American Motoring Volume 41, Issue 5 http://www.amonational.com Sept./Oct., 2017

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Features Columns AMO President’s Colum ______Page 3 Events Calendar ______Page 23 Editor’s Notes ______Page 4

Tech Questions with Jeff Reeves _ _ _ _ _ Page 8

History Pick______Page 14

Memorabilia Corner ______Page 16

Mother’s Little Red Wagon ______Page 18

Graduation Car Show ______pAGE 20

The Classified American ______Page 36

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Page 2 American Motoring Sept/JOct., 2017 AMO President’s Column

Ian Webb AMO President [email protected]

As I write this column, the first big snow of the season is hitting I think this is on my mind now particularly because AMO has Indiana, and it’s always a favorite time of the year for me. Not been going through some changes and challenges in the past so much fun that we can’t get our cars out and enjoy them, but year or so. We’ve had some great people step back from their a time where we can enjoy the hobby in different ways. roles leaving some positions to fill, had some great new people step up to learn their roles, and of course everyone has their It’s this time of year for me where I get to enjoy another – maybe own lives that can get in the way of the hobby at times. even bigger – part of the hobby. I enjoy getting Christmas cards from ‘car’ friends, and seeing photos posted online of my None of this is meant to be an excuse, but rather an friends with their families. We are so used to seeing everyone in acknowledgment. I can assure you that the Board and executive a car show context that getting to see each other in other facets leadership have not been sitting idle during all of this; in fact, of life is very nice. There are a few chapters that still do nice we’ve been pretty busy working on a few projects that will help Christmas dinners and share photos that I love seeing. move the club forward in the coming years. The truth is - AMO needs to grow and adapt with the times just as we all do. Our This is a time of year where I find myself reflecting on the past members communicate differently now than they did even 5 year and counting my blessings more often than I do at other years ago, and it is up to the club to keep up. times of the year. I count all the great friends I’ve made in this hobby among those blessings, for sure. From letters, to email to Another area which always draws a strong response is judging. text messages of encouragement and life updates throughout I know there are issues with judging, and not all of them are the year, the people of the hobby are a family, and it goes much easily remedied. The Concours rules have been updated over deeper than our shared love of the hobby. the past several years and addressed a lot of issues, and I suspect there are more changes coming to help make the judging process smoother and more consistent.

I know we say it all the time, but the best way to make these changes and grow the club is with your involvement. It can be in many forms – submitting articles for the newsletter about your car or an event your club put on, running for a Board position, offering ideas to the club for ways of improving meets, reaching out to see how your particular skills could benefit the club... the list goes on and on. We have several positions open for members willing to help in different areas, and I’d be happy to discuss the requirements with anyone interested in learning more. No positions are lifetime appointments, and we all understand that the work of the club isn’t your first and only concern.

So, as we move into 2018 and plan to all meet again at club meetings, regional meets and the International Convention in Auburn, take a moment to consider how lucky we all are to have this great hobby that ties our lives together!

American Motoring Sept./Oct., 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- ervation and restoration of vehicles Cheryl Samuel Mike Spangler built by AMC between 1958 and 1988. sambo@ jefnet.com mspangler@ jefnet.com American Motoring is the official news publication of AMO, with its principal offices at 2136 Wawonaissa Tr., Fort The newsletter you have before you contains a lot of feelings from the two of us. In 2000 Wayne, IN 46809. American Motoring we became email friends with DeWayne Ashmead. The following year we met him in is published on a bi-monthly basis with a total of six issues per year. Issues person. From that point on we were friends in many ways. In Wisconsin we have what is are due to the members within the first called the Dairy Expo. DeWayne called and said he was going to be here for the whole two (2) weeks of each odd numbered week and asked to visit with us. Of course, Mike agreed. At that time Mike was still dealing month. Subscription is free to all paid with specialty seeds for farming. DeWayne created and made animal feed for all animals members of AMO. Permission must all around the world. They talked for hours just about this subject. be obtained in writing from the editor to copy, reproduce, or copy through any media the materials contained herein. Eventually, they went out by the cars and toys. Dewayne told Mike about how he liked Membership in AMO is open to all AMC one of the cars. Most of his cars were foreign cars. The harder to find the parts the more enthusiasts worldwide at $35.00 U.S., interesting the cars will be. We were able to share in many of DeWayne’s cars over the Canada & $ 40.00 U.S., Foreign years. $ 45.00 U.S per annum. Ownership of an AMC vehicle is not required. Send membership requests to the Member- In Milwaukee we have a Concours’ D ’Elegance in the park along Lake Michigan. DeWayne ship Director. Contributions to American was one of the head judges for this event. We were part of this show also, by finding other Motoring are highly encouraged. Mate- cars, showing our own, or just being volunteers. In the short of things we became friends rial accepted is subject to editing and / or in many ways. revision. The act of submitting articles, information, or any other materials shall constitute an expressed warranty by DeWayne Ashmead has recently passed away. He set a high venue for the AMX by winning the contributor, to this publication, that the MOPAR Nationals. This was one of the largest MOPAR Award anyone could win. He such material is original and in no way opened the door for the future of AMC to compete. In this newsletter you will find his an infringement on the rights of others. obituary written by Daniel Strohl. He did a wonderful write up for this man. Contributions should be sent to the Newsletter Editor only. We also were informed of Bob Slaters passing. To me he was a very interesting man to While it is a service of AMO to provide technical information to its membership, talk with. We could talk about any subject under the sun. Over the years he went through any maintenance techniques, technical so much and still had a smile on his face. I know that I will be missing him greatly at all information or possible modifications future AMO meets. published in American Motoring should be weighed against conventional, tra- We have also received word of Gary Timmerman. He is fighting with the demons of Cancer ditional and generally accepted tech- niques and modifications. The views as I write this. Gary is a man of great qualities. Once you become his friend be ready for expressed in American Motoring are text messages that go on forever, phone calls at all hours of the day, and cards in the mail those of the author of the article or the for every event even those Gary makes up. All he wanted was for people to get along and person quoted. Owners should consider have fun. We went to Saint Louis out of the blue one day. Actually, we were on our way possible techniques or modifications in to visit my sister. On the way down there Gary calls. He says “,Why don’t we just stop by light of common sense compromises among safety, economy, longevity, per- and he will take us out to eat.” Going out to eat with Gary is an experience all by itself. We formance, reliability, driveability, legal- went to a street bar that sells sea food. It had live music indoor and out. Drinks to satisfy ity and resale value. AMO, American everyone, enough food to feed the whole family plus others that showed up later. Motoring and this organization will not assume or accept any liability result- Gary at one point was on the Board of Directors, he was also the Chapter Rep. for AMO. ing from the information contained His writings alone were a challenge for all. We have been asked by family and friends to herein. Any modifications possibly af- fecting safety, economy, longevity, per- say a prayer for Gary. formance, reliability, driveability, legality, emissions and resale value are the sole Now, that we have the sad items done for this column. We hope you will find this newsletter responsibility of the person performing interesting. Mike and I are still the Editors. We are slow due to a family situation dealing the modifications. When such modifi- with Alzheimer’s. We are the main care givers for both of our parents. We just moved my cations are presented in American Mo- toring they are done so with the under- mother into the house next to us along with Mike’s mom. This way we can care for both standing that the individual will use those without driving all over town. Some of you may understand what we are going through. modifications within the framework of all Others will only see it as an excuse to not receive what they are paying for. The only item applicable federal, state and local laws. we have to work with is time. All rights reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission of the editor. Enjoy the newsletter. The meet issue is now being worked on. At some point we will catch © Copyright American Motors Owners up and hopefully all the membership will be happy. Association Page 4 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Letters to the Editor

Hello Everyone, Subject: Hornet Taking Off!! Please mark your calendars for our 2018 show, June 9, 2018. This is a nice photo, looks like Shirley got the jump on Ed (please see page 29-29). Hope to see you all there! Miller on this one, look at those slicks, she Michael Lakin (775) 427-2695 [email protected] http:// hooked up great!! :) hdamc.amcrc.com/

Subject: FW: Electric Powered Gremlin Before Tesla’s & Hybrids AMC was testing their little electric powered Gremlin….in the 70’s!! One can only imagine if the petroleum industry lobbyists weren’t so strong where would the auto industry be today!!? Mike Dumont

Have a great day & stay cool, ….remember this weather won’t last long enough…for me! :) Mike Dumont

Subject: Jay Milligan Bond connection Mike, My name is Doug. I recently bought several auction Lots from an Auctions American sale in Auburn, Indiana. They were offering the James Bond AMC Hornet for sale, along with other items owned by legendary AMC stuntman, Jay Milligan Sr. I have one of is jackets and dealership promo model cars (Javelin) that I’m looking to sell. When the “spiral jump” in the James Bond film, The Man With The Golden Gun, was

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In 1968, American Motors introduced a production model based on their American Motors experimental concept cars of two years earlier. This car, a two-seater modeled on a shortened Javelin , was a rival to, and often a match for, the Corvette: the first domestic competitor in a decade. AMC’s lead designer, Richard “Dick” Teague, believed that design was to focus on the personality and charisma of the car itself. The AMX is a reflection of this philosophy.

