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AMO Gettysburg 2017 Contents
Features Columns
AMO President’s Colum ______Page 3
Editor’s Notes ______Page 4
Tech Questions with Jeff Reeves _ _ _ _ _ Page 8
MemBErSHIP REPORT ______Page 26
Events Calendar______Page 17
History Pick ______Page 18 Board of Directors Minutes ______Page 10
Model Car Contest ______pAage 20
Marlin Club Show ______Page 21
Awards List ______Page 34
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Page 2 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 AMO President’s Column
Ian Webb AMO President when we got to the hotel. We spent 4 or 5 days having a great [email protected] time, and then didn’t see each other until the next meet; it was the same for many of the adults back then I suspect.
I hope this newsletter finds you all energized and ready for a Today we all stay in touch much more with the internet – AMC new year! It is hard to believe that 2018 marks 31 years since Forums, Facebook, email and even text messaging has made AMC closed; I know for many of us it seems like yesterday. It our world a little smaller. At first it was kind of strange to see how is incredible how a company producing consumer product can my car friends “lived;” well, not strange, just interesting to see become so important to so many people, create its own micro that we all had lives outside of the hobby. Through this, though, economy and create so many strong friendship bonds. I’ve gotten to know some of you much better, and really enjoy having some car talk – and occasional life talk – throughout the Thinking back to Gettysburg and Kenosha this past summer, year. I smile thinking about all the cars, the parts, the sights, the sounds – but mostly the great conversations and friends I got Gettysburg was a great show and a lot of fun for me. In the to see. It always amazes me how I can go to a meet and see nineties there were some great AMC shows in Gettysburg (not someone I only see once a year and it feels like we see each to mention the Zinn’s Diner shows also in PA), and I was really other all the time. Sometimes I’m not that great at remembering looking forward to going back. I was in middle school at the all the names, but I suspect like you, I can remember odd facts. time, and taking my daughter (just under a year at the time) He’s the guy from Ohio with the purple Marlin, or he’s got a was a fun ‘full circle’ moment for me. The host group did a great couple big bad AMXs, or my favorite – I bought/sold him a XYZ job with the show, especially when they had to deal with a few part a few years ago. ‘issues’ the week of the show that popped up. They didn’t let it faze them, and created a memorable event for all who attended. One thing that has been interesting to me is how much more connected we now are. I can remember in the 80s, when I was Enjoy this meet issue as we reminisce on a great 2017, and a kid attending these meets, I would run around with the other look forward to the 2018 international Convention in Auburn, kids playing with models, and we always sought each other out Indiana June 27-30.
Gettysburg by the Numbers
by Harley Smith
I can report the following data for the AMO 2017 at Gettysburg.
Judged Cars= 102 Display Only Cars= 125 Vendors= 70 Trailers Parked= 70 Banquet Tickets= 273
Harley
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 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- Cheryl Samuel Mike Spangler ervation and restoration of vehicles 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 Some editor’s notes are harder to write than others. The Meet Issue is written late in Wayne, IN 46809. American Motoring the season to give the members a time of reflection. Traveling to Pennsylvania was fun. is published on a bi-monthly basis with We like to drive the backroads instead of the main by-ways. You can find some really a total of six issues per year. Issues are interesting things to purchase on these side roads. We pulled the trailer to PA with the due to the members within the first two prototype in it. We enjoyed the ride and the hotel. No matter what anyone else may (2) weeks of each odd numbered month. say, to have a whole floor to yourself is wild, no noise, no closing and opening of doors. Subscription is free to all paid members We had an indoor balcony over the pool. We felt like royalty having so much space to of AMO. Permission must be obtained in ourselves. writing from the editor to copy, reproduce, or copy through any media the materials As Editors we meet a lot of people, be it by phone, email or in person. Some people we contained herein. Membership in AMO become close friends with. Let’s talk about these friends one at a time: George Doughtie is open to all AMC enthusiasts worldwide at $25.00 for on-line memberhip $35.00 was a very interesting man to talk to. The first time I met George he looked at me and U.S., Canada & Mexico $ 40.00 U.S., For- said, “Cheryl you know you want to hug this!” Of course I gave him the hug. Many of the eign $ 45.00 U.S per annum. Ownership conversations George and I had would not be good to print. Everyone who knew George of an AMC vehicle is not required. Send will understand his humor and rating system. The count down and longevity of the noise membership requests to the Member- or how fast you can clean the room out will always be remembered. We will miss George ship Director. Contributions to American and his electrical knowledge, his great knowledge of race cars and his all-around fun Motoring are highly encouraged. Mate- humor. I will miss his phone etiquette of ”Hey darling how you doing?” From George it rial accepted is subject to editing and / or was such a smooth catch line. revision. The act of submitting articles, information, or any other materials shall The second person we lost was Gary Timmerman. From the first moment on meeting constitute an expressed warranty by Gary, we knew he was going to be part of our lives forever. Once Gary received your the contributor, to this publication, that phone number or email you know you’ve made the big time. Gary was the type of person such material is original and in no way an infringement on the rights of others. whom wanted to help everyone. If he could fix a problem he was bound to fix it. We Contributions should be sent met Gary in the ‘90’s. No matter what was going on around him, he would be smiling to the Newsletter Editor only. and laughing. He was one of the best 50/50 raffle ticket salesperson, you give him a golf While it is a service of AMO to provide cart and a bucket, a roll of tickets, the amount of five dollars for six tickets, he would be technical information to its membership, on his way. The best salesman ever! Gary was another one that liked to be hugged and any maintenance techniques, techni- hugged. The last few years Gary and I would talk for hours about family and ailments. cal information or possible modifications Family was very important to Gary. When he found out about Mike’s Mom he would send published in American Motoring should us cards or text messages to make us smile. be weighed against conventional, tra- ditional and generally accepted tech- Doing this part of the Editors Notes is the hardest. We understand this is part of the job niques and modifications. The views ex- we took on. Now that part is finished we hope you have a nice time remembering what pressed in American Motoring are those fun everyone had at the 2017 AMO International Convention in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. of the author of the article or the person quoted. Owners should consider pos- sible techniques or modifications in light of common sense compromises among safety, economy, longevity, performance, reliability, driveability, legality and resale value. AMO, American Motoring and this organization will not assume or accept any liability resulting from the information contained herein. Any modifications pos- sibly affecting safety, economy, longev- ity, performance, reliability, driveability, legality, emissions and resale value are the sole responsibility of the person per- forming the modifications. When such modifications are presented in American Motoring 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 Nov./Dec., 2017 Letters to the Editor
Hello all, Just received my December’s issue of Hemmings Muscle Director Senior Defense Counsel 245th Trial Defense Team Machines, enclosed is a great article on how to convert your 405-228-5599 AMC automatic to a GM 700-R4 done by Wrenchers in Novi Michigan. Their web site is www.wrenchers-mi.com Hello all, Just received my December’s issue of Hemmings Hope you’re able to share this info to our AMC viewers & Muscle Machines, enclosed is a great article on how to convert hobbyists. your AMC automatic to a GM 700-R4 done by Wrenchers in Kind regards, Mike Dumont Novi Michigan. Their web site is www.wrenchers-mi.com Hope you’re able to share this info to our AMC viewers & I have been searching for about 10 years for a 1977 gremlin with hobbyists. absolutely no luck nationwide. Maybe I’m looking in the wrong Kind regards, Mike Dumont places?????. Would rather find one that may need some work, not museum quality...... It was the first car I bought new and has a special place in my heart...... Jim Webb vtman1958@ yahoo.com
Good morning! Good morning! My name is Clay Fees and I am working on a book project about cars from the ‘60s and ‘70s and I was wondering if you or your members might be interested in helping me out. The writing for my project is mostly done, and I am not searching for pictures of the cars I have written about. Naturally, I write at length and very positively of the AMC cars, specifically the Marlin, Javelin, AMX, SC/Rambler and Rebel Machine. Some of these cars are hard to come by, and I prefer to use pictures of cars that are owned by “normal people” like myself (I have a 66 GTO and a 69 Road Runner) rather than using stock photos or pictures of museum pieces (though I have had to resort to that). If you or your club members are interested in helping, I need high resolution pictures of stock (or stock appearing) Javelins, AMXs, SC/Ramblers and Machines from 1968-72. I have good Marlin pics already. I would like to have shots from a front and rear corner, if possible. I’m most in need of ’69 Javelin, ’70 Javelin, ’71- ’72 Javelin/AMX, and Red/White/Blue Machine. (I’ve got a great guy in Houston providing me with some pics of solid color Machine) I would need the owner’s name, the photographer’s name, hometown and of course your club would be prominently mentioned with every picture as well as on a “special thanks” page. If you are interested, please email me at Clayfees@yahoo. com and I sure appreciate your time this morning. I sure look forward to hearing from you! Thank you! Clay Fees MAJ, JA State Family Program
Guest Editorial My Two Cents. By Dan Sweetland
Before I go spending my two cents, I guess I ought to tell you for the American Motors Cruisers Car Club of west Michigan a little about myself. I have always owned an AMC ever since that I have been a member of since the club started many years I bought my very first car. A 1974 Hornet Sportabout that ago. I also have been hosting an open to all vehicle car shows IU bought in 1980 while attending High School in Winslow, since 1988 for several different events over the years. Most Arizona, and yes the same Winslow that the Eagles sang about recently after finally giving into the Facebook craze I have my “standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona”. The Hornet is long own Facebook page Dan Sweetland, a page for the car shows gone, but I still have my 1969 AMX I bought two years after we manage DAMP Productions, and most recently I started a graduation. I’m also currently in the middle of restoring a 1970 Facebook page called Endangered AMX so, please check them AMX that I hope to have finished in time for the AMO Nationals out. Continued on page 15 in 2019. For years now I also have been the Newsletter Editor American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 5 “A Tale of Finding Two Good Samaraitans on the Road to Gettysburg by Bud & Bobbi Turner
Our trip to Gettysburg turned out to be more pulley and discovered that the new pulley did eventful than we had hoped. We departed not fit (different shaft size). Undaunted, Lynn Barnum, MN on Friday, June 16, 2017, after called an old friend of his who owned a machine spending most of my preparation time installing shop and convinced him to help. Lynn took me a new engine in Zippy. Our scheduled first night and the new pulley to Kinney Machine Tool, stay was to be Waterloo, IA. But entering St. where I met Good Samaritan #2, Rich Kinney. Ansgar, IA, Zippy began to overheat. After Rich quickly bored the pulley to the correct size pulling off the road, inspection showed a bent and Lynn and I went back to install it. Once power steering pulley on the new serpentine installed, we realized that the new pulley would belt system. Luckily, we found McKinney Auto not work because the offset would not allow the Repair right across the street. After searching belt to align. So, Lynn called Rich for advice and for a new part from local vendors, we went to a Rich told us to bring it over right away. Rich was local salvage yard nearby. I didn’t expect to have able to cut the center hub and outer belt surface any trouble finding the correct pulley among apart from the connecting plate and build a the many Jeep and even GM vehicles that used new surface to weld the hub and rim to. Once that old Saginaw pump. But to my surprise, my installed, Zippy was again road-worthy and I pulley was much rarer. We decided to spend the was able to return to the hotel. It was midnight night in the nearby town of Osage, while one of by then; Lynn had spent almost 10 hours helping the McKinney employees took the pulley home a stranded motorist keep going; and Rich had to attempt straightening and welding. spent almost 4 hours of his Saturday evening repairing the faulty pulley (on the day before On our way again Saturday morning, we got Father’s Day). as far as Mt. Pleasant, IA before Zippy started overheating again. Same diagnosis, the pulley Sunday morning, Bobbie and I left Mt. Pleasant, was bent as the weld wasn’t strong enough IA and headed Zippy toward Gettysburg once to hold. We proceeded to call Hagerty’s for again. Deciding to accept being one day behind roadside assistance, but while waiting for the schedule, we stayed in East Peoria, IL at the wrecker, a fellow car enthusiast pulled over Par-A-Dice casino hotel on Sunday night. No towing one of his project cars. That is how I met additional trouble, but blown away by the selfless Good Samaritan #1, Lynn Conrad. Lynn was acts of kindness shown by 2 Good Samaritans able to direct Hagerty’s to a good tow company, from Mt. Pleasant, IA. It was remarkable enough and made sure that they would stick around to to make us wish to could move there to live. help. It was the day before Father’s Day, after all, and everyone wanted to leave early. Zippy was secured and Lynn proceeded to call his local auto part contacts to find a pulley. O’Reilly Auto Parts showed only one part number for 1980’s Jeep with a serpentine pulley and one was located in Iowa City (about 50 miles away). First, he took Bobbie and me to the local AmericInn to get a room. Then, Lynn insisted on taking me to Iowa City to get that pulley and a rental puller. After returning to Mt. Pleasant, we pulled the old
Page 6 American Motoring Nov./Dec, 2017 In Memory - Gary Timmerman
Gary Timmerman
March 28, 1946 – December 13, 2017
Gary Timmerman, 71, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on December 13th, 2017. Gary was born in Baden, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
Those who knew him remember how he was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and could talk for hours about the team. Gary was on a bowling league for many years, and supported local softball teams and loved to have his yearly BBQ’s at St. Ferdinand Park.
