Re: [Amc-list] AMO or AMCRC? or Local?

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Bruce,

I think Frank did a good job at summing up the differences in 
personalities of the two clubs. I belong to both as well as a local 
(well, sort of) club that is a chapter of both. I'm not sure how other 
local clubs are, but the one I belong to has a nice balance of both 
club's personalities. I encourage you to join both AMO and AMCRC and try 
them out.

As far as the Chilton's goes, I know for a fact (the company I work for 
publishes them) that they don't currently have anything specific to AMC 
prior to the mid-70's (that book isn't model specific either, it covers 
all from the mid-70's on) but they do have a book that "covers" all cars 
(as in cars made by every company) from 64-71. It's okay for basic work 
but doesn't get into much detail. Nothing beats a factory service manual 
for that. Besides the places already mentioned, try 
http://www.autolit.com and http://www.books4cars.com. I've purchased 
manuals from them (as well as Brent Havekost) and I've been happy with 
what I got.

Matt

Bruce Griffis wrote:
> Hey all - I was thinking about finding parts for the Rambler, and
> looking for instructions on how to repair/maintain it. Don't think I
> can just wander over to NAPA and pick up a Chilton's for a '65
> American!
> 
> Are folks on here members of AMCRC? AMO? What's the difference? How do
> I know which one to check out? I think there is a local AMO group, so
> I'm guessing I'd start there. Is that the general idea? Would joining
> a group give me better access to repair instructions - so I'd have 1/2
> a clue when packing bearings, rebuilding brakes, ...? Or is that
> generally available in online forums?
> 
> It's a rainy day, so I think I'll bring the car inside and lube it. We
> left it out of the garage last night so we could wash it after dark
> with recycled water (outside water ban) and use rainwater to rinse it.
> Time to bring it in.
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1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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