For the golden anniversary of the AMX in 2018, the Kenosha History Center is thrilled to bring together an array of AMX models across 12 years of automotive history, including two one-of-a-kind prototypes.

“We are excited to have an opportunity to put a spotlight on these unique vehicles,” Kenosha History Center executive director Chris Allen said. “It is always a special year when we can celebrate an anniversary, and the AMX brings a certain excitement on its own. For this exhibit, instead of just focusing on the 1968 AMX, we chose to look at the whole AMX line of vehicles. It is neat to be able to look at the five cars that we have on display and see the progression of the idea. To be able to have a mix of prototypes and base models provides visitors with an insight into some of the production ideas as well as what was actually produced.”

ON DISPLAY:

• 1968 AMC AMX-R Prototype – Jeffords AMX. HOURS OF OPERATION:

• 1971 AMX Prototype. The museum is open to the public Tuesday – Friday 10am- 4:30pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday noon-4pm. • 1968 AMC AMX.

• 1972 AMC Javelin AMX.

• 1979 AMC Spirit AMX.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING A VISIT: “Admission to the History Center is free; Donations are appreciated.”

Location: Kenosha History Center

Simmons Island

220 – 51st Place

Kenosha, WI 53140

Page 6 American Motoring Sept./Oct, 2017 In Memory - H. DeWayne Ashmead

Taken with permission from Hemming’s Blog, Nov. 2, 2017 By Daniel Strohl

Over the years his cars became staples at concours events and other judged shows, from Pebble Beach to the AMO Nationals (the Donohue Javelin shared space in the collection with a 1952 Nash-Healey, a 1970 Javelin Trans-Am homologation special and a Big Bad Blue 1970 AMX), and rather than confine the In 1999, no American Motors products had entered judging at the Mopar Nationals, let alone completed cars to museum-like for top honors. DeWayne Ashmead, however, didn’t let a thing like precedent stop him from shipping suspended animation his restored edition 1970 AMC Javelin to Ohio, showing the judges the quality of his once they’d completed restoration, and then improbably taking Best of Show ahead of all the Dodges, Plymouths, and the show circuit, in contention. Ashmead returned them to the road, In fact, Ashmead – who died earlier this week following a – didn’t seem to let precedent or tasking his staff of convention interrupt his notions of which cars to add to his car collection. As he pointed out in a restorers with keeping Hemmings Classic Car profile on him, he had three criteria a car needed to meet before he added it to them in turnkey his pan-marque, every era, economically diverse, all-nationalities-welcome collection. condition. “First, it has to be a sports car, and I take a broad definition of sports car,” he said. Essentially, it had And while the collection to go fast and had to have been built to go fast originally. His first collector car, a five-speed 1969 included everything Mercedes-Benz 280SL that he bought and restored in the 1980s, meets that criteria, but so does his from a supercharged thoroughbred 1920 Stutz Series H. 1937 Cord 812 to a Next, “it has to be something rare, unique and unusual.” That explains the Mark Donohue Javelin – one 1954 Kaiser Darrin to of 2,501 built – as well as his 1925 Kissel 6-55 Speedster – the only one known to exist. a1932 Auburn 8-100A Speedster to a 1953 “Finally, I have to like it. If I don’t, it really doesn’t matter.” And who doesn’t like a Sunbeam Tiger Mk II Glasspar G-2 to a or a nearly body-less Dodge Brothers Speedsteror an all-original Volvo P1800s? 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, Ashmead notably didn’t replicate his first car – a 1950 that he’d customized and raced – likely due to the plethora of other cars out there that did meet his criteria. Ashmead retired from Albion Advanced Nutrition – the company he and his father started – last year. According to his obituary, funeral services will take place at the Mountain Road Chapel in his hometown of Fruit Heights, Utah.

American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 7 Tech Questions with Jeff Reeves like any other vehicle. The full doors were available on CJs that had the removable . The half doors and canvas/metal doors would be optional with different soft tops. There are also a wide variety of aftermarket parts available that give you almost infinite flexibility in what doors you choose. If you’re interested in seeing just what options were available, you can purchase an original Jeep sales brochure on eBay which will outline all the various options were available. You can also just do a Google search for “Jeep CJ doors” and you’ll find a wealth of information, including information from various Jeff Reeves, AMO Tech Editor aftermarket vendors. [email protected] Hope this helps,

Question: I’m George from Lexington member #10484. I was Question: Hey, Jeff, trying to find out a tech question but that’s gone. Once upon a Just joined AMO and I was looking for a source to read the time I thought that someone had come up with a repair kit for VIN #’s as I search the internet for a car. Is there somewhere AMC oil pumps, and I was trying to find one. I have jury rigged I can print out this info?? Only looking for 1966 - 1974 cars a repair, but that was years ago. I was hoping to get an answer from AMC. from AMO. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bob Ward 10861

Answer: Hello, George, In regards to the AMC oil pumps, I’ll Answer: Hello, Bob, assume you’re meaning the 1966-up V8 oil pumps. In regards to decoding AMC VINs, there are a couple of ways You can buy new oil pump gears for them, however the timing to go about it. If you have access to a factory technical service cover of the engine provides the housing of the pump. It’s the manual for the year you’re interested in, it will have a breakdown aluminum timing cover that becomes scored and worn over of the VIN within. However, that can be awkward and clunky time and that’s where the oil pump loses its pressure. To the to do, especially if you’re interested in many different years/ best of my knowledge, there is no “repair kit” for these. The cure models. for a worn oil pump housing is to simply replace the timing cover As Tech Editor, here is how I do it. Yes, I have an array with a new one--or at least a better used one. of original service manuals, but (this is going to sound like a commercial) I use a handy little reference book called “The There was a run of replacement covers made by Crown a Red, White, and Blue Book” which was written and compiled by number of years ago that had some issues, but I think that AMO member Frank Swygert. It not only decodes VIN numbers, those have largely dwindled away and a good replacement is it also decodes door data plates as well as gives you other available from many of the AMC or Jeep vendors. information such as paint codes and interior upholstery codes. Hopefully this helps, Jeff I have found this book to be invaluable when it comes to AMC numbers. Frank can be contacted at: [email protected]. Question: HI There, I will also loop him in on this email. Feel free to contact him if Curious if the 1986 CJ7 Jeep was manufactured with the option you’re interested. of doors?? The VIN # is 1JCCM87A8GT098460 Good luck, Jeff Thanks for your time, .Christina Visona

Answer: Hello, Christina Your question was forwarded to me to answer. The answer is yes, the Jeep CJ had the option of doors. Several options, actually. While a CJ looks right at home with no doors at all, there are several varieties of doors available and the door option largely was tied in to what top option it had. You could get half doors, full doors, and canvas/ metal doors. Some of the doors were metal (half and full doors could be metal) and the full doors were metal with functional roll down windows and door locks/latches just

