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

[Jock J JocewJ Jocewicz <namdra@xxxxxxxx>]

  The best thing for an AMC or Rambler fan to do is to join all three
international AMC/Rambler clubs as I have: AMO, AMCRC & NAMDRA. That way
you have a good mix of info and a larger group of fans to get help from.
 
BTW, NAMDRA does not do concours judging at their meets, we just go by
looks.

On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:06:04 -0500 Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> writes:
> Start watching e-bay for a 65 American TSM (Technical Service Manual 
> -- what AMC calls their factory manual used by dealers). It won't 
> give you the basics, like packing wheel bearings, but will give you 
> all the specific details about your car. I wouldn't start a 
> restoration project without one!
> 
> For the more basic things look for a text book such as used in high 
> school or tech school automotive programs. You might find something 
> like that on e-bay. Or for a basic auto repair book. Neither will 
> have anything specific to Ramblers, but will tell you all the 
> basic/general stuff you do to nearly every car. 
> 
> 
> The big difference between AMO and AMCRC is the shows. AMO uses a 
> concours judging system where you get points for different areas of 
> the car, and there are three levels so you don't have beginners 
> competing with old timers. A new member starts at the lowest level, 
> but once you win a trophy for that level you have to move up to the 
> next one for the next show. Once a car wins the top prize in the top 
> level it has to sit out of competition for a number of years. Keeps 
> everything fair. There are different classes for years/model/type of 
> car. 
> 
> AMCRC is more about driving and preserving the cars. they have 
> shows, but judging in each class is by popular vote. Everyone who 
> registers a car gets to vote on all the other cars in all classes. 
> Top votes win. 
> 
> Both clubs have good publications and give technical advice. The 
> AMCRC "Rambler Reader" is more "friendly" with a few purpose written 
> articles and more letters from readers, whereas the AMO "American 
> Motoring" is more magazine like. AMCRC has a bit better support for 
> the older cars -- they only support 58-69 Ramblers. If you're more 
> performance oriented or prefer newer than 69 AMCs AMO is a better 
> choice.
> 
> But let's not forget NAMDRA! Like AMO, NAMDRA also supports all 
> years. I'm not sure of their judging system, but I'm sure Jock will 
> chime in. They also have a good publication and technical support. 
> NAMDRA is more performance oriented than the others, and usually has 
> drag races scheduled with or near their shows. 
> 
> You can get tech support from on-line AMC forums like the list here. 
> But you get other things from clubs, mainly regular meets, but more 
> also. There's nothing like knowing who in your area can help with 
> advice, parts, and physical help! I'd start with a local club (or 
> the nearest) and see who they are affiliated with. Then I'd join and 
> consider joining the national club they are affiliated with as well. 
> I myself belong to AMO and AMCRC, and a local all makes club. Even 
> the all makes types will help you out on the basic stuff, and they 
> sometimes spot old Ramblers and let you know. They will certainly 
> know what machine shops and salvage yards to go to or avoid in the 
> area. 
> 
> Check my website out too! I print an AMC specific magazine. It has 
> technical articles as well as articles about specific cars. It is 
> meant as a supplement to club publications, not an alternative. I 
> get into more modifications than the clubs usually get into, but 
> cover everything from restoration to racing. 
> 
> 
> -------------------
> Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:01:29 -0500
> From: "Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> 
> 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?
> 
> 
> -- 
> Frank Swygert
> Publisher, "American Motors Cars" 
> Magazine (AMC)
> For all AMC enthusiasts
> http://farna.home.att.net/AMC.html
> (free download available!)
> 
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