http://www.amonational.com Volume 42, Issue 2 Mar./Apr., 2018 American Motoring Contents

Features Columns AMO President’s Colum ______Page 3

Editor’s Notes ______Page 4

Tech Questions with Jeff Reeves _ _ _ _ _Page 8

AMO MemBErSHIP ______Page 32

History Pick ______Page 14

Events Calendar______Page 22

2017 Autorama______Page 6 Classified American ______Page 45

Halverson Racing Season______pAGE 10

HAulin History ______Page 23

For the Long Haul ______Page 28

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Page 2 American Motoring Mar/Apr., 2018 AMO President’s Column

Convention information – meaning chapters won’t have to build a new website from scratch when they host a Convention.

The reason judging sheets will be available is because the new system will allow us to begin digitally scoring at the convention. This will allow the judging teams to look at past Ian Webb scores for a , and allow the Club to know that all cars AMO President registered have been scored before the end of the banquet. These scores will then be saved in the database, and shortly [email protected] after the show will be available to members to view online. I’ll go into more detail about how the judging works in the next The Board of Directors green lit a project recently that has been newsletter because it is pretty robust, and going to be a very under discussion for some time, and it is something we are all powerful tool for us. pretty excited about it! It is something that I firmly believe will change AMO for the better, and allow us to better adapt to the So, to pull all this together, imagine this: you log into the AMO way our members communicate and live the hobby. website in January and enter your cars into your profile. Then, in February, you log back in and register your 1966 American The project is, at its core, a database. It is a software solution for the national event. When you show up at the event, you give that allows us to better store all of our data in the cloud in one, your membership number, the person asks if you are showing accessible form. This is the most crucial thing we needed to do, the 1966 American, you say “yes”, and you are all set! Then as doing so will allow us to operate the Club – and our shows a week or so after the event, you receive an email notifying – in more efficient manner. Over the past few months step 1 you that your judging sheet is available for viewing. You can has been underway and, as of this writing, nearly complete. also view the convention at AMONational.com and see all the This means that AMO membership is now operating under this awards from the show, complete with photos of each car! system. If your car advanced to Senior Class, the system will know that So I’m sure this sounds like a lead in to a lot of technical talk, when you register, and the judges will too. When judging the and I won’t really everyone with that. I’d rather explain car, they will be able to see what you scored the previous year, what this means for the Club as we move forward. so if you were marked off for pitted chrome bumpers, the judge will be able to see and verify if that has been fixed. This will lead First – a new mobile responsive website will be built along to further consistency in judging. with this database, which will still allow you to login in and view American Motoring, but will also allow you to manage In the future, we will be opening up the database to allow your membership, view exclusive club documents, register chapters to manage their membership using the system. for events online, and even look at your past judging sheets. Website hosting, membership management and even judging This site will also act as the portal for registering at the show, at regional shows could be used through this system. This which should help speed up the lines, and will be the hub for all investment by National will allow AMO to offer more value to the Chapters in the future. There are a lot of dimensions to the new system, and we won’t be rolling all of them out at the same time. The new website should be up by summer, and we plan to test the digital judging with a few classes at Auburn. If all goes well, St Louis will be the first Convention that is run entirely on the new system. It will be a long road to get all the wishes implemented, but it will happen in time. We need to fix the important things first so we can cover the basics, then add more features. And for those of you who aren’t online or overly comfortable with things like this, we can still handle everything the way we have in the past and mail judging sheets and renewal cards.

I also want to express a sincere thank you to everyone on the Board who have supported this project. Also to Joe Fougerousse and Derek Dorroh who have been involved for the past year in looking at different vendors for this project. Derek has also been instrumental in getting the new system up and running for phase 1 and has gone above and beyond the call of duty!

As we move forward, there will be more updates and more information on this project – so stay tuned!

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 3 Club Information

Editors Notes American Motors Owners Associa- tion (AMO) is a Wisconsin chartered, nonprofit organization, which exists ex- pressly for the purpose of aiding and encouraging the use, enjoyment, pres- ervation and restoration of vehicles Cheryl Samuel Mike Spangler built by AMC between 1958 and 1988. sambo@ jefnet.com mspangler@ jefnet.com American Motoring is the official news publication of AMO, with its principal offices at 2136 Wawonaissa Tr., Fort Wayne, IN 46809. American Motoring Welcome to the world of the editors. Here we sit and look upon an empty page. What is published on a bi-monthly basis with should I write about today? I have been listening to people talk about the cars from the past a total of six issues per year. Issues and how much fun they had growing up. Let us take this a step farther. You liked the cars are due to the members within the first you rode in the back seat of. Does that also mean you enjoyed the families you were raised two (2) weeks of each odd numbered by? Did you appreciate the hard work your father put in every day so you could sit in the month. Subscription is free to all paid backseat of those cars? Do you now understand why your parent or parents were never members of AMO. Permission must be obtained in writing from the editor to home and asked you to do chores? When we look backwards we also have to understand copy, reproduce, or copy through any what made our lives what they are. Some may have grown up in some really hard times. media the materials contained herein. The you adore now may have been at the highest point of payment for some. Membership in AMO is open to all AMC Not everyone back then was able to pull 800 to a 1000 dollars out and buy new. You were enthusiasts worldwide at $35.00 U.S., taught if you wanted a bike you needed to work to pay for it yourself. The best I was told & $ 40.00 U.S., Foreign $ 45.00 U.S per annum. Ownership of if you work hard enough we will pay half. By the time you saved your share the interest in an AMC vehicle is not required. Send that bike was gone. membership requests to the Member- ship Director. Contributions to American I was never afraid to work. As Mike tells me, I am my own worst enemy. I keep creating Motoring are highly encouraged. Mate- work for myself. I create charts on what needs to be done. By the time I start something rial accepted is subject to editing and / or revision. The act of submitting articles, I already know what the cost is going to be. This is a habit I learned from being a kid. So information, or any other materials shall when you look backwards at the cars you also need to look backwards at how life was for constitute an expressed warranty by you and your family. As the story always begins, farms kids see things different than city the contributor, to this publication, that kids. Not all had the best items made. Some had what they could afford. When you take such material is original and in no way your car to a car show you still hear how this car was number one, your car was made for an infringement on the rights of others. the poor man to have. Okay, so now stop and think. Both of these vehicles are sitting here Contributions should be sent to the Newsletter Editor only. today. So what difference did it make on which one was number one and which one wasn’t? While it is a service of AMO to provide technical information to its membership, Down the road from us we have a guy that collects Mustangs. He gets jealous every any maintenance techniques, technical time someone comes to take pictures of our cars. One day he came over when the information or possible modifications magazine guys were here. He had his mustang and wanted to know why they didn’t want published in American Motoring should be weighed against conventional, tra- to take pictures and do a write up about his car? They looked at him and smiled, you can ditional and generally accepted tech- find mustangs in every car magazine out there. What we are taking pictures of you will not niques and modifications. The views see in every magazine. Mr. Mustang lost his anger real fast. Our goal is to show the public expressed in American Motoring are the poor man’s car from the past is coming back to be seen and to be owned. Look at all those of the author of the article or the the car magazines out there, the cars we collect are showing up between the pages. It may person quoted. Owners should consider possible techniques or modifications in have taken awhile, but we are now achieving a wonderful goal. light of common sense compromises among safety, economy, longevity, per- The newsletters have caught up. We made a lot of people work real hard. The weather formance, reliability, driveability, legal- is changing. Everyone is sending us their car show flyers and Cruise In dates. People are ity and resale value. AMO, American calling us looking for parts for their cars. In no time the National Event will be here. This Motoring and this organization will not is 2018 the next Kenosha will be 2020. Time will start flowing. There is only 13 weekends assume or accept any liability result- ing from the information contained to celebrate Car Show Summer. What is important saving money to buy parts or buying herein. Any modifications possibly af- summer clothes? fecting safety, economy, longevity, per- formance, reliability, driveability, legality, Have fun going through the newsletter. We try to put a little of everything in it. Send emissions and resale value are the sole us stories of your shows, Cruise Ins, and events. Otherwise, you will be reading about the responsibility of the person performing the modifications. When such modifi- lives of Mike and Cheryl. We have a lot to write about, but is it interesting? Let me think cations are presented in American Mo- about that one for a few weeks. toring they are done so with the under- standing that the individual will use those modifications within the framework of all applicable federal, state and local laws. All rights reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission of the editor. © Copyright American Motors Owners Association Page 4 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Letters to the Editor Subject: Super Nationals June 22-24, 2018 . How cool is this? Dealer principal: Jule Nusbaum; Grand Hope all is well, we are busy planning this year’s event and Rambler Limited, Toronto, 1380 Eglinton Ave. looking forward to spring! Last year we allowed reserved spaces W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada. From Steve Nusbaum: “Just for individual cars (cars not in a club) but have eliminated that came across this vinyl LP. My Dad promoted his dealership this year. in 1962 by establishing his own record label and giving his Only cars in groups of 15 or more will have reserved spaces. customers copies. His logo appears in the top right corner as We believe this will eliminate some problems we had last year it did on his dealer sticker and the car on the cover was my with the reserved parking. mother’s new Classic demo.” Needless to say it is now in my big Can you let me know approximately how many cars you think would be coming from your club? It will help in my real estate AMC DEALERSHIPS file at Planet Houston AMX! planning. http://www.planethoustonamx.com/amc-dealerships/grand- If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Have rambler-toronto.JPG a great weekend! Eddie Stakes 713-464-8825 days www.planethoustonamx. Rachel Kreager Event Manager mailto:Rachel@supernats. com com Cell 330.883.2644 Hot Rod Super NationalsCanfield Fairgrounds, Canfield Ohio June 22, 23 and 24th www. Hello. My name is Joy Rhodes. I live in Omaha NE. I recently hotrodsupernats.com inherited my dad’s 1964 Rambler. I believe he was a member of the AMO; Earl Rhodes from Gainesville Georgia. Subject: Car in the Lone Star Throwdown Show in Texas Are there any AMO chapters in the Midwest area? We just transported the Rambler to Omaha in fall of 2017. Hoping to share our Rambler in car shows this year. I’m interested in shows as well as information for buying parts. Thank you, Joy Rhodes

Subject: A retired 1972 Alabama state trooper Javelin Mr Spangler, Just wondering if you might know anyone that has one. I’m located in Alabama. Thank you, Larry Tucker [email protected]

Subject: Sno-way plows Hi Mike, In the Jan./Feb., 2018 Issue on the back cover you “Gunner” asked about Snow Way Snow plows for Eagles. I was involved John Gunnell, PO Box 87, Iola, WI 54945, Ph: 715-445-4262, with making the wiring harnesses for Snow-way, but I didn’t Cell: 715-281-5925, EM: [email protected] know what vehicles they were for and I have no brochures. I LIVIN’ THE DREAM believe they are still in business. The blade was made of Lexan, Please visit Gunner’s Great Garage, Restoration Shop - thus they were really light and a vehicle like the could Automotive Book Shop - Art Gallery handle the weight. E6110 Fuhs Rd, Manawa, WI 54949, WEBSITE: www. Sorry, I couldn’t be of more help. Jack Gasser gunnersgreatgarage.com

Subject: Grand Rambler ‘band’ Toronto Canada

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 5 The AMCoH had, in my opinion, a great AutoRama display this year. Joe Conte displayed his awesome restored 1968 Javelin TransAm race car which was the number 4 car driven in 1968 by . Joe had a continuously running video that played an AMC promotional video from 1968 that promoted the AMC Trans Am effort. Joe also had a video of him racing the car at Watkins Glen, NY in 2017 where he was hitting 150 mph in the straights. Joe won best in class. Also, Dan Startin had his beautiful big bad blue 1969 AMX that we have not seen for a few years. The three generations of Osborne family had their very nice 1968 AMX on display. Allan Baker had his beautiful (original owner) 1970 Javelin SST which was a good fit to go along with the TransAm race car. Our new member Anna Skinner displayer her awesome 1978 Gremlin. Anna won second in class and was invited to show her car in the 2018 ‘Houston Auto Show”, which she did.

Allan Baker Anna Skinner

Dan Startin The Osborne Family

S W E E T!

Page 6 American Motoring Mar./Apr, 2087 AutoRamaThe AMCoH p.2 had, in my opinion, a great AutoRama display this year. Joe Conte displayed his awesome restored 1968 Javelin TransAm race car which was the number 4 car driven in 1968 by George Follmer. Joe had a continuously running video that played an AMC promotional video from 1968 that promoted the AMC Trans Am effort. Joe also had a video of him racing the car at Watkins Glen, NY in 2017 where he was hitting 150 mph in the straights. Joe won best in class. Also, Dan Startin had his beautiful big bad blue 1969 AMX that we have not seen for a few years. The three generations of Osborne family had their very nice 1968 AMX on display. Allan Baker had his beautiful (original owner) 1970 Mark Donohue Javelin SST which was a good fit to go along with the TransAm race car. Our new member Anna Skinner displayer her awesome 1978 Gremlin. Anna won second in class and was invited to show her car in the 2018 ‘Houston Auto Show”, which she did.

Joe Conte

Allan Baker Anna Skinner

AMO Department of Corrections

In the Jan./Feb. issue with the Three Jeff’s tribute to George Doughty. Dan Startin One problem—the bylines do not match up. The Osborne Family We’ve have Jeff Puras article on the jump page with no byline, We have Jeff Barfield’s under Puras byline, and Jeff Reeve’s in the middle (with the article) , but it’s not totally clear where some of the breaks are. Anyway, it’s a bit of a mess. S W E E T! Sorry !!!

