Re: [AMC-list] AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 16

[Joe <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>]

Soo why no replys about the Gremlin list???? Can't seeem to get ahold of Bart or anybody? SORRY. It is AMC related.

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>    1. WNATED: 66-72 V8 Intake baffle (the
> shallow one) (Greg Taylor)
>    2. Re: Swenson Rayl Motors (Joe Fulton)
>    3. Goofed with the touch-up paint (Bruce
> Griffis)
>    4. Re: Goofed with the touch-up paint
> (Joe Fulton)
>    5. Re: AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
> (johnbherna@xxxxxxx)
>    6. baadass gremlin yahoo list (Joe)
>    7. Re: AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
> (Bruce Griffis)
>    8. Re: AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 11:59:49 -0800 (PST)
> From: Greg Taylor <amundaza@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] WNATED: 66-72 V8 Intake baffle (the
> shallow one)
> Message-ID: <62523.9502.qm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Hey guys,
> Got the intake baffle identified.? My Jeep buddy needs one
> ... anyone?got one available?? Tnanks!
> ?
> Sincerely, 
> Greg Taylor?
> Rochester Hills, MI
> 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer "TRMN8R2"
> 330-CID AMC Stroker V8
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Greg Taylor <amundaza@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: AMC-LIST <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thu, January 7, 2010 11:52:06 AM
> Subject: [AMC-list] What year(s) V8s is this intake baffle
> from ???
> 
> Hey guys, 
> This is the baffle we installed on my Offy intake.? Does
> anyone know what year V8's had this shallow style baffle?? 
> 
> And, would anyone have an extra one they want to get rid
> of?? A Jeep buddy needs one for his Offy intake
> installation.? Thanks!
> 
> http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg116/amundaza/330%20AMC%20STROKER%20BUILD/330%20AMC%20STROKER%20BUILD%20PT4/100_1568.jpg
> ?
> ?
> Sincerely, 
> Greg Taylor?
> Rochester Hills, MI
> 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer "TRMN8R2"
> 330-CID AMC Stroker V8
> 
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:29:28 -0800 (PST)
> From: Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Rambler Nash Jeep and familyAMC <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Swenson Rayl Motors
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> You usually don't count factory or dealer ownership of a
> car.  Factories rarely title them when they are shipped
> for sale immediately and dealerships just leave the title
> open when the cars are taken in trade.  So you are
> actually the second titled owner. If you were selling the
> car that's how you should advertise it.
> 
> Joe Fulton
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:52:26 -0500
> From: Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] Goofed with the touch-up paint
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> A few weeks back I recommended Paintworld for touch-up
> paint. They
> were able to look up the paint codes for the Mystic Gold on
> my '65
> Rambler, and it looked pretty good. I spoke too soon,
> though. The
> spray paint is a base coat/clear coat paint and requires a
> clear coat.
> That's not going to work so well for a car that doesn't
> have a clear
> coat! I'm thinking it would look pretty odd.
> 
> So - if I just spray the base coast as a touch up, I'm
> guessing there
> will be problems, right? Would it lack UV protection and
> fade out
> quickly? Or let moisture through and rust quickly? What
> happens if you
> skip the clear coat?
> 
> Anyway, picking up a compressor, gun and good paint is
> getting a
> little higher on the list. I want to make the car look a
> little better
> when it warms up. (we've already discussed that anyway, I'm
> just
> letting folks know that my previous recommendation was
> probably a bad
> one)
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:08:10 -0800 (PST)
> From: Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Rambler Nash Jeep and familyAMC <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Goofed with the touch-up paint
> Message-ID: <436398.98357.qm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Base coat is flat.  It has no gloss.
> 
> Joe Fulton
> 
> --- On Sat, 1/9/10, Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [AMC-list] Goofed with the touch-up paint
> > To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010, 1:52 PM
> > A few weeks back I recommended
> > Paintworld for touch-up paint. They
> > were able to look up the paint codes for the Mystic
> Gold on
> > my '65
> > Rambler, and it looked pretty good. I spoke too soon,
> > though. The
> > spray paint is a base coat/clear coat paint and
> requires a
> > clear coat.
> > That's not going to work so well for a car that
> doesn't
> > have a clear
> > coat! I'm thinking it would look pretty odd.
> > 
> > So - if I just spray the base coast as a touch up,
> I'm
> > guessing there
> > will be problems, right? Would it lack UV protection
> and
> > fade out
> > quickly? Or let moisture through and rust quickly?
> What
> > happens if you
> > skip the clear coat?