Page 8 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 The John A. Conde Award For Outstanding Contribution to the Ideals of AMO

by Darryl A. Salisbury

” As AMO was in its infancy in the late 1970s and early 1980s, John A. Conde was a common presence in support. Not only had he written four books: Family Album (1961, 1962, 1963), American Motors Family Album (1969), American Motors Family Album (1976), and The Cars that Hudson Built (1980), but he was there for the AMC hobbyist with a very unique selection of AMC literature and model cars for sale. He offered these items at each AMO International Convention, Hoosier Auto Show, Hershey, and others. He always had ideas and opinions which he freely disseminated. John was heavily involved with the public through his position in AMC Public Relations. Roy D. Chapin states, “In addition to his daily responsibilities as a member of the AMC Public Relations staff, he spent many hours on his own time responding to queries from all over the world relating to the products of Hudson, including history, identification of photographs, and mechanical repair advice.” This aspect of his work flowed well into AMC as Hudson and Nash became one. He was always ready to offer information and advice where it was needed. He was a real “people person” in all senses of the description. I clearly recall his advice at many points during my tenure at the helm of AMO. As AMO was developing and moving forward in an effort to John Conde find its place in the car hobby, the aspect of judging was being discussed. The initial base of the membership came from the recipient keeps for one year before passing it on to the next Nash Club of America, which used a members’ choice type of chosen person. Each recipient is provided with a “keeper” judging. Thus, the beginning “judging” in AMO was to follow in plaque at the beginning of the year. The annual meet banquet that vein. The 1978 AMO International Convention produced is the time when the next year’s winner is announced and three trophies: Long Distance, AMO Members’ Choice, and provided with the floating and permanent plaques. Each year, Nash Members’ Choice. In 1979, the AMO leadership team this highlight of the meet is anxiously awaited. 2017 is the 31st decided to move forward and offer a few more trophies: First year of awarding this special achievement plaque. However, through Fifth place plus a Long Distance trophy. 1980 brought only 29 people have been presented with this award. Both about six classes with a First and Second in each class. David Guenther (1995 & 2005) and Darryl A. Salisbury (1991 & This was about the time when I stepped in and, along with 2014) have had the honor of twice being recipients. Gary Zinman and Gary Carlson, set about developing a set of That’s the story of the John A. Conde Award. It has been a guidelines to include judging criteria and points spreads divided great honor to create this award, see how much it means to the up into Gold, Silver, and Bronze level awards. 1981 saw this membership, and actually have won it two times! new approach go into effect. A Best of Show award was handed out then as well. By 1982, high scoring Gold level cars were given Senior badges and moved into a Senior Division. It was not until 1987 when actual classes such as we have now were developed. Why all of this car judging history? Because it was just that. No one had addressed the “people” aspect of the hobby. This is where John A. Conde comes more clearly into the picture. Being keenly aware of the lack of recognition of people in AMO, I came up with an idea for a “people” award and discussed it with John. John was excited about it and fully supported the idea and use of his name on it. With that, AMO moved forward with what was to become a very prestigious “people” award. The John A. Conde Award was initiated in 1987 by Darryl A. Salisbury with permission from John A. Conde. It was established to honor those individuals who have given selflessly of their time and expertise in furthering the goals and ideals of American Motors Owners Association, Inc. The procedure I developed was for the recipient to determine who the following Emanuel (Manny) Angaretis Recieves the year’s recipient would be. There is a floating trophy, which the Conde award in Rockford 2016

American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 9 AMO Membership

Allen & Kate Kershner from Gettysburg, PA Darryl Rae from Stouffville, ONT Robert Souders from Fulton, NY Leon Cogar from Akron, OH John & Carol Navin from Racine, WI Derek Dorroh Zachary Deane from Killingworth, CT [email protected] Patrick Petersen from Lakeville, MN Jeana & Dennis Lopeman from Cumming, GA William Bartels from Canfield, OH Ray Finley, Jr. from Crown Point, IN Gerald & Sandra Mosolgo from Cedar Bluff, VA Irving Rich from Shelton, CT AMO welcomes our newest members who joined AMO from Willard Weinreich from Seneca, IL March thru July! We are excited to have David & Rebecca Warren from Kenosha, WI you in our club of AMC enthusiasts! Jeffrey Frederick from Lake Geneva, WI Robert & Jana Green from Suffolk, VA John and Michelle Pehlman from Birdsboro, PA Fred & Darlene Schnell from Manitowoc, WI Earle Miller from Lost River, WV Troy Berg from Duluth, MN Dale Hedge from Jefferson, GA What a great time at AMO2017! Thank you to everyone who Sean Frasor from Loveland, CO helped bring this show together, especially Harley & Carol Smith, Jim & Karen Thompsen from Antelope, CA who I had the pleasure of working with before and at the show Mike & Kiki Lane from Minneapolis, MN with registrations. Although I didn’t have my family with me, it was Greg & Rick Fox / Holtzapple from Lemoyne, PA a great time meeting many of you for the first time and catching Walter Lee McGucken from Huntsville, AL up with many friends from the past. As we all know, the people James Mink from Verona, PA within AMO are a special group, and we are all fortunate to have w Andrew Hall from Canandaigua, NY this shared passion for AMC that brings us together. A thank you Wayne Stouffer from Cleveland, SC to everyone for your patience as Mike and Cheryl got caught up Paul & Joanne Terrassi / Musch from Sudbury, MA with the magazines, we have received dozens of emails and calls Mark & Susan Knapp from Pleasant Prairie, WI about the magazine and we all appreciate your thoughts and Robert & Elsie Everson from Berwick, PA prayers of support for Mike & Cheryl over the past 9 months. I Michael A Leonard from San Antonio, TX don’t know about you, but it’s been ‘HOT’ here in the Carolinas. Glenn Quinn from Conshohocken, PA Summer is in full swing around here, but it has been great to be Don Littlehale from Carnegie, PA outside, working on our AMC’s. My son Trenton and I have been Robert & Juanita Koontz from Jacksonville, FL prepping his ‘85 Eagle Wagon for woodgrain replacement, and Tim Ridenour from White Hall, WV wow is that a time-consuming process. I know it will be worth it Robert Paterson from Warren, MI in the end, but sun-burnt woodgrain doesn’t come off very easy. Noah Atkins from Delray Beach, FL I highly recommend using the ‘wonder-wheel’ to anyone jumping Anthony Berbig from Mayer, MN into this.I would love to feature a picture of you and your AMC in Justin & Elena Caspersen from Berwick, PA this ‘membership services’ area of the newsletter. Please email Scott Olson from Tallahassee, FL them me, and watch for it in upcoming newsletters. Gregg Norman from Finleyville, PA Matt & Cara Redel from Caledonia, WI If you need anything related to your membership, please reach out Chris & Pixie Gibson from Phoenix, AZ to us at [email protected] or call me at 919-795-3530 Paul & Brenda Whatley from Liberty, IL Adam Burd from Reinholds, PA Renewals and New Members: You have options for your Stephen Losi from New Hyde Park, NY membership dues… Gary & Shelley Place from Homer, IL 1. mail a check: AMO Membership Services c/o Derek Pete Warchola from Belton, MO Dorroh, 12229 Freemont Lane, Raleigh, NC 27613 Joshua Johnson from Marana, AZ 2. PayPal: on our club website, or send directly via paypal to Gregory Ratliff from Dublin, VA ‘[email protected] Leon & Janet Greenplate from York, PA 3. Recommended: Our new membership services webstore Robert & Ellan Rubino from McDonough, GA is the fastest and easiest way to renew your membership using a Chester & Barbara Schmitt from Newton, NJ Credit Card: located at our Square website, www.squareup.com/ Shane Warfield from Helena, MT store/amo Joe Petrick from Taylors, SC Gary & Raeann Schatz from Mount Joy, PA Reminder! to access the members only area of the website, Donald Steininger from Deerbrook, WI please use your AMO Member # as the login name, and your Adam Slother from Milton, PA email address as the password. If you have any troubles logging Chris Szczech from Gillett, PA in, please reach out to us, we are glad to help. Craig Goldberg from Selbyville, DE