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 7 Tech Questions with Jeff Reeves

Jeff Reeves, AMO Tech Editor [email protected]

Question: Hi Jeff, I am trying to help someone find parts for the restoration of a Question: I recently smudged this sticker that is on the plastic 1968 Rebel. Two of the items seem to be made of Unobtanium air plenium of my 1980 Pacer dl. Wagon when I was detailing (and I’ve been told there are no re-pops)... those would be the compartment. Do you know if it is being reproduced trim clips and the knobs that permit the backs of the front seats and also what would be written in the spots by Date and SGRV. I don’t know if it is a factory inspection sticker or dealer to move forward. Do you have any idea where these may be sticker. Thanks Bruce Ritchie found? (In the case of the trim clips, if they are impossible to find and NOS parts are scarce if not nonexistent... has anyone Answer: Bruce—this decal is reproduced and is sold by pretty found a suitable substitute?) much any of the AMC vendors like Galvin, Kennedy, etc. The Thanks for your help! Jeanette info written on the decal is the date and specific gravity of the battery when it was checked. It was done as part of the quality Answer: Hello, Jeanette check when the car was being built and prepped to ship out. As far as the seatback adjuster knobs go, those should be You can pretty much make up your own numbers to put on it— the same on any two-door front seat. Those aren’t there wasn’t really a standard for it. Be sure, though, to date it specific. And they wouldn’t be Rebel specific, either. Any similar sometime after the vehicle build date, but within a reasonable year AMC two door should have those. time. Jeff Regarding trim clips, I’m sorry to say that’s going to be a treasure hunt. I don’t think anyone reproduces those, but I would recommend checking with the various AMC specific parts vendors to see what they may be able to offer. Worst case, you may have to search for a similar clip that would do the job. AU-VE-CO is a known name for that sort of stuff and you might have to find a local source for their product and go look through their catalog for something that will work. Good luck, Jeff

Page 8 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 American Racing Headers

My name is Sal Sinsun and I am the National Sales Manager here at American Racing Headers. I just wanted to share something with you and your club. We just finished up our AMC Headers;

Here are some specifics on what we did:

Will Fit the 1970 – 1991 Dogged Legged Flange: 304, 360 390 and 401 Javelin, AMX, Matador, Ambassador and the Rebel Machine; 3/8 Inch Stain Steel Flange Machined at the plugs for those thicker spark plugs 1-3/4 and a 1-7/8 in primaries with a 3 inch collector 1-7/8 in Primaries with a 3.5 collector for those higher horsepower cars.

All collectors will come with a ball and socket style connection pipes that clamps with a euro style clamp for great adjustability.

We are a Made in America company and we only American Made T304 Stainless Steel throughout the system.

I also am attaching a Picture of the Headers.

Sincerely,

Sal Sinsun National Sales Manager American Racing Headers 631-608-1986 Office 805-844-1622 Mobile

Continued on Page 23 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 9 Halverson AMC Racing Season By Shannon Halverson the line taking off. Stephan driving “Trouble Maker” was able to It started in the spring on 2017, we headed down to Brainerd make it several rounds in the Strip Eliminator race class that we International Raceway for our first trip to the drag strip for run in as well. He stayed in 6 rounds to the final four when rain the season. The weather was great, I had been planning to cancelled the racing- a good feat since there is around 150 cars in do a little tuning on the 304 in my 79’ AMX. This AMX is the the class, and the competition is tight. one I borrow known good parts from while tuning other cars, so it’s always being readjusted. I changed adjustments- cleaned, gapped, & indexed plugs, the distributor to one I had rebuilt with an Accel points eliminator kit, on Friday with good results.

On July 4th weekend at BIR, we loaded up & traveled down again with three race cars & Stephan’s 78’ Golden Eagle truck again. Stephan put this truck in the car show, & won I went into Saturday with a few more ideas. I made 2 a first place in the truck class. He also ran his Gremlin, Bobbi ran runs for a base line & then began the changes- a little more her Spirit, & I ran Bobbi’s 78’ AMX. The racing was good in the S/E timing was encouraging, so I brought it in a little faster-that (Strip Eliminator) class, Stephan went 3 rounds, I went 4 rounds till was the ticket. I had a good solid 13:45 before I pulled the Bobbi put me on the trailer with a better reaction time. Bobbi made fresh 600 double pumper & put on the 750 double pumper. it 6 rounds to get it into the final four before she was done. The Stephan had reworked it for me. The 304 responded well to ICE heads up class was good for Stephan, he made it 3 rounds it more gas! Shifting at 5800, I pulled down a 13:32, bringing it that at well. up to 6000 in each gear, brought out a 13:30 @ 102.5. The tuning was a great success! I went from a fastest of 13:50 @ 101 mph to a 13:30. I run in a heads up class with this car for 13:50. So now, all I had to do was to cut a good light, shift at 5500, and bang off all the gears to run 13:50 on the number. I did this several times to take runner up of my 13:50 ICE class! Bobbi was driving “Wild Thing” & was having great success as well with her 12:50 ICE class & came in runner up! The trick to the class is to run as close to the index time as possible, not any faster, & still beat your opponent from

The end of July brought us to Union Grove for the Wed night AMC Homecoming drag races before the big huge Kenosha 2017 event. We brought down Stephan’s 79’ AMX & Bobbi’s 78’ AMX for that, so they could race them & still have cars for cruising

Page 10 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Continued on page 11 Halverson AMC Racing Season Continued from page 10 in Kenosha. They both ran their cars to have a fun evening with through the 13:50 ICE class to win. Bobbi worked her way the other bunch of AMC’s. through the 12:50 ICE class to make runner up, & Stephan worked his way through the 12.0 ICE class to make runner up. In the S/E class, Stephan stayed in it for 7 rounds & made it to the semifinals! I stayed in for 4 rounds before going out. A good trip to the track!

Stephan placed 4th overall in points for SE, I placed 7th overall, & Bobbi placed 10th overall in the SE class for the 3 race series we compete in at BIR, the series.

We made one last trip to the track for the year to Cordova International Raceway, bringing only Stephan’s Gremlin for some test & tuning. He got a chance to run a couple passes, make changes, & run some more. Just good old fine tuning. This was a good success for him, putting down several 11:53 passes @ 116 mph back to back.

You can say our year of racing went pretty well. We had lots of family fun time, made a lot of passes, tuned up The Labor Day weekend event at BIR went very well. for some faster time slips, & put AMC’s in the winner’s circle We brought down Stephan’s Gremlin (Troublemaker), Bobbi’s several times over the season. We look forward to summer Spirit (Wild Thing), & I raced Bobbi’s old race car- 78’ AMX. again & seeing many of you out at the great bunch of AMC Stephan again hauled the 78’ AMX- It was like a flash back with events planned for this year! his Golden Eagle & the AMX being both 78’s. I worked my way

Kenosha Homecoming - To the Rescue By Dan Vogel

We left Indianapolis in the Hornet on Monday afternoon to go to started immediately working on it Amazing. I went in and Kenosha. We spent the night in the area. Got up on watched the man working on it and could tell he knew what he Tuesday and went to Volo Museum. If you have not ever been was doing. It was determined that the brain box had gone bad. there it is worth the trip to go see the place. He made some calls and could not find one and I made a call to Summit to order a new one to be delivered the next day to Tuesday night at the Wendy’s drive in great time. Next morning that shop. Linda was on the phone to try and find us a rental got up and spent time in downtown Kenosha going to museums car with no luck at that point. The Guy that had been working and got some food at an old bar great food. Went to the park on my car left to drop another vehicle of to get an alignment. where the show is to be held then on our way to the Someone drops him back off and he gets out of the car with a plant where a cruise in to be held. Mallory brain box in his hand I said I thought you couldn’t find one. He said they tinker on cars there and had one setting on Driving down the street and the Hornet quits running. We came the bench and said it is a used one and would take a hundred to a stop on the street. A little investigating and figured out we dollars for it. I said if it works I will buy it and keep the new had no spark. Next thing a passes us then turns around one as a spare. He did a quick hook up and we had spark so and came back and pulled behind us with his flashers on and a I had him to make a permanent hook up and then we fired up nice young man gets out trying to help us out. His name is Ray the Hornet. The time that the car died was about 2:00 in the Marescalco. Years ago I installed a Mallory electronic ignition afternoon the time we were pulling out of the shop was 5:30, system consisting of a brain box, distributor, and coil not typical Amazing. items you can get at your local auto parts store. At this time another person had pulled over to try and help out. We came to The name of the shop is Firehouse Performance they treated the conclusion that the brain box had gone bad. Ray had gotten us like we were Celebrity VIP. The total cost for tow, part, and on his phone and said he could have a tow truck pick us up and repair was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this I told him to send him. When he arrive with the proper type of shop to anyone that would ever need their services. We then tow truck he loaded us up and ask if we would like to go by a drove over to Andy’s for a great time. With no other problems shop that might be able to help us out, well Yes please. and great weather we had a great time in Kenosha. What great people that live there. The first place he took us was too busy and it would be a couple of days before they could look at it. The next place he stopped Dan Vogel at he went up and talked to them and the next thing he was taking my car off the truck and they pushed it into a bay and

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 11 Memmories of Gary Timmerman

By Shannon Halverson

With great sadness I pass along this information:

Our friend, Gary Timmerman, died on December 13th, 2017.

Gary has been a long standing AMC guy that attended many AMO National meets, many trips to Kenosha & other AMC events over the years.

You may not know his name, so I’ll jog your memory: Mr. C from Happy Days is who many said he reminded them of. Gary has been a friend of our family so long, I’m not sure when I met him. I met Gary because of AMC’s, however, we spent so much time visiting. It is like I grew up next door to him. We shared a lot of laughs as well as sad times. Being Gary’s friend was like having a magazine subscription, he called to visit about once a month. We would go over car show, ideas, racing plans, info on how he could make his car go faster. Many times he would call & say “I see it is cold out & I called because you need a warm conversation from St. Louis”. Each phone call was at least 2 hours, due to both of us being long winded. Many times we talked about life & how things were going in general. The day he called to tell me he was sick, we both cried a bit, but as we talked, he spoke about how great it was to have done all the things he had & how he looked forward to the next season of good times & getting a chance to take his race car out to test the new engine on the track.

Gary was like an uncle to our family. Always encouraging, always happy to see you & always supportive. He had several very nice Spirits, Javelins, & AMX’s throughout his hobby.

He was always active in the Gateway chapter of AMO. Serving as president of it & wearing many other hats along the way. Over the years at the events, he brought people together to eat, helped put the shows on, helped clean up, helped to organize things. Always had time to socialize with many AMC folks.

He was a great participant in the AMC family. Gary planned a Celebration of life for his family & friends on Saturday, March 31st, 2018. For information on attending, contact myself or other Gateway members

The AMC shows will not be the same without his big smile, a warm handshake, & “The voice of Gary”.

Page 12 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 In Memory - Jock Jocewicz

James Joseph “Jock” Jocewicz passed away on February 10, 2018 after a long illness. He was born August 29, 1940 the son of Joseph and Eleonore Jocewicz. He attended Saint Agnes Grade School in Ashland, Wisconsin from 1946 to 1954 and DePadua High School from 1954 to 1958. On March 7, 1964 he married Peggy Jean Jocewicz (Siebert) in Waterloo, Illinois.

James Jocewicz was enlisted in the U.S. Army from October 1958 to October 1964 as communications chief in a combat unit and served in Viet Nam. He was later employed as a chemical operator at the Institute of Gas Technology in Chicago, Illinois .He was president of NAMDRA (National American Drivers and Racers Association) Car Club from 1982 to 2018. He came by his love of the Independent automobile marques naturally as his Father had been a dealer. He drove almost nothing but American Motors vehicles or until the end. He was member #19 in American Motors Owners Association (AMO) from the original club founded in 1974.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy, two step sons, two daughters and one son, 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild .Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eleonore Jocewicz. Memorials can be sent to Peggy Jocewicz, 493 Orchard Street, Antioch, Illinois 60002

By Larry Daum AMO #279

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 13 Mike’s History Picks

Tie Rod to Tire Clearance on 1960 through 1968 AMCs - - All Models

By Gary Evans Vol 4.No. 3, May June 1980

An AMC Automotive Technical Service Bulletin (no. TB8), dated July 27, 1966 deals with “Clearance between tie rod end ball joint and tires 1960-1966 all series.” According to the bulletin, “the installation of oversize tires with various types of construction as supplied by tire manufacturers may result in contact of the tie rod end and ball joint with the tire at time of a fast, full turn.

A 1/8” spacer, part number 316 6546 is to be installed (on each side) between the steering knuckle pin and the wheel spindle to provide additional clearance where required.

Mike Spangler This same spacer is listed in the parts books for all ’67 and ’68 models. Beginning on 1969 this mspangler@ jefnet.com spacer has been “built into” either the caliper mounting bracket or the spindle (on cars without disc brakes). The bulletin makes no mention of needing longer spindle attaching bolts, but at least on some models, much longer (by about 1/8’) attaching bolts are necessary. Because of numerous combinations of spindle attaching bolts used over the years on various models, I’ve made no attempt to list part numbers for slightly longer mounting bolts. A dealer’s parts catalog lists the bolts and their lengths under the heading: 10.004-2 attaching parts, spindle to steering knuckle pin.

Incidentally, the ’67-’71 parts catalog indicates that four spacers are required per car, which is a miss-print. All cars ’60 through ’68 require two.

After installing the spacers, it is a good idea to have the front end alignment checked.