Gary was the President of Gateway AMC Car Club for the last seventeen years. Gary loved to drive his silver ’73 Javelin/AMX around town to local car shows and events. His car hobby allowed him to make many new friends both locally and all over the country. Gary worked at McDonnell Douglas in the late 1960s on the early space shuttle design drafts. Later he worked for and eventually retired from Wise El Santo selling gloves and safety equipment to many companies around the world.
Most of all Gary will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others. A friend of Gary’s once said, “There was no such thing as a stranger, or a lack of goodness or humor to be found in any situation, in Gary’s world.”
Beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Gary is survived by his two daughters, Kristina and Sherri and granddaughter Kayla and great granddaughter Scarlett.
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 7 Tech Questions with Jeff Reeves
to find an original electric wiper motor, transmission, and wiring harness/switch from a 68-70 Javelin or AMX. You could also use a motor from a ‘71- ‘72 Javelin as well. If you’re not all that concerned about the original look, you could track down a wiper motor and linkage/harness/switch from a 1973 or 1974 Javelin. The newer motor is a Ford unit that eliminates that troublesome parking cam found on the older Prestolite wiper motors. An advantage of using the newer motor Jeff Reeves, AMO Tech Editor too is that you could utilize a delay wiper switch and module [email protected] from a later Concord/Spirit/Eagle and gain true delay wipers. A little bit of fabricating would be needed to make a harness, but it’s not all that hard to do. The motor backing plate is unique Question: I need a tilt column for a ‘67 rebel and I was told to the 73/74 Javelin, as well, but it will perfectly fit all 68-74 that a 67 68 69 Camaro will fit let me know thanks Dave Javelins. Utterback Your easiest and cheapest way out, however, would be to have your existing vacuum wiper motor rebuilt. The vacuum Answer: Hello, Dave , The 67 Rebel used a Saginaw steering wiper system works very well when the vacuum source is strong column. This, of course, was sourced from GM. The Saginaw and the wiper motor is fresh. This allows you almost infinite columns were also used by GM in the Camaro and Firebird. adjustment of speed, too. There are a number of sources that The direct interchange for the Rebel would be 67-69 Rebel or can rebuild your wiper motor. Check the AMO Classifieds, as Ambassador. The AMC columns were available both for column well as checking Hemmings Motor News and Eddie Stakes’ or floor shift. excellent vendor While I have no firsthand knowledge of it, I believe that a 67- list: http://www.planethoustonamx.com/AMC_Vendors/amc_ 68 Camaro or Firebird column would be an easy fit in a Rebel. vendors.htm Not so for the 69 Camaro or Firebird column, as that was the first year they had the ignition lock and switch as part of the column. The overall column length should be about the same, with the largest difference being the firewall mounting plate. The length of the shaft going to the steering box (again, a Saginaw unit) could vary as well. The turn signal switch connector may differ as well. So, while such a swap is feasible, don’t expect it to drop in without at least some slight modification. Hope this helps, Jeff
Question: Hi Jeff, Merry Xmas and Happy New Year . The vacuum powered windshield wipers on my 68 AMX have seen their better days. They still work but slowly. What would I need to do to convert them to electric powered (motor, wiring, switch)? Frank Heimbecker
Answer: Hi Frank, The most direct way of converting them is
Page 8 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 In Memory - George Doughtie
by Harm and Barb Van der Veen
Born in Atlanta on February 4th, 1947, George R. Doughtie, Jr. of Gainesville, GA passed away on January 1st, 2018 after an extended illness. A lifelong mechanic and BMW-certified technician, George retired from his independent shop in early 2017. He rebuilt his first engine at age 14, raced in vintage leagues, instructed at high performance driving schools and had many of his cars featured in national events and magazines. George was a fervent fan of American Motors, smooth jazz and will be missed by his wife Libby, 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
George was a previous Concours Manager, Board Member and regular contributor to American Motoring as Race Car High Tech Editor. He was a previous owner of an AMX-3 and was dedicated to the ideals of AMO. He will be missed but his influence will be felt for a long time to come. Thanks
Barb and Harm
In Addition To Drag Racing, The Local SCCA Chapter Designed And Operated The Autocross Course Portion Of The Event, Allowing Everyone To Blast Between The Cones After A Basic Tech Inspection. Here’s RSE Competitor George Doughtie And His ‘79 AMC Spirit GT Negotiating Through The Course. Yes, It’s An AMC, And Yes, It Was Impressive!
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 9 2016 AMO Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
2017 AMO Board of Directors Meeting Minute By Cheryl Samuel, Secretary The AMO Board of Directors met on Thursday, July 22, 2017, in Gettysburg, PA. Harm van der Veen called the meeting to order at 11 a.m. with the following people present: Cheryl Samuel, Mike Spangler, Richard Estermeyer, Jodee Scott, Frank DiCaprio, Ken Edwards, Debi Fougerousse, Joe Fougerousse, Gary Freelen, Bob Hodson, Ian Webb, Harm van der Veen, Barb van der Veen, Betty DiCaprio, Dale Veverka, Todd Harrington, Bud Turner, Tony Lucas, Kirby England, John Schifko, Al Schlobohm and Derek Dorroh.
Introduction and Welcome: All members at the meeting introduced themselves to each other. Introduction of newly elected Board member: Tony Lucas; Mike Spangler and Dale Veverka re-elected to the Board. Leaving the Board Cheryl Samuel.
Reminder to the Board Members of their responsibilities: Write at least one article for publication in American Motoring, volunteer to help with the current and future meets where you see a need, be an AMO member advocate, share communications with all BoD members, and continue to work to ensure that AMO maintains its position in the hobby as the premier organization which it has become.
2016 Board minutes were passed. No changes to be made.
Recognition of international guest: Richard Habbart from Australia
Presentation of 2017 show: Kirby gave a quick update to the show: 183 cars, 63 venders, 273 meals, and 69 trailers. Members were still registering and items were still being fixed. Hoping for a wonderful show located here on the grounds of the hotel.
Presentation of 2018 show: Debi Fougerousse; Auburn, Indian location. Host hotel Quality Inn, show will be located at Auction America. Dates: June 27-30, 2018. Banquet location Auborn-Cord Museum only 300 tickets to be sold.
Presentation of 2019 show: John and AL of Gateway AMC have the dates of July 19-20, 2019. Location: Gateway Conv. Center, Collinsville, IL. 8 hotels, 900 rooms, Doubletree will be the host hotel with 200 rooms. More information to come.
Presentation of 2020 show: Derek Dorroh put in for this year. He suggested a combined group from TN-FL-NC. They would look into June since Kenosha would be in July.
Reports were presented and discussed.
Recognition of Golden Quill Awards. American Motoring National Luxury,
Meeting adjourned: 1:25 p.m.
Cheryl Samuel AMO Secretary
Page 10 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Scenes from the AMO Membership Meeting
Scenes from Registration
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 11 Thanks for the Memories
By Harley Smith, Potomac Ramblers
The photo above has a sense of peace about it. It was captured during the Friday evening cruise through a portion of the Battle Field during a brief stop enroute to supper. The car occupants appear to have abandoned their fine cars to absorb some of the history that surrounded us in Gettysburg. They did return, however, to continue the journey characterized by a mix of emotions. Of course, riding amidst the caravan of the AMC cars that we love was exciting. But, for many of us, the surroundings and their significance and tragedy in the history of our nation were cause for serious reflection.
Looking at this photo several weeks after it was taken, gives cause for additional reflection for some of us. That additional reflection centers on the wonderful experience that many of us had in Gettysburg in Late June, 2017 and upon the efforts of so many of our fellow AMC and Rambler enthusiasts that brought this great experience to us.
On another occasion we made a point to name and acknowledge many people whose efforts provided us with the terrific opportunities for pleasurable memories through our AMO Meet in Gettysburg. Now we add just a few more words to express thanks and appreciation to the many people who made this event possible including Event Manager, Kirby England, and a host of Team Leaders and Volunteers that rose to the occasion.
Harley Smith—Potomac Ramblers
Page 12 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Cruise to Appalachian Brew Pub
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 13 Gettysburg and the Conde Award By Manny Angaretis
2017 Another year and another AMO event under our belts. that he was caring and standup man who shared with everyone who came in contact with him. First, I would like to thank the Potomac Rambler and the Delaware Valley AMC, for all their hard work in organizing this “When the future curious rediscover of the origins of auto history, year’s Gettysburg event. they will discover John Conde a column, among us postholes”.
And, I personally want to thank Kirby, who tirelessly took “John will be sadly missed. Memories of John during negotiations command at the forefront at the Host hotel. with the UAW while at AMC, plus many other moments, are affixed in my memory as fond memories of him.” I was up every morning and out of the hotel by 6; 00am from Tuesday to Saturday and the first person I saw in walking the “If the measure of a person’s life is the number of persons they grounds was Kirby.. Quietly sometimes, vocal at other times, touched in positive ways, John’s life was full indeed. I met John ensuring that all was well again I would like on behalf of through my father, and grew to love the conversations we had everyone thank him for that. regarding automobiles and life in general, I will miss him indeed”
We the club were overwhelmed by the history that Gettysburg And on a more personal note one of our own members (her provided, and not only were we to have a great time but we name I will not use but it is (Cheryl) she shared a story that were afforded the opportunity to learn of our history and the touched her deeply (I could see when she told me this), about events that took place at Gettysburg. The opportunity was there John in his later years, and most everyone I spoke with shared the same sentiment. She did not know him very much personally but while at an As with all our events we should try and take in the history of event, he was having problems with his breathing apparatus, this great country of ours and visit the both local and national as Cheryl does she jumped in and repaired his unit ,,so grateful historic areas and museums whenever possible. was he that upon return to her home she received a package containing some of Johns Collection. History yes history brings me to the next subject. The John A. Conde award first established and awarded by The John A Conde Award. This award not a trophy but a living AMO in 1987 to honor individuals who in the eyes of the donor and breathing part of our American Motors Owners association. (the previous year’s recipient) to the new recipient.
