equipped with a 4bbl, has Auto trans on the floor, dual exhaust, chrome valve covers, platinum interior, Group 19 R4B Edelbrock intake manifold and a 140mph speedo/tach.  What's strange is that the last owner says the car DID NOT have disc brakes!  It does now, but after recalling doing a conversion with parts from a 75 Hornet.  This guy knows a lot about AMC/Rambler, but maybe his memory isn't too clear, as he's had nearly every other type of AMC except for the AMX and SC/Rambler.
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> So basically what I'm asking is, if I walked into an AMC showroom in 1969 and ordered this car without disc brakes, they'd build it?  Now I know AMC was a bit unconventional, but I have a hard time accepting that any salesperson in their right mind would have let someone buy this car and pay for all the options and not sell them on disc brakes.  I'd love to have the build sheet on this one!
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> Michael Kelly