Page 10 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Continued on page 11 Continued from page 10 AMO Membership On behalf of everyone in AMO, we would like to welcome our Adam Burd from Reinholds, PA newest members to the club! We are excited you have join Leon & Janet Greenplate from York, PA our club of AMC enthusiasts! (alpha order by state) Gary & Raeann Schatz from Mount Joy, PA Chris & Pixie Gibson from Phoenix, AZ Adam Slother from Milton, PA Joshua Johnson from Marana, AZ Chris Szczech from Gillett, PA R. Dale Gross from Sun City, AZ Allen & Kate Kershner from Gettysburg, PA John Nutini from Evergreen, CO John and Michelle Pehlman from Birdsboro, PA Zachary Deane from Killingworth, CT Matthew & Donna Frederick from Collegeville, PA Irving Rich from Shelton, CT Ron & Ania Doviak from Lake Ariel, PA Craig Goldberg from Selbyville, DE Joe Petrick from Taylors, SC Scott Olson from Tallahassee, FL Jerry Stevens from Ooltewah, TN Robert & Ellan Rubino from McDonough, GA Gregory Ratliff from Dublin, VA Jeana & Dennis Lopeman from Cumming, GA Gerald & Sandra Mosolgo from Cedar Bluff, VA Paul & Brenda Whatley from Liberty, IL Matt & Cara Redel from Caledonia, WI Gary & Shelley Place from Homer, IL Donald Steininger from Deerbrook, WI Willard Weinreich from Seneca, IL John & Carol Navin from Racine, WI John Zwierzko from Mchenry, IL David & Rebecca Warren from Kenosha, WI Ray Finley, Jr. from Crown Point, IN Jeffrey Frederick from Lake Geneva, WI Torin Little from Dorchester, MA Korey & Yesca Olson from Kenosha, WI David Koury from Bolton, MA Jeremy & Tracy Witz from Friendship, WI Eric Clark from Rockwood, MI Marty Hildebrand from Kenosha, WI Patrick Petersen from Lakeville, MN John Kahl from Kenosha, WI Pete Warchola from Belton, MO Robert Wunrow from Nekoosa, WI Shane Warfield from Helena, MT Dave Loberger from Kenosha, WI Robert W. & Patti J. Tucker, Jr. from Victor, MT Bob & Nancy Ward from Wild Rose, WI Chester & Barbara Schmitt from Newton, NJ Frank & Vicki Heimbecker from DeForest, WI Charles Sutter from Bogota, NJ Al & Barb Haldemann from Cambria, WI Stephen Losi from New Hyde Park, NY Earle Miller from Lost River, WV Robert Souders from Fulton, NY

Paul & Dru Galante from Williamsville, NY

Leon Cogar from Akron, OH Lots of exciting things happening in membership services, including the new upcoming option to renew William Bartels from Canfield, OH your membership with a ‘digital only’ option. With this Darryl Rae from Stouffville, ONT new option you would have access to the club magazine issues in a digital format to view online, flip through Justin & Elena Caspersen from Berwick, PA using your computer, tablet, or phone. Gregg Norman from Finleyville, PA Continued on page 15

American Motoring Sept./Oct, 2017 Page 11 Cruisin with the Classics Car Show is held in Mundeline, IL at the Lakeside Lodge in the Grand Dominion by Del Webb. The show is held each year and benefits the Freemont Food Pantry. Participants and guests bring non-perishable food items. For each item donated you get a chance to win the grand prize. Over 200 cars participated.

The event was fun for the whole family including: Contests, Raffle Prizes, DJ, Face Painter, Balloon Maker, Children’s Activities, Food and drink from local restaurants, and much more!

This year they featured a very special display along with some very special guests! The special display was a tribute to Richard A. Teague, Vice President of Design at American Motors. The display cars were invited to be part of this show. On display were cars from his time at and American Motors.

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The icing on the cake, so to speak, was the special display of his personal cars. His 1970 AMX/3 and his 1971 AMX 2-Seat Prototype. Also special guests of the show who were available to meet and greet the public were Dick’s wife Marion Teague and his daughter Lisa along with her husband Ray.

Canadian B Scheme - Darryl Salisbury 80 Spirit AMX- Bud Brick

American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 13 History Pick Setting the Trend with Trendsetters By Gary Zinman Taken from American Motoring Volume 19, Issue 16 Nov/ Dec . 1995 The photos below are rare. The one on the left of the page is Dick Teague’s personal AMX. In the bottom right hand corner of the page is, you will see the logo for Trendsetter Products. Trendsetter Products was an aftermarket company that vendored an over the counter “dealer installed” side exhaust kit to AMC. These kits were listed in the AMC catalog by the name “Sidewinders.” For one reason or another the name Sidewinders never really caught on and enthusiasts tended to simply call them Trendsetters. In the upper photo you can see some of the things that were unique to Mr. Teague’s car. It was white, yet it had painted bumpers. You’ll also notice the quick release gas filler cap mounted on the quarter panel (both sides had these) in the space where you would normally see the traditional ring with the AMX letters mounted inside of the circle. If you look closely you may be able to see the hood pins and a very small portion of the unique rear . You may also notice that there is no chrome moulding around the front marker lights of Mr. Teague’s car, whereas the productions model had a thin chrome bezel which housed the marker lens.

Trendsetter exhaust systems are highly prized by many AMX and Javelin aficionados and command big dollars. In looking through the 1970 AMC Accessory catalog I noted that the retail price for a Sidewinder kit was $169.95. Part number for the 1968-‘70 AMX kit was 8992577, part number for a ‘68-‘70 Javelin was 8992578 and part number for the 1971 Javelin was 8992765. The part was discontinued with the 1973 Accessory Catalog. Group numbers for the Sidewinders is 15.300

The Sidewinder adds a very distinctive look to a Javelin or AMX and a sound that definitely lets the rest of the world know that you have arrived in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, the Sidewinder Kit was a very poor seller and they are probably in higher demand today than they were when they were new!

The photo on the bottom is interesting in several respects. This is an ad by Trendsetter Products that ran in a publication that was not available to the general public. The publication is called Industry News and is a trade publication for vendors and manufacturers inly. In fact, in one small corner of the ad, it says: “This rescaled ad will appear in the Feb. 1970 issue of Car Craft Magazine. “ This particular issue of Hot Rod Industry News was obviously distributed to participants at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, because each advertiser states which booth they will be located in.

The company has obviously used an AMX to demonstrate the features of its products. In addition to the Sidewinder exhaust system, the company also manufactured things like racing mirrors, hood scoops etc. Unlike the Sidewinders, which were vendored to American Motors, most of their products were sold through speed shops and large automotive parts chains. One little anecdote about some of these other products was that Trendsetter Products names their aftermarket ram-air hood scoop “Frigid-Air” When got wind of this, They threatened to sue this relatively small company for using the Frigidaire name which is a trademark of the General Motors division that manufactures refrigerators. General Motors ultimately capitulated and withdrew its suit, claiming the suit was causing a “backlash by potential customers and further pursuit of the matter would be counterproductive”.

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.

Page 14 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Continued from page 11 AMO Membership We also have had many requests to renew for more than 1 year at a time, and we now support this as an option in our membership online store.

So we now have three easy ways to renew your membership or join AMO…

1) Mail a check – yes the tried and true way is still the most popular; simply mail a check to: AMO Membership Services, 12229 Freemont Lane, Raleigh, NC 27613 2) Our membership services online store, powered by Square and located at https://squareup.com/store/amo Right after we got back from the national event in Gettysburg (what a great show, and a special shout out to Harley Smith – 3) Send your funds via PayPal to great job my friend!) we found an 82 SX4 for my youngest [email protected] son’s first car – he is excited to join the AMC family!

You can reach me anytime, I’ve enjoyed meeting and talking with so many of you and hope to build lifelong friendships within the AMO family.