> > 
> > Anyway, picking up a compressor, gun and good paint
> is
> > getting a
> > little higher on the list. I want to make the car look
> a
> > little better
> > when it warms up. (we've already discussed that
> anyway, I'm
> > just
> > letting folks know that my previous recommendation
> was
> > probably a bad
> > one)
> > _______________________________________________
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> > http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com
> > 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:17:55 -0500
> From: johnbherna@xxxxxxx
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
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> I have a 1967 Rambler Rebel 770 Wagon.  I have silver
> window cranks 
> with chrome knobs.  I purchased on Ebay some 1966
> window cranks that 
> have different handles but same knobs.  I need to
> remove the knobs from 
> those handles and install them on my original handles that
> are missing 
> the knobs.
> 
> What is the easiest the method to remove the knobs and
> install them on 
> my handles.
> 
> Both are in great shape.
> 
> Thanks,
> John
> 
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> Today's Topics:
> 
>    1. 1 more day and more coming... (Richard
> Estermyer)
>    2. Nash trucks (mask1966@xxxxxxx)
>    3. Swenson Rayl Motors (Armand Eshleman)
> 
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 22:13:13 -0500
> From: Richard Estermyer <javelinman74@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: amc mail <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] 1 more day and more coming...
> Message-ID: <BAY144-W1825BD3CECE21C0754E74FDD6F0@xxxxxxx>
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> 
> One day left on e-bay with the great spring cleaning
> prices.  Also will 
> shortly have a sample of new Dealership Name License Plate
> Frames.  IF 
> interested, let me know who your dealer was and see what we
> can create.
> 
> 
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130356445092&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT
> 
> Cool 72 cardboard Gremlin cut out promo piece.
> 
> Blessings,
> Richard
> Richard Estermyer
> 
> javelinman74@xxxxxxxxxxx
> www.a70sthingautomobilia.com
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:25:48 -0500
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> Not one, but THREE on e-pay right now............Items #s
> 300384324504, 
> 170429627084, and 250560101808.
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:56:37 -0600
> From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] Swenson Rayl Motors
> Message-ID: <00bd01ca9165$dce68620$04fea8c0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> 
> I found a photo
> http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/StudePackMIthruNV.htm#MN   of
> the
> early days of the dealership where the white 70 Javelin I
> am the 
> caretaker
> of was originally sold.
> When the Javelin was sold either in December 69 or sometime
> in early 
> 1970,
> the dealership was known as Bob Rayl Motors.
> Mr. Rayl (correctly spelled Rayl not Rayle, I graduated
> with his 
> daughter)
> bought out Mr. Swenson I think in the 60s sometime.
> A fella named Bob Edwards was the shop manager. He was
> pretty 
> knowledgeable
> on AMC performance, because Mr. Rayl's two sons messed
> around with 68/69
> AMXs. The sons may have worked on the cars too, but I'm
> guessing Mr. 
> Edwards
> did the majority of the work. The two sons raced at Thunder
> Valley 
> Dragways
> just outside of Marion, SD.  I suspect they were also
> routinely street
> racing the AMXs and surprising a few big three cars in the
> process. I
> remember a conversation I had with Mr. Edwards one day
> about there used 
> to
> be a tunnel ram laying around the shop that was from one of
> the AMXs.
> 
> Anyway the white Javelin was ordered by a traveling
> salesman, wish I 
> knew
> his name, he traded the car back in to Bob Rayl Motors in
> early 72 
> sometime.
> I bought it in May of 72 from Mr. Rayl. Traded in a POS
> S#@Tvelle that 
> had
> the crap ran out of it before I even got a hold of it. The
> white 
> Javelin was
> my daily driver until the late 70s. I am the fifth owner.
> 1. AMC
> 2. Bob Rayl Motors
> 3. salesman guy
> 4. Bob Rayl Motors
> 5. me
> or as we usually refer to it, the second owner.
> 
> Thought you guys might enjoy a bit of history this
> Saturday.
> 
> Regretfully I removed the Bob Rayl Motors sticker off the
> car way back 
> when.
> I have been trying to get one from Mr. Rayl's daughter for
> several 
> years. So
> far no luck.
> 
> Armand
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:20:44 -0800 (PST)
> From: Joe <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: Jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [AMC-list] baadass gremlin yahoo list
> Message-ID: <937015.13704.qm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> Anybody know what happened to it????? Suddenly over a week
> ago...NOTHING and i tried to rejoin...with NO replies???
> Emailed Bart...if i have the correct address,,,,,NO replies
> either?? AMC content..can't WAIT till spring to get my 67
> Ambassador convertible out...FINALLY. It's been parked over
> a year now...got the body/paint all done last winter!!!! 
> 
> 
>       
> 
> 
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> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 17:49:24 -0500
> From: Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
> Message-ID:
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> 
> I think the easiest way would be to send the wagon to me in
> Georgia.
> Rebel wagons are cool!
> 
> Wish I had a better answer, but...
> 
> On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 5:17 PM,  <johnbherna@xxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > I have a 1967 Rambler Rebel 770 Wagon. ?I have silver
> window cranks with
> > chrome knobs. ?I purchased on Ebay some 1966 window
> cranks that have
> > different handles but same knobs. ?I need to remove
> the knobs from those
> > handles and install them on my original handles that
> are missing the knobs.
