Yeah, guess it could have been for the Mrs! -Steve- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon" <jon53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [Amc-list] 1970 Big Bad Blue AMX For Sale > Steve, > You could have had 2...Sold it today!...:-) > > Jon > > Quoting amc-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx: > >> Send Amc-list mailing list submissions to >> amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> amc-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> amc-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more >> specific >> than "Re: Contents of Amc-list digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Tommie B. (mikebailey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) >> 2. Wanted (hffej@xxxxxxxxxxx) >> 3. Re: 1970 Big Bad Blue AMX For Sale (Steven F. Brueggeman) >> 4. "Johnny Appleseed is selling automotive dreams" (Mahoney, >> John) >> 5. Lowering a Rambler wagon? (johnny kazek) >> 6. Re: Lowering a Rambler wagon? (Matt Haas) >> 7. Re: Lowering a Rambler wagon? >> (Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM) >> 8. Help With Window Motor (Nolanatcamelot@xxxxxxx) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:37:00 -0800 (PST) >> From: mikebailey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Tommie B. >> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> Message-ID: >> <53080.208.54.14.29.1170967020.squirrel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 >> >> "Thanks a lot, Mike!" >> >> (signed) Tom B. J. >> >> >> -----> Right back at ya, TBJ. >> -m.b. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:31:43 -0800 >> From: <hffej@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: [Amc-list] Wanted >> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> Message-ID: <383826904.1170966703351.JavaMail.root@fepweb08> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >> >> Wanted:Looking to buy a 1969 or 1970 AMC Javelin. Would prefer a >> 390 w/4 speed. Mod 69 0r 70 Donohue. Hoping to find at #1 or # 2 >> condition car,the more options the better. The ideal car would be >> one that needs nothing or very little. I grew up in my families AMC >> dealership and have always loved the cars. Please contact me if you >> think you have a car that you would want to go to a good home. Any >> leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeff, hffej@xxxxxxxxxxx >> 413-531-0960 >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:48:00 -0600 >> From: "Steven F. Brueggeman" <amcer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] 1970 Big Bad Blue AMX For Sale >> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Message-ID: <04f701c74bca$cdc0a560$88708b4a@your9efcb93c24> >> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; >> reply-type=original >> >> No thanks, got one :) >> >> -Steve- >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jon" <jon53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 1:28 PM >> Subject: [Amc-list] 1970 Big Bad Blue AMX For Sale >> >> >> > 1970 AMX For Sale! >> > 1970 American Motors AMX, one of only 114 known to be finished in >> Big Bad >> > Blue and an even fewer and extremely rare Blue Interior, bucket >> seats with >> > center console, 390cid V8 engine with working Ram-Air and >> Motorcraft 4bbl >> > carburetor, automatic transmission, Air Conditioning, Go-Package, >> limited >> > slip rear-end, power front disk brakes, quick ratio power >> steering, tinted >> > glass, heavy duty suspension, C-Stripe, rally wheels, tachometer, >> clock, >> > passenger side outside mirror, 140mph speedometer, rim blow >> steering >> > wheel, original am/fm radio, day/night rear view mirror, rear >> bumper >> > guards, AMX dash plaque #20459, odometer reading: 79,486 (actual >> miles), >> > VIN: A0C397X289632 >> > >> > >> > This was originally a California car (Original Owner's Manual, >> Plastic >> > Wallet Service Card & Build Sheet Included along with much other >> paperwork >> > from over the years). >> > I bought this AMX 13 years ago in Las Vegas. I kept it in my >> garage in Las >> > Vegas and drove it on only the occasional weekend until I moved >> to Texas >> > about a year ago. >> > This car has no rust in any of the body panels or floorboards! It >> drives >> > like new and EVERYTHING WORKS except for the heater for which I >> have a >> > brand new heater core that has not been installed yet (I'll leave >> this to >> > the new owner). >> > I have had 3 AMX's and this