Re: [AMC-list] AMC-list Digest, Vol 27, Issue 39

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Voted for Harrel and Matt just cause the music was Captain Beyond...brings
back memories

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>   1. Re: A couple questions (Frank Swygert)
>   2. MoVenture Contest. (Harrel)
>   3. Re: Saw Cars 2 last night (Eddie Stakes)
>   4. Re: OT: Nissan anyone? (Matt Haas)
>   5. Tom Bunsey's cars and parts sale (Matt Haas)
>   6. Re: A couple questions (russ hathaway)
>   7. Re: Cars 2 (Andrew Blomer)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:21:14 -0400
> From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
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> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] A couple questions
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> The Grey Marine intakes were built for low profile and may not work so hot
> on a car. Some of them have two sidedraft two barrels (one in front, one in
> back) that are definitely restrictive to flow, but very low profile.
>
> The 4V 327 had a 9.7:1 compression ratio, 2V had 8.7:1. Difference was in
> the pistons. Power ratings were 250 for the 2V, 270 for the 4V. Only 20 hp
> added with two extra barrels and an extra point of compression. 2V model
> first appeared in 1960, 57-59 models were all high comp/4V.
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> Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:51:21 -0700
> From: Jim Blair<carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I see Grey Marine 4 bbl intakes for "cheap" at times. Taking the weight off
> the motor helps a bit too. Didn't the "real" 4 bbl motors come with higher
> compression too? It's definitely rumored to be that way in the jtrucks.Just
> keeping an eye on this topic since Isabelle has a Jtruck with 2 bbl 327 now.
> (I'll be delivering the other one I have to a friend possibly wednesday.)
> Too bad I already tossed the heads I had. I could've practiced my style of
> head porting.
>
> --
> Frank Swygert
> Publisher, "American Motors Cars"
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:30:37 -0500
> From: "Harrel" <harrel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] MoVenture Contest.
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> Hi Guys.
>
> This is off subject and I apologize....
>
> Please vote for Two Wild and Crazy Mopar Guys!  Or at least watch the 2
> minute video!
>
> Look for Harrel and Matt, watch and vote please!
> http://www.mopar.com/moventure/vote.php
>  Voting only takes a second and ends Wednesday night!
>
> Thanks,
> Harrel
> Lamkin Automotive
> 911 East Georgia Ave
> Ruston, LA 71270
> 318-255-8350
> Since 1980 - 'The little shop with big ideas.'
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:47:37 -0500
> From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Saw Cars 2 last night
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> Ed, how many kids can I sign you up for, got 7 of the little bast*rds
> running around Texas from 32 years old down to 8 years old, 2 grand kids
> too. This week only, like fine beer Hamms, Schlitz, Stroha, Pearl Light,
> Billy Beer, Jax, buy one get one free.
>
> Reminds me of years ago Paige & me went to see The Lion King movie and
> looked around and it was Chuck E Cheesy on steroids, boy did I feel old,
> especially when the whole theater would sing damned songs, I didn't know any
> of the words, so had to make like I was in bed and fake it.
>
> Paige asked a little girl in line with mom while buying $862 bucket of
> popcorn how many times she had seen the movie she said this was her 4th
> time, the movie had only been out for about month!
>
> there are two 'special' AMC diecasts also that I know of one is Gremlin
> Tyler from 'Maters Secret Mission' here is a loose one on ebay:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-PIXAR-CARS-2-TYLER-GREMLIN-WALMART-EXCLUSIVE-/110706370185?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c69d2689
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> if you find the twin pack at Wal Mart with Mater & Grem they are about
> $6.99-$7.99. The other is another Mater's Secret Mission which includes
> Mater's Spy Glasses:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Pixar-CARS-2-WALMART-EXCLUSIVE-MATER-ACER-/160590053830?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2563e9c1c6
>
> about same price if found. These things will be worth some money in 10-20
> years if you collect stuff like this. Can't help on singing the songs. And
> no more kids on this end!
>
>
> Eddie Stakes
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.planethoustonamx.com
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>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Ed Veneck
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>        Saw Cars 2 last night, and the Gremlins and Pacers are bad guys.  Oh
> well........... I guess the name of this group is BadASS Gremlins.
