Re: [AMC-list] why is it?

[Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Having extra brake power is nice. I found when I towed with my Eagle that it lacked somewhat, so I drove accordingly. Increasing your brake power isn't really that hard. Eagles and Concords were only rated Class 2 for towing unless you beefed up the back and had no subframe rust. I would use a Comanche in a flash with boosted braking (rear wheel cyls from an Eagle, newer XJ front axle and brakes for bigger Ujoints and more stopping power by adding the '93 or newer XJ double brake booster.
   A fifth wheel Comanche has been done a few times. One was even beefed up, running a 4BT Cummins and HD frame to haul empty semi trailers when dead heading.

Oh, and they always seem to show up when I plan to spend my money on finishing one of my current projects! (like the '78 Pacer wagon with 304 and '79 AMX with V8 cross member here in Seattle on CL)

Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10

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why is it when ever i start looking at eagles or cheaper amc cars that vansish....when ever i am not looking or not have cash they turn up all over the place?
 
does anyone know what an amc concord or eagle with a inline 6 be be good for towing? i have a race car i would like to tow on a dolly and was looking at something that would stil get decent gas mileage when not towing to use as a extra ride also. its not going to tow very offen with gas prices they way they are thats for sure. meybe once every couple of months for a few hours drive.
 
jason walters
 		 	   		  
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