one has been my favorite! >> > Very little to do to make this a show car. I will say that it >> could use an >> > fresh coat of paint, new c-stripes and maybe have the bumpers >> re-chromed. >> > >> > Jon >> > >> > View Pics & Details At: >> > http://slotcargarage.com/jon/1970AMX/1970.html >> > >> > You can contact me at jon53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx if you have any >> questions. >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > Affordable Dental Insurance >> > Reliable dental insurance for self employed & families . Free >> quotes. >> > >> http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUibtbT9Y6aVQs9XAoq2SGDRO5hDVI0FO/ >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Amc-list mailing list >> > Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list >> > >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:43:51 -0500 >> From: "Mahoney, John" <jmahoney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: [Amc-list] "Johnny Appleseed is selling automotive >> dreams" >> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Message-ID: >> <BFF496024CD8E8499845576906CA0F190D3073@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> (...and doesn't care if you do --- or don't --- read or agree with >> him...) >> >> "He's making a speech --- so what else is new?" >> >> That's what -they- said way back in AMC history. Here are -his- >> words: >> >> "This fellow here is called a triceratops. He had the biggest >> radiator ornament in prehistoric history [and] had a wheelbase of >> nearly 30 feet. The dinosaur perished because he got too big." >> >> [The American dinosaur ... is the long, low, chrome-laden U.S. >> auto, i.e., any car made by Detroit's Big Three]: "Who wants to >> have a gas-guzzling dinosaur in his garage?" >> >> "Why do you drive such big cars? You don't need a monster to go to >> the drugstore for a package of hairpins." >> >> "If we all drove small cars, we'd have a lot less trouble like >> this." >> >> "We don't have research and development facilities in magnitude >> equal to the Big Three, but we have greater freedom and flexibility >> of operation. We're leaner. We're harder. We're faster. I've >> seen halfbacks, out in the clear, trip and fall flat with a sure >> touchdown in sight. That sort of thing could happen to anybody. >> But I don't intend to let that happen to us." >> >> - G. Romney, April 6, 1959 >> >> >> "We put our trust in the American people and the free enterprises >> [that] American people create; if government is too big, it slows >> down innovation and entrepreneurs." >> >> "What does this mean for Detroit? Well, it means that the >> automotive fleet will have to become more fuel-efficient. CAFE >> improved mileage initially, but the consumer has gotten around it >> over the last couple of decades. CAFE has some real problems." >> >> "Let's not forget that a far more fuel efficient fleet must be part >> of our energy future. The issue is, which is the least distorting >> way to achieve it." >> >> - M. Romney, February 7, 2007 >> >> >> Detroit dreams will never die. Toyota will never fulfill them. >> >> American motorists don't ever, EVER! intend to let that happen. >> >> In 1959, Studebaker sold 4,300 Larks each week and AMC market share >> had risen from 1.6% to 6.2%; scarcely more than 500,000 import cars >> were sold in all of North America. So George Romney saw a bright >> future for American Rambler: >> >> "In five years the compact car will have at least half the auto >> market." >> >> American Motors had needed to increase production 20 times in 18 >> months. >> >> AMC expected to build as many Ramblers as imported-make sales >> -totaled-. >> >> AMC almost reached its lofty goal. Then the goalposts were moved. >> Far! >> >> In 1987, as AMC rattled to death, GM had fallen to a 39.6% market >> share. >> >> AMC-Jeep-Renault had fallen to an amazingly small .7% domestic >> presence. >> >> AMC sold $3.5 billion worth of cars: it lost almost $1 billion to >> do so. >> >> AMC couldn't survive building cars it couldn't profit from. New or >> old. >> >> It didn't matter how many AMC cars you and your kind of buyers >> bought. >> >> It won't matter if you buy the 2007 Five Hundred or the 2008 >> Taurus. >> >> Not when everybody else is buying the Camry, Altima, and Accord. >> >> Same with musclecars: Buy Mustang, Camaro, 'Cuda, or Javelin? >> >> AMC cars still can become more --- or less --- collectible. >> >> Which sorts of things