As I humbly received this award in 2016 at Rockford, Illinois, “For Outstanding Contribution to the Ideals of AMO” the significance of the award did not hit home until I did some research online and it wasn’t hard to find out the following: As this award is bestowed upon an individual, the original award (such as the Stanley Cup in hockey) is kept by the individual for John A Conde was born March 25th 1918 in St Louis. Missouri, one year, on the front and back of the award are the present his 32 years in public relations with American motors as and past recipients. Upon completion of the one year a replica important as they were, dwarfed his overall love for the history of the award is given to the recipient for their keeping. of the automobile from the inception and development of the automobile including Steam and Electric. I would like to share them with you now as most of us will never see the award up front and personal He tirelessly collected documents of the history of the Automobile, so much so that upon his passing his collections Past Recipients are as follows: of photographs and documents comprised one of the most extensive private collections in existence, they are now housed 1987 Don P Loper,,1988 Vince Ruffolo,,1989 Buzz & Carole at Brigham Young University, the University of Wyoming and Paricka,,1990 Gary & Elda Zinman the Virtual Steam and Car Museum in Dallas, Texas, for future historians to research and carry on with his work. 1991 Darryl A. Salisbury, 1992 Allan & Valerie Fleming, 1993 Jeffrey Kennedy, Mr. Conde was the Curator of Transportation at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, A founding member and director of the 1994 Louis & Diana Crawford, 1995 David Guenther, 1996 Society of Automotive Historians. Brian Moyer, 1997 Dave MacClinchy
From 1951 to 1976 he compiled and edited nine different 1998 Dick Stein, 1999 Jerry Timmons, 2000 Dave & Anita Mier, “Family Albums” , Wrote and published “The Cars that Hudson 2001 Mike & Cheryl Samuel built a copulation of 25 years of research and planning, and was a large part involved in the negotiations of the Nash-Hudson 2002 Matt Woodstrup, 2003 Roger Kyriacou, 2004 Jeff Barfield, Merger that became American Motors. 2005 David Guenther
More so than a tireless researcher and collector, John A Conde 2006 Jeff Malacarne, 2007 Frank DiCaprio, 2008 Gary was Man who touched others deeply. Timmerman,
Reading some of the comments below that were posted on his 2009 Joe & Debi Fougerousse, 2010 Mike & Dorothy Turner, obituary page upon his death in August of 2008, we can see 2011 Bob Hodson
Page 14 American Motoring Nov./Dec.., 2017 Continued on page 15 Gettysburg and the Conde Award
Continued from page 14 2012 Casey & Christine McGowan 2013 Ron & Donna And of course this year we are going home, home to the Haldeman 2014 Darryl A Salisbury Kenosha Homecoming 2017.
2015 Ian Webb, 2016, Manny Angaretis, 2017, Harm & Barb God willing, God Bless you all. Van der Veen Manny Angaretis, Long Island ,New York This year’s recipients of the award are, Harm and Barb Van der Veen they are both tireless workers for the AMO club and they are no strangers to us.
Always willing to give their assistance at the AMO beckon call.
Always willing to share their knowledge, Harm and Barb are the Founding members of the Classic AMX club 1978, and founders of the Northern Ramblers club 1983 to prove their existence at that time.
On the right is a picture of the dashing couple:
That’s Harm and Barb on the Right Kenosha, Wisconsin 1978 I’m sure they look the same today.
On a more lighter note I say,,,,Watch out Auburn in 2018 looking forward to that so much with the hospitality that their club affords us, we are lucky to get a repeat performance so soon so I thank you all in advance for your efforts.
Continued from page 5 Guest Editorial Even though I haven’t been an AMO member for a real long chance to talk with the owners. So I’m not a big fan of that rule. time, recently I have made it a point to become more involved with what I can. My first AMO meet was back in 2004 when the Like I said, I’m still learning, and haven’t taken part in any of show was held just outside of Lansing, MI, and years later when the General Membership Club Meetings at any Nationals yet. it was in Detroit. It was more recently that I caught the AMO Been too busy checking out the cars. So I don’t know if anyone Nationals bug while attending the show in Auburn, Indiana. has ever suggested having a class for past “Cup Winners” Since then I have attended the shows with my wife Patty and where they still get judged. For lack of a neat name at the time of course my ’69 AMX in Cleveland, Rockford, and Gettysburg. let’s just say “Kenosha’s Best”. Let the past cup winners still Of course we are heading back to Auburn again this coming compete, and go thru the judging as if they were in a Senior summer. Class with their own special row. That way they can still have a reason to display their cars, and we still get to see them (cars One of the things I preach in our club newsletter is “if you sit and owners). Let’s make sure they still keep coming back. I by quietly how will your voice ever be heard?” So with that in guess that is just my two cents on this matter. mind, I would like to share my two cents on is the fact that I have noticed the winners of the American Cup, or Heritage Cup. They As mentioned I am the newsletter Editor for the American Motors seem to stop attending the shows. Yes, I understand winning Cruisers car club out of West Michigan, and I know how hard it those awards means you have made it to the top, and are retired can be to fill the pages in a newsletter. I have no intentions of from competition. I see in the Concourse Rules that it talks of overstepping anyone who puts all the effort into this newsletter past American Cup winners receiving a plaque if they continue place, but from time to time if it is ok I’d like to be able to submit to display, but I haven’t noticed many of the past winners that a page to the newsletter, I will never tell you I’m an all knowing just display/ What I don’t like about that rule is I think the owners AMC expert. Because I’m still learning something new all the are into the whole competition, and it is the competition that got time, and if I say something wrong I’m pretty sure someone will them to the level they got to. Just displaying, where is the fun in correct me. that? I would like to keep seeing the winning cars. As someone who is still working my way up the judging point scale I know Thanks, Dan Sweetland seeing the past winners gives me examples of the detail of what my AMX could, or should look like. Not to mention getting a American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 15 Gettysburg 2018
By Dale A. Veverka-AMO Board member, Past President willing to do a few sales from trailers so I began looking for an North Coast AMC opportunity to unload the cash that was burning a hole in my pocket. It was eleven p.m. and out on the street in front of my house a bunch of flashing hazard lights punctuated the Fortunately, the Eisenhower provided a free dinner with streetscape. Thus began my most different AMO international the room and being uncharacteristically rideless made my way Convention adventure. My first convention was during 1982 in to the dinning room. I spotted Jeff Kennedy and was invited Kenosha. Before Kids and with a “new to me” 1970 AMX in the to join him for dinner. I filled my plate and we enjoyed some garage my cousin Michael Hill and I set out to the AMC Mecca AMConversation. After the meal it was out to the parking lot to to learn all we could about my new acquisition. Over the years I visit with fellow club members until the sandman called me back attended a bunch of Conventions in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, to the hotel room. Ohio and South Carolina to name a few. In all the previous years I had a car (or two or three) to show. This time it was Friday morning dawned early and after my complimentary different. In two previous times I was able to hire a space on the breakfast, I wandered out to the swap meet located beyond the North Coast AMC car hauler. At the Independence (Cleveland) parking lot. I was reminded by the lump of cash in my pants show I brought three cars a mere two miles from home. No pocket that I still needed to score a number of items. I took luck this year as all the buddies who were my transportation the opportunity to visit with club member Eric Wolfe who was to the Conventions in the past were unable to help me trailer vending up a storm at his vender space. There was also time a car .It was the Monday before the convention and I was still to catch up with Javelynn Sue LeAire, Ken Walker and Jim and ride less. A call to Mark Zeno brought a positive response. He Tim Snyder during the day. At the ice cream social I connected and his brother Mike would be bringing Mark’s Marlin past my with Member Bill Beck and later viewed his Hornet. The evening house and they were willing to bring me along for the ride. I featured more visits discussion and stories from the likes of had an early AMO Board meeting on Thursday and the M & M Mike Spangler among others perched on the tailgate of Mike’s guys were planning to make the drive at night. I was extremely truck. happy to see the flashing lights in front of my house. The big day, Saturday began with a quick free breakfast and We quickly loaded Cooler, suitcase and a handful of car then off to registration. The need was for help with getting cars parts into the Ram and off we went. We exchanged in banter on the show field so I ambled out to see if I could help the host until the wee hours of the morning when I apparently snoozed club deal with the steady flow of cars needing to be located on off. Next thing I knew it we were navigating our way on the the field. The weatherman had promised rain on Friday that we winding road, leading to the motel with a bunch of irate morning were fortunate to escape. Unfortunately, the shower caught up commuters chasing us up and down the hills. Arriving at the with us during the night. The pathway to the show field was juicy Eisenhower host hotel, we went inside only to discover that to start with and the series of entries were rough on the grass the front desk was unattended and our rooms would be ready pathway to the photographer. A few owners declined to bring “early in the afternoon”. After assisting the M & M’s unload cars out of trailers but overall the showing was substantial. Now the Marlin we went inside the Eisenhower. Two couches and that cars were on location I took a quick look at a few vendors a recliner provided sleeping quarters in the lobby. A helpful and returned to registration. The judging crews were on the way attendant let us put all our stuff on a cart and lock it in a secure to the field and I was looking for something else to do. Harm area. indicated that I could be a “runner”. Its kind of a misnomer for anyone over 60 but I did shuffle back and forth between Judging Before the AMO Board meeting I stopped in the registration groups and registration. A good deal of time was spent looking room to purchase a meet shirt and the shirts pre-ordered by for misfiled cars and I tried to keep the flow of judging sheets fellow NCAMC member Laura Browske. I inquired about back to registration between taking some of the pictures that banquet tickets and was told that no tickets beyond those that accompany this article. Results were all in and I helped Eric and were pre-registration were available. I asked to have my name Carolyn Wolfe pack up his extensive supply of parts into tubs put on a waiting list. and watched with awe as he managed to pack two trucks full of parts into his one truck. Later, I located a Rambler Rogue in The restroom became my dressing room as I cleaned the hotel lot with the correct bumper guards so I snapped a few up for the AMO Board of Directors meeting. Jodee Scott pics for future reference. I then retired to my room for 40 winks graciously sold me a banquet ticket during a short break in the before the banquet was scheduled to commence. Board meeting. It was gratifying that the Board voted to accept my proposal for an additional tier of membership in the club. At As a newly appointed Board member I was invited to a reduced rate, members could choose the option of receiving sit at the head table. It was an enthusiastic bunch of members the American Motoring magazine in electronic form and forgo anticipating their awards that flowed into the banquet room. the printed version. It is a financial savings for members and A massive assemblage of plaques and trophies were arrayed offers the club the opportunity to save printing, handling and near the podium. We enjoyed our meals and listened attentively postage costs. This choice may be one way to reach out to to the key note speaker. Presentations began and one by one additional new members. The three hour meeting included a awards were handed and handshakes were provided to the working lunch which was definitely appreciated. winners. New North Coast member Bill Beck happily received his silver bit of bling. The meeting completed, I was contacted by the front desk. My room was ready for habitation. Settling into the room Bill posed for a picture as clubsters slowly began to file out of was quick and painless. I wandered out to the parking lot to the hall. check out the early arriving AMCs. A number of venders were Continued on page 17 Page 16 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Gettysburg 2018 Continued from Page 16 Saturday night was a sea of activity as some members months bid each other “good bye”. Out in the parking lot, the departed for home while others savored the moment for the number of cars and trailers dwindled as members helped each last time. The lights of the parking lot stood watch as the final other with final loading and ratcheting. Mark, Mike and I saddled few members retreated to their hotel rooms. up for the Ram ride back across the turnpike to Ohio. All in all it was a very different yet enjoyable Convention adventure. All Sunday morning breakfast at the Eisenhower was the that remained was the staring at the calendar in anticipation of last hurrah. Friends that would not see each other for twelve the next adventure in Indiana.