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The Empire Strikes Back Found in Vol. 5 No. 3 May June 1981

The drawing by AMC club member Theodore Alexander is a composite drawing of the 1983 AMC / car compiled from spy photos and advanced information and rumors about the car, code named Empire. The car will be a front wheel drive model powered by a new four cylinder version of the AMC Six. Rumor has it that a full series of this design of cars will be built in Kenosha in both four door and wagon versions even including a 2 door sport perhaps along the lines of Fords new EXP and LN7, possibly as a new version of the AMX. A turbo charged four cylinder diesel engine is also to be available as an option, in the series. You can look for more of Theodore Alexander’s work in an upcoming article on the AMX in Cars & Parts. and again in 1934-40. The name would be a good choice The rumored name for the new Renault car to be built considering the cars heritage. The car is to be a Renault/AMC in Kenosha is Lafayette. A model name used by Nash version of Chrysler’s K –car according to reports from people who Motors twice before in 1920 – 24 for a luxury competitor to have driven prototypes.

Restoration Shop By Marv Fisher Found in Vol. 5, No. 1 Jan./Feb. 1981

For anyone with a ’68-’70 AMX with small kids who would like to take it for a ride, but just don’t have room for the kids. A ’68-’70 AMX can be converted to a 4-passenger car very easily without altering or ruining the original interior. Its very easy by using ’70 to date Gremlin folding rear seats which can be obtained readily and at a reasonable price . If you look hard enough you can find the original fabric patterns and texture which will come very close to the original interior. Color doesn’t really matter, though Ditzler Automotive Paints make an excellent vinyl dye that will match your interior for you at a minimal charge. The dye if properly applied will endure as well as the original interior.

Parts List:

Rear seats, attaching hinges and brackets, side carpet wheel covers.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Very carefully remove the original carpet side panels. They are glued on and will come off easily with a little care. (These can be reinstalled if and when you are ready to put the car back to original.)

2. Place the carpet panels from the Gremlin on the wheelhouses. Careful as to right and left sides Through the hinge and bracket slits mark the position with crayon or chalk.

3. Remove carpet panels and attach hinges and brackets with 1/8 pop rivets as they can be easily drilled out and moved if you make a mistake. When you have them attached, try the carpets again for fit.

4. Assuming everything fits, reglue the carpet panels with 3-M brand general spray adhesive part no. 08090.This spray works nicely if instructions are followed.

5. Install the seats and you now have a 4 or 5 passenger AMX in which you can haul those kids !

6. If and when you are ready for that 2-seater again, just simply reverse the operation. When you drill out the rivets, just snap new ones into the holes and undercoat. Good as new.

Marv Fisher

Heart of Illinois AMO Chapter American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 15 Memorabilia Corner

Mike Spangler mspangler@ jefnet.com

Last month in this column we showed you the AMC/ Labelle Video System for product training and service training films . This month we moved ahead in time to the early . Though we do have some American Motors training film on VHS Tapes, American Motors training evolved into the Laser Videodisc. I believe the first one that I have in our collection is dated in 1982.

This system called the American Motors Video Information Network consists of Laser Video Discs.

According to Wikipedia, the standard home video LaserDisc was 30 cm (12 in) in diameter and made up of two single-sided aluminum discs layered in plastic. Although appearing similar to compact discs or DVDs, LaserDiscs used analog video stored in the composite domain (having a video bandwidth approximately equivalent to the 1-inch (25 mm) C-Type VTR format) with analog FM stereo sound and PCM digital audio. The LaserDisc at its most fundamental level was still recorded as a series of pits and lands much like CDs, DVDs, and even Blu-ray Discs are today. However, while the encoding is of a binary nature, the information

Some of our Laser Videodiscs

Page 16 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Continued on page 17 Memorabilia Corner Continued from Page 16 is encoded as analog pulse-width modulation with a 50% duty cycle, where the information is contained in the lengths and spacing of the pits. In true digital media the pits, or their edges, directly represent 1s and 0s of a binary digital information stream.

This format could support in-dealership product sales training program. It was not only capable of showing video it also featured interactive feature allowing for quizzes and games. The videodiscs also featured product commercials. The machine could be set up to repeat the product info, or commercials for use in the showroom for the customers to view but could also be set up for the service department personnel to train on product service procedures. Overall is was a very up to date technology. A box full of unopened discs While the discs could play on a number of different brand players, the Pioneer machine was the one with the interactive features. Other auto makers used this format also, so the system could be used by “Dual Dealerships” for their other brands too.

The AMC Dealer in my hometown of Jefferson, WI (Probst Auto Co.) never did get a Laser Videodisc system, though through dealership programs, the dealership was forced to purchase the videodiscs. When the dealership closed I acquired his inventory of Laserdiscs N.O.S. unopened in the boxes along with the invoices for the discs that he did not want. There may have been other dealerships out there like this one, so keep your eyes open for N.O.S. discs, they are out there.

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 17 20172017 Fall FallRun Runto Providence to Providence, Rhode Rhode Island Island By Joe Howard By Joe Howard

This year the Fall Run took us to explore sights around and in Providence, RI. The Run started Friday morning September 29th when we met up at 9am at the Econo Lodge in South, Sutton, MA. We then convoyed to the newly opened Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, RI to see a private collection of over 50 Shelby’s, Corvette’s, ’s, and cars of the 50’s plus more (newportcarmuseum.org).

After touring the car museum, we went for lunch at the Newport Creamery. After a late and filling lunch, we drove to the Pawtucket, RI and checked into the Hampton Inn which was our base for the rest of the weekend.

After checking into our rooms and relaxing, we carpooled a short distance to have Dinner at Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante, a popular restaurant on Federal Hill in Providence.

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At Constantino’s we had tables located in the Market area (which was closed) and a special menu to select from. The meal was amazing. Everyone said they would go to eat there again.

On Saturday, we all had breakfast at the hotel and then carpooled to Providence to have lunch at the Union Station Brewery and then see a matinee performance of Les Misérables at the Providence Performing Arts Theater.

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American Spirit, Vol 22, Issue 4 Page 2 2017 Fall Run to Providence, Rhode Island Continued from Page 19 The performance had a full house with every seat filled. Our group had great seats to the right of the orchestra. This was the last performance in Providence as the group that put on the show was leaving on a National tour the next day. After the amazing performance, we walked a short distance to Murphy’s Restaurant for a great Irish dinner.

When we finished eating Dinner it was almost dark and we walked a few blocks to the Providence River to view the Water Fire performance. At dark, we’ll see the Providence WaterFire, an experience not to be missed.

This WaterFire event was part of a weekend-long celebration of the hope, strength, determination, and courage all of those battling breast cancer and their friends and family show each and every day.

Taking part on the three rivers of downtown Providence, Water Fire has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s

American Spirit, Vol 22, Issue 4 Continued on Page 21 Page 20 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 3 2017 Fall Run to Providence, Rhode Island Continued from Page 20 renaissance. WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park. As part of this event there was a 150-person torch procession will arrive in the basin from Station Park leading into a Ring of Fire

On Sunday morning, we took a free tour of RISD, the RI School of Design Museum to see the museum’s collection of 100,000 objects from ancient times to current.

Some information about the Museum from their web site. The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD Museum) is an art museum affiliated with the Rhode Island School of Design. The museum was founded in 1877 and is the 20th largest art museum in the . The RISD Museum's collection of about 100,000 objects contains a broad range of works from around the world, including ancient Egypt, Asia, Africa, ancient Greece and , Europe, and the Americas. Among the prominent international and American artists represented are Picasso, Monet, Manet, Paul Revere, Chanel, Andy Warhol, and Kara Walker. The collection also features notable works by Rhode Island artists and designers, including 18th-century Newport furniture makers Goddard and Townsend and 19th-century Rhode Island painters

Following the museum visit we drove from Providence to Warwick for Sunday lunch at Iggy’s Boardwalk Restaurant, -- located on the waterfront.

Our thanks to Frank and Corrine Craverio and George and Donna Berube for arranging everything and guiding us through an amazing Fall Run.

American Spirit, Vol 22, Issue 4 Page 4 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 21 Events Calendar May 10-13,2018 - Auburn, IN – Rambler Meets Duryea – NCCA & AACA Regional Meet at Auctions America, Auburn IN – for more info contact: Bob Grutza at 847-370-4352 or [email protected]

May 12, 2018 - Independence, OH - NCAMC Spring Dust Off - For more info contact: Joe Schaller 330-723-1659 [email protected]

May 25, 2018 - Hebron, OH - Great AMC Day 2018 - For more info contact: Mike Luke, 740-929-1300 or [email protected]

May 27, 2018 - Greenville, MI – American Motors Cruisers 2018 Regional Meet In conjunction with Spring Fling Auto Show - For more info contact: Dan Sweetland 616-984-5963 [email protected]

June 3, 2018 - Jefferson, WI - 20th Annual Graduation Car Show – For more information contact: Mike Spangler, [email protected] 920-988-3256

June 9, 2018 – Independence, OH - School’s Out 2018 - For more info contact: Dale Veverka 216-524-5977 [email protected]

June 9, 2018 - Lufkin, TX - 2018 American Motors East Texas Cruise-In – For more info contact: Reagan Ratliff 1-936- 225-0569 [email protected]

June 9, 2018 - Reno, NV – 6th AMCRC – HDAMC Western Regional Car Show at Boomtown Casino – For more info contact: Michael Lakin (775) 427-2695 or [email protected]

June 9, 2018 – Manchester, (Port Perry) Ontario - Rambler Rama 2018, Sponsored by Northern Ramblers for more info contact: Steve Johnston at 905-939-8050 [email protected]

June 27-30, 2018 - Auburn, IN – 2018 AMO International Convention – For more info contact: Todd Harrington 4114 Amesbury Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906 http://www.amonational.com/2018-convention

June 29, 2018 – Auburn, IN – Marlin Auto Club Convention – For more info visit www.marlinautoclub.com

July 6 – 7, 2018 - Dublin, OH – 37th Richard Teague Midwest AMC Regional Meet – For more information contact: Jeff Kennedy at 614-879-7283 or [email protected]

Aug. 11, 2018 - Rising Sun, MD - “All-AMC Day” 2018 at Cecil Co. Dragway – For More info contact: (215) 990-4628 or [email protected]

Aug. 11, 2018 - OH – 17th Annual Bill Reddig AMC Show – For more info contact: Todd Harrington (765) 404-7657 [email protected]

Aug. 19, 2018 - Livonia, MI – GLCAC All Family AMC Show – For more info contact: Richard Estermyer (734) 417-9456 [email protected]

Aug. 24-25, 2018 - Farmington, CT – AMCs Scream in 2018 – CAMO’s 23rd Annual Regional Meet- For more info contact: Joe Howard, 603-548-0069 [email protected]

Aug. 26, 2018 - Genoa, OH – 32nd Annual Glass City All AMC Show at Veterans Memorial Park - For more info contact: Mitch Biller (419) 836-9496 [email protected]

Sept. 6-8, 2018 - Cordova, IL – AMC RACES at Cordova – For more info contact: Shannon Halverson 218–282-6625 [email protected]

July 18-20, 2019 – Collinsville, IL - 2019 AMO International Convention

Attention all chapters: To get your show listed here you MUST contact Cheryl Samuel, AMO Sanctioned Events Manager, 892 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson, WI 53549. Please remember to do it early as American Mo- toring has production deadlines to follow, we would hate to miss listing your show because it was sent late!

Page 22 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Haulin History By Eric Josephson My name is Eric Josephson, and I am the Historian of the International Club. Our clubs have a member in common, Bill Strobel, who passed your contact info along to me.

I write a column that I call “Haulin’ History” for the ISWC’s newsletter, the Talegate, and my most recently printed article is on AMC’s compact wagons of the and 1980s: the Hornet, Concord and Eagle wagons. Bill was impressed enough with the article that he thought I might be willing to share it with your membership and have it printed in your club’s newsletter. Here it is:

Sincerely, Eric Josephson, Historian, International Station Wagon Club

Leading Three Lives: 1971-1988 AMC Hornet, Concord and Eagle Station Wagons

American Motors built its reputation as the authority on small Enter the AMC Hornet, a new compact whose name had cars. For two decades, the Rambler—especially its smallest originally been used from 1951 to 1957 by one of AMC’s models, the American series—had been the epitome of sensible ancestors, Hudson. First-year AMC Hornets came only as and economical transportation, American style. Its success, two- and four-door sedans, but for 1971 came an important founded on the practical principles championed by CEO George addition, a station wagon with a rather playful-sounding name: Romney and his predecessor George Mason, convinced its Sportabout. larger competitors in that some folks actually would rather have a car that was small and simple instead of big and flashy. But with the rise of the ponycar and the muscle car in the Sixties, plus the company’s foray into markets for larger cars under Romney’s successor , the image of Rambler and AMC alike had become rather confused, and the Rambler name vanished in 1969.