do **YOU** intend to let happen? >> >> Do you intend to learn something from old George? >> >> Or will you bleat around the bushes, saying: >> >> That sort of thing could happen to anybody. >> >> It once happened to Studebaker-Packard. >> >> It had happened to American Motors. >> >> It almost happened to Chrysler. >> >> It can happen to GM or Ford. >> >> Do you care what happens? >> >> Very likely you should. >> >> >> In 2007, the import makes could claim over half of the American >> market. >> >> http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/06/news/companies/import_nation/index.htm >> >> In 1997, Jeep realized ~$13,000-$15,000 profit on every Grand >> Cherokee. >> >> Daimler-Benz bought Chrysler for the reason Chrysler bought AMC. >> Jeep. >> >> >> In 2007, Caddy redacts ~$18,000-23,000 off MSRP to sell every >> Escalade. >> >> GM probably makes money on every Cadillac/GMC truck built by >> Americans. >> >> Cadillac's Luxo-Trucko sales have increased by 40, 44, and 116 >> percent. >> >> http://tinyurl.com/2p9gso >> >> But GM probably loses money on each [non-'Vette] Chevy car it can >> sell. >> >> Would a Toyota/BMW/Renault/Hyundai buy GM for Cadillac -or- >> Chevrolet? >> >> In five years, where will GM be? >> >> Is there a lesson from history? >> >> We don't know. You tell us. >> >> >> In 2007, Toyota offers $229/month Prius leases to increase sales >> ~75%. >> >> Toyota probably loses money on every hybrid lease signed by >> Americans. >> >> Toyota is the next GM. Is Toyota the next automotive triceratops >> too? >> >> In five years, where will Toyota be? >> >> A 1962 Rambler or a 2002 Oldsmobile? >> >> Ask the Aurora for a glimmer or two. >> >> So is the next dinosaur American motors? Can America perish with >> it? >> >> Does anyone in America still care? >> >> What does America intend to do? >> >> Talk about it? >> >> Change it? >> >> Nothing? >> >> Hmmm. >> >> >> >> >> I've got 1956 and 1957 brochures that show the larger Rambler Super >> Cross Country with a woodgrain pattern around the pillar area, but >> nothing like this... >> >> http://rides.webshots.com/album/557506063qxgrLU >> >> The same car is on Epage right now for 13 grand: >> >> http://epage.com/js/mi/c46295/r649969/2008145.html >> << >> >> A fine job of graining and a fun car to show, but the "wood" on >> that Rambler wagon would be after-the-fact. Better than some new >> wood wagons, though >> >> http://www.ptwoody.com/dc004.html >> >> <gag> 'though some aren't too bad >> >> http://www.ptwoody.com/jc001.html >> >> and prove the value of AMC style. >> >> [DaimlerChrysler's new found AMC: >> >> http://www.patriotadventure.com/ ] >> >> >> Remember AMC's Wagoneer Limited? >> >> "DECALS, EXTERIOR WOODGRAIN XJ WAGONEER LIMITED . . . . . . . . . . >> . . . . . . . . . . Fig. 23-5700" >> >> http://www.xjjeeps.com/com_xjjeeps/tech_reference.asp?section=2&ID=29 >> >> Maybe someday AMC -cars- will see that extent of documentation >> online. >> >> Because the next [2010 Jeep Grand] Cherokee will be a [W164] >> Mercedes. >> >> So goes American Motors history. So too will go Dodge's Durango, >> Chrysler's Aspen, and yet another "all-new" "All-American" icon >> sold as a Jeep. >> >> They're not your father's "dinosaur-fighter" Romney Ramblers any >> more. >> >> But that's all "TMI" if you don't care to read pre-muscle AMC >> history. >> >> Then so it goes. >> >> So you know AMC? >> >> Post a "where/when" on "Rambler is the Modern Yardstick of Car >> Value" >> >> Put your words where any "Romneys" can read them. You owe it to >> AMC. >> >> Let the lead balloons float. >> >> Oh well. >> >> PS --- Nash built a "Suburban" for 1946, 1947, and 1948: ~1000 >> sold. >> >> If you don't enjoy my words, enjoy a genuinely collectible AMC >> view. >> >> http://www.woodiesusa.com/vehicles4sale/47Nash/47Nash.asp >> >> PPS --- Frank, see the real resto rod, slammed-n-bammed, >> silver-n-black, skull-n-chains sedan that attended our Centennial: >> I'll send two photos. It was beautifully done, yet it scared some >> and its owner --- a young [for P-A, that's 40-something] >> blue-collar-ish guy --- got the cold shoulder. AKA ignored. >> >> The Phil Hills may have been aquiver [an Arrow joke, get it?], but >> in my humble opinion "his car, his cash (and, I discovered, mostly >> his own work) were operatives" so, like anything that's well done, >> were worth a look, learn and listen. I did just that --- as I do >> with all the Phils --- why