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So this has been an exciting time for me and my family over the past few months. I became a grandfather in August as my oldest son, Trenton and his wife Elizabeth

welcome Coleman Dean Richard Dorroh to the family. Our local club had a show in Charlotte in September and All for now, remember…we are American Motors! we had four generations of Dorroh’s together for the

picture below…for me it was wonderful having my dad, my sons, and my grandson all together for the first time at a car show.

It was also time to show our Eagle wagon with freshly redone woodgrain (wow was that a challenge). Dad was proud to see his wagon looking better than new! American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 15 Memorabilia Corner

Mike Spangler mspangler@ jefnet.com

This issue’s Memorabilia Corner features a program from the American Thrill Show by JM Productions. This is the thrill show that toured the country at fairs and racetracks, etc. featuring AMC products.

This is a fascinating read! There are articles on the new car line-up with of the freshly painted 1975 models. It notes that the thrill show subjects each car to a strenuous test of punishment equal to 10,000 miles of normal city driving. (I’m not sure I punish my cars that hard in 10,000 miles!)

Another feature is the Pacer Ramp to Ramp Jump. Was the Pacer a ramp-to –ramp jump car? After testing, JM Productions felt that the Pacer was the finest jump car their pros ever have driven in this death defying feat! Who would have guessed that a Pacer could fly?

Page 16 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Continued on page 17 Memorabilia Corner Continued from Page 16 Two wheel precision driving with Gremlins. “World Champion Buzz Bundy, from Tampa, FL, has earned his title for the third consecutive year from ABC-TV “Wide World of Sports.” His ability has been proven a countless number of times world-wide, and this is a result of practice and dedication the stunt requires a superior sense of balance and a superior handling automobile, and this combination has set the records on both speed and distance. Under positive track conditions, the speed has been recorded as high as 55 MPH on the straightaways. A non-stock feature of this automobile is a device that positively locks both rear wheels and forces them to drive under all conditions.”

Other aspects of the show are featured in this program along with advertising for such things as shock absorbers and any ads featuring cars use AMC products.

There is a five page fold out section featuring their world famous Astro Spiral Stunt. The concept is intriguing, the sight awesome, as a 3,200-pound car executes a full roll in mid-air on a 52 foot ramp to ramp jump. This is the same stunt as seen in James Bond 007 in “The Man with the Golden Gun” which featured an AMC Hornet.

American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 17 Mother’s Little Red Wagon Goes to The AMO National

by Ron and Donna Helderman get a sun burn off the reflection of car. Banquet night with friends from the Ohio Classics. Rambler did not do as well in awards but it was made up by the pride I took in Ian, Joe, Debbie and God looks after little children and old fools and we felt we had Todd serving at the national level of AMO. The Hoosier AMC his support, so Donna and I, each 84 years of age started out is a force in AMO. On the trip home, I worried about every in a 54 year old 63 wagon for Gettysburg. little sound. Car not Donna! Did not take Lincoln Highway and The morning we were to leave on our 1,000 mile round trip from cruised along at 55 MPH on turnpike and I 70. The other cars Richmond, Indiana. did an excellent jobin getting around us. Delays at rest stops, restaurants and gas stations due to people talking about cars. The car would not start due to an old fool leaving a switch on. Made it home in a day and the Rambler went to shop to recover After a quick charge, we were on our way on I-70. The new cruise and was given a new U joint and set of plugs. worked great and we drove right thru the center of Columbus and got into rain on the east side and it kept up until we got to Car is ready to go to Plymouth, Michigan at end of month for Wheeling, WV. At times, people looked at car and asked,”What a Concourse d”Elegance. We will see how the 1% live and put is that?” while I asked “Where are we?” PA Turnpike was nice on a car show. but the Lincoln Highway went straight into Gettysburg. At a rest stop, I was told we would be able to manage the mountains of Ron Helderman the Lincoln Highway and we did but the stop and go traffic of Chambersburg was a pain.

About this time the little lady, started making odd noises. (The car not Donna!) Arrived at a Carmel round about in the center of Gettysburg and headed south to our hotel. Planned to get gas at hotel area. Upon getting to hotel, I noticed no gas stations or restaurants. I now understood why hotel furnished breakfast and dinner. Unloaded car outside room and discovered car keys missing but found them in a bag with GPS. How? Next day, the showfield and friends.

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After returning from Gettysburg we prepared mother’s 1963 Rambler American wagon for a drive to Plymouth, Michigan from Richmond, IN, at the end of July to take part in the prestigious Concours d’Elegance.

We received an invitation to this top of the line show due to the efforts of Mike Turner of the Ohio Classics. The show wanted to display a small number of compact cars from the 60’s. They were to be red or white.The show field was at the Inn of St.John, a high class resort/hotel. They required a 3 night minimum stay with rooms running $229.00 - $950.00 per night. We stayed at a Red Roof Inn 5 minutes away. A banquet for the show ran $250.00 per plate or $2000.00 for a table for 8. We did not attend. 300 + cars were on show field with only two AMC’s, ours and Wayne Schmeekle, Ft.Morgan,CO. 1969 AMX SS. We were the only wagon there.

The cars from the 20’s and 30’s were worth more than our home. Many of the cars were from museums. There were fleets of semis pulling trailers carrying six or more cars. The owner of car next to us flew from West Chester, Pa, stayed at the St. John and had their car delivered. The wife looked after us. (When you are 84 years of age, you need this)

The cars were arranged in a circle with the cars being the spokes of the wheel and a rope was around the whole circle to keep spectators out. Cars were to be displayed with hoods and trunks closed to show the beauty of the designs. Tickets to look at cars were $30.00. Golf carts everywhere. Judges wore blue sport coats in July. Three handlers were in our circle to look after the cars, us and the spectators.

We had lunch and dinner in The Grand Ballroom at no cost and we paid nothing to be present. After the dinner, we returned to the nearly empty show field to discover a young man taking pictures of the wagon. He and his girl friend had been at the Gettysburg’s show in June with her Eagle. Our car may have been the stepchild at the show but she never had as many pictures taken. I was interviewed by a reporter. Did we win anything? We won a wonderful experience and saw how the 1% did things.

Ron and Donna Helderman

Continued from page 5 Letters to the Editor completed, AMC gave Jay a brand new Javelin as a gift for this type of treatment, the Ring Brothers outdid themselves with doing the stunt. That car was sold in Auburn, and his jacket and this absolutely gorgeous humped-fendered Javelin! promo model were part of a Lot that I bought. Please share & enjoy this article. :) https://www.motor1.com/ I’m looking to get $450 for the jacket and $225 for the model news/185300/ringbrothers-1000hp-amc-javelin-sema/ car. If any of your AMC Javelin club members have an interest, please have them email me directly. Kind regards, Thank you! Doug [email protected] Mike Dumont AMO# 8664 NRCC Member Canadian Mopar Owners Assn’s. # 367

Subject: Ringbrothers Raises Hell With 1,000 HP AMC Javelin At SEMA

Good morning, Here’s a beautiful Javelin that was unveiled at the 2017 Sema show this week, rarely that an AMC vehicle is selected to get

American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 19 Graduation Car Show The 2017 Graduation Car Show was held Sunday June 4th in Jefferson, WI.

It was a great day for a car show. We had over 120 cars in attendance, about 90 of them were AMC and related makes products.

One of the main reasons that we host this show is to open up our buildings full of AMC/Rambler/Nash memorabilia and signage. Many people took their own self-guided tours and enjoyed the memorabilia.

Once again everyone enjoyed the food and refreshments that were available all day. Jim Samuel and family did our cooking of burgers and brats all day. .

When it came time for the awards, we once again provided our “pig roast” free to all attendees. Our trophies are donated to us by many different attendees over the years. They give us the trophies that they had won at various shows over the years and we recycle them by cleaning and putting on new plates and dates. This saves us much money and keeps our costs low so we may in turn keep the registration fees low.