Roy Chapin, Jr., who took the CEO post in 1967 after Abernethy took retirement as a result of Kenosha’s declining sales and financial fortunes during his tenure, knew what had to be done. The introduction of the Javelin ponycar and derivative two-seater AMX for 1968 helped inject some youthfulness into AMC’s image. Then in 1970, Chapin purchased Jeep from Kaiser Industries, a move that would take the company into uncharted territory and eventually influence future AMC automobiles (more on that later). That same year, he also presided over the introduction

Canadian comedian Red Green had a philosophy he often expressed on his TV show: “If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.” Well, many women found the new Hornet Sportabout both handsome and handy, particularly those who considered most wagons of the of a creditable modern replacement for the Rambler that would day too cumbersome to handle. In fact, as AMC posed the meet the demands of the Seventies. Continued on Page 24 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 23 Haulin History Continued from Page 23

question, “If you had to compete with GM, Ford and Chrysler, detail changes being smaller taillight lenses with integral what would you do?”, it answered in one particular ad, “You’d backup lamps and the removal of the insect emblems from the design the Sportabout. A car that could do more for the American front fenders, but there was plenty of news to report for Hornet housewife than all the hair coloring, lip gloss and false eyelashes Sportabout buyers. All existing were downgraded in put together.” The ad further stated: “The Sportabout will make horsepower to 100 for the base six, 110 for the 258-cube six the American housewife feel more like a woman and less like and 150 for the 304 V-8, ratings now reported in net rather than a teamster. It’s styled along the lines of a instead of gross figures, but a 175-horse 360-cid V-8 was newly available. a station wagon. And with a turning circle identical to VW’s, it’s Equipment updates for second-year Sportabouts included easy to handle. Now ladies, you can park without the danger of a new color-keyed dashboard, a switch from Borg-Warner to developing your biceps. And let’s face it, girls, the 58.3 cubic “Torque-Command” automatic (actually Chrysler’s TorqueFlite), feet of load space is plenty for most of the things you do. So the addition of electric windshield wipers as standard you can see why we like to think of the Sportabout as our little (previously optional on six-cylinder models), and optional AM/ contribution to Woman’s Liberation.” FM radio, Adjust-O-Tilt and removable storage/ litter containers in the front doors. Also, the woodgrain applique Another ad pointed out that the Sportabout was in a class was of the new type that blended in with the paint color, and you by itself, the only wagon its size on the market. While it was could now order it without getting the D/L package, which was bigger than Chevy’s Vega , it was smaller than updated with available new “Scorpio” striped fabric. Next, there every other wagon from the Big Three. Designed by Richard were two rather interesting new trim variations. For a sporty Teague, AMC’s highly talented head of styling, and predicted touch, the new “X” package included sport striping that ran along by his AMX III of 1967, the Sportabout rode a 108- the lower window outlines and the D-, plus a slotted-spoke inch and was 179.3 inches long (just a fraction shy sport steering wheel and slotted steel wheels. And for followers of 15 feet) and 70.6 inches wide. It sported single of fashion, there was the limited-production Gucci edition. within a delicate horizontal bar grille, along with horizontally Sounds rather ostentatious for a workaday compact hauler, but bisected taillights, flush-fitting flap-style door handles, anda in fact Aldo Gucci himself gave some personal touches to his liftgate that revealed a space-saver and 3.8 cubic own Sportabout, including glass-covered headlamps and signal feet of underfloor storage space. The Sportabout was identified lenses, a custom grille, custom upholstery with Gucci logos, by Hornet nameplates above the grille, near the right taillight fold-down trays in the front seat backs with same, and his own and on each front fender, plus Sportabout script on each rear designer handbags. AMC gave buyers a chance to experience fender and insect emblems on the front fenders, the center of it for themselves, albeit in a more temperate manner. Externally, the rear beauty panel and the inner door panels. AMC’s 232-cid there was little distinction from other Sportabouts aside from a 135-hp inline six was the standard engine, with a 150-horse Gucci shield emblem behind each front wheel cutout, but inside 258-cid two-barrel six and 210-horse 304 V-8 optional. A three- you got Gucci logos covering the headliner and sun visors, speed column-shift manual was standard, as were bench along with ivory upholstery and door panels with signature seats with vinyl upholstery, a step-on parking brake, anti-theft green-red-green striping, with another Gucci shield emblem ignition and steering column with warning buzzer, carpeting in beside each armrest. This special edition came in a choice of the passenger and cargo compartments, “Weather-Eye” heater, four exterior colors—Snow White, Hunter Green, Grasshopper and high-level ventilation. “Shift-Command” Borg-Warner three- Green and Yucca Tan—and accounted for 2,583 of the 34,065 speed automatic was available, and so were , Sportabouts built for 1972. And last, but most definitely not power brakes (drum or front disc), air conditioning, reclining least, the most important announcement for all AMC products bench or individual seat, pushbutton AM radio, , tinted was the new Buyer Protection Plan, which not only guaranteed glass, clock, inside release, remote left hand mirror, every component of the car (except for tires) for 12 months or visor vanity mirrors and a wagonload of other niceties. Inside, 12,000 miles, whichever came first, but promised owners that if the instrument panel displayed three round gauge faces, the anything went wrong with the car that AMC was responsible for, flanked by fuel and temperature gauges to the left AMC would fix it free, and also provided them a toll-free number and optional or clock to the right. to call for assistance.

Springtime brought a D/L package that included woodgrain In 1973 most of the attention on the Hornet line was on the exterior trim on the sides and rear panel, plus a rooftop luggage rakish new , but there was also a significant rack with integral wind deflector, a woodgrained rim-blow sport for all Hornets that rendered a more rounded appearance to steering wheel, individual reclining seats and door panels in the front end and fenders. The new grille was now made up Serape fabric, and even a free folding cloth . In addition, of vertical bars above and below a narrow horizontal slot that you could order a Sports Décor group, with which you got also formed a border around the enlarged parking/signal lamps, Turbo-Cast wheel covers, white-line tires, pinstriping and those the Hornet nameplate was moved to the edge of the hood on same seats and doors. All in all, sales for the Sportabout got off the driver’s side, and a Hornet emblem now appeared within a to a fine start as a total of 73,471 were built—taking a majority circle on the center edge of the hood. Also new were soft-feel of Hornet sales for the year—at an attractive starting price of knobs with international symbols for the switch, wiper $2,594. control, etc., a sturdier new front with rubber strips that met federal requirements to stand up to a 5-mph impact, and The basic styling was little altered for 1972, the most notable Continued on Page 25 Page 24 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Haulin History Continued from Page 24 bumper guards at the rear, along with available intermittent and 24,000 miles, and was even available for any 1976 AMC wipers and “Striped Uganda” upholstery for the individual product purchased on or after September 1, 1976. Hornet reclining seats. The Gucci edition returned for one more year, wagon production for ’77 amounted to 28,891. and another 2,251 copies were produced out of a total of 44,719. (This year also brought a edition Javelin, As the 1978 selling season got underway, Gerald Meyers and a Cassini Matador coupe would arrive in ’74; Lincoln would succeeded Roy Chapin as company chairman and CEO, and have designer-inspired Marks later in the decade.) In addition, AMC needed a new product that would sell. Its limited financial the Buyer Protection Plan was enhanced with Special Trip resources would not permit a completely new design, but Interruption Protection to cover lodging expenses in the event Kenosha figured out a way to make lemonade. AMC took the that overnight repairs were needed during the owner’s travels. Hornet, cast it in more of a luxury vein, and gave it a new name, For $149, Buyers could even get an Extended Buyer Protection transforming it into the new Concord. The front-end styling got Plan that doubled the standard coverage to 24 months/24,000 a more contemporary look, featuring rectangular headlamps, a miles. classy-looking grille consisting of six sections each enclosing

The 1974 Sportabout looked little different from the front aside from the addition of vertical rubber bumper guards, but the rear was changed some thanks to a new 5-mph bumper that was now required at that end, with the license plate slot relocated above it, directly in line with the taillights. Hornet nameplates were in a new font and moved back to the front fenders. Interior trim for the D/L package was now “Venetian” fabric or “Tru-Knit” vinyl. The Gucci edition was gone, prices had now risen above $3,000, and owners had to endure the federally mandated interlock system that prevented the car from starting without seat belt usage, but with demand for compacts shooting upward in the wake of the OPEC oil embargo, AMC was able to a five-by-five grid and square parking/turn signal lamps in the move 71,413 Sportabouts for the model year. outermost portions, along with a stand-up . New amber-red-white oblong taillights highlighted the updated rear A facelift for 1975 brought a new vertically divided six-section styling. The new inside story began with a thoroughly updated grille with rectangular parking lamps in the outermost sections. instrument panel featuring rectangular gauges. At $4,049 basic A catalytic converter was installed, meaning “unleaded fuel (a $350 premium over the last base Hornet wagon), the Concord only”, with those very words imprinted on the fuel gauge and was offered in base and D/L models, the latter of which included above the filler cap. With many buyers now suddenly mindful framed woodgrain exterior paneling on the lower bodysides of gas mileage, the 360 V-8 was dropped, while (with (but not on the rear panel), along with individually reclining front six-cylinder and manual), steel-belted radial tires and a fuel seats in soft-feel vinyl upholstery, fully woodgrained dash with economy gauge became available, as did cruise control and quartz digital clock, body-color wheel covers, a foot-long day/ an electric rear window defogger (required in the state of New night mirror, an extra-quiet insulation package, and lots of other York). A new Rallye Package included a black instrument panel good stuff. A Sport trim package was also available, featuring with tachometer, oil pressure and ammeter gauges, a front wide tape stripes along the lower body, bucket seats in soft- sway bar for six-cylinder models, and a leather-wrapped sports feel vinyl—or individually reclining seats in vinyl or velveteen steering wheel, while a new Touring Interior option furnished the if you preferred—sport steering wheel, steel-belted radial tires, Sportabout with individually reclining front seats in soft tan vinyl. brushed aluminum accents on the instrument panel, and a four- But with the sensational new Pacer diverting a lot of attention speed manual . Electronic ignition and an inside from existing AMC products, Sportabout production fell sharply hood release were now standard, and a CB radio was optional to 39,563. with the AM and AM/FM stereo radios. “The luxury America wants…the size America needs” was how AMC summed up the The Hornet Sportabout didn’t change much for 1976, but new series, whose sales improved nicely over the last Hornet, now it was no longer the only wagon of its type, as Chrysler although those of the wagons didn’t, coming to 23,573 units. brought out its first domestic compact wagons in a decade, the Volare and Aspen. The “X” trim underwent For 1979, AMC retired its intermediate Matador series, making a slight adjustment, the stripes now running only along the the Concord its largest wagon, and permitting the company lower window outlines, and a was newly available. to once again concentrate on its specialty as a producer Production dropped again, to 29,763 units. of small cars. The year’s facelift brought a new vertical bar grille with Concord script in the header, along with quad 1977 brought the final Hornet wagon, which was now called rectangular headlamps above long rectangular parking lamps, simply that, as the Sportabout name was dropped. The D/L new aluminum bumpers, and even two-tone paint, if desired. package now came with individual reclining seats in new The Sport package was no longer available, but a new top- perforated Rallye vinyl, while the new Buyer Protection Plan line model called the Limited was introduced. With it you got II doubled the coverage of the original Plan to 24 months Continued on Page 26 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 25 Haulin History Continued from Page 25

Chelsea leather upholstery, tilt woodgrained steering wheel, full fenders, Krayton plastic lower-body accent panels, and flared courtesy lighting, (optional on base and D/L), wheel openings. Standard equipment included the 258-cid six, dual remote mirrors (ditto), body color wheel covers, radial tires power steering, power brakes, Torque-Command automatic and an AM radio all standard. 20,278 Concord wagons were and individual reclining seats in Sport vinyl. In addition, Limited built for the model year. models also came standard with a woodgrained steering wheel and your choice of Chelsea leather or St. Lauren fabric The 1980 Concord wagons received a new horizontal-bar grille upholstery. If you requested the available Sport package for with Concord script on the driver’s side, a new hood ornament the base model, “4X4” graphics were added, as were a leather- with the red, white and blue AMC logo, and wraparound wrapped steering wheel, halogen headlamps, fog lamps, horizontal taillights, while power windows and six-way power dual remote mirrors, Durham plaid upholstery (also available separately), and Goodyear Tiempo blackwalls, plus a fully blacked-out grille, black bumpers and black-accented taillight lenses. Power windows and door locks, woodgrain paneling, a rear wiper/washer and a cassette player were other options offered across the line. All AMC vehicles were now treated with rust protection, prompting the automaker to issue a new 5-year “No Rust Thru” warranty. With prices starting at $7,718 ($2,299 more than the cheapest Concord), the newcomer brought in 25,807 customers for AMC, but the company ended the year with its largest loss in history. Here, too, there was a limited special conversion approved by Kenosha, this courtesy of VM Motori, S.p.A. of Italy. VM supplied a 219-cid, 150-horse turbo diesel engine and a larger for the Eagle wagon, which they said would result in a phenomenal cruising range of some 1,500 miles when equipped with overdrive. The price for this service was forbidding, however—more than the price of the Eagle wagon itself, in fact!—so only about seven of these haulers are believed to have had it installed; one AMC Eagle club reports two that are known to exist today. seats were new options befitting its luxury role (both standard on the Limited). The 151-cid “Iron Duke” four sourced from The 1981 AMC products were billed as “The tough Americans”. ’ division was now standard, while the The Concord and Eagle now each wore their own grille designs: 232-cid six and the V-8 were dropped, leaving the 258-cid six a new four-section motif with stacked horizontal bars for the the only alternative. Woodgrain could now be ordered for base former, a bold eight-by-three eggcrate for the latter. The “Iron- Concords. Production for the 1980 Concord wagons came to Duke” four was now standard for both series, though it could 17,413 units. An interesting variation on the 1979 and 1980 only be paired with a , while the use of Concord wagons was an electric conversion done in Cortland, aluminum for the 258-cid six, which was now optional, made New York called the Solargen Electric, which was marketed it considerably lighter, and the use of galvanized steel on all independently of AMC. body panels helped to further guard against rust. There was big mechanical news for the Eagle in the optional Select-Drive, a The biggest news for 1980—not only at AMC but throughout revision of the full-time all-wheel drive system that enabled the the industry—was the third variation on this now ten-year-old driver to disconnect four-wheel drive after stopping the vehicle platform. Joining the AMC lineup was the new Eagle 4X4, and switch to two-wheel mode with a sliding lever on the dash named by as the “Most Significant New Domestic for more economical operation. Kenosha built 15,198 Concord Car” for the year. To be sure, it did mark the first time 4WD had and 10,371 Eagle wagons for the model year. ever been available in anything other than a pickup truck or SUV, although it was intended more for all-season traction than serious off-roading. (The EPA even classified it as a light truck.) As explained in the brochures, the 4WD system was designed to read road conditions in order to put the power to the wheels that needed it most in order to maintain optimum stability. Independent front suspension was also featured. Available in base and Limited models, the Eagle’s 109.3-inch wheelbase was slightly longer than that of the Concord, and it rode higher thanks to three inches more ground clearance. The Eagle’s grille was similar to Concord’s but with alternate blacked-out elements and Eagle badging. It also wore Eagle emblems on the B-pillars, “4 Wheel Drive” or “Automatic 4WD” labels on the rear Continued on Page 27 Page 26 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Haulin History Continued from Page 26

