Re: [Amc-list] a surprise in my 79 AMX

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

That Ford truck sounds like a winner.
 If you don't have any better luck then I did with my S-10 you will get no-where fast.
I was told they would fix the engine noise in it when they came up with a fix. a year out of warranty, they came out with a fix, so I tried to get it fixed and was told, "sorry, you're out of warranty"! 
  Most lemon laws only cover 12-12. Once that is past  you are screwed. Even if they cover longer they pro-rate the buy back to cover your use! Leaving you with a potential buy-back that sucks anyway. I tried to get mine bought back and by the time I would have fought it out I would end up getting less then I would accept for it. I drove it for four years and traded it in on my used Dakota. 
   Your truck being an 05 now puts it out 2-3 model years. Lemon laws likely will be no help at all.
Ford will likely be no help, a lawsuit may work,  but  your going to have to find a good lawyer to help you get anything. 
  The dealers love to pretend the lemon laws and warranties will cover you, but their favorite line is, " Now that it's documented we can fix it later if it becomes a problem". It's all a stall tactic to get you past 12-12 or completely out of warranty...

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
" I was different before people dared to be different" 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> I recently removed the engine from the 79, preparing it for my 343, dynoed 
> 408 HP.
> The engine which I thought was a 304, preformed  radically, one wheel wonder 
> burning through 2 gears,mmmm thought this 304 is strong.  when removed, I 
> discovered it had a 360 2bbl, contacted original owner, a women, stated 
> never done anything to engine. I am happy that it is a 360, as it is going 
> in my scrambler, and have the proper cam and intake.
> how to I clearify what engine came with it, or was it a corp mistake.
> 
> Also for the list, your comments are needed on my 05 Ford 150 decked out 4 
> door 5.4 engine. fuel rails replaced, injectors replace, 3 times crankcase 
> filled with fuel, cat convertor replace, rear rotors and cal replaced, stero 
> would come on during the night, would have to get up and disconnect battery, 
> rear end is now locking up, air cond will not work, temp gauge says -31 when 
> 90 out.
> Ford says I must pay $400 fee to have it checked out, hell I have 17 
> documented complaints on this unit, the att Gen office is only an advocate, 
> an will not help me.
> I know that there are some real smart people out there that may give me some 
> direction.  Dealers will not give me fair trade value, due to these problems 
> and history.  Why should I take such a hit and Ford just walks away.
> Wish AMC was still around
> 
> Garry in Minnesota
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Wayne MacQuarrie" <waynem@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Kenosha Bound For THE SHOW!!
> 
> 
> > Frank -- Put me down for one of those decoding books. It's great that
> > someone has taken the time to do it as it's a lot of work and it's
> > something we desperately need in out hobby. I have the "other" book that
> > runs 67-74 and it is good as far as it goes but it simply does not go
> > far enough. Give me a shout when your back and have a spare copy.
> >
> > Wayne MacQuarrie
> > Nova Scotia
> > Canada
> >
> > Frank Swygert wrote:
> >
> >>Did anyone forget about the big Kenosha show this coming weekend? I'm
> >>leaving bright and early tomorrow morning for Kenosha, then leaving
> >>Saturday evening. I'll have my cell phone with me (803-604-6548) and
> >>will be in the vendor area on Friday and Saturday. Stop by and say hi!
> >>My wife will be with me, so I'll have a little more time to walk around
> >>the field and chat while she sells/takes orders. Really, it was her idea!!
> >>
> >>I've a big surprise at this event! A new book, "The Red, White & Blue
> >>Book" will be available for the first time at the show. This is a number
> >>decoding and field guide for AMC cars from 55-83. Has all number
> >>decoding info including casting numbers for most engines. It's digest
> >>size (5.5"x8.5") and spiral bound for easy carrying and use. 66 pages in
> >>all. The price at the show is $15 each. Probably could have got more,
> >>but I'm in this for a hobby. Making a little money is great, but I'm not
> >>out to make a killing! We've needed something like this for a long time,
> >>that's why I did it! After the show I'll be advertising them for $18,
> >>which includes shipping in the US (a little more for Canada).
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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