Some of our winners were: John Heath of Madison, WI with a 1950 , Bruce Ralf of Waukesha, WI with his 1966 Rambler American, James Schumway of Orfordville, WI with his AMC Matador, Dwight & Jan Wedemier of Iowa with a 1969 Javelin won the Nash Club Award, Rich Kissinger of Kewaskum, WI with his 1970 AMX for the Wisconsin AMC/ Rambler Club Award and the Graduates Choice Award was won by John Deltgen of Sheboygan Falls, WI with his 1970 AMC.

We hope to see you this coming summer for our 20th Annual Graduation Car Show on Sunday June 3rd. 2018 !

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American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 21 My Sight Un-Seen AMX Continues BY Gary Zarwell

Article II Chapter 1 Sudden, after checking the oil all the way down and back from Kenosha I started using/throwing oil everywhere at the tune of Well, I am back talking about my 1968 AMX. When I last wrote 1 qt./per 125 miles or less. What the heck happened? Oil was an article for AMO back in the May-June Issue I was hoping my leaking from back of the 4speed and the dip stick journey which started June 17, 2005 was nearing its end. I would tube, my first mechanic said he broke it getting into the block have a great AMX because everything had been completed on and braised it in the engine. It had cracked open at the base of my 1968 after $50,000 + over the twelve years of ownership. the block because of the bending of the tube when I checked I talked about the engine being assembled with silicone caulk the oil. I also drove a 1968 AMX, owned by a friend of mine, with all fluids free flowing from the engine every time I started almost identical to mine except for the interior. (his is black and it. The brakes were bad, the hood was fiberglass and I drove mine is the very good-looking tan, just a joke between us) Since 6 hours there and 6 hours back to buy an original hood that I had never driven an AMX other than mine, I found out the turned out to have a large hole in the center of it. I also found steering wasn’t that loose on all AMX’s just mine!!!! Back to the that my Edelbrock intake manifold was not correct for my 390 shop, the most normal home for my AMX over the past 3 years. block that was just a bit shorter than the later 390s sot the manifold sat on the heads instead of the block. After machining After the last show of 2017, I had “Fueled Customs” in Lake the intake manifold to fit the heads and the block I then found Mills take apart the front end. All the front-end pieces were the original cast intake manifold #6939 and the Carter # 4583S painted and/or powder coated, which really looks nice. I also that is only original to the 1968 AMX, 390, 4sp after 7 years of purchased all new bushings and ball joints to tighten up the searching. The body work was completed by Fueled Customs front end. Some of the bushings had as much as 1/4” of play in Lake Mills, WI and the transmission was rebuilt as well as the in the fit as well as bent and thread stripped pieces that all had rear end. This brings you up to where I was at when the article to be repaired. The transmission leaked at the inspection door was written and subsequently printed. and the linkage as well as the rear seal. As it turns out, the new hardened steel yoke is slightly smaller than original cast yoke. I anticipated a happy ending back in May when I wrote the The distributor I bought the yoke from has a slightly larger 1.562 article but I’m still working to that end!! The car had a lot more seal rather than the standard 1.56 seal which should stop the damage than anyone expected, and I got my car just in time leaking. (If you buy a new remanufactured hardened steel yoke, for the Kenosha Homecoming Show, it was my maiden voyage check to make sure you are using the correct rear seal for that with new metal work, paint, chrome and carpet. The car looked particular yoke! (1.56 or 1.562) This could save you from having great, ran great and made the 70mile trip there and back with to replace a new seal because it is too small.) no issues. Met a lot of friends and made a lot of new friends. I pulled into the driveway after the show and said to my wife, we The front end is rebuilt, the transmission has been resealed and made it there and back without issue, but the car is a handful the broken dip stick tube has been removed with an easy out. to drive any distance and especially on two lane roads. Most of The new dip stick tube is in the block, which was a monumental the roads were straight for the most part but driving the AMX, I task with freezing and heating, cracking and welding, splitting felt I was at Elkhart Lake road course in Wisconsin. My hands and re welding and is now in the block securely with the 1969 were never still just working with the play in the steering trying dip stick bracket off the valve cover to keep it from bending to keep it between the white lines. again. The leaks have stopped, and the car is getting closer to

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The car still didn’t shift as smoothly as I thought it should after all the work I had put into the car. So I crawled under the car (not an easy task for a 70 year old!) for the express purpose of looking at the clutch linkage. I found the clutch linkage was assembled incorrectly ever since I’ve owned the car. The bracket that holds the z bar had been attached backwards on the frame, so the linkage was off set and the bolt that acts a shaft for the z bar was at an angle and just barely holding the z bar which made it difficult to rotate and road up and down on the shaft. This also affected the clutch adjustment which I found engaged the clutch periodically which also wore out the bushings among other things in the clutch assembly. Obviously, I am not a mechanic so most guys might notice this right away but I never noticed it until I fixed everything else and blamed a lot of other parts for the difficulties when some of them may just have been the clutch linkage causing some of those issues.

Once I get the clutch linkage assembled, I should finally have a car that I am confident to drive more than a few blocks from home. I am very confident this will complete the journey (since there is nothing left to rebuild on the car). I have plans to drive my 1968 AMX to Auburn in 2018 with wheels on the ground and no chase car to get me if there is any trouble. I am hoping the problems are behind me and clear sailing is ahead with a new front end, NO LEAKING oils anywhere and a clutch assembly that is installed correctly!!!!

Can’t wait to see you in Auburn for 2 reasons, 1) I will have made it to Auburn and 2) I love to meet AMC owners and the friends I have made at the AMC functions and car shows. Have a great winter and Holiday Season.

Events Calendar

June 3, 2018 - Jefferson, WI - 20th Annual June 27-30, 2018 - Auburn, IN – 2018 AMO Graduation Car Show – For more information contact: International Convention – For more info contact: Mike Spangler, [email protected] 920-988-3256 Todd Harrington 4114 Amesbury Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906 http://www.amonational. June 9, 2018 - Reno, NV – 6th AMCRC – com/2018-convention HDAMC Western Regional Car Show at Boomtown Casino – For more info contact: Michael Lakin (775) June 29, 2018 – Auburn, IN – Marlin Auto 427-2695 or [email protected] Club Convention – For more info visit www. marlinautoclub.com

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 Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 23 Collier’s AMC Revisited October, 2017 By Dan Sweetland

Two days after returning home from a vacation that included decent used cars that never got sold. So yes, it is tough seeing my second trip to Collier’s AMC. I was riding my lawn tractor them treated as if they are in a junk yard rusting away day by mowing my own front yard. As I was mowing I was also day day. dreaming about all the cars, and parts at Colliers AMC. Also thinking how the conditions could have gotten that out of control there. Then I realized as I had to keep going over, and over again the same spots in my own lawn it hit me. I had let my property get out of control as well this past summer, and just how quick it grew out of control. I had multiple branches laying in the yard, weeds growing everywhere in the landscaping, and multiple other issues that need attention. Yes my issues are on a much smaller scale, but I realized how things can spiral out of control if you don’t keep up with it. Enough about my outdoor chores at home. Let’s talk about Colliers instead. The day I visited Colliers I asked Robbie if it would be okay if I posted some pictures to Facebook, and I may have bought up a sore subject with some people, intrigued others, and gave hope to others. For whatever reason I did see a lot of comments on my post that day. There have been a lot of people lately always coming out of the woodwork with amazing barn finds. It is heartbreaking sometimes seeing some of the cars that have been hidden away for decades. Of course recently there also have been other dealership finds with dozens if not hundreds of cars are finally offered up for sell. I guess that the cars at Colliers strike a nerve with a lot of the AMC faithful’s. How can so many cars be left neglected. These aren’t cars that have been destroyed in an accident. For the most part they are once Continued on Page 25 Page 24 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Collier’s AMC Revisited October, 2017 Continued from page 24 the week I was texting with Robbie to confirm I would be there, Let’s start from the beginning of how I was became aware and agreed on a 10:00am meeting on Saturday. I was slightly of Colliers I’m pretty sure that all of us AMC faithful’s have seen concerned when he warned me the property was in the worst the episode of American Pickers where they spent some time condition it had ever been. I remember the vines, and all the at Collier’s AMC in Pikeville North Carolina. I still remember tress growing around the cars two years ago, and thought it was watching the show that evening back in the summer of 2015, pretty over grown then. All I could think of is how bad could it and just about the time I told my wife “the next commercial I’m really be now. That morning I arrived first with my wife Patty, shutting off the tv, and going to bed” While of course before they also meeting us that morning was a friend Gary Anderson. Of went to commercial they showed what was coming up after the course we were a little early getting there just a little anxious you commercial. Needless to say I ended up watching the whole might say. So that morning Gary and I peeked over the fence show. Of course Mike & Frank were more concerned with the while we were waiting for Robbie to arrive. A couple years ago Nash Healeys instead of all the AMC’s that the rest of us had I remember you could stand on the edge of the street, or even seen scattered about the property. I spent the next 20 minutes drive by looking thru the fence to spot all the cars out front of on the edge of my chair watching, and looking at everything the dealership. Well not so much anymore the little trees have that was in the background. The AMC cars are what sparked grown larger, and the vines have continued to claim the cars for my interest in the place, and lead me on my search to check the themselves. We were in for a real life AMC jungle safari, and place out for myself the very next day. Of course the internet I was going to have to fight my fear of snakes once again. As has a lot of info about Colliers, and within days I was in contact with both Bobby and Robbie Collier. They were happy I called, and extended an invitation to come on down. As it worked out I was planning on a trip to Florida in a few months, and boy I couldn’t wait to get there. The first visit I made there didn’t work out as planned, I arrived on a Monday late in the morning, and Robbie was at work. I was able to spend some time dealing with Bobby Collier, and Robbie over the phone. Not ideal at all, but my fault. I left that day AMC drunk, I and determined to eventfully to go back.