Get Your Gettysburg Judging Results
The awards that were not picked up at the AMO Banquet have been mailed out.
The judging sheets can be obtained starting on Aug. 30th (30 days after the show) By making your request to: Bob Hodson, [email protected] or by mail at 4800 Berrywood Dr., Orlando FL 32812 Please... on your request please note your AMO Number and your Gettysburg Show Registration Number
AMO Treasury Sales
Treasury Sales is alive and doing well… as far as being prepared to sell and send items requested. Getting new items each year, and keeping everything else in stock as available.
However… there is the sales end of it, and it has been slow, to say the least. Currently stocking 59 different items in 6 categories. AMO Exclusive Items, including the Grill Badges (only item that is for members only), Hat Pins, Embroidered Patches, Oil Filter Stickers, and Clothing Items. Note Not All Clothing Items are in stock. Still quite a few sizes available, but when I do not have that size anymore, I get new items, then make them AMO ready! So may take an extra day or so, thanks for your patience!
Best thing to do to jump start AMO T/S for 2018 is for the next 2 months after issue there will be FREE SHIPPING! Many have wondered about the shipping charges. These are the minimum charge to send one item. When multiple items are ordered, combine all those postal rates and when ordered, almost always it just covers shipping costs. IF there is anything left over? We will return it.
Please share this with your chapter members and looking forward to seeing Every One in Auburn and other stops along the way. Events Calendar
March 24, 2018 – Daytona, FL – The Return to June 27-30, 2018 - Auburn, IN – 2018 AMO Daytona 2018 – Daytona International Speedway – International Convention – For more info contact: For mor info contact: Steve Berg 904-737-1588 or Todd Harrington 4114 Amesbury Dr., West [email protected] Lafayette, IN 47906 http://www.amonational.com/2018- convention June 3, 2018 - Jefferson, WI - 20th Annual Graduation Car Show – For more information contact: June 29, 2018 – Auburn, IN – Marlin Auto Club Convention – For more info visit www.marlinautoclub. Mike Spangler, [email protected] 920-988-3256 com
June 9, 2018 - Reno, NV – 6th AMCRC – July 6 – 7, 2018 - Dublin, OH – 37th Richard HDAMC Western Regional Car Show at Boomtown Teague Midwest AMC Regional Meet – For more Casino – For more info contact: Michael Lakin (775) information contact: Jeff Kennedy at 614-879-7283 or 427-2695 or [email protected] [email protected] 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!
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 17 Mike’s History Pick
Mike Spangler return to the Midway where movies, slides and lots of talk went into the next morning. Still beautiful weather. mspangler@ jefnet.com The next morning about 5AM, everyone got a very nasty surprise. Thunder, lightning, rain, hail, wind; you name it, we got it. And Kenosha 1980 By Don P. Loper it continued all day. The show went on as scheduled, however, and AMO put 100 of the best AMC cars built on the field. To pick Taken from American Motoring, Vol. 4, No.5, Sept./Oct. 1980 out one or two cars is very difficult but from a ’58 Ambassador four-door hardtop wagon to an ’80 AMX with a 401, they were Kenosha 1980. It seems that we were looking forward to it so all really something to see! And even with the liquid sunshine , long that when it came, it was over so fast that now we say, “I they were seen by quite a few people who braved the elements wish I had done this or that”. Actually, if your feelings are like to come to the show. The people in Kenosha take AMO quite mine, you get a real feeling if pride rolling up 60th in Kenosha seriously! and see that marque in front of the Midway with “Welcome AMC” on it. Late in the afternoon, a lot of wrinkled up people slogged through what was left of the field back to the Midway and other People were rolling into Kenosha all day Friday in beautiful motels to prepare for the banquet. We started a new event this weather in just about every sort of AMC mobile ever built. year that hopefully will not be repeated, that being a car push Everyone congregated in the parking lot of the Midway Motor for which you need at least one very hot and muddy field. The Lodge just to watch the Javelins, Marlins, SC/Ramblers, AMX’s idea of this event is to move the car mainly by muscle power and yes, a few of the older Nashes pull in and park. Lots of old before the spinning rear wheels dig themselves up to the axle. acquaintances were renewed on the spot and there was plenty of time for talk while the motel rooms were being prepared. The Italian American Club was packed with people by 6:30 and the food lived up to everyone’s expectations. Trophies were Preregistration worked very well as when you walked into the awarded on the basis of the members choice voting like last lobby of the motel, all you had to do was show your membership year to the following: card and you got your packet containing a schedule of events, plaque for your car, banquet tickets and a field pass for the Class 1 1st Fred Neubauer, Racine, WI ‘67 Ambassador Conv car. For the first time out, the system worked quite nicely and , 2nd: Bud Brednahan, Minneapolis, MN ’67 Ambassador HT saved a lot of time for everyone concerned. The credit for the smooth operation of all the various functions during the entire Class 2: 1st Mark Moser, Oswego, IL ’69 Rogue, 2nd: Cy three days belongs, as always, to the same group of Kenosha Benisch, Oconomowoc, WI ‘60 American people who always do such a great job of organizing the event.
Friday afternoon, members were free to take the bus to Racine to tour the Johnson Wax facility, look at the cars and visit or, if needed to attend the various Board of Directors meetings. At our Directors meeting, Gary Zinman was confirmed as Treasurer, Bill Walters as membership Chairman and Larry Daum as Public Relations Director. The first draft of the AMO Concours Rulebook was submitted for approval and Gary Zinman and Mike Levi will handle any revisions needed. The Concours will be tried out at the West Coast Regional meet June 12- 14 (mark down the dates) and if everything works which it should) we will have a Concourse event in Kenosha in ’81.
Friday evening, the formal club meetings for CACI, NCCA and AMO were held at Carthage College in rooms graciously made available by the college. New officers were introduced and the actions of the various boards were communicated to the memberships. Various topics were discussed and the meetings were adjourned so the members could Page 18 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Continued on page 19 History Pick
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Class 3: 1st: Steve Orton, Kenosha, WI ’67 Marlin, 2nd: Gary Seever, Minneapolis, MN ’68 Rebel Conv.
Class 4: 1st :Lowell Babcock, Canton, MI ’71 Jav AMX, 2nd: Grover Cleveland, Minneapolis, MN ’72 Jav
Class 5: 1st Dante Bindelli, Kenosha, WI Spirit D/L, 2nd: Rick Smith, Louisville, KY, 80 AMX 401
Class 6: 1st:Mike Levi, Holt, MI ’70 Machine, 2nd: Tom & Sandy Vanden Boogard, Appleton, WI ’69 SC/ Rambler
After a great speech by Mr. John Conde, Curator of the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn and former assistant PR man for AMC, outgoing president of CACI, Larry Mitchell was presented with a handsome plaque and a framed original sketch of an AMX two seater done and autographed by Dick Teague.
On Sunday, we held an event that was just plain fun. Larry Mitchell and Don Loper laid out an insidious little course on the parking lot at Carthage College with a lot of S curves and a back-in parking place. The drivers were then blindfolded and had to rely on the directions of the co-pilot to navigate the course which wasn’t over 500 feet long, total Times were impressive: No one did it in under 2 minutes! We did not bother to figure an average speed.
And then, much to soon, it was all over. But we’ll be back next year and the work on Kenosha 80 has already started. All we have to do is get through another winter and it will be here before you know it. See you then!
Results of the Rambler Classic III
1st Steve Biegler ’69 AMX South Dakota
2nd Brian Lewis ’69 AMX: Ontario, CANADA
3rd Tim McNulty ’69 AMX St. Paul, MN
4th Ken Edwards ’68 AMX Ontario, CANADA
5th Don Loper ’73 Javelin Janesville, WI
Fastest time: Steve Biegler – 2 Min, 1 second. 22 entrants, Trophies to both driver and co-pilot through 5th place Course Marshall – Larry Mitchell, Course Officials – Gary and Elda Zinman and Henry and Caroll Chandler.
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American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 19 AMO Model Car Contest By Mike Spangler The AMO Model Car Contest attracted many quality models. We had good participation, some participants new to the event! The cars ranged the entire scope of everything AMC from a 1902 Rambler to a ‘77 Matador and everything in between.
We also had several diorama scenes including one of my favorites “Americans on the Battlefield” by young Nash Quella featuring an army of Lego soldiers. It is fun to see the imagination and creativity at work!
Jim Samuel our AMO Model Contest Director was not able to attend this year so I filled in for him as head judge.
The awards were:
Modified Novice
1. Jake Legion with his White 1969 Rambler American
2. Cameron Florio with a Red ’69 AMX
Novice Diorama:
1. Nash Quella with this “Americans on the Battlefield
Diorama/Scene
1. Beverly England with “My Son’s Garage” featuring a Jeep
2. Bill Rappel with “AMO Howdy 2017”
Modified
1. Mark Legion with a purple ’69 AMX
2. Al Schlobohm with a ’77 Matador
3. Randy Hensinger with a ’75 Pacer Dirt Racer
Stock:
1. Dick Charcalla with a Red ’70 AMX
2. Randy Hensinger with a ’02 Rambler
3. Randy Hensinger with a ’66 Rambler – “Barn Find” Honorable Mention goes to Dale Veverka with a yellow AMX
Page 20 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Marlin 50th Anniversary Show June 23rd 2017 Gettysburg, Pa. June 23rd 2017 marked the final 50th Anniversary Show, this one for the 1967 Marlin. This show followed the same 50th celebration as the 65 show in Cleveland, Ohio and the 66 show in Rockford, Illinois. Our show was held in conjunction with the AMO National Show in Gettysburg, Pa. The club thanks everyone that brought out their Marlins to the show and a big thank you to AMO for allowing us to participate in conjunction with their show and helping to judge our Marlins at our show. A special thanks goes out to the Potomac Rambler Club for allowing us to have this show and working with us to make our show a success.
Friday started out on the damp side with a slight mist falling on the show field but one by one the Marlins started to show up, lining up in designated rows of 1965’s, 1966’s and the featured car, the 1967’s. By 9:00am the rain had stopped and, even though it was cloudy, the rest of the show was dry and very warm.
The show was open to all Marlins, not just Marlin Club members. On the day of the show, we had 19 Marlins on the show field, 7 featured 1967’s and seven 65’s and five 66’s, a total of 23 Marlin’s were registered for the show. Many of the Marlins at our 50th show also participated in the AMO National Show the following day.