For 1982, both lines were left alone stylistically, but Select- the Eagle Wagon would continue to wear AMC identification for Drive was now standard for all Eagles, while a new Borg- what days remained of its existence. Warner five-speed transmission became available for all AMC cars. The production tally came to 12,106 Concord and 20,899 Those days were clearly numbered, and time finally ran out Eagle wagons, the latter of which was named the official car on December 14, 1987, when the 2,306th Eagle Wagon (now of the National Ski Patrol. With the demise of Checker Motors the official name) built to 1988 specifications left the Brampton at the end of the model year, AMC was now America’s last Assembly Plant. Along the way, the capable four-wheeling independent car company. hauler lost its Limited model (and its sedan companion) but was further upgraded with still more standard equipment, including Or was it? For the past few years, French automaker Renault power steering, , air conditioning, AM/ had been gradually building up ownership interest in AMC, FM radio and tilt steering among other amenities. From there whose dealers had been selling a fair number of Renault Eagle as a make continued until it faded from the scene itself products, and one of their top brass, Jose Dedeurwaerder, was in 1998. now AMC president, with W. Paul Tippet taking over as CEO. By 1983, , including this year’s new Alliance series, Though largely out of necessity, AMC’s compact station wagon were beginning to push the homegrown AMC cars aside in the platform proved one of the most enduring in automobile history, showrooms, and this would be the final year for the Concord, having lived eighteen model years and three lives—two of them phased out after just 867 wagons were built, along with 12,378 simultaneously for four of those years—and seen its creator Eagle wagons. A new AMC-built 150-cid inline four was though to the bitter end. From a collector standpoint, the Gucci announced in February 1983 as a replacement for the Pontiac and “X” versions of the Hornet Sportabout would likely be the four. most desirable, but any Concord would be ideal as a symbol of affordable luxury in its time, and the Eagle finds many fans who The departure of the Concord (and the subcompact Spirit view them as a harbinger of today’s popular vehicles. series) left the Eagle as AMC’s only remaining product line of Whether you travel economy class, first class or on all fours, U.S. origin for 1984. The 150-cube four was still advertised as you’ll have a handy, handsome hauler that served its owners standard, but less than one percent actually got one. Assembly well (especially the ladies) and whose maker built and backed of the Eagle was moved out of Kenosha and into its smaller with confidence. Brampton, Ontario, Canada facility, which put together 21,294 Eagle wagons for the season.

The big news for the 1985 Eagle was shift-on-the-fly 4WD, meaning that switching between drive modes could now be done while the car was in motion, no stopping necessary. The hood was new, showing off a mild dome effect in the center. The long-familiar 258-cid six was now the only engine available, while the five-speed manual became the standard transmission. Production slid to 13,535.

Changes for the 1986 Eagle wagon were very minor, perhaps the biggest one being tinted glass becoming standard; it didn’t even get a central rear stop light, which was a new requirement for all passenger cars built from this year forward. (This rule did not yet apply to trucks, however, so maybe the Eagle was exempt because the EPA, as mentioned earlier, classified it as such.) Production slowed to 6,943 units.

By the time the 1987 model year rolled around, the Eagle wagon’s starting price was nearing twelve grand, and production declined further to just 4,452 units. The basic package now included steel-belted radials and a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard. Meanwhile, Renault sales, which had been brisk at first, had also fallen off as public dissatisfaction with Renault automobiles was mounting. Renault was now looking to unload AMC, and as it happened, there was a very interested party. ’s Chrysler Corporation was eyeing AMC as a possible purchase, with the Jeep line viewed as the main prize. By summer that prospect was brought to fruition, turning AMC into Chrysler’s new Jeep-Eagle Division. Despite the takeover, American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 27 For the Long Haul By Tony Lucas

Car show season is right around the corner and with that comes the AMO Regional and National shows! Most of us either built our cars or tinker on them to the point where we can trouble shoot issues or make roadside repairs. For the longer hauls like the ones I make from up in British Columbia, Canada to the AMO Nationals and other long distance events the planning needs to extend further and include the tow vehicle and trailer. I thought I would share some of the things I plan/ prepare for the long hauls, hopefully one of these tips helps make your trip smoother!

- Firstly, ensure your tow vehicle has the correct tow ratings to tow your setup. I’ve seen some setups that obviously exceed the manufacturers specifications and put everyone on the road at risk. It might tow it ok but chances are it won’t stop safely in an emergency! Next time you’re all hooked up and loaded stop at some scales and get the front, rear and trailer weighed. The max ratings for the axles are posted in the drivers door jamb for you specific vehicle...you will probably be surprised.

- Make sure your tow vehicle is all caught up on servicing such as fuel, oil and air filters. This will prevent unnecessary delays, breakdowns or poor fuel economy.

- Make sure ALL the fluids (washer fluid, antifreeze etc.) in your tow vehicle are topped up. I always bring a jug of washer fluid and a jug of pre-mixed coolant. One less stop along the way can save a 1/2 hour on a trip.

- Make sure the tires on the tow vehicle and trailer are in good condition, with no cracks or checking, not outside of the manufacturers age recommendation and properly inflated. I personally won’t go over 5 years on trailer tires, why risk my pride and joy for a few hundred bucks? You can always use the old ones for a utility trailer that stays local and just does trips to the dump! Every time I stop for a break or fuel I touch every tire and wheel center. Higher heat may indicate tire, brake or bearing issues.

- Ensure lugnuts are torqued to the correct values and that you have the keys for any wheel locks inside the tow vehicle. I also bring a breaker bar, floor jack, torque wrench, cordless impact and a good spare tire for the tow vehicle. In addition, I bring 2 spares for the car trailer as with a tandem when one goes the other is usually damaged also!

- An approved fuel container full of your tow vehicles fuel (gas/diesel) will be a treasure in the middle of Kansas....ask me how I know! If your tow vehicle is a newer diesel, a container of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is inexpensive insurance against potential issues or delays on the road.

- Grease the bearings on the trailer and inspect the brakes to ensure there is no wear, damaged parts or adjustments required.

- Inspect all lights on both the tow vehicle and trailer to ensure they all work. I usually bring a container of spare bulbs for my trailer and an assortment of fuses for both the trailer and tow vehicle. I even bring a stepladder so I can reach high lights on the trailer or need to make any tall repairs.

- Make sure ALL your vehicles have current insurance for the duration of your trip!

- For the 2-3 weeks prior to leaving I have a running list of everything I need to bring with me to “survive” on the road for 3 weeks. In addition to the basics like food, toiletries and clothing some things to remember are;

Continued on Page 29 Page 28 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Haulin History Continued from Page 28 * passports

* cell phone (with travel data plans if required)

* maps

* folder with show/hotel registrations, addresses for any required stops etc.

* spare keys for the tow vehicle, trailer and car

* car cover (if required)

* wheel locks/chocks etc. for the trailer for when it’s disconnected from the tow vehicle.

* traffic cones/triangles for roadside issues

* flashlights/worklights

* tools, you can never have everything but you can try to bring a good range of basics

* nitrile gloves to help keep hands clean when working along the way

* cleaning rags/hand cleaner

* folding foam matt to kneel/lay on if required.

* car cleaning supplies

* spare tie-down straps

* extension cord (you never know if you need to use your buffer of small vacuum!)

There are probably lots of other items but this is a good start. It may seem crazy but I will also put a fresh coat of wax on both the tow vehicle and trailer prior to hitting the road. Not only does it make it look better along the way it helps when cleaning the bugs off after the long haul!

Tony Lucas, AMO member #10333 Kenosha’s and Rambler Automobiles By Patrick Foster ISBN: 9781467128643 $21.99 / 128 pages / paperback

Thomas B. Jeffery Company existed as an automobile maker from 1902 to 1916 and in that short span created a corporate foundation that would lead to successor firms , Nash – , American Motors, and Jeep. Thomas Jeffery named his automobile the Rambler, after the popular bicycles he manufactured prior to his car venture. The Rambler was a car of outstanding quality and reliability. From its first showing in Chicago in 1902, the Rambler stood out as an unusual value for the money. That reputation carried over when Tom Jeffery’s son and successor Charles decided to change the car’s name to Jeffery in honor of his late father. In 1916, Charles Nash, then president of General Motors, resigned his position and purchased the Thomas B. Jeffery firm, renaming it the Nash Motors Company. Before long, an all-new Nash car was introduced, and the Jeffery brand faded away. Nash went on to become one of the largest of the American Independent automakers.

About the Author

In this book, readers will see many celebrated people in Rambler and Jeffery vehicles – Mark Twain, Bing Crosby, President William Howard Taft, Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing, and more. Author Patrick Foster is the owner of most of the photographs and images, which reside in the world-famous Patrick R. Foster Historical Collection, a large, working archive dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of historical information about American Motors, its predecessor companies, and subsidiary and related firms. American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 29 Jeff Spratt’s AMX By Harm & Barb Van der Veen Anyone who has ever prepared a car for concours judging knows what’s involved! After the rebuild, which took 30 months, Jeff (and his “partner in crime”, Carol Anderson), brought Jeff’s 1970 AMX to Rockford, Illinois, the site of the 2016 AMO Convention. It was entered in the American Heritage Cup class so you all know he had to have it shown for at least two years; first year in Junior where he had to achieve Gold; second year in Senior where he had to win Best of Show in his class! Achieving these two goals is no easy feat! The hours and hours and hours spent detailing and cleaning at home are may or may not have caught). He told me he really didn’t feel “usually” followed up by hours of detailing and cleaning before his car was the best on the field that day but the Car Judging the show! Now, having an enclosed trailer certainly helps to cut Gods were in his favour! If there WERE imperfections, they down this last piece, but dirt invariably finds its way onto the car. were minor! All the entrants in that class were called to the front and, to Jeff’s total shock, he was named winner of the American Many of our AMO+ members have judged before, or at the very Heritage Cup!! least, have had their cars judged. Now imagine – you’re in the top class for AMO! Points are deducted by .25 increments I realize this win was about 18 months ago, but it’s significant for for what you might consider very trivial issues! When you’re a couple of reasons. Number 1 and perhaps most astounding at this level, the judges have to be ruthless because the cars is that this was his second car to have competed in the highest are often too close in quality. This was also NOT Jeff’s first class! Number 2 – only 1 Canadian before him (Don Bennett) time showing in this class so he knew exactly what he was in had achieved this level twice (Rebel convertible and Gremlin) for. He had previously competed in American Heritage with his and 1 Canadian since (Tony Lucas) with another 1970 AMX! 1969 SC/Rambler. Another excellent example of his restoration skills! Apparently, it’s a real challenge for Jeff to NOT drive the Congratulations to Jeff! So, will we be seeing a third car?? heck out of the SC/Rambler so he was itching to bring another car to show. Through an unforeseen set of circumstances, he acquired this AMX and set about completing the rebuild.

Came the day of “reckoning”, we were all faced with a deluge of rain which fell the night before into the overnight! The organizers, in the last 12 hours before the show, had to come up with an entirely different (and much drier) location because the Tip of the day original grounds were so saturated that the cars would certainly have gotten stuck (except for the Jeep class of course)! When restoring your ride and it comes time to fit the doors, a trick learned working at General Motors was to weigh all internal Once at the new show field, the car was unloaded and was and external components, add a pound for paint and clearcoat. seen for the first time by many! There was even a roving Now make a flat weight that can be hung inside the door, adjust television crew there that immediately saw the quality of this car your for a perfect fit, be sure the weight doesn’t bounce off the and wanted to interview Jeff! I’m sure by now you have all seen the outer skin or all of your metal work will need to be done the video which circulated but if you haven’t, here’s the link: again. When the weight is removed you will notice that the door https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVu7CMp8usk. Both the car doesn’t fit anymore. No worries, when all the hardware isre and driver were very photogenic, don’t you think? installed your doors will fit perfect....

As he waited that long day in the sun, through cocktail hour and then dinner at the banquet, I’m sure Jeff was going over in his mind all the “flaws” he felt his car had (which the judges

Page 30 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Two More Cents Worth By Buddy E. “Bud” Turner & Roberta J. “Bobbie” Mistretta

Dan Sweetland’s Guest Editorial: My Two Cents in the AMO Gettysburg 2017 issue of American Motoring asks:

Why do American Cup and Heritage Cup winners stop attending our shows?

My Answer: Rodney Dangerfield’s famous “I don’t get no respect”.

In Cleveland, OH, site of the 2015 AMO Convention, a place of honor at the head of the American Cup participants was given to Woody Wadsworth and his 2014 American Cup winning 1969 AMX. I thought at the time that this was a fitting recognition for what was, until the Awards Banquet, the current American Cup recipient.

In truth, I was so consumed with my own car preparation, that I didn’t even notice where our 2015 American Cup winner, Otis Thomas, was parked at the 2016 show field in Rockford, IL. I do remember that my Pacer was parked in what seemed like an odd place. My memory of that show field was that of a somewhat scattered distribution of cars and classes?