it worked out I never seen any snakes the first or second time. I would like to thank my wife for not yelling out “snake” at any point of time to see just how high I would jump. I did make it a point to watch just where I stepped at all times.

Just as promised at 10:00am Robbie Collier and his dad Bobby pulled up to the gate. I was glad to see Mr. Bobby Collier still was doing well, and I think he cracked my knuckles with his handshake. After our tour guide Robbie asked us to be patient as he took a riding lawn mower for a ride clearing a walk path for us before we went searching for cars, and parts. I would This year I planned my vacation time out to make sure I was going to be in Pikeville North Carolina on a Saturday. Earlier in Continued on Page 26 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 25 Collier’s AMC Revisited October, 2017

Continued from page 25 have like to take more time looking at all the cars outside, but at the present time I’m already working on a 1970 AMX that I’m doing a complete restoration on. I really don’t need another project car at this time. Maybe someday in the future I may look, but I am afraid that some of the cars there will not survive that long. I also told myself the only way I will consider buying a complete car is if I can buy at least 6 of them at a time, and pay someone to bring a load of them back to Michigan. However I did walk around most of the property looking for any easy parts, or something I just could not live without. I would have liked to buy every AMX hood I seen, but the outdoors elements have not been kind to the sheet metal. The weight of the wet pine needles prevented the chance to even raise the hoods.

Walking around the property is mind boggling; I know I no way I was going to be able to get my truck backed up to the counted at least 6 AMX’s, lots of Javelins, Gremlins, Pacers, garage, and the thought of dragging one out of the garage out Matadors, Ramblers, and others. On my last visit to Colliers to my truck maybe was the reason I didn’t. So if you are hunting I knew of an AMX, and a Matador that were in the old Body for a 401 I spotted a couple there. I was really hoping for a Shop. I asked to look at them again I knew at least they were massive pile of n.o.s. parts, but I didn’t. I did find a set of rear inside a building. Unfortunately I was denied access to see window louvers which made the trip worth wild with that find all them because of the building wasn’t safe anymore. A lot of by itself (just need brackets) Also decided I couldn’t stand the the cars have some sort of story that goes with them. I found sight of the aluminum intakes piled on the work bench next to a it very interesting looking at several of them, and listening to set of finned valve covers, also found some decent 68-69 AMX the stories that went along with them. As we worked our way stuff, and an original Collier AMC front license plate that I will around the property I kept thinking about what cars I would cleanup and put on the garage wall. like to buy, and save from them from their current fate. It was easy picking out at least 10 of my favorites I would not mind I was happy with all my purchases, and loaded them in owning, but I’m hoping someone else steps in to buy them first. the back of my truck for the trip back home to Michigan. I only I also remember that there was a Bittersweet 1970 AMX that wished I could have bought more. After packing things away was sitting on the showroom floor last time I visited. That one we continued to talk. The Colliers have a ton of memories was on the top of my too buy list two years ago. When I had to share, and when Robbie asked if we have really ever had a chance to look into the showroom the AMX that once was good southern barbeque. We were interested in that for sure. there with ceiling tiles falling down on, and around it was gone. So we followed them up the road to their favorite BBQ joint to We were told someone had already bought it, and it was long take people to. Wow what a great lunch to tide us over for gone. I’m hoping off to a better home, and back on the road the trip home. Of course when we weren’t stuffing our faces again someday in the near future. with awesome food we finished talking about some of the family history, and the AMC dealership. However we had a 14 hour It hadn’t been that long ago since my last visit, and I drive ahead of us to get home, and had to say goodbye. I would remember the main garage was full of parts and cars as well. like to thank the Colliers for their great southern hospitality, I wasn’t planning on leaving until I got inside again to search letting us in to look around, sharing their stories, and allowing around the garage. Of course now I wished I had tried buying us to stop there. We will be back again someday. at least one of the 401 I seen sitting around. Not sure why I didn’t take more of an interest in them. I know there was Continued on Page 27 Page 26 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Collier’s AMC Revisited October, 2017

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Every day since we have returned home I’m not sure why, but I keep thinking I wish I had more free time. Already I’m starting to think how long it will be again before I have an extra week of vacation time from work that I don’t already have plans for. I think it would be great to have a few days to spend at Colliers with a chain saw, a tow truck, and a bunch of other people to go there and try to fight back with Mother Nature long enough to save a bunch of cars that do not deserve the fate they are facing currently.

Dan Sweetland p.s. if you are interested in more info contact me at [email protected]

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Saturday, June 9, 2018 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Car Show for the cars of American Motors Corporation:

1955-1957 Nash/Hudson, Metropolitan, Ambassador, American, AMX, Classic, Concord, Eagle, Gremlin, Hornet, Javelin, Matador, Marlin, Pacer, Rebel, Spirit and 1970-1987 Jeep.

NOTE: If you have any questions regarding the car show, contact the show organizer,

Michael Lakin by e-mail: [email protected] or Phone: (775) 427-2695 (cell).

ROOM RESERVATIONS

To make a reservation, call 775-345-6000 – Make sure you tell them you’re coming for the AMC Car Show.

Note: If you have any questions or concerns regarding room reservations, please contact Boomtown directly.

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HIGH DESERT AMC CAR CLUB

Name Address City/State Zip Contact Phone ( ) -- Club Affiliation VEHICLES REGISTERED Model Color Year Model Color Year Model Color Year Registration Fee: $15.00 first car $10.00 each additional car T-shirts available by advance order prior to May 9, 2018 - Please indicate shirt size: $18.00 for S M L XL and $21.00 each for XXL XXXL other show merchandise available direct @ https://fatcobratees.com/collections/high-desert-amc TOTAL OF ALL FEES $

Please make checks payable to: High Desert AMC Car Club Mail to: HDAMC Car Club c/o Jerry Seevers, 4221 Desert Fox Drive, Sparks, NV 89436

RESERVATIONS: The High Desert AMC Car Club reserves the right to restrict participants to acceptable behavior during any and all activities. If for any reason, participants or their vehicles, their behavior or their appearance is deemed objectionable, the participants shall be subject to removal.

LIABILITY: In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate, entrants, participants, and spectators, by execution of this form, release and discharge High Desert AMC Car Club, AMC Rambler Club, Boomtown Hotel & Casino, and their officers, directors, employees, representatives, members and servants, and anyone else connected to the management from any causes or damages whatsoever that may be suffered by an entrant to his person or property. Further, each entrant, participant or spectator expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless all of the foregoing entities, firms, persons, bodies of and from any and all liability occasioned or resulting from the conduct of any participant assisting or cooperating with entrant and under direction and control of entrant.