> >
> > What is the easiest the method to remove the knobs and
> install them on my
> > handles.
> >
> > Both are in great shape.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:18:10 +0000
> From: wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
> 
> That's a tough one as the knob pins are ridged and tapered.
> They are by design not intended to ever be removed. 
>    My only thought would be to try drilling
> the head off that pin from the backside. Next you would need
> to carefully need to drill out the rest of the pin. 
>    You'd also need to find replacement pins
> to press in or thread the knob to use a button head bolt to
> hold the knobs in. 
> 
>    I'd suggest contacting a few AMC vendors
> to look for the correct knobs. Or get some junk knobs to
> practice on. 
> 
> 
> Sent from my BlackBerry? wireless device from U.S.
> Cellular
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: johnbherna@xxxxxxx
> Date: Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:17:55 
> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
> 
> I have a 1967 Rambler Rebel 770 Wagon.  I have silver
> window cranks 
> with chrome knobs.  I purchased on Ebay some 1966
> window cranks that 
> have different handles but same knobs.  I need to
> remove the knobs from 
> those handles and install them on my original handles that
> are missing 
> the knobs.
> 
> What is the easiest the method to remove the knobs and
> install them on 
> my handles.
> 
> Both are in great shape.
> 
> Thanks,
> John
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sat, Jan 9, 2010 12:00 pm
> Subject: AMC-list Digest, Vol 10, Issue 15
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> Today's Topics:
> 
>    1. 1 more day and more coming... (Richard
> Estermyer)
>    2. Nash trucks (mask1966@xxxxxxx)
>    3. Swenson Rayl Motors (Armand Eshleman)
> 
> 
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 22:13:13 -0500
> From: Richard Estermyer <javelinman74@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: amc mail <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] 1 more day and more coming...
> Message-ID: <BAY144-W1825BD3CECE21C0754E74FDD6F0@xxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
> 
> 
> One day left on e-bay with the great spring cleaning
> prices.  Also will 
> shortly have a sample of new Dealership Name License Plate
> Frames.  IF 
> interested, let me know who your dealer was and see what we
> can create.
> 
> 
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130356445092&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT
> 
> Cool 72 cardboard Gremlin cut out promo piece.
> 
> Blessings,
> Richard
> Richard Estermyer
> 
> javelinman74@xxxxxxxxxxx
> www.a70sthingautomobilia.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:25:48 -0500
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> Not one, but THREE on e-pay right now............Items #s
> 300384324504, 
> 170429627084, and 250560101808.
> 
> Mike K.
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:56:37 -0600
> From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] Swenson Rayl Motors
> Message-ID: <00bd01ca9165$dce68620$04fea8c0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> 
> I found a photo
> http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/StudePackMIthruNV.htm#MN   of
> the
> early days of the dealership where the white 70 Javelin I
> am the 
> caretaker
> of was originally sold.
> When the Javelin was sold either in December 69 or sometime
> in early 
> 1970,
> the dealership was known as Bob Rayl Motors.
> Mr. Rayl (correctly spelled Rayl not Rayle, I graduated
> with his 
> daughter)
> bought out Mr. Swenson I think in the 60s sometime.
> A fella named Bob Edwards was the shop manager. He was
> pretty 
> knowledgeable
> on AMC performance, because Mr. Rayl's two sons messed
> around with 68/69
> AMXs. The sons may have worked on the cars too, but I'm
> guessing Mr. 
> Edwards
> did the majority of the work. The two sons raced at Thunder
> Valley 
> Dragways
> just outside of Marion, SD.  I suspect they were also
> routinely street
> racing the AMXs and surprising a few big three cars in the
> process. I
> remember a conversation I had with Mr. Edwards one day
> about there used 
> to
> be a tunnel ram laying around the shop that was from one of
> the AMXs.
> 
> Anyway the white Javelin was ordered by a traveling
> salesman, wish I 
> knew
> his name, he traded the car back in to Bob Rayl Motors in
> early 72 
> sometime.
> I bought it in May of 72 from Mr. Rayl. Traded in a POS
> S#@Tvelle that 
> had
> the crap ran out of it before I even got a hold of it. The
> white 
> Javelin was
> my daily driver until the late 70s. I am the fifth owner.
> 1. AMC
> 2. Bob Rayl Motors
> 3. salesman guy
> 4. Bob Rayl Motors
> 5. me
> or as we usually refer to it, the second owner.
> 
> Thought you guys might enjoy a bit of history this
> Saturday.
> 
> Regretfully I removed the Bob Rayl Motors sticker off the
> car way back 
> when.
> I have been trying to get one from Mr. Rayl's daughter for
> several 
> years. So
> far no luck.
> 
> Armand
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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