The recent operational change of separating “judged” from “display” category classes certainly has great practical value. However, clumping all classes of displayed cars together is somewhat disrespectful. My preference would be to place displayed cars adjacent to judged cars, but not intermingled. The practice of giving preference to pre-registered cars is essential to allow show field planning. So, maybe clumping all of the non pre-registered cars as overflow would solve the show field planning dilemma. And requiring any judged entry to pre-register was brilliant.

Getting last year’s winner to award the Cup to the current winner is a good way to ensure that, at least for one time, a Cup winner comes back to the next year’s Convention. However; the sometimes years-long process of competing for your respective classes’ “Best of Show” award, and then competing in the sometimes years-long process of getting your respective “Cup” award, takes a toll. I was unprepared for the let-down of becoming “retired” from competition. During the process of competing for the American Cup, one is called to the front at the Awards Banquet only to find out that someone else won, possibly, usually. Surrendering the American Cup to the next winner, only to receive a small “Legacy Display Participant” plaque, produced a similar disappointment.

The only way that I see to get previous winners to return year after year, is to show them the respect they deserve; the respect that comes from having won our club’s highest honors. In order to make this happen, I would suggest the following:

1) Honorary position on the show field, maybe in a new class of “Cup Winners Legacy Circle”. 2) Inclusion in International Convention Awards List as Cup Winners Legacy Circle participants. 3) Award a trophy patterned after the “American Cup Participant” trophy, in similar manner.

The appropriate timing for this presentation, I believe, would be just before the Heritage Cup and American Cup presentations. Last year’s winners could remain up front for the Heritage Cup and American Cup presentation. I would also suggest that all “Participant” trophy participants be encouraged to place their trophys by their cars on the show field, and to bring those trophys to the awards ceremony to be held during the “Cup” awards presentation ceremony. This recognizes participants for the trophy winners that they are.

Buddy E. “Bud” Turner & Roberta J. “Bobbie” Mistretta, 1977 AMC Pacer “Zippy”, 2016 AMO American Cup, AMO #7374

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 31 AMO Membership

Derek Dorroh [email protected]

Well Spring is around the corner and I for one am ready to say goodbye to the cold. As I write this, we have a beautiful snow coming down, huge flakes, and the best kind...not sticking to anything.

Over the past several weeks there has been a lot of behind the scenes work within our new club wesbite, membership system, and judging system built within a platform called ProQ. I am so excited about this and cannot wait to show members this new system at the 2018 AMO Convention.

With anything new, there will be some challenges and bumps, but in the end it will help move our club and the entire membershp experience in the right direction. A special ‘thank you’ and shout out to our club president, Ian, the entire AMO Board of Directors for leading us forward with positive changes in many areas.

I look forward to seeing everyone in Auburn for the convention, it will be an awesome show!

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES As renewal cards are mailed each month, you will start to see our new membership options. So, let’s review what they are and the many ways you can renew.

o Membership – USA $35 per year USD o Membership – Canada/Mexico $40 per year USD o Membership – International $45 per year USD o Membership – Business/Vendor $100 per year USD o Membership – Digital Only (all) $25 per year USD FAQ’s Where do I mail my check for a new membership or renewal? Send to AMO Membership Services c/o Derek Dorroh, 12229 Freemont Lane, Raleigh, NC 27613

How do I know when my renewal is due?

Our new PROQ membership system is just about ready to go, and many of you will start to receive emails from our new site reminding you of membership renewal time. It’s automated, and gives you links to renew right in the email. Of course we will continue to mail postcards as reminders, but it helps with club costs when renewals are done online.

On your membership card you will see a year and date in the format of YEARMONTH, ex. 201802 would mean your membership expires at the end of February of 2018. We also send out a postcard notice the month prior to remind you of the renewal. You can also email or call anytime to check on your membership status. As our new system/website built in PROQ rolls out this year, you will start to see the exact data of your renewal, online, and on membership cards.

Can I renew or join online? Sure can! We have many ways to renew online: o From our club website, click ‘join AMO’ link, fill out the form, and choose the PayPal option after the form is completed o At our new membership services online store: https://squareup.com/store/amo o Send your dues via PayPal directly to us; please use the friends and family option and send funds to [email protected] with a note to include your AMO#

How do I contact you? Email me at [email protected] or call my cell phone at 919-795-3530, I will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you again for being a part of our AMO family, together we will keep the history and cars around for generations to come.

Derek

Page 32 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 33 Page 34 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Continued on Page 32 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 35 Page 36 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Hoosier AMC Club presents The 17th Annual Bill Reddig AMC Show AMO Regional - Saturday, August 11, 2018 ***********************************

Park Your Classic AMC Amongst the Planes

Grissom Air Museum Parts Vendors On US 31 near SR 218 1000 W. Hoosier Blvd. Questions: Call Todd Peru, IN 46970 Are Welcome 765-404-7657

Dash Plaques to the first 50 vehicles 10 People’s Choice Awards Grissom Air Museum Choice Award Bill Reddig Award

Registration 9:00 - 11:00 am Awards at 3:00 PM PRE-REGISTER Pre-Registration (per car or vendor) $12.00 (received by 8/4/18), Day of Show $15.00 Name ______Phone ______Address ______City ______ST ___ Zip ______Email ______Vehicle ______

Mail To: Todd Harrington Make the check out to the Hoosier AMC Club 4114 Amesbury Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47906

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 37 AMCs Scream in 2018 CAMO’s 23rd Annual Regional Meet At the Farmington-Hartford Marriott 15 Farm Spring Road, Farmington, CT August 24th and 25th 2018

Open to all owners, vendors and enthusiasts of AMC, Rambler, Jeep, Hudson, Nash, and Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth cars to attend our show and a class for other pre-1988 Show Cars. Rain or Shine – inside garage available for inclement weather. Come and spend the weekend with us and enjoy a Friday evening Cruise (new location) and the Saturday Gathering of Cars and Show. On Saturday evening is the Awards Banquet where everyone can relax and have a good time. For those that want to be judged, trophies will be awarded for Gold, Silver, and Bronze level points judging and a “CAMO Choice” Award for other pre-1988 cars. Make this a weekend event and reserve your room early at the Farmington Hartford Marriott host hotel. We have arranged for a special room rate of $98.00 per night plus tax for this event. This block is being held only until August 3rd. Please book your room as early as possible. Call Marriott Reservations at 888-236-2427 and mention CAMO rate when booking your room! Use this link for on-line booking CAMO-23rd Annual Regional Meet or Use the following group code to book on line: CAMCAMA Schedule of Events

Friday Aug 24th (Cruise) Saturday Aug 25th (Car Show) Vendor set up: Free Vending Vendor set up: Free Vending Greet early arrivals at Hotel Show Field / Registration Opens: 8:00 am Cruise: 5:30 pm – start from the hotel Car Show: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm No Host Social at Hotel after cruise DJ, Participant Photos, Judging at Noon Awards: 3:30 pm (for those not attending Banquet) Cocktails: 6:00 pm Banquet: 7:00 pm

Saturday activities include: raffles, door prizes and auction to be held during the day Lunch is available at the Show Field: Hot Dogs, Hamburger, Salads, Chips and Sodas All cars must display a fire extinguisher on the show field For additional information contact President Joe Howard, 603-548-0069, or Vice President Bill Thomas: 978-430-9678

Page 38 American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Announcing the 2018 AMO International Convention hosted by the Hoosier AMC Club

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the introduction of the Javelin and the AMX.

June 27 – June 30, 2018 in Auburn, IN

Quality Inn is the host hotel but there are several hotels within walking distance. The car show will be held at Auctions America.

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 39 2018 AMO International Convention Camping Options

Fireside Resort at Kruse Park 5612 Co Rd 11A, Auburn, IN 46706 (260) 925-6747 (1 mile from show field)

Indian Springs Campground 981 Co Rd 64, Garrett, IN 46738 (260) 357-5572 (5 miles from show field)

Gordon’s Campground 9500 E 600 S, Wolcottville, IN 46795 (260) 351-3383 (30 miles from show field)

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Auburn, Indiana Area Hotels

AUBURN INN SUPER 8 HAMPTON INN (Formerly Quality Inn) 307 Touring Dr. 1020 Smaltz Way Auburn, Auburn, IN 46706 IN 46706 SOLD OUT 260-927-8800 260-925-1100 Fax: 225 Touring Drive Fax: 260-920-1992 260-925-1800 Auburn, IN 46706 Rooms – 51 Rooms – 64 260-925-6363 Fax: 260-925-6363 $50 per night No special rate for the ($10 fee for small pets, 20 show. Rooms – 52 (No Pets) fee for large pets) $84 per night HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Registration During the BEST WESTERN and BAYMONT INN in event is at this hotel. Auburn do not offer better 621 Professional Way rates for the AMO The hotel changed their Kendallville, IN 46755 name. All reservations Convention. made under the old name 260-347-5263 are still good. Rooms – 75 Use Google Maps satellite view to see where the hotels

COMFORT SUITES $75 per night are located. All hotels in Auburn except Hampton Inn Mention AMO / AMC 1137 w. 15TH St. are within walking distance Auburn, IN 46706 of each other. Fort Wayne is nearby and

260-920-7600 has several hotels located Fax: 260-920-7610 near Interstate 69. Rooms – 56 $80 per night

DAYS INN 1115 W. Seventh St. Auburn, IN 46706 260-925-1316 Fax: 260-925-1316 Rooms – 70 $69 per night Parking by ground floor rooms upon request.

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-2017 2018 AMO International Convention Agenda

Wednesday, Wednesday, June 27 June 27 9:30 am - 10:30am Tech Talk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 9:30 am3:00 - 10:30am pm – 6:00 pm RegistrationTech Talk and Packet Pick Up Lobby QualityMeeting Inn Room – Quality Inn 3:00 pm2:00 – 6:00 pm pm– 4:00 pm HospitalityRegistration Room Open and PacketQuality PickInn Up Lobby Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Silent Auction Hospitality Room, Quality Inn 2:00 pm6:30 – 4:00 pm pm– 8:30 pm Ice CreamHospitality Social Room NATMUS Open Museum Quality Inn 2:00 pmThursday, – 4:00 pm June 28 Silent Auction Hospitality Room, Quality Inn 6:30 pm9:30 – 8:30 am pm– 10:30 am TechIce Talk Cream Meeting Social Room – Quality Inn NATMUS Museum 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tech Talk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn Thursday, 2:00June pm –28 4:00 pm Hospitality Room Open Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn 9:30 am2:00 – 10:30 pm – am 4:00 pm SilentTech Auction Talk Hospitality Room, Quality Inn Meeting Room – Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AMO Board Meeting Board Room – Quality Inn 10:30 am5:00 – 11:30pm – 7:30am pm CruiseTech in around Talk the Courthouse Downtown AuburnMeeting Room – Quality Inn 10:00 amFriday, – 12:00 June pm 29 Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn 2:00 pm8:00 – 4:00 am pm– 4:00 pm SwapHospitality Vending (unlimited Room Open space) RM Auction| QualitySotheby’s Inn Show Field* 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn 2:00 pm1:00 – 6:00 pm pm– 3:00 pm HospitalityRegistration Room Open and PacketQuality PickInn Up Lobby – Quality Inn 2:00 pm1:00 – 4:00 pm pm– 3:00 pm SilentSilent Auction Auction Hospitality Room, Quality Inn Hospitality Room, Quality Inn 2:00 pm1:00 – 5:00 pm pm- 2:00 pm Tech AMOTalk Meeting Board MeetingRoom – Quality Inn Board Room – Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tech Talk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 5:00 pm3:00 – 7:30 pm pm– 4:30 pm GeneralCruise Membership in around Meet theing Courthouse Hoosier Tent – DowntownQuality Inn Yard Auburn 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Judges Meeting Hoosier Tent – Quality Inn Yard 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Block Party Hoosier Tent – Quality Inn Yard Friday, June6:00 29 pm – 8:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn

8:00 amSaturday, – 4:00 pm June 30 Swap Vending (unlimited space) RM Auction| Sotheby’s Show Field* 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Swap Vending (unlimited space) RM Auction| Sotheby’s Show Field* 9:00 am8:00am – 3:00 –pm 4:00 pm Car ShowRegistration RM Auction| and Sotheby’sPacket Pick Show Up Field*Lobby – Quality Inn 1:00 pm8:00 – 3:00 am pm- 9:30am Final RegistrationHospitality RoomRM Auction| Open Sotheby’s ShowQuality Field* Inn 9:00 am Model Car Contest Begins Registration Building – RM Grounds* 1:00 pm10:00 – 3:00 am pm – 10:30 am JudgesSilent Meeting Auction AMO Tent – RM Grounds* Hospitality Room, Quality Inn 1:00 pm10:30 - 2:00 am pm Judging StartsTech AMO Talk Tent – RM Grounds* Meeting Room – Quality Inn 2:00 pm3:00 – 3:00 pm pmChapter PicturesTech DJ TentTalk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 4:00 pm Show Field Closes 3:00 pm5:30 – 4:30 pm pmACD Museum OpensGeneral for Membership Banquet Participants Meeting Hoosier Tent – Quality Inn Yard 4:30 pm6:30 – 5:15 pm pmCocktail ReceptionJudges Starts Meeting ACD Museum Hoosier Tent – Quality Inn Yard 5:30 pm7:00 – 9:30 pm pmBanquet ProgramBlock Starts Party ACD Museum Hoosier Tent – Quality Inn Yard 8:30 pm Awards Program starts ACD Museum 6:00 pmSunday, – 8:00 pm July 1 Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn 8:00 am – 9:00 am Awards Pick Up for those who Lobby – Quality Inn did not attend the Banquet For things to do look at the Auburn, IN/DeKalb County website http://www.dekalbcvb.org/ . Also check out the website for Fort Wayne, IN/Allen County http://www.visitfortwayne.com . Another good location to visit is the Amish country in Shipshewana, IN/LaGrange County http://visitshipshewana.org

