Re: [Amc-list] great junk yard find

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Adam, what you gave is the VIN, or more correctly serial number (VIN didn't come out until January 1966). It does tell me it's a 63 American though. The "B" is for American, and the first number for 63 was B515001, first for 64 B650001. The number you gave is between those so it has to be a 63. The model number is on the door plate and would be 6309-5 for the hardtop. The Twin-Stick car is a great find, but it's the T-96 transmission. Twin-Stick transmissions have a big gap between 2nd and 3rd gears so it can be shifted like a five speed -- 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, 3+OD. With the standard trans 2+OD and 3rd are so close it's senseless to shift that way even if you re-wire the OD to allow it (not a good idea -- can cause a blown OD unit!). So the trans and shifter is definitely something to consider pulling. It's a great find! To bad I'm not close enough or have the time to mess with it. 

The Metropolitan was technically a four seater, but the back seat is marginal even for small children. 
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:08:32 +0000
From: "adam young" <adamjyoung70@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Today i went to a local junk yard. The yard is small but i don't think he 
had anything newer than 1975. I located alot of Rambler parts including a 
almost mint 63 rambler grill and hood.

he also had alot of hudsons and one metropolotian that was in sad shape. I 
didn't know how small those care were. were metropolitans a 2 seater? i 
didn't take pictures of these but could go pack if anyone needs something.

i did find what i think is a 63 american hardtop. model number: B520621. 
This car is in "good to great " shape. this car has the twin stick and a 
really good interior. he wants $350 for the whole car.

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