Vince Geraci of the AMC design team was our special guest at the show. He met with many show participants, taking photographs with their cars and autographing parts. He met with show goers and talked about designing the Marlin and the discussions in AMC that drove the 1965 and 1966 Marlins to be built on the Classic chassis and in 67 the Ambassador chassis. For this year’s event Vince made a sketch of the 67 Marlin on the Battlefield with a stone house and a Civil War statue in the background which was the theme of this year’s show.
Everyone that came had a great time at the show, talking Marlin’s, visiting with fellow Marlin owners and admirers, comparing cars and ideas. The Marlin Club gave away a number of door prizes, Goodie bags went to all owners along with a commemorative dash plaque. All the Marlins were judged, based on AMO judging guidelines by two Marlin owners that did not bring their cars. Trophies were presented by the Marlin Club for: Best 1965: Mark Zeno, Best 1966: Joe and Peggy Howard Best 1967: Chester Schmitt, Best of Show: Al Spoden, Spectators Choice: Ron Reviski, and Kid’s Choice: Steve Drucker.
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 21 Scenes From the Swap Meet
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American Motors to be a Featured Marque at Major Concours d ’Elegance
American Motors to be a featured marque at major Concours d’Elegance Hello my name is Marlin Hambrick and I’m the President of Ohio AMC. I wanted to take a minute to tell everyone who will be heading to the AMO national convention in Auburn Indiana about another event the following weekend. The next weekend July 6thand 7th Ohio AMC would like to invite everyone to take the short drive east to Columbus to participate in the 36th annual Arthritis Foundation classic car show that last year had 1500+ cars. This year AMC will be the featured make. The last time AMC was featured was 2000 and that year we set a record for the most cars of any single make in the shows history. There were 130 AMC’s on the show field. This year with the AMO national convention being so close both in time and distance it would be an excellent opportunity for people to participate in both events. Friday night will be an all make car cruise with 125 6 foot trophies, Saturday will be a concours d’Elegance combined with the 37th annual AMO Richard A Teague Mid West Regional Meet. In between car shows the Ohio- Indiana area offers many attractions such as Kings Island theme park, the Air Force Museum, The Cincinnati Reds, and on July 3rd in downtown Columbus will be Red White and Boom one of the largest fireworks displays in the United States. Also a short drive southeast of Columbus is the unique scenic caves of Hocking Hills. We hope to see everyone at both shows. If anyone has any questions about the Ohio event you can contact me at 614-563-1330 or by Email at [email protected].
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 23 Scenes From the Battlefield - Showfield
Look ! A Rebel on the Battlefield !!!
Vince Geraci in front of the ‘71 AMX Prototype
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American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 25 AMO Membership As we look back to 2017, I would like to thank everyone who called, emailed, and gave feedback regarding your membership in our club. I really appreciate the feedback and comments as we all work to make AMO a better club for both old and new members.
Our new digital membership program is in full swing, and many Derek Dorroh members have already chosen this option. But remember, ALL amomembership@ members have access to our digital magazines, both in PDF gmail.com format and via a link to our new ‘flip’ online version by accessing the members only area of the club website.
We would like to welcome all our new members who joined If you are having trouble accessing our members only area, AMO in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec, we are glad to have you in our please don’t hesitate to call or email me, we can get you back family of AMC enthusiasts! into the site right away.
John Zwierzko from Mchenry, IL Remember, by default, your access to the website is your AMO John Nutini from Evergreen, CO # for the username, and your email address is your password. Frank & Vicki Heimbecker from DeForest, WI David Koury from Bolton, MA You may notice your membership card arriving in an envelope. Paul & Dru Galante from Williamsville, NY This change was made due to the number of membership cards Al & Barb Haldemann from Cambria, WI getting damaged and smeared in the mail. Craig & Bonnie Mann from Cary, NC Michael & Sandra Schultz, Sr from Murfreesboro, TN Well, the cold is here; as I write this we are expecting 3-4 inches Nick & Patty Condos from San Diego, CA of snow here in the Carolinas. Sure can’t wait for spring to come Christopher Loney from Crystal Lake, IL around, I love snow….but don’t like the cold; and of course any Adam Schallitz from West Bend, WI snow here and the whole area shuts down. I hope everyone Kenneth Hirsch from Medford, NY had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season, and a Happy Glenn & Arleen Eisenhamer from Yorkville, IL New Year. Look forward to seeing you soon! Fritz Mietzner from Tuscon, AZ Mark & Kim Campion from Marana, AZ Derek Tim & Sallie Duncan from Fort Worth, TX Joseph Conte from Houston, TX AMO Membership Services Harry Shipp from New York, NY 919-795-3530 (my cell) Craig Thompson from Rapid City, SD [email protected] (primary email) Lawrence Kuk, Jr. from Ada, OH [email protected] (secondary email) William & Kay Prong from Clinton, MI Mailing address: Diego Escobar from Mt Ephraim, NJ 12229 Freemont Lane Travis Groff from Oshkosh, WI Raleigh, NC 27613 Gerald (Jed) Collins from Wallaceburge, ON PayPal: [email protected] (please use friends and family option) Online Membership Store: (preferred) https:// squareup.com/store/amo Our website: www.amonational.com click ‘join amo’ link and follow prompts
International members: if using our online store, please use the zip code of ‘27613’ and put your actual postal code in the notes area
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American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 27 Chapter Director Wanted Job Description
Title:
Chapter Director, American Motors Owners Association
Position Objective:
The Chapter Director oversees chapter compliance with those guidelines outlined in the AMO Constitution. The Director issues Chapter Charters at intervals to be determined by the Chapter Director. The Director facilitates requests for new chapter status and acts as a resource for same. The Director acts as liason between the Chapters and the American Motors Owners Association.
Reports To:
The Chapter Director reports to the President and the AMO Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:
• Direct Chapter Representative meeting at the annual AMO International Convention.
• Provide a Chapter Director report at the Annual General Meeting.
• Encourage and process applications by any group of AMO members in good standing who apply for permission to form an official chapter of AMO.
• Sanction the boundaries of a chapter at the time of chapter application. Approve any changes to the boundaries of a chapter.
• Ensure that chapter application includes a set of chapter by-laws and a current chapter roster. All chapter officers should be members in good standing of the national Association. The Chapter Director must approve any exceptions to this policy.
• Monitor progress of Chapters’ goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to Chapters.
• Track and domicile records dealing with Chapters for a minimum of five (5) years.
Requirements:
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Have good working knowledge of any computer software and internet sites used by AMO.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with good communication skills.
• Two year commitment and at the pleasure of the President and the Board of Directors
Page 28 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 29 AMO Board of Directors Election The résumés are in for the Board of Directors positions for the 2019 to 2021 AMO Board of Directors Election term. AMO Board members serve a three-year term and are “at-large” members, not representing any specific geographic area. Each current member may vote for up to three (3) candidates, INCLUDING a write-in candidate. (Note: résumés are printed exactly as re- ceived – no editing is done.)
Following the résumés, there are two official ballots. If your membership includes a spouse, both of you may vote, otherwise only one will be accepted.
Fill out your ballots and mail to: AMO Ballots, c/o/ Cheryl Samuel, 892 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson, WI 53549 [email protected]
Ballots must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2018. Ballots postmarked after this date, sent postage due, or sent to any address other than the above will be voided.
Keep in mind that this is your chance to express your vote about the people you would like to see run your club. The successful candidates will be announced at the national convention in Auburn, IN
Derek Richard Dorroh
AMO Member # 9844
12229 Freemont Lane
Raleigh, NC 27613
919-676-6746 home
919-795-3530 cell
1. Reason for seeking this position: Like many of us, my passion for all things AMC began when I was 15 years old, and my father helped me save up $1000 to buy my first car, a 1969 Big Bad Blue AMX. From that point till today, this passion for the cars, history, and people that make up our AMC community has led me to serve AMO as membership director since 2016. I would like to continue this service as a voting member on the board of directors, to contribute to the future growth and preservation of our club.
2. Technical skills I can bring to the club include extensive computer and web experience, including database management, current Microsoft and Adobe software, and many years of editing, writing, and publishing documents and newsletters. I also have over 20 years of experience in accounting and budgeting for both small and medium sized businesses.
3. Administrative and Management skills: with an education centered around business management and marketing, I have enjoyed almost 30 years in providing customer service, management, and planning. I have been responsible for both operations and production for the past 16 years in a privately held printing and marketing company with over 45 employees.
4. Automotive: my love for AMC began at an early age as my first car was a 1969 BBB AMX, and I’ve been blessed to have a dad who instilled in me this love for cars. Since then I’ve owned several AMC vehicles, learning how to maintain these and teaching my kids the same things my dad taught me. I have extensive knowledge specially related to the Eagle Premier and AMC Eagle vehicles.
Deb Fougerousse (AMO# )
5890 W. McCord Rd.
McCordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-3575
Debi Fougerousse Resume for AMO Board of Directors
I have been part of the AMC hobby for 25 years. I’ll admit I married into the brand but I have fully embraced it! Our family currently Page 30 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Continued on Page 31 AMO Board of Directors Election .Continued from page 30 owns five AMC products and one Jeep. Joe and I have traveled across the country to conventions, meetings, cruise-ins and just for visiting our AMC friends.
I am a founding member of the Hoosier AMC Club, an active chapter of AMO, started in 1994. I have served two terms on the AMO board of directors and most recently completed four years as the International Convention Director.
I hope to continue to be part of the AMO board of directors for another term as we continue to work towards modernizing our events and processes.
Chad Quella, AMO# 9347
353 Oxford Court
King William, VA 23086-3659
(804) 244-0114
1. Reason for seeking this position: I believe I can be of use to the organization in helping to return positive results for members, with the goal of giving members good reason to continue their membership and growing to appeal to new members.
2. Technical skills: I am the Newsletter Editor for the Potomac Ramblers chapter, previously I was director of Events for the Southern region of the Potomac Ramblers, and I helped put on the AMO national convention in Gettysburg and the AMC Rambler Club national in Annapolis, particularly in leading the photography teams and making the awards presentation slideshows. Before moving to Virginia, I was Newsletter Editor for the Rocky Mountain AMC Club in Denver, Colorado. In that club, I also assisted in helping to put on two national conventions for AMC World Clubs.
3. Administrative/management skills: I have a degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on marketing. I have been responsible for supervising employees, creating print advertising, direct outside sales, budgeting and accounting.
4. Automotive knowledge/skills: My AMC is a Spirit GT, into which I have installed a 4.0L Jeep engine with Renix fuel injection, and all other creature comforts that could possibly be installed as made by American Motors, including AMC 5-speed, cruise control, power windows and locks, keyless entry, class III hitch with load leveling suspension, SEV Marchal fog lights, front bumper gap filler, and light group.
5. It is reasonable for you to want to be assured of an applicant’s true commitment to American Motors. I believe this is fair, so let me tell you about my AMC bona fides, and I invite you to form your own opinion on whether I am serious enough about American Motors to be worthy of this position. I am the creator and administrator of the Dick Teague fan page on Facebook. I created and sold several items for AMC fans including Turbocast II lug nuts, wooden AMC car puzzle toys, and fuel economy tips hang-tag reproductions. As one more accessory to my ’81 AMC Spirit GT, I have an ’81 Wheel Horse (owned by AMC) GT-2500 lawn tractor. Oh, and would you believe my two boys are named Nash and Teague? It’s true. Their mother is a saint!
Thank you for your kind consideration! Ramble On, my friends!