not? >> >> http://www.classics.com/images01/rod01-ph.jpg >> >> http://www.classics.com/images01/rod01-15.jpg >> >> (and for those who aren't totally turned off now, that very car was >> first PB "Classic" BOS winner; one year after American Motors >> began. If you care to see -that- photo, click on "56 years..." >> at: >> >> http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/Archive.htm# >> >> If you don't, that's sad, but what can be said? >> >> Ignore Ambassador owners on the 18th green too. >> >> For that sort of thing could happen to anybody. >> >> And has. >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:17:49 +0000 >> From: "johnny kazek" <johnnykazek@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: [Amc-list] Lowering a Rambler wagon? >> To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> Message-ID: <BAY134-F939D693EEBF5FEB1C05A3A59D0@xxxxxxx> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> http://www.amc-list.com/pipermail/amc-list/attachments/20070208/0d922f60/attachment.htm >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 6 >> Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:26:59 -0500 >> From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx> >> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Lowering a Rambler wagon? >> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." >> <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Message-ID: <45CC5A83.6080908@xxxxxxx> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >> >> Jonny, >> >> You need to set your email client to send plain text to the list. >> To >> answer your question, you can make lowering plates (take a look at >> >> http://www.amcforums.com/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl for some ideas on how to >> make >> these) to take care of the front of your 60 Rambler wagon. If you >> have >> rear leaf springs, you can use lowering blocks in the rear. If you >> have >> a coil spring rear suspension, shorter coils are the only way to >> lower it. >> >> Matt >> >> johnny kazek wrote: >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> http://www.amc-list.com/pipermail/amc-list/attachments/20070208/0d922f60/attachment.htm >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Amc-list mailing list >> > Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list >> > >> > >> > >> >> -- >> mhaas@xxxxxxx >> Cincinnati, OH >> http://www.mattsoldcars.com >> 1967 Rambler American wagon >> 1968 Rambler American sedan >> =============================================================== >> According to a February survey of Internet holdouts released by >> UCLA's Center for Communication Policy, people cite >> not having a computer as the No. 1 reason they won't go online. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 7 >> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:22:41 -0600 >> From: "Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" >> <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Lowering a Rambler wagon? >> To: <johnnykazek@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Message-ID: >> <4CC05BF0CC3F114281434B00B733E2A3330025@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> johnny kazek wrote: >> I'd like to lower my 60 Rambler wagon a little, few inches at >> most. >> Everything else stock look, just want a little more sleekness. Mine >> has >> regular coil suspension. Don't think I have budget for bags, and >> don't >> trust cutting the old springs I have now. >> >> Should I pursue an aftermarket spring that's compatible and cut >> that? Or >> anyone know of something that's a close fit to this car that may >> ride >> lower but offer about same compression? If anyone knows it'd be you >> guys >> >> Thanks- Johnny >> ----------------------- >> >> As Matt said -- change your e-mail setting to send "plain text" to >> the >> list. One can always click on the attachment and sort through the >> HTML >> code to get the message (I did that and reposted above), but most >> people >> won't even look at it. >> >> You don't want springs of the same softness. For today's roads you >> need >> the equivalent of the heavy duty springs, which were 15-20% stiffer >> than >> the stock springs. Up to about 65 the cars were spring a lot >> softer >> because there were few smooth high speed roads. By "high speed" I >> mean >> areas you could travel more than 50 mph for any length of time. In >> 1960 >> there were few places across the country where that was even >> possible! >> Try by-passing