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2018 AMO INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION June 27 – June 30, 2018

OPTION ONE: Register online at www.amonational.com, 2018 AMO Convention page. Pay online. OPTION TWO: Mail-in registration. Complete this form and send it with a check made payable to HAMCC (note for 2018 AMO) to: Todd Harrington, 4114 Amesbury Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Register before June 1, 2018 to avoid a $10 late fee. Registration is open to all AMO members in good standing. A one day membership is available to new participants. See below. NEW POLICY - CONCOURS JUDGING DEADLINE: You must register your car for judging no later than June 29. Same day judging registrations will no longer be accepted. No exceptions. Display Only entries will be accepted. Name______AMO#______Exp date ______Street Address______City______State/Prov______Zip/Postal______Country______Email______Home Phone (______)______Cell Phone (______)______Would you like to receive Text Messages? Y N Chapter Affiliation______

CAR REGISTRATION CLASS SENIOR FEE: FEE: TOTAL CODE CLASS? All Cars Add for Concours Registration judging Fees YEAR MODEL STYLE (see next Yes or $20 for $30 for page) No registration Judging CAR #1 $20 CAR #2 $20 CAR #3 $20 (use a separate form for more cars) TOTAL

OTHER REGISTRATIONS FEES (AS APPLICABLE) TOTAL OTHER FEES Vendor space (unlimited space) $30 Car Corral (cars for sale) $20 AMO One Day Membership (required for non-members) $15 Do you need trailer parking at the hotel area? Circle YES or NO n/a TOTAL ALL OTHER FEES Will you assist in judging? (YES or NO) Years of experience ______Circle Y or N

BANQUET TICKETS – Includes admission to the ACD museum BANQUET COSTS for a private tour before dinner (Saturday, June 30) ADULT DINNER (two meat buffet) ______x $40 each CHILD'S DINNER (two meat buffet) ______x $16 each BANQUET TOTAL AMO CONVENTION T SHIRT (indicate quantity of each size you would like to order) T SHIRT COSTS SIZES ____ SM _____ MED _____ LG _____ XL @ $20 each _____ XXL _____ XXXL @ $23 each T SHIRT TOTAL LATE FEE (if received after June 1) add $10 SEE ABOVE FOR PAYMENT INFORMATION GRAND TOTALS (all fees)

American Motoring Mar./Apr., 2018 Page 43 AMO International Convention Divisions and Classes All vehicles start in the Junior Division. Once the vehicle reaches the requisite number of points, it will advance to the Senior Division. The following classes are available for both the Junior and Senior Divisions, except where noted. The Cup classes are for Best of Show vehicles from previous conventions. It is the participant’s responsibility to select the proper class. AMO reserves the right to make corrections as needed. AH American Heritage Cup HN Hurst Non-stock AM American Cup HS Hurst Stock AMN AMC Non-stock JN Javelin Non-stock AMS AMC Stock JS Javelin Stock AN AMX Non-stock RC Race Car (junior division only) AS AMX Stock RN Rambler Non-stock DI Display Only (not judged) RS Rambler Stock DR Driven (junior division only) SI Special Interest (junior division only)

NOTES FOR PARTICIPANTS • All entered cars should have a fire extinguisher. All judged cars must have a fire extinguisher. • Judged cars should have floor mats and any trinkets or memorabilia removed before it is judged. You can put it back after judging. Also, make sure the is emptied, the hood and trunk lid are up and the window glass is at least half-way up. • You do not have to be with the vehicle when it is being judged. If you are not there, a judge will need to open and close your driver’s doors. Only the head judge of the group will do this. • Judging starts at 10:30 am. We try our best to do it the most quickly and efficiently possible. Understand though, that it may be early afternoon before your car is judged. Having more judges helps it go faster – consider volunteering!

AMO Divisions and Classes July, 2017

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Official Publication of the American Motors Owners Association

Three easy ways for AMO members to Cars For Sale: submit free ads… 1965 Marlin. Original Email: [email protected] condition with only 83,100 miles. White with turquoise top Online: AMONational.com, click “Contact Form” at and deck lid. 327 V8, the bottom of the “Classifieds” page automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, wire wheel covers. Driven every year and it runs great. The dual exhaust Mail: Hal Souers sounds really nice with small glass packs. The body, chrome AMO Classified Editor bumpers, and stainless are in excellent condition. The front 10811 Illinois Road disc brakes and at least one caliper replaced. Power steering Fort Wayne, IN 46814 and brakes are very good. Tires are good non-radial white walls. All the glass is good and the accessories such as radio and heater work. The paint is very good considering it is Guidelines: original. The interior is very good, especially the headliner, door panels, original black carpet, dash, and rear seats. There For email submissions: is a seam split on the front seat behind the driver's back. It is  hard to find a Marlin in this good of original condition. Please have “AMO” in the subject line and Additional pictures available. Contact Joe at 603-548-0069 or submit your ad content in the body of the [email protected] Priced at $12,500 email without attachments. One photo attachment in .jpg format only 1969 AMC Javelin, Big For all submissions: Bad Orange. Very rare 6 cylinder, column  Please limit ads to 100 words automatic. Known  Please include all pertinent contact info history, featured in  Include your AMO Membership ID Number books and magazines  For Sale items should be priced and at Greenwich Concourse as well as AACA Hershey. Priced at $28,750. Call  Ads must be legible; please type or print Bill at (718) 979-3655  Mailed photos returned with SASE only  Only AMC-related items will be listed  Ads may be repeated space permitting 1969 AMC Javelin. Big Bad Blue.  Ads may be edited for clarity or brevity Console Automatic, 290 cubic inch, Mod Hood, Sidewinder/ AMO, its directors, officers or editors assume no Trendsetter pipes. responsibility for the business practices of Rare roof (not installed but included advertisers and make no warranty for the quality or with car). Greenwich Concourse car. $28,500. Call Bill at condition of any item advertised. (718) 979-3655.

March/April 2018 Big Bad Orange 1966 Ambassador 880 1969 AMX, Senior Wagon, 327 two barrel, Gold Winner. I Factory AC, Automatic, have owned this third row rear facing car since 1974. It seat. Photos available. has always been Contact Dave Markland in a climate- at 317-996-4626. Asking $18,000. controlled building. Priced at $42,500. 1962 4 door, 196 OHV, push-button Please contact John Hanley at [email protected] automatic. Fun car to drive. Has some rust in trunk corners

and front fenders. Located in Georgia, $5,500 Email [email protected] 1967 AMC Marlin roller; no motor or transmission. Good body, solid, original car that has been stored in Ohio for 8 years. Originally 343 four barrel, automatic, with 1973 Gremlin parts car. AM/FM radio, PS, PB, A/C, tilt wheel, cruise control, bucket Complete, but rough. seats with center console & rear console. The car has never Lots of great parts for been titled outside of California. Sold with bill of sale. Asking your Gremlin $1800. Call Troy Gill at (937) 869-0955. restoration projects. 258 auto shift on floor. Only 1971 Javelin, 304V8 $400. Call Doug Gehrke 3spd on the floor. at 574-952-8934 or email [email protected] Brilliant Green Poly plus 3 coats clear. Bumper to bumper 1968 AMX 390 restoration finished in Automatic, headers, side 2016 by the original pipes. More photos owners. Pictures available. Contact Dave available. Asking $20,000 (No Trades) Call 937-833-0913 or Markland at 317-996- [email protected] 4626. Asking $31,000

1965 232 6 cylinder, auto. All body work and 1977 AMC Pacer Custom Wagon, 258 6 cylinder, auto, A/C, paint is done. Motor and transmission redone as well as AM/FM radio, 20 inch rims, big bad green paint. Has some suspension. Runs and moves. All glass, trim and interior cosmetic issues. Need some TLC. Runs and drives. Nice needs to be put together. Seats need recovered and needs Cruiser. Asking $4500.00. Call Troy Gill at (937)869-0955 carpet. Have parts to put together. Asking $5000. Sam Roth at (937) 676-5400

1969 Rebel SST Wagon 1968 AMX, 390 4 Speed, with 290 V8, auto trans, 3.15 Rear, P/S, P/B, 74k miles. All original solid Wildwood front brakes, car. Red in color. Slight aluminum radiator, custom with pin striping Group 19 cam, headers, and Mopar steel police custom bent exhaust, wheels. Thrush dual electronic ignition, exhaust. Runs and drives hidden wiring and brake lines, custom leather door panels, great! Only rust is AM/FM/CD player, under carriage painted, Inferno Red bubbling on one rear Metallic, 17" wheels. Everything new from suspension to quarter and inner fenders have a little. Hop in and drive paint with rotisserie restoration completed in May 2017 and anywhere. Have owned 9 years. Interior is gorgeous silver driven only about 100 miles since then. $38,900 negotiable. and in exceptional shape. $4,400. Call 574-952-8934 or email Serious inquiries only to Frank at 203-736-0070 or email Doug Gehrke at [email protected] [email protected]

March/April 2018 1969 AMX 390 4 speed Go 1970 Javelin non-ram air hood including the two large Pac car, now with a 1970 chrome trim pieces. $100. Northeast Ohio. Call/Email Dale 360 4 BBL with 291c Veverka at 216-524-8657 or [email protected] heads, M12 automatic

trans. Bittersweet Orange with custom button tuck Refreshed 232 AMC motor block with low mileage out of a charcoal interior. New 1965 Rambler. $200 Located Cumming, GA Email carpet will go with the car. Turn signals don't work and it [email protected] could use some new tail pipes. No wipers. Back pans were repaired and the trunk was patched. Fiberglass bumpers. Car needs to be finished. Runs and drives well. Asking $9500. Too Carter BBD carbs used in several models and years, lot of 4 many projects to finish. Call Ken at 765-452-0695 or 765-860- used models, most with electronic feedback, all need to be 0881 or email [email protected] rebuilt; $50 for all, includes shipping in the USA. Contact Derek at [email protected] or 919-795-3530

Two 1972 and newer performance Edelbrock intakes for V8. Contact Dave Markland 317-996-4626. Asking $100 each.

USED AMC PARTS: Rear doors for '84 Eagle $50 each, hood for '84 Eagle $100, rear hatch '81 Spirit $100, front splash pan '81 Spirit $80, tan vinyl bucket seats '81 Spirit $40, reclining seats '84 Eagle - tan $40, rear seat '81 Spirit - tan $30, rear plastic splash pan '81 Spirit $40, all interior plastic pieces for

'81 Spirit $80, hood '67 Rebel $140, trunk lid '72 Matador Parts For Sale: $40, trunk lid '68 Rebel fair $30, rear seat Hornet Hatchback Levi fair $30, rear seat '69 Ambassador black nice $100 NO Two new 1974(?) SHIPPING - parts can be delivered to Auburn, IN June 28 if Ambassador hood pre-paid, or picked up in Newark, OH by appointment. email ornaments and 2 new Casey McGowan, [email protected] silver and black AMC hood ornaments. $40 each. Dana 20 rear end for $300. 68 American 6 cylinder rear end Also, 64,000 mile 1971 M- and front suspension, make offer. Contact Don Morrison at 12 AMX Automatic 765-659-1179 or 317-645-5793 or email Transmission with drive [email protected] shaft and fresh rebuilt . $750 Call Mark in Cleveland at (216) 310-3890 NOS AMC PARTS For Sale: brake drums front $80 each, rear

$40 each; window regulators $40 each, door hinges front $30 each, rear $10 each; early 60's porcelain tailpipes $40 each, 2 black AMC lap belts. Model No. 379429 has the silver NO SHIPPING - parts can be picked up at the Auburn AMO release and Model No. 472855 has the black release. $20 Convention only if pre-paid. Casey McGowan each plus shipping. Contact Gary at [email protected] or [email protected] (920) 731-0119.

1964-65 grill with slight bend. 1973-74 Javelin/AMX right door panel bottom: mint, black. 1973-74 Adhesive-backed poster of your AMC vehicle! Simply email a Pierre Cardin interior complete. Drew Losch, 9 Fairview Ave., high-res photo of your AMC and we can print a 24x36 Leola, PA 17540 717-271-3844 ‘fathead’ style removable decal for your garage or man-cave wall. Easy to apply and remove, can include whatever text you would like. Great gift item! Price is $35 including shipping Various pieces for Gremlins ranging from 1973-76. Located in within the USA. Contact Derek at [email protected] or Cumming, GA. Email requests to [email protected] 919-795-3530

March/April 2018 3D printed headlight posts like original except black in color. Created out of need for my Rebel Machine and I'm not sure what other AMC cars they fit. $25.00 for a set of eight...enough for one car, plus shipping. Email Andrew for further details at [email protected]

1970 AMC Rebel, Rebel Machine, possibly others: Qty. 20 NOS molding clips. AMC part # 400 0868. These are later produced clips that are not old and brittle. They replace the trim clips below the grille that hold the trim strip on the front valance above the front bumper. They also fit the upper door trim, which were originally slightly longer but the same width for the trim. These were also used on side trim on various year SST models. 20 clips are enough to replace all the clips on doors and front valance on (1) 2 door 1970 Rebel Machine or Rebel SST $2.00 each plus $3.00 shipping typically in 48 states. Contact Lee at [email protected]

Olde Milford Press and Adirondack Mug Company are collaborating on a project to promote a new holiday, Independents Day, when owners of cars & trucks made by independent auto companies should take them out for a drive. We're producing 15 oz. coffee mugs with the Independents Day logo. On the back we're putting names of cars. Most are AMC, Hudson and Nash names. $19.95 each with free continental US shipping. For more information, email [email protected] with "Independents Day" in subject line.