Harm van der Veen
AMO No.: 1755
2951 Elm Tree Road
Woodville, ON K0M 2T0
705-341-4564 [email protected]
Reason for Seeking this Position:
I have been an involved member of AMO since joining in 1980 and, as a current member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board, have devoted considerable time to promoting the club and hobby. My experience and enthusiasm will assist in our mandate to ensure the preservation of the world’s remaining AMCs. Part of my personal mandate would be to continue to assist in the refinement of the Concours rules and judging process. Continued on Page 33
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 31 John A. Conde Award 2017 By Harm and Barb van der Veen We’d like to start this article with a piece Darryl Salisbury wrote to explain the origins of this award. approach go into effect. A Best of Show award was handed out then as well. By 1982, high scoring Gold THE JOHN A. CONDE AWARD level cars were given Senior badges and moved into “For Outstanding Contribution to the Ideals of AMO” a Senior Division. It was not until 1987 when actual By Darryl A. Salisbury classes such as we have now were developed.
“As AMO was in its infancy in the late 1970s and Why all of this car judging history? Because it was early 1980s, John A. Conde was a common presence just that. No one had addressed the “people” in support. Not only had he written four books: aspect of the hobby. This is where John A. Conde Rambler Family Album (1961, 1962, 1963), American comes more clearly into the picture. Being keenly Motors Family Album (1969), American Motors aware of the lack of recognition of people in AMO, Family Album (1976), and The Cars that Hudson I came up with an idea for a “people” award and Built (1980), but he was there for the AMC hobbyist discussed it w John. John was excited about it with a very unique selection of AMC literature and fully supported the idea and use of his name and model cars for sale. He offered these items on it. With that, AMO moved forward with what at each AMO International Convention, Hoosier was to become a very prestigious “people” award. Auto Show, Hershey, and others. He always had ideas and opinions which he freely disseminated. The John A. Conde Award was initiated in 1987 by Darryl A. Salisbury with permission from John John was heavily involved with the public through A. Conde. It was established to honor those his position in AMC Public Relations. Roy D. Chapin individuals who have given selflessly of their time states, “In addition to his daily responsibilities as a and expertise in furthering the goals and ideals of member of the AMC Public Relations staff, he spent American Motors Owners Association, Inc. The many more hours on his own time responding procedure I developed was for the recipient to to queries from all over the world relating to the determine who the following year’s recipient would products of Hudson, including history, identification be. There is a floating trophy, which the recipient of photographs, and mechanical repair advice.” keeps for one year before passing it on to the next This aspect of his work flowed well into AMC as chosen person. Each recipient is provided with a Hudson and Nash became one. He was always “keeper” plaque at the beginning of the year. The ready to offer information and advice where it was annual meet banquet is the time when the next needed. He was a real “people person” in all senses year’s winner is announced and provided with the of the description. I clearly recall his advice at floating and permanent plaques. Each year, this many points during my tenure at the helm of AMO. highlight of the meet is anxiously awaited. 2017 is the 31st year of awarding this special achievement As AMO was developing and moving forward plaque. However, only 29 people have been in an effort to find its place in the car hobby, the presented with this award. Both David Guenther aspect of judging was being discussed. The initial (1995& 2005) and Darryl A. Salisbury (1991 & base of the membership came from the Nash 2014) have had the honor of twice being recipients. Club of America, which used a members’ choice type of judging. Thus, the beginning “judging” That’s the story of the John A. Conde Award. It in AMO was to follow in that vein. The 1978 has been a great honor to create this award, AMO International Convention produced three see how much it means to the membership, trophies: Long Distance, AMO Members’ Choice, and actually have won it two times!” and Nash Members’ Choice. In 1979, the AMO leadership team decided to move forward and Now, some of you may feel that recipients of this special offer a few more trophies: First through Fifth place award are part of an “old boys’ club” who just pat each plus a Long Distance trophy. 1980 brought about other on the backs and those outside this “group” six classes with a First and Second in each class. are not recognized. This award recognizes those who have been and continue to be involved and generally This was about the time when I stepped in and, those people DO tend to stick together. Their energy along with Gary Zinman and Gary Carlson, set about and devotion to the hobby feeds the other members. developing a set of guidelines to include judging criteria and points spreads divided up into Gold, And just in case you are not aware of Silver, and Bronze level awards. 1981 saw this new past winners, here is the complete list:
Continued on Page 38 Page 32 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 AMO Board of Directors Election Continued from page 31 Technical Skills:
• Retired as a Regional Operations Manager for a large corporation after 33 years of service
• Formerly a Regional Director of Scouts Canada
• Formerly AMO Concours Chairman
Administrative/ Management Skills:
• Through dedication, hard work and continuing education, I had been promoted from Technical Supervisor to Regional Operations Manager in a large corporation over an approximately 20-year period
• Well-versed in most computer programs including Word and Excel
• Past President of AMO+ (Chartered Chapter of AMO)
• Heavily involved in organizing the highly successful AMO National Meet in Kingston, Ontario in 2008
• Developed registration and Concours software for AMO national meets, leading to a more streamlined, efficient process with the ability to save information in a national data base for use by all chapters
• Integral in the development of new AMO position of “International Convention Director”. For a two-year period, I served as the interim International Convention Director during which time I was mentoring the current Director
• Assisted in rewrite of International Convention Guidelines
Automotive or Other Knowledge/Skills:
• Owned/restored numerous AMC cars since 1975 including Javelin, 2 AMXs, SC/Rambler, extensively modified Spirit, and currently own two 1971 Hornet SC 360s and a 1985 Eagle Station Wagon.
• Owned and operated Northland Customs Inc. for 5 years restoring and customizing all makes of cars, although the primary focus was on AMCs and Jeeps.
Extra Information: • I’ve already shown my desire to improve the club over the past 38 years. I believe the skills I continue to bring to the club will bring AMO further into the 21st century, especially as it relates to information sharing and gathering.
Board of Directors Official Ballot
Member Ballot Please vote for three (3) candidates ______Derek Dorroh ______Deb Fougerousse ______Chad Quella ______Harm Van der Veen ______Write-in Mail to: AMO Ballots, C/O Cheryl Samuel 892 N. Jackson Ave., , Jefferson, WI 53549 E-Mail to: [email protected]
Member Ballot Please vote for three (3) candidates ______Derek Dorroh ______Deb Fougerousse ______Chad Quella ______Harm Van der Veen ______Write-in Mail to: AMO Ballots, C/O Cheryl Samuel 892 N. Jackson Ave., , Jefferson, WI 53549 E-Mail to: [email protected] American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 33 2017 AMO International Convention - Awards List
Driven Class Silver – Junior Silver Robert Morgan – 1964 Rambler Ambassador William Beck – 1974 Hornet Hatchback Bob Conner – 1967 Marlin Robert Sliko – 1974 Javelin AMX Gold – Junior Gold Frank Wheatley – 1968 Rebel Nolan Phillips – 1968 AMX John Lucke – 1969 AMX Gold – Junior + Senior Badge Matthew Steck – 1982 Eagle SX/4 Bruce Ritchie – 1967 American Rogue Convertible Harp Heffernan – 1968 AMX Chester Schmitt – 1967 Marlin Samuel Townsend – 1967 Rambler Gold + Move to Regular Class American Stephen Etris – 1970 Javelin SST Nick Barr – 1969 Rebel SST Martin Green – 1972 Javelin AMX
Bronze – Senior Great American Road Award Frank & Betty DiCaprio – 1966 Joe Gentile – 1970 AMX Rambler American Convertible
Race Car Class Silver – Senior Bronze Mark Zeno – 1965 Rambler Marlin Jay Bouder – 1968 AMX Rambler Stock Class
Silver Bronze – Junior Thomas DeMaria – 1969 SC/Rambler Bobby Taylor – 1969 Rebel
Rambler Non-Stock Class Sam Roth – 1966 Ramber Marlin Bronze – Junior Ronald Helderman – 1963 Rambler American Station Wagon 330 Chuck Hetrick – 1964 Rambler Ambassador Dave Gehrke – 1959 Rambler Page 34 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Continued on Page 35 2017 AMO International Convention - Awards List Continued from page 34 Bruce Rambler – 1965 Rambler Ambassador Silver – Junior Joe Wilcox – 1978 Matador Silver – Junior Sam Roth – 1980 Spirit Ron Revisky – 1965 Rambler Marlin Chad Quella – 1981 Spirit
Gold – Junior Gold Junior + Senior Badge John Clark – 1964 Rambler Classic 660 Joanne Reago – 1979 Spirit AMX
Gold – Senior Hurst Non-Stock Class Joe & Peggy Howard – 1966 Gold – Junior + Senior Badge Rambler Marlin Patrick & Lori O’Connor – 1970 Rebel Al Spoden – 1967 Marlin Machine
George Romney Award – Best of Gold – Junior + Senior Badge Show Darrell Filges – 1969 SC/Rambler Dave Utterback – 1967 Rebel SST Hurst Stock Class AMC Non-Stock Class Bronze – Junior Silver – Junior Bill Rappel – 1978 Gremlin Edward & Matthew Fuhrer – 1970 Rebel Machine
Silver – Senior Gold – Junior + Senior Badge Alexander Ortiz – 1973 Hornet Preston Carter – 1969 SC/Rambler Silver – Senior AMC Stock Class Ed Likes – 1969 SC/Rambler Bronze – Junior Edward & Matthew Fuhrer – 1969 SC/ John Anayannis – 1980 Eagle Station Wagon Rambler
Continued on Page 36 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 35 2017 AMO International Convention - Awards List Continued from page 35 Hurst Award – Best of Show Richard & Joanne Gregoire – 1969 SC/ Gold– Junior Rambler Todd Matthews – 1973 Javelin AMX Marc Hillick – 1970 Trans Am Javelin Javelin Non-Stock Class Joe Reago – 1973 Javelin AMX Silver – Junior Robert Souders – 1972 Javelin SST Gold – Senior Robert Slater – 1969 Javelin Richard Camp – 1972 Javelin AMX Woody McCall – 1971 Javelin AMX
Mark Donohue Award – Best of Show Gold – Junior Gene Sinardo, Sr. – 1972 Javelin AMX James Shollar – 1971 Javelin
AMX Non-Stock Class Gold – Junior + Senior Badge Silver – Junior Adam Burd – 1968 Javelin Norman Kranz – 1969 AMX Allen & Kate Kershner – 1969 AMX Silver – Senior Matthew Peloquin – 1974 Javelin AMX Gold – Junior + Senior Badge Frank & Betty DiCaprio – 1968 AMX Gold – Senior Robert F. Palmer – 1974 Javelin AMX Gold – Senior Peter Beauchesne – 1971 Javelin AMX Dan Sweetland – 1969 AMX Mark Legon – 1973 Javelin AMX Todd Hiester – 1970 AMX James & Donna Peloquin – 1968 AMX Javelin Stock Class Matthew Johnson – 1969 AMX Bronze – Junior Ken Perrier – 1968 AMX Robert Smith – 1970 Javelin Ed Cackowski – 1968 AMX William G. Goeckel – 1970 Mark Donohue Javelin Lee Crum – 1969 AMX Page 36 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Continued on Page 37 2017 AMO International Convention - Awards List
Continued from page 36
AMX Stock Class American Cup – Best of the Best of Shows (Non-Stock) Gold – Junior Tony Lucas – 1970 AMX Doug Novak – 1968 AMX American Heritage Cup Class Eric Madoushek – 1970 AMX Participants James Snyder – 1970 Hornet Gold – Junior + Senior Badge Fred & Carey Neubauer – 1967 Rambler Todd Matthews – 1970 AMX Ambassador Shane Blake – 1968 AMX
