1968 AMC Rebel 550 4 door for sale in AZ $3,000 OBO

[Todd Tomason <jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For sale; not mine.  Forwarded with permission.  Contact Nathan at 
nn200404@xxxxxxxxxx

Todd

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Subject: [American Motors Corporation AMC ] 1968 AMC Rebel 550 4 door for sale 
in AZ $3,000 OBO
Date: Wednesday 22 March 2006 20:22
From: Nathan <nn200404@xxxxxxxxx>
To: americanmotorscorporationamc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well, I am selling my AMC. Unfortunately, I live in an apartment
now, and have minimal space available for storing this vehicle. It
has been driven maybe 50 miles in the past 5 months. This car
deserves more utilization than this, as it is fully restored. This
1968 AMC Rebel 550 still has the original 232 I6 engine in it, and
the original 3 speed manual transmission. The shifter has been
converted from on the column to on the floor. Unfortunately, the
spot where the stick mounted to the column is now just a hole. Not
too noticeable. Odometer currently has 28,155 miles on it right now.
The engine and transmission were rebuilt when the odometer rolled
over at 00,000. Not sure how many miles are actually on the car. The
differential was replaced at 19,000 miles (9k miles ago) with a
custom built Ford 9" differential due to failure of the original one.

The engine is primarily stock. Still has the Holly 1 bbl carburetor
with single exhaust with one 40 Series Flowmaster. When the engine
was professionally rebuilt at the machine shop here in Tucson, we
had them install a performance cam (not sure on the specs of the
cam). We also had them modify a bolt in the head to allow maximum
oil pressure in the lifter area. I still have a print out of this
modification, if a copy is desired.  I have, however, replaced the
mechanical fuel pump with an electrical one, which is mounted on the
passenger's side firewall. Just replaced the belt and performed an
oil change. Have always replaced the oil every 2k. Does not leak,
smoke, or guzzle oil. Holds all of its oil between changes. Tires
have about 8k on them, and are Futura 2000LTE touring tires.

Paint is okay, considering the fact that this was my high school
car, and drove it down I-10 daily for about 4 years. Car was in the
mountains of New Mexico for a year, and has minimal surface rust on
things like the brake drums (car has 4 wheel drums, all brakes are
newer with plenty of life left). However, there is NO RUST anywhere.
When we bought the car in 2000, we patched the only small spot of
rust it had with fiberglass. This was on the passenger's floorboard,
and you cannot even tell it was rusted from inside or out.

Interior was redone in 2001 after the paint was done. Interior was
professionally done here in Tucson, also. The design is not
original, however, it does match pretty well. The headliner is all
original, is the original interior color/pattern, and is slightly
stained. Dash cap was redone, also, and has a dash mat on it to
prevent any future cracking. Some of the plastic pieces around the
light switches, ignition, etc. have become quite faded, and slightly
cracked. Nothing too noticeable. Car already had the modification
where the ashtray used to be in order to install a standard DIM
stereo, and doesn't look too tacky. Does include the 5.25" speakers
in the door, the 6x9s in the rear, and is prewired to accept a
subwoofer. All speakers are Kenwoods that were installed in 2001,
and are still good.

I have tried to list all flaws, however, I have not driven the car
in awhile, so it is hard to recall them all. The only other things
that should be noted are the following: 1) The throw out bearing
occasionally squeals when initially releasing the clutch. This
typically only happens after a long drive. Clutch may also need
replacement, even though it was replaced when the engine was
rebuilt. This does not prevent the drivability; it's simply a matter
of a slight noise. 2) The brakes appear to need bleeding.

I also have a 390 CFM Holly 4 bbl carburetor, the corresponding
intake manifold, and dual outlet headers for this car.
Unfortunately, they cannot be installed with the current setup since
the rear collector dumps on the starter. To install these, it would
be necessary to modify the rear collector or pipe, or find a
different transmission or bell housing to use with the Ford starter.
This car has the Delco starter and electrical setup. These can be
purchased with the vehicle for a fraction of the cost new from
Clifford Performance.

Well, that's all I can think of currently. This is truly a great
car, and hate the thought of selling it, however, 4 cars is too
many, per the apartment complex. I wouldn't hesitate to drive this
vehicle anywhere, and have taken it on many long trips. Shipping is
up to the interested party, however, I can assist if it fits into my
schedule. Any questions, please ask me at nn200404@... . Will
answer as prompt as possible. Car is located in Tucson, AZ 85730.