March/April 2018 Wanted:

Wanted: Rear window louver for 79-83 AMC Spirit hatchback, plastic or metal, used or NOS is fine, looking for driver quality. I know these are hard to find, will consider any offer. Contact Derek at [email protected] or 919-795-3530

Wanted: I'm in desperate need of an input shaft for a 1969 BW 4 speed. It's for the 2.43 ratio and the industry part number is T10P-16C. It has 21T and is 10-7/8" long. If anyone knows where I can get one I'd really appreciate the help. Email John at [email protected]

Wanted: Eagle or Spirit rear window louver. Original was American Motors Buy/Sell/Trade/Wanted? Your ad removed and lost by previous owner. Metal or Plastic in any could appear here! No-cost classified advertising is condition is fine. Willing to travel to find this final piece. one of your benefits of membership in AMO! Send Thanks! Email Jeff at [email protected] your ad to The Classified AMERICAN at [email protected]! Wanted: 258 inline 6 motor or 4.0L engine for Gremlin. Good running condition and close to Georgia. Email [email protected]

Wanted: Looking for the proper front brake drums to fit a 1964 Rambler American convertible. They are 9"x 2.5". Email Steve Paulitzki at [email protected]

Wanted: Early model aluminum intake in good condition for AMC 390 V-8. Contact Dave Markland 317-996-4626.

Wanted: rear pillar chrome, inside rear view mirror chrome, inside front and rear window chrome for 1966 American and bumpers for 1967 Rebel. Drew Losch, 9 Fairview Ave., Leola, PA 17540 717-271-3844

Wanted: 1978 Matador Barcelona sedan in excellent condition. Prefer Claret/Autumn Red but will consider any excellent example. Please call Hal at 260-403-4834 or email [email protected]

Wanted: gas tank for 66 Rambler Ambassador. Email Paul Maday: [email protected]

March/April 2018 AMO Specific Items Cost Postage Hat Pins Cost Postage #1 AMC Antenna Flag $ 10.00 $ 2.00 NEW 50th Anniversary AMX Pin $ 5.00 $ 1.00 #2 AMO Grill badge - Members Only-NEW Badges $ 28.00 $ 3.00 Coming 50th Anniversary of the Javelin Pin $ 5.00 $ 1.00 #3 AMO Window Decal $ 2.00 $ 1.00 #60 AM Logo Pin (new style) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #4 AMO Embroidered Patch $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #61 AM Logo Pin (old style) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #5 AMO Lapel pin (quality silver plate) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #62 AMC Pin (block letters) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #6 National Meet Dash Plaques (state year,limited) $ 2.00 $ 1.00 #63 AMX Pin (round - R/W/B) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #7 AMO Key Fob (choice white or blue) -Limited $ 2.00 $ 1.00 #64 AMX Pin (block letters) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #8 AMO License Plate (6"x12") $ 8.00 $ 4.85 #65 AMX Racing Team Pin (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #9 AMO Parking Only Sign (12" x 18") $ 18.00 $ 4.85 #66 Rambler Pin (block letters) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #67 Javelin Racing Team Pin (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #68 Javelin Pin (round-r/w/b) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 AMO Clothing Items Cost Postage #69 AM Script Logo Pin (round - old style) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #20 White AMO Logo T-shirt sizes S-XL $ 10.00 $ 4.85 #70 Javelin Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #21 White AMO Logo T-shirt sizes 2XL-3XL $ 12.00 $ 4.85 #71 Ambassador Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #23 Grey AMO Logo T-shirt sizes S-XL $ 10.00 $ 4.85 #72 Concord Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #25 White AMO Logo Golf Shirt sizes S-XL $ 15.00 $ 4.85 #73 Matador Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #26 White AMO Logo Golf Shirt size 2XL $ 16.00 $ 4.85 #74 Spirit Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #28 White AMO Logo Sweat Shirt sizes S-XL $ 15.00 $ 4.85 #75 Gremlinman Logo Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #29 White AMO Logo Sweat Shirt size 2XL $ 16.00 $ 4.85 #76 Hornet Bee Logo Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #77 Marlin Fish Logo Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #78 Rambler "R" Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 Oil Filter Stickers Cost Postage #79 390V Badge Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #41 AMC Oil Filter Sticker - blue/white $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #80 401 Badge Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #42 1968/1969 AMX Javelin Sticker - black/white $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #81 Year Pins '68-'74 (R/W/B) -NEW! $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #43 1960's AM/Rambler Sticker Style "A" - AM Red $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #44 1960's AM/Rambler Sticker Style "B" - AM Blue $ 3.00 $ 1.00 Misc. Cost Postage #90 1- AMX Milestone Dash Plaque & Decal $ 3.00 $ 1.00 Embroidered Patches Cost Postage #46 Eagle Head Logo -NEW! $ 5.00 $ 1.00 #47 Rebelman Logo -NEW $ 5.00 $ 1.00 #48 Spirit Ghost Logo -NEW $ 5.00 $ 1.00 #49 Gremlinman Logo -NEW $ 5.00 $ 1.00 #50 AM (script) Corporation (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #51 AMX Patch (oval - blue on white) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #52 AMX Patch (rectangle - R/W/B/ letters) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #53 AMX Racing Team Patch (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #54 Javelin Patch (oblong - black & white) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #55 Javelin Patch (new style) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #56 Javelin Patch (oval, w/Javelin & new logo) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #57 Javelin Racing Team Patch (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #58 Rambler Parts & Service (red & white) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #59 Rebel Racing Team Patch (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00

Check www.a70sthingautomobilia/amotreasurysales.com for picts. ORDER FORM # DESCRIPTION QUALITY SIZE QUANTITY SHIPPING ITEM TOTAL

Shipping Information DATE of ORDER Name Address City Phone # AMO Member e-mail Contact Me 1st for multiple items shipping prices http://a70sthingautomobilia.com/AMOTreasurySales.html

Page 50 American Motoring Mar./Apr, 2018 Board of Directors Harm van der Veen (Chairman) (2019) 2951 Elm Tree Rd. Woodville, ONT K0M 2T0 (705) 341-4564 [email protected] Deb Fougerousse (2019) 5890 W. McCord Rd. McCordsville, IN 46055 (317) 335-3575 [email protected] Robin Carruthers (2019) 3 McMurray Bay Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 4G3 (204-471 2070 [email protected] Ken Edwards (2020) 3796 Hwy 35 N. R.R#2, Cameron, ONT K0M 1G0 (705) 359-1406 [email protected] Todd Harrington (2020) 4114 Amesbury Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 404-7657 [email protected] Bob Hodson (2020) 4800 Berrywood Dr. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 620-1886 [email protected] Dale Veverka (2021) 6934 Brookside Rd. Independence, OH 44131 (216) 524-5977 [email protected] Mike Spangler (2021) 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 (920) 674-4482 [email protected] Tony Lucas (2021) 3669 Bulkley St. Abbotsford, BC V2S 7H3 (604) 832-1996 [email protected] Officers of AMO President Ian Webb 2136 Wawonaissa Tr. Fort Wayne, IN 46809 (260) 572-9322 [email protected] Vice President Joe Fougerousse 5890 W. McCord Rd. McCordsville, IN 46055 (317) 335-3575 [email protected] Secretary Cheryl Samuel 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 (920) 674-4482 [email protected] Treasurer Bob Hodson 4800 Berrywood Dr. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 620-1886 [email protected] Manager Concours Events Gary Freelen 249 Ridge Dr.. Milton, ONT Canada L9T 1X2 (905) 878-5767 [email protected] Asst. Mgr. Concours Events Bob Hodson 4800 Berrywood Dr. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 620-1886 [email protected] Newsletter Editor/Website Mike Spangler 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 (920) 674-4482 [email protected] Classified Editor Hal Souers 10811 Illinois Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46814 (260) 625-5036 [email protected] Chapter Director Mgr. Hist. Arch./Public Rel. Ian Webb 2136 Wawonaissa Tr. Fort Wayne, IN 46809 (260) 572-9322 [email protected] Manager Treasury Sales Richard Estermyer 43 E. Spencer Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 417-9456 [email protected] Mgr. Model Car Division Jim Samuel 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 (920) 674-4482 [email protected] Tech Editor Jeff Reeves 392 Scenic Lane Auburn, GA 30011 (678) 376-0449 [email protected] Membership Director Derek Dorroh 12229 Freemont Ln.. Raleigh, NC 27613 (919) 795-3530 [email protected] Manager Sanctioned Events Cheryl Samuel 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 (920) 674-4482 [email protected] Int. Convention Director Kirby England 1700 Bachman Valley Dr. Westminster, MD 21157 (410) 596-2707 [email protected]

Current Chapters of AMO

CHAPTER NAME ADDRESS EMAIL PHONE Alamo AMC Andre Jacobs 748 Pine Eagle LN, San Antonio, TX 78260 [email protected] 830-980-3165 AMC club of Houston Tom Taylor 4406 Mize Rd. Pasadena, TX 77504 [email protected] 713-249-2466 AMC Performance Car Club Ralph Toms 2950 1st Street, Marion, IA 52302-6301 [email protected] 319-377-7510 American Motors Cruisers David C. Mier 1340 Nickleplate Rd., Ionia, MI 48846 [email protected] 616-527-0477 AMO Plus Gary Freelen 249 Ridge Dr.. Milton, ONT Canada L9T 1X2 [email protected] 905-878-5767 Cactus Cruisers Kirk Fletcher 12115 N. 73rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 [email protected] 602-689-9222 Carolina AMC Robert Mills 7988 Winnsboro Rd., Columbia, SC 29203 [email protected] 803-735-9321 Colorado AMC Club Al Hoppa 4030 S. Willow Way, Denver, CO 80237 [email protected] 303-520-4431 Connecticut AMO Joe Howard 5 Howards Grove, Derry, NH 03038 [email protected] 603-548-0069 Dakota AMC Rick Kiers 1012 Maple St, Hull, IA 51239 [email protected] 712-439-1470 Delaware Valley AMO Kevin Shenberger 759 St. Johns Pl. Dallastown, PA 17313 [email protected] 717-586-8654 First Coast AMC Shari Bare 5095 County Road 161., Wildwood, FL 34785 [email protected] 352-303-9094 Gateway AMC Dan Holloran 5780 Firetree Ct. St. Louis, MO 63129 [email protected] 314-910-1215 Glass City AMC Mitchel Billar 1915 Mathews Rd.., Northwood, OH 43619 [email protected] 419-320-2583 Great Lakes Classic AMC Richard Estermyer 43 E. Spencer Belleville, MI 48111 [email protected] 734 417-9456 Hoosier AMC Club Todd Harrington 4114 Amesbury Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906 [email protected] 765-404-7657 Marlin Auto Club, Inc. Mark Zeno 105 Circular.St., Tiffin, OH 44883 [email protected] 419-606-3600 Mid Atlantic AMX Club Glenn Quinn 1212 Colwell Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428 [email protected] 610-828-4425 North Coast AMC Joe Schaller 1186 Waterbury Drive, Medina, OH 44256 [email protected] 330-723-1659 North Texas AMC Steven Ward 15818 Ranchita Dr., Dallas, TX 75248 [email protected] 469-569-9882 Northern Ramblers Steve Johnston 119 Cook Drive., Kettleby, L9B 0E8` [email protected] 905-939-8050 Ohio American Motors Classics Marlin Hambrick 78 Belz Warner Blvd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 [email protected] 614-563 1330 Peach State AMO Jeana Lopeman 7610 Chestnut Hill Rd., Cumming, GA 30041 [email protected] 770-364-6713 Potomac Ramblers Dave Moeller 7301 Galveston Blvd, Norfolk VA, 23505 [email protected] 757-587-5546 Ram Rods Dan Sharer 24407 N.E. 146th Ave., Battle Ground, WA 98604 [email protected] 360-687-2493 Southern Classic AMO Kevin Molloy 803 River Rock Blvd., Murfeesboro, TN 37128-6701 [email protected] 615-663-5097 Southeast Wisconsin AMO Mike Spangler 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 [email protected] 920-988-3256 SOCAL AMC George Markos 489 Savona Way, Oak Park, CA 91377 [email protected] 818-693-0092 Tampa Bay AMC David Goodwin 5700 15th Ave. North St. Petersburg FL 33710 [email protected] 727-710-0047 Tennessee Valley Region AMC Chris Daetz 7811, Settlers Trail, Knoxville, Tennessee 37924 [email protected] Windy City Rambler/AMC Scott Bickett P.O Box 364, Princeton, IL 61356 [email protected] 815-643-2040 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS AMC Manitoba Car Club John Cormack 864 Goulding St., Winnipeg, MB Canada R3G 2S8 [email protected] 204-772-6872 AMO of the United Kingdom Rod Blackaller 34 St. Davids Rd., Rodwell, Dorset, England DT4 9LP [email protected] 44 1305 787048 Svenska AMC/Rambler P.O. Wallin Batvagen 16, Mora, Sweden S-79250 [email protected] +46705936096 Club Rambler AMC Mexico Luis Guzman Caobas 22, Laderas de San Mateo,Naucalpan Estado de Mexico CP 53248 [email protected] 55 1068 7684 Rambler Club of Colin Main P.O B ox 10 Moonee Vale, Victoria, AUS 3055 [email protected] 03-9309-0601 VAM AMC ardines de Morelos P.O.Box 55070, , Ecatepic de Mexico chargerhemisixpack@gm AMC Quebec Jean PierreDurocher 356 Rue Bedard, Lachute Quebec Canada J8H 1J3 [email protected]

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