American Heritage Cup – Best of the Best of Silver – Senior Shows (Stock) Kenneth Leitch – 1969 AMX Terry Weiner – 1971 Javelin AMX
Gold – Senior AMO+ Award Robert Carlsen – 1968 AMX Harley Smith Dick & Cyndie Charcalla – 1970 AMX Cameron Earnshaw – 1969 AMX John A. Conde Award Harm & Barb van der Veen
Richard A. Teague Award – Best of Show Lee Crum – 1969 AMX Vince Geraci Award Al Spoden
American Cup Class Participants Special Recognition for Terry Weiner – 1969 Javelin SST Past Service Jeff Youngkin – 1968 Rambler American Gary Freelen – Concours Chair Bob Hodson – 1969 SC/Rambler Jodee Scott – Chapter Director Dale Wright – 1973 Javelin Debi Fougerousse – Convention Director Jim McKee – 1969 SC/Rambler Cheryl Samuel – Board of Directors Service American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 37 Scenes from the AMO Banquet
John A. Conde Award 2017 Continued from page 32 1987 – Don Loper 1988 – Vince Ruffolo 1989 – Buzz & Carole Paricka 1990 – Gary & Elda Zinman 1991 – Darryl A. Salisbury 1992 – Allan & Valerie Fleming 1993 – Jeffrey Kennedy 1994 – Louis & Diana Crawford 1995 – David Guenther 1996 – Brian Moyer 1997 – Dave MacClinchy 1998 – Dick Stein 1999 – Jerry Timmons 2000 – Dave & Anita Mier 2001 – Mike Spangler & Cheryl Samuel 2002 – Matt Woodstrup 2003 – Roger Kyriacou 2004 – Jeff Barfield 2005 – David Guenther 2006 – Jeff Malacarne 2007 – Frank DiCaprio 2008 – Gary Timmerman 2009 – Joe & Debi Fougerousse 2010 – Mike & Dorothy Turner 2011 – Bob Hodson 2012 – Casey & Christine McGowan 2013 – Ron & Donna Helderman 2014 – Darryl A. Salisbury 2015 – Ian Webb 2016 – Manny Angaretis
As we do every year, Barb and I sit with great interest during the awards banquet at the annual convention – listening to the previous year’s winner of the John A. Conde Award as they prepare to announce their pick for the current year. There have been and are so many dedicated members who selflessly give of their time and energy for the hobby. Special people who have passed on like Don Loper who was the first recipient back in 1987. Don was a huge presence in AMO having been a founding member, Membership Director and Club Historian. Gary Zinman who was on the Board, produced the newsletter for years and was club Treasurer. Others, fortunately, are still with us today such as Jeff Kennedy, Frank DiCaprio, Darryl Salisbury, and Manny Angaretis who was last year’s recipient. You’ll note a majority of the recipients are members who have been involved in the actual running of AMO. However, that does not mean that others have any less passion for the hobby. Manny Angaretis is a fantastic example of a member who does not seek the spotlight but who gives selflessly of his time. As an example, at the meet in Auburn, IN, it had rained the night before the Concours Show and he was “caught” drying off cars in the parking lot! He even dried off our Hornet SC 360 which we do not show and is strictly a driver. For Barb and me to be chosen by a person of his ethics, dedication and quiet enthusiasm was a special honour! And to have our names included in those names listed above is special beyond words.
Finally, John A. Conde Award winners are not just members who are directly involved in the running of the club, although it certainly doesn’t hurt. They are people who are dedicated to our hobby and have the best interests of the club at heart. We are struggling right now to pick next year’s winner as we can think of many deserving members that have not already been recognized so by the time we see you in Indiana, we will have made our decision and will be very proud to present to the 2018 winner! Page 38 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Harley Smith Presented With Prestigious AMO Award As you may faintly recall, our club, The Potomac Ramblers co-hosted the National Convention of AMO this past June. As you may also recall, it required a profound amount of effort from many individuals over the course of a year, and particularly in the week before and week of the show!
An inspirational, essential driving force behind that effort was an individual who often can be described exactly that way in our club’s activities and in everyday life. Indeed, it was the guy who attended the prior year’s AMO convention in Rockford, IL, and let the cat out of the bag about our Gettysburg adventure, one Mr. Harley Smith.
The enormity of his contribution to the success of the event and the enjoyment of all its attendees did not go unnoticed by the AMO Plus chapter from Canada, which always brings a large contingent to the convention, and whose members play a major role in administering judging, awards, etc.
Thus, at the outset of the awards presentation part of the banquet, Gary Freelen of their club announced that they had reached unanimous decision to present their Glen MacDonald Award to our Harley Smith.
According to Gary, the award is named for the gentleman
who “started the drive within our club to host the AMO National event in Kingston for that year. Unfortunately, he passed away before the show. We like to acknowledge members of the host club that put out the extra effort to put on a show. We know that Harley was a big part of it, and there were a host of others who assisted with the show. As far as our club is concerned, Harley made an impression with us, so we gave it to him.”
Carol Smith is an essential part of the story, always there supporting her Harley and our club, seeing to the often tedious details with a welcoming smile.
Harley has served in various positions for the Potomac Ramblers, including President and Vice President of Publications. The fact of the matter is, Harley is the one most often who lights fires under peoples’ hindquarters putting together events and making sure they go off smoothly.
When you see Harley’s gorgeous bittersweet ‘70 390 AMX, you recognize his level of dedication to quality.
Congratulations, Harley! And congratulations also to everyone who lends a hand, volunteering time, effort, and expense to advance the cause of enjoying our fine American Motors automobiles.
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 39 Page 40 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 20th AnnualGraduation Car Show
Wisconsin Rambler/AMC Club, Jefferson Collectables
Date: Sunday June 3, 2018 Time:9:00AM - 3:00PM Location: 892 N. Jackson Ave, Jefferson, WI (1 block North of Jefferson Co. Fair Park) Contact: Mike Spangler Vending Space Available ! Jefferson, WI 53549 All Makes & Models Welcome (920) 674-4482 (920) 988-3256 Cell [email protected] Area Hotels Jefferson: Rodeway Inn (920) 674-4404
* Dash Plaques to first 125 cars Fort Atkinson: Holiday Inn Express: (920) 563-3600 * 15 People’s Choice Awards America’s Best Value Inn: (920)-563-6444 * Long Distance Traveled award Johnson Creek: Comfort Suites (920) 699-2800 * Wis. Rambler/AMC Club Award Days Inn (920-699-8000 * Jefferson Collectables Award * Graduate’s Choice Award
Name :______Make:______Model: ______
Address:______Year:______Color:______
City:______State:____ ZIP:______Engine:______Trans:______
Phone (_ _ _) _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ Features:______
Email:______
Peoples’s Choice Classes (Please check your class) Nash/Hudson____ Rambler____ AMC____ Javelin____ 2-Seat AMX_____ Metropolitan_____Renault_____ Jeep____
GM______Ford_____ MOPAR______Import______Pickup Truck_____
Tractor____ Cycle_____ Tuner______Independent______
Mail Application & $10.00 entry fee to: Graduation Car Show, 892 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson WI 53549
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 41 Announcing the 2018 AMO International Convention Continued from page 33 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.
Page 42 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 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)
American Motoring Nov./Dec, 2017 Page 43 Page 44 American Motoring Nov../Dec., 2017 2018 AMO International Convention Agenda
Wednesday, June 27 9:30 am - 10:30am Tech Talk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hospitality Room Open Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Silent Auction Hospitality Room, Quality Inn 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Ice Cream Social NATMUS Museum Thursday, June 28
9:30 am – 10:30 am Tech Talk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 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 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hospitality Room Open Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Silent Auction Hospitality Room, Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AMO Board Meeting Board Room – Quality Inn 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Cruise in around the Courthouse Downtown Auburn Friday, June 29
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Swap Vending (unlimited space) RM Auction| Sotheby’s Show Field* 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Hospitality Room Open Quality Inn 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Silent Auction Hospitality Room, Quality Inn 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tech Talk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tech Talk Meeting Room – Quality Inn 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm General Membership Meeting Hoosier Tent – Quality Inn Yard 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 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up Lobby – Quality Inn
American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 45
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)
Page 46 American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 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 trunk 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… 1966 Rambler Classic Rebel with only 62,058 miles
on the original 232 engine. Been through her from Email: [email protected] front to back. Runs great! New seals, fluids, hoses,
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been done to the car is mechanical, it has not been Mail: Hal Souers touched cosmetically, other than to polish the AMO Classified Editor original paint. There's a little rust on back quarter 10811 Illinois Road panels, no Bondo. There were only 7,512 of this Fort Wayne, IN 46814 Rebel Edition of the 1966 Rambler Classic, making
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For all submissions: Please limit ads to 100 words Please include all pertinent contact info 1968 AMC Rebel Convertible for sale. Runs and Include your AMO Membership ID Number drives. California rust free car. Originally a For Sale items should be priced 290/automatic car. Currently has a 304 installed. Ads must be legible; please type or print Front seats have been restored. Wiring under Mailed photos returned with SASE only hood does need some work to tidy it up. Only AMC-related items will be listed Convertible top mechanism is not in car however is Ads may be repeated space permitting available with many other spare parts that are Ads may be edited for clarity or brevity included with car. This includes all chrome and other small trim parts. Has been stored in garage. Other than minor AMO, its directors, officers or editors assume no dents, it appears to responsibility for the business practices of have had no major advertisers and make no warranty for the quality or damage. Title in condition of any item advertised. Complete hand in Nevada. guidelines at AMONational.com/forms-downloads Asking $11,500 obo. Call Frank at 775-846-2728
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1960 Rambler 1973 AMC Javelin American Deluxe AMX for Sale. Here’s a great $6000.00 or Best Offer. Clean Car car, perfect with 401 V/8 and condition. All automatic. Please stock except Ford 302ci engine. Runs and looks contact Mike excellent inside and out. Asking $14,000 OBO. Hartley at 719-680-1208 or 719-680-3520. Email at Please call Jim for more information at 405-286- [email protected] for more details and 0157 or email [email protected] pictures. Located in Port Angeles, Washington.