>        Also my wife and I were the only adult there without kids.  Next
> time I will have to rent one, so we don't feel out of place.LOL
>        Ed
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:36:04 -0400
> From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] OT: Nissan anyone?
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> You should have seen the engine wiring harness from my 84 Ramcharger.
>
> Matt
>
> On 6/27/2011 11:17 AM, Wrambler spouted this sage advice:
> > Oh almost forgot to mention, I have never seen such thin wire with tons
> of splices.
> > Plus crimp connectors in the middle of one wire!, All looks to be factory
> done too.
> >
> > Mark Price
> > Morgantown, WV 26508
> > 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> > 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
> > "I realize that death is inevitable.
> > I just don't want to be around when it happens!"
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Joe Fulton"<piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> To: "Rambler AMC, Nash, Jeep and family"<amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 9:21:23 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] OT: Nissan anyone?
> >> Shucks, Nissan was just getting friendly with our old friend Renault
> >> too.
> >>
> >> Seriously, you have my sympathy Mark and I would think that if anyone
> >> could
> >> solve this, you could.
> >>
> >> Are there any mail lists or forums you can access to see if similar
> >> problems
> >> (and solutions) have been reported?
> >>
> >> Also, remember KISS. Check all the connections for clean and tight.
> >>
> >> Joe Fulton
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>
> --
> mhaas@xxxxxxx
> Cincinnati, OH
> http://www.mattsoldcars.com
> 1967 Rambler American wagon
> 1968 Rambler American sedan
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:15:08 -0400
> From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>
> To: AMC-List <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] Tom Bunsey's cars and parts sale
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> As many of you are aware, Tom Bunsey and his family were taken from us
> this past Easter Sunday. His cars are parts are being sold on Saturday
> July 23rd in London, Ohio. Ohio AMC has a flyer with some more details
> posted at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=ohioamc.
>
> Here is a list of cars for sale:
>
> 1981 Concord Sundancer
> 1967 Rouge convertible (this is the featured car on Ohio AMC's site)
> 1967 American 440
> 1988 Jeep Comanche (parts car)
> 1967 Ambassador Convertible
> 1982 Spirit DL (parts car)
> 1963 Classic 770
> 1964 American
> Eagle Limited wagon (year not given, parts car, no title)
> 2 door Concord Limited (year not given, parts car, no title)
>
> Matt
> --
> mhaas@xxxxxxx
> Cincinnati, OH
> http://www.mattsoldcars.com
> 1967 Rambler American wagon
> 1968 Rambler American sedan
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:50:42 -0700 (PDT)
> From: russ hathaway <russh97309@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Rambler Nash Jeep and familyAMC <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] A couple questions
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> There is a "rebuilt" grey marine here in the valley. I saw a picture of it
> at a swap meet, he won't (or can't??!) start it, and he want's $1500.
> Cripes, I want to hear it run for that amount.
> I am not too interested in a Grey but will take one if cheap enough.
> I've already placed the Torker on the 327 to get baseline cutting ideas. I
> might just use this manny for a donor as I have had it for a long time and I
> need to do something with it.
> Everything looks good, gonna start cuttin this weekend.....Russ
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> Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:05:05 +0000
> From: Andrew Blomer <lotharamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Cars 2
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> Went and saw Cars 2 with my kids this past weekend.
>
> Pixar finally made a bad movie. I don't think we have much to fear
> concerning a price jump with the Gremlins and Pacers.
>
> 1. The new characters were boring, and the old ones were largely left out.
> 2. The plot could have been good, but was too complicated for the kids.
> 3. The 3D was for the most part pointless.
> 4. Matter has a gratuitous disguise changing scene to place more Matter
> toys on the shelf.
>
> The only cool or neat thing that I caught was that Sig Hansen (spelling?)
> from the Deadliest Catch was a boat.
>
> My 4 year old, who still loves watching the first one, and almost laughed
> himself out of his seat at Kung Fu Panda 2, asked to go home 2 times.
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