a popular stretch of Interstate a few times and >> you'll >> see what I mean -- and THOSE roads are at least 25-30% better than >> they >> were in the late 50s and early 60s! >> >> The high springs in the Ramblers are very roll resistant, that's >> why the >> six cylinder cars used no sway bar and the V-8 bar is relatively >> small >> at 1/2". A stiffer spring will reduce roll more than adding a sway >> bar. >> >> You can only lower the car with springs a maximum of 2" (I'd go no >> more >> than 1.5") with springs because of control arm angle and the effect >> that >> has on steering geometry. When you lower by any means you reduce >> suspension travel and really need stiffer springs. Even using the >> front >> lowering plates will reduce travel because there's not as much >> room >> under the car. You can get a good 2-3" with front lowering plates >> without changing the control arm angles though. Theoretically >> you're not >> reducing suspension travel with front lowering plates, the >> suspension >> can physically travel the same distance as before. The top of the >> tire >> and bottom of the car can hit something sooner though, so you do >> lose >> some travel. >> >> In the past I have had very good luck lowering up to 1.5" with new >> springs. I use Coil Spring Specialties (www.coilspring.com). They >> will >> custom wind a new set of variable rate springs the equivalent of >> the >> single rate original springs. The variable rates are softer at >> first, >> but the rate increases as the spring compresses. This improves both >> ride >> and handling. CSS has the data for the original springs and will >> figure >> out the equivalent replacement for you. You can specify how much >> stiffer >> you want them over stock and the reduction in installed height, or >> just >> order the equivalent of the HD spring for that model at the >> reduced >> installed height. >> >> Up to 1968 AMC published spring specs in the TSMs. If you don't >> have a >> 1960 I can get the spring rate info for you if you're curious. >> >> Do note that if you're contemplating an engine change, you should >> take >> that into consideration before ordering new springs. Otherwise you >> may >> need more later. You have the aluminum six IIRC, which is a good >> bit >> lighter than the cast iron model. The cast iron 195.6 (OHV or >> L-head) is >> only 100 lbs lighter than a later model V-8, about 150 lbs lighter >> than >> a GEN-1 V-8. IIRC the aluminum 195.6 is ~150 lbs lighter than the >> cast >> iron 195.6, or 250-300 lbs lighter than a V-8. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 8 >> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 22:56:58 EST >> From: Nolanatcamelot@xxxxxxx >> Subject: [Amc-list] Help With Window Motor >> To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> Message-ID: <c72.c6cd940.32fd4b0a@xxxxxxx> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Need help....The drivers's side window motor quit with the window >> in the up >> position. There is evidence that someone tried to fix it once >> before and it >> didn't work when I bought the car. By loosing the locking nut and >> adjusting the >> screw on the top of the motor, we got it to work. It has quit >> again and no >> amount of adjusting will get it going. Has anyone experience in >> removing and >> repairing one ? I've been told that it is spring loaded and can be >> dangerous. >> Does anyone have a TM for a 79 Pacer Limited Wagon that shows or >> explains how >> to safety remove the motor, or if someone has experience in >> subject removal >> I could use some help.l >> >> Nolan Dehner >> Nor Cal AMCs >> Windsor, Ca 95492 >> 1976 Pacer Standard >> 1979 Pacer Wagon Limited >> Nolanatcamelot@xxxxxxx >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> http://www.amc-list.com/pipermail/amc-list/attachments/20070208/b6b02366/attachment.htm >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Amc-list mailing list >> Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list >> >> >> End of Amc-list Digest, Vol 2, Issue 18 >> *************************************** >> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Save Money On Your Auto Insurance > Compare multiple insurance quotes to save with NetQuote's free service > http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3HYz7igkLlHbPoSxZy6KhfFthlpvPS/ > > _______________________________________________ > Amc-list mailing list > Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list