1972 Hornet X, 1970 AMC AMX Rare first year of 390 in excellent X package on the condition. 6 Hornet and the speed only year for the transmission, X package on the 2 door sedan. Pictured on page Vintage Air, 17 in wheels, 4 wheel powered disc 98 of AMC Illustrated Buyers Guide. Trans Am Red, brakes, all leather interior, positive traction rear gold X stripes. Black & White hounds tooth interior. 258 6 cylinder, automatic, non-working air end. American Cup Class. $49,900 Located in conditioning, power steering, manual drum brakes. Rhode Island. Call Frank at 401-723-42261985 Window sticker, owner’s manual, owner ID card,
79,000 miles. $7500 or offers. Jim & Dianne Harris, Tremont, Illinois. Call 309-369-6298 or 309- 1985 Eagle 925-4008. Station Wagon
for sale. Good 1982 Concord DL parked in a garage in Milwaukee. condition, all Gray 2-door with maroon vinyl top. Engine and original including transmission rebuilt, but the trans went out in late non-working 90s. I would like to sell the car to some one that factory radio. could use the parts. Maroon seats are in excellent New starter, relay and headliner. Needs front condition. Door panels are in good condition. Email shocks, A/C recharged and some TLC to make a Mile Sasich at [email protected] really nice car. $5500. Email George Strus: [email protected]
1973 AMC Matador 360 cid, 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, auto trans, in good working order (it runs strong), no rust; needs upholstery and paint. Would like to sell it to someone who will appreciate it. [email protected]
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1972 Matador 1979 Spirit AMX Station Wagon: 304 automatic, Runs but needs a/c, tilt steering, work. We started disc front brakes, a restoration on cruise control. this car but have Car hasn't been since lost interest. Parts replaced: Fuel pump, altered but needs a lot of TLC. In family since new rubber fuel lines, installed a cleaned and with only 38,886 miles. Not currently running. refurbished fuel tank. Brake master cylinder, Have window sticker and a lot more pictures. wheel cylinders and calipers all replaced. New Located in Lehigh Acres, FL. Really don't want to aftermarket aluminum radiator with flex blade fan sell but have no place to fix it. Email installed, Water pump replaced. Differential fluid [email protected] Offers? changed. Interior is in decent shape; driver’s seat has a rip in it, otherwise interior is dirty but serviceable. Any questions or detailed pictures 1984 Eagle Wagon, one owner, 31,500 miles, 258 6 please contact us [email protected] Price: 3750.00 cylinder, automatic, cold A/C, power steering and power disc brakes. 3P Garnet Red Metallic, 35R Mesa Fabric cloth interior. Window sticker, 1980 AMC Spirit DL Coupe in very good condition. owner’s manual, sales brochure and factory build Has Iron Duke four-cylinder engine with automatic sheets. Roof rack, tilt wheel, cruise, extra heavy on the column. PA inspected through June ‘18. duty suspension with rear sway bar. Light group, Parts for complete A/C system included. 66,000 right remote mirror, 2.73 axle, protection group, miles. Interior is excellent and exterior is very good. convenience group. New tires. 1st place Eagle, 1st Has unique canvas sunroof. Some extra parts place wagon at NAMCRA 2014 meet. $12,000 or included. $1,500 OBO. Contact Tom at 570-412– offers. Jim & Dianne Harris, Tremont, Illinois. Call 3379 or email [email protected]. Car is in 309-369-6298 or 309-925-4008. Lewisburg, PA.
1977 Pacer X with 1982 Renault LeCar 70,000 miles. 4 door...runs and Rebuilt 258 with drives. All original. many new parts Body in good including exhaust condition with and brakes. some rust on right Rebuilt steering. rear fender and Perfect interior. Really nice survivor car. $5250. both front fenders behind the wheels. Normal wear Contact Ryan Sharp via email: for a vehicle this old. Interior in decent shape. [email protected] Alloy wheels from a LeCar sport. Only a small number 4 door models were imported before Renault pulled out of the US market. Any For sale: 1973 and 1968 Javelins. Both have been questions, more detailed pictures please contact restored and in my family since new. I can send us. Price: 3500. Email George Strus at pictures. Cars in North Carolina. email [email protected] [email protected]
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1977 Gremlin Clearing out obsolete AMC parts. Family business was found with since 1946. Have been a AMC dealer since the only 51,000 miles beginning. No high performance parts left but and very straight might have some odd stuff. Please send me the body. Original part numbers you are looking for. Contact Paul interior, trim is Maday [email protected] great, refurbished custom hub caps. Engine is a 1984 AMC 360 out of 3D printed a Jeep, bored .030 over with ARP forged alum headlight posts pistons, Crower cam , Edelbrock air gap intake, 727 like original transmission and AMC shifter. I'm the second except black in owner Window sticker and EPA sticker. Asking color. Created $20,000. Call John Owens at 574-269-6662 or email out of need for [email protected] my Rebel Machine and I'm not sure what other AMC cars they fit. $25.00 for a Parts For Sale: set of eight...enough for one car, plus shipping. Email Andrew for further details 1970 AMC Rebel, [email protected] Rebel Machine, possibly others: Qty. 20 NOS For Sale: auto vent shades from 1936 to 2016 molding clips. NOS...not repops. Been selling since 1969. These AMC part # 400 are from original makers not China. They are 0868. These are stainless steel or chromed steel. Send SASE, side later produced photos, make, model, style numbers, etc. I have clips that are not thousands of them...99 percent are NOS and a few old and brittle. used or shelf worn. Email They replace the [email protected] or write: DA Auto, trim clips below the grille that hold the trim strip 23221 Sprague River Rd, Sprague River, Oregon on the front valance above the front bumper. They 97639 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 For Sale: 15x7 SST models. 20 clips are enough to replace all the eight slot rally clips on doors and front valance on (1) 2 door 1970 wheels, center Rebel Machine or Rebel SST $2.00 each plus $3.00 caps and tires shipping typically in 48 states. Contact Lee with chrome trim [email protected] rings off of a 74 Javelin AMX. 4 OEM trim rings For Sale: 1968/69 AMC 390 block, has been thru also included machine shop and is ready to build. $650. Located which have some about an hour west of St. Louis. Call Robert scratches and dings. $800 plus shipping from Schipper 573-220-8629 Goodyear, AZ. For more pictures or information email James Price: [email protected] November/December 2017 Page 4
For Sale: Rambler V8 motor complete with intake Wanted: 1970 manifold and heads. My recollection is that it was AMC Rebel or completely rebuilt and I was going to install it in my Ambassador 2 67 American wagon which never happened. I door hardtop set cannot find casting numbers on the block. If of 5 lower rear someone can tell me how to identify it, fell free to vinyl top trim or do so. The motor is located near Pittsboro, North same trim Carolina. Email [email protected] (smooth stainless) from a two tone car. Trim off a 71 Matador or Ambassador Wanted: hardtop may be the same. I need these trim pieces for my restoration of my factory RHD 70 Rebel Wanted: I'm in Medford, Oregon and need parts coupe here in New Zealand. I also need the inside nearby for my 1970 Javelin: all seats, dash and plastic bottom rear screen [back window] trim and bezel, steering wheel, carpet kit, center arm rest, a headliner with a good base, doesn’t matter if all door armrests, complete window cranks, rear vinyl has separated from headliner. Any leads valance, front bumper, brake booster, headlight would be helpful. I can use PayPal and have items switch and plug, wiper switch, all ignition and door shipped to an address in California for to shipment locks/keys, door pillar pads, seat belts, glove box, to New Zealand. Email Lindsay McKenzie sill plates, dome lights, more. What do you have? [email protected] Call John at 541-890-5564
Wanted: rear window louver for a 1974 Javelin Wanted: gas tank for 66 Rambler Ambassador. AMX. email James Price Email Paul Maday: [email protected] [email protected]
Looking to buy an AMC Gremlin for a project. Doesn't have to be pretty. A little surface rust Wanted for 1978 Concord: driver side sun visor would be fine but don't want any rot-through. No rod with 3 screw connector. Doesn't have to be preference in regard to the engine or title status, 1978 as long as it works with the hole pattern in but would need to be 1975 or older. Located in the roof. I have the sun visor…only need the rod. Hanford, CA Phone 559-816-1821 with leads. $10. Email Mike Troilo [email protected]
Looking for a 1968, '69 or '70 390 4 speed AMX. Minor work necessary acceptable but no basket cases. Tedd and Deb Armstrong, Kokomo, IN 765- 452-8613 or email [email protected].
Wanted: Wiper arm for rear hatch on 1986 Eagle. Please call Jim Clinton in Arizona at 928-476-3466.
Wanted: NOS cam shaft for my 1965 AMC 232 6 cylinder engine. Part number 317 1242. Reconditioned or used part will not be considered. Bob Grutza 847-370-4352
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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.
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AMO Specific Items Cost Postage Hat Pins Cost Postage #1 AMC Antenna Flag $ 10.00 $ 2.00 #60 AM Logo Pin (new style) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #2 AMO Grill badge - Members Only $ 20.00 $ 3.00 #61 AM Logo Pin (old style) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #3 AMO Window Decal $ 2.00 $ 1.00 #62 AMC Pin (block letters) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #4 AMO Embroidered Patch $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #63 AMX Pin (round - R/W/B) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #5 AMO Lapel pin (quality silver plate) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #64 AMX Pin (block letters) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #6 National Meet Dash Plaques (state year,limited) $ 2.00 $ 1.00 #65 AMX Racing Team Pin (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #7 AMO Key Fob (choice white or blue) -Limited $ 2.00 $ 1.00 #66 Rambler Pin (block letters) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #8 AMO License Plate (6"x12") $ 8.00 $ 4.85 #67 Javelin Racing Team Pin (round) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #9 AMO Parking Only Sign (12" x 18") $ 18.00 $ 4.85 #68 Javelin Pin (round-r/w/b) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #69 AM Script Logo Pin (round - old style) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #70 Javelin Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 AMO Clothing Items--check availability first! Cost Postage #71 Ambassador Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #20 White AMO Logo T-shirt sizes S-XL $ 10.00 $ 4.85 #72 Concord Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #21 White AMO Logo T-shirt sizes 2XL-3XL $ 12.00 $ 4.85 #73 Matador Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #23 Grey AMO Logo T-shirt sizes S-XL $ 10.00 $ 4.85 #74 Spirit Script Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #25 White AMO Logo Golf Shirt sizes S-XL $ 15.00 $ 4.85 #75 Gremlinman Logo Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #26 White AMO Logo Golf Shirt size 2XL $ 16.00 $ 4.85 #76 Hornet Bee Logo Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #28 White AMO Logo Sweat Shirt sizes S-XL $ 15.00 $ 4.85 #77 Marlin Fish Logo Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #29 White AMO Logo Sweat Shirt size 2XL $ 16.00 $ 4.85 #78 Rambler "R" Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #79 390V Badge Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #80 401 Badge Pin $ 4.00 $ 1.00 Oil Filter Stickers Cost Postage #81 Year Pins '68-'74 (R/W/B) $ 4.00 $ 1.00 #41 AMC Oil Filter Sticker - blue/white $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #42 1968/1969 AMX Javelin Sticker - black/white $ 3.00 $ 1.00 Misc. Cost Postage #43 1960's AM/Rambler Sticker Style "A" - AM Red $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #90 1- AMX Milestone Dash Plaque & Decal $ 3.00 $ 1.00 #44 1960's AM/Rambler Sticker Style "B" - AM Blue $ 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
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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 Jodee Scott 300 Hedonics Rd., Apt 7018 Peterborough, ONT K9J 6N6 (705) 772-7278 [email protected] 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] 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] 712-441-6912 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 Gary Timmerman 1550 Pepper Hill Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 [email protected] 314-952-7462 Glass City AMC David Renwand 8240 St.Rd. 269 N., Bellevue, OH 44811 [email protected] 419-217-9290 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 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, IL61356 [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 Australia Colin Main P.O B ox 10 Moonee Vale, Victoria, AUS 3055 [email protected] 03-9309-0601 VAM AMC Jardines 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] American Motoring Nov./Dec., 2017 Page 55 The American Motors Owners Association PRSTD STD % Cheryl Samuel U.S. POSTAGE 892 N. Jackson Ave. PAID Jefferson, WI 53549 OCONOMOWOC, WI PERMIT NO. 72
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