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American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 29 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 30 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 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)

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Auburn, Indiana Area Hotels

QUALITY INN SUPER 8 HAMPTON INN SOLD OUT 307 Touring Dr. 1020 Smaltz Way Auburn, Auburn, IN 46706 IN 46706 225 Touring Drive Auburn, IN 46706 260-927-8800 260-925-1100 Fax: Fax: 260-920-1992 260-925-1800 260-925-6363 Fax: 260-925-6363 Rooms – 51 Rooms – 64 Rooms – 52 (No Pets) $50 per night No special rate for the $84 per night ($10 fee for small pets, 20 show. fee for large pets) Host Hotel – Registration During the event is at this HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BEST WESTERN hotel. 404 Touring Dr. 621 Professional Way Auburn, IN 46706 COMFORT SUITES Kendallville, IN 46755 260-925-1900 TH 1137 w. 15 St. 260-347-5263 Fax: 260-927-1138 Auburn, IN 46706 Rooms – 75 260-920-7600 BAYMONT INN Fax: 260-920-7610 $75 per night 306 Touring Dr. Mention AMO / AMC Rooms – 56 Auburn, IN 46706 $80 per night Fort Wayne is nearby and 260-920-1900 has several hotels located Fax: 260-920-1992 DAYS INN near Interstate 69. 1115 W. Seventh St. Auburn, IN 46706 Use Google Maps satellite view to see where the hotels 260-925-1316 are located. All hotels in Fax: 260-925-1316 Auburn except one (Hampton Inn) are within Rooms – 70 walking distance of each $69 per night other. Parking by ground floor rooms upon request.

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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 Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 33

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 34 American Motoring Sept./Oct., 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 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

American Motoring Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 35

Official Publication of the American Motors Owners Association

Three easy ways for AMO members to Cars For Sale: submit free ads… 1970 AMC AMX Email: [email protected] 390 in excellent condition. 6 Online: AMONational.com, click “Contact Form” at speed the bottom of the “Classifieds” page transmission, Vintage Air, 17 in

wheels, 4 wheel powered disc brakes, all leather Mail: Hal Souers interior, positive traction rear end. American Cup Class. AMO Classified Editor $49,900 Located in Rhode Island. Call Frank at 401- 10811 Illinois Road 723-4226 Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Guidelines: 1985 Eagle Station Wagon for sale. For email submissions: Good condition, all  Please have “AMO” in the subject line and original including submit your ad content in the body of the non-working factory radio. New email without attachments. One photo starter, relay and attachment in .jpg format only headliner. Needs For all submissions: front shocks, A/C  Please limit ads to 100 words recharged and some TLC to make a really nice car.  Please include all pertinent contact info $5500. Email George Strus: [email protected]  Include your AMO Membership ID Number  For Sale items should be priced  Ads must be legible; please type or print  Mailed photos returned with SASE only 1972 Hornet X, Rare first year of X  Only AMC-related items will be listed package on the  Ads may be repeated space permitting Hornet and the  Ads may be edited for clarity or brevity only year for the X package on the 2 door . Pictured on page 98 of AMC Illustrated AMO, its directors, officers or editors assume no Buyers Guide. Trans Am Red, gold X stripes. Black & responsibility for the business practices of White hounds tooth interior. 258 6 cylinder, automatic, advertisers and make no warranty for the quality or non-working air conditioning, power steering, manual condition of any item advertised. Complete drum brakes. Window sticker, owner’s manual, owner guidelines at AMONational.com/forms-downloads ID card, 79,000 miles. $7500 or offers. Jim & Dianne Harris, Tremont, Illinois. Call 309-369-6298 or 309-925-

4008.

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1973 AMC Javelin 1982 LeCar AMX for Sale. 4 door...runs and $6000.00 or Best drives. All original. Offer. Clean Car Body in good with 401 V/8 and condition with some automatic. Please rust on right rear contact Mike and both Hartley at 719-680-1208 or 719-680-3520. Email at front fenders behind [email protected] for more details and the wheels. Normal wear for a vehicle this old. Interior pictures. Located in Port Angeles, Washington. in decent shape. Alloy wheels from a LeCar sport. Only a small number 4 door models were imported before Renault pulled out of the US market. Any questions, 1984 Eagle Wagon, one owner, 31,500 miles, 258 6 more detailed pictures please contact us. Price: 3500. cylinder, automatic, cold A/C, power steering and Email George Strus at [email protected] power disc brakes. 3P Garnet Red Metallic, 35R Mesa Fabric cloth interior. Window sticker, owner’s manual, sales brochure and factory build sheets. Roof rack, tilt 1980 AMC Spirit DL Coupe in very good condition. Has wheel, cruise, extra heavy duty suspension with rear Iron Duke four-cylinder engine with automatic on the sway bar. Light group, right remote mirror, 2.73 axle, column. PA inspected through June ‘18. Parts for protection group, convenience group. New tires. 1st complete A/C system included. 66,000 miles. Interior is place Eagle, 1st place wagon at NAMCRA 2014 meet. excellent and exterior is very good. Has unique canvas $12,000 or offers. Jim & Dianne Harris, Tremont, sunroof. Some extra parts included. $1,500 OBO. Illinois. Call 309-369-6298 or 309-925-4008. Contact Tom at 570-412–3379 or email [email protected]. Car is in Lewisburg, PA.

1982 Concord DL parked in a garage in Milwaukee. It is a gray 2-door with maroon vinyl top. I had the engine 1979 Spirit AMX and transmission rebuilt, but the trans went out in late 304 automatic, a/c, 90s. I would like to sell the car to some one that could tilt steering, disc use the parts. My maroon seats are in excellent front brakes, cruise condition because I used seat covers. The panels are in control. Car hasn't good condition. Email Mile Sasich at been altered but [email protected] needs a lot of TLC. In family since new with only 38,886 miles. Not currently running. Have window sticker and a lot more 1972 Matador pictures. Located in Lehigh Acres, FL. Really don't want Station Wagon: to sell but have no place to fix it. Email Runs but needs [email protected] Offers? work. We started a restoration on this car but have since 1977 Pacer X with lost interest. Parts 70,000 miles. replaced: Fuel pump, rubber fuel lines, installed a Rebuilt 258 with cleaned and refurbished fuel tank. Brake master many new parts cylinder, wheel cylinders and calipers all replaced. New including exhaust aftermarket aluminum radiator with flex blade fan and brakes. Rebuilt installed, Water pump replaced. Differential fluid steering. Perfect changed. Interior is in decent shape; driver’s seat has a interior. Really nice rip in it, otherwise interior is dirty but serviceable. Any survivor car. $5250. Contact Ryan Sharp via email: questions or detailed pictures please contact us [email protected] [email protected] Price: 3750.00

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1973 Matador 1968 Javelin SST: Sedan with 52,000 343 4v, AT, PS, actual miles. 304 66,000 miles. V8, Automatic. Engine and Excellent original transmission rebuilt. condition. Cold air, Edelbrock P.S., P.B., New: Performer Carb. Red with black vinyl/cloth interior. shocks, hoses, Buckets & back bench redone (OEM Cloth, new foam). belts, tires. Was at Rockford in 2016 and Kenosha in Refurbished AMC Rally Wheels. Lots of work done on ’17. Garnet with black vinyl top and deluxe trim. No this car. Phone, or email for more pictures and list of rust ever! $5300, reasonable offers considered. Car is work completed. Car located in Canada. Price is US $ & in Minnesota and delivery to Wisconsin or Minnesota reflects exchange advantage for the buyer: $13,600 Call would be considered. Phone Randy and Diane Johnson Ron Morrison at 416-807-4555 or email at 218-290-1353 or email [email protected] [email protected]

1963 Rambler 1978 AMC Matador American 440 Sedan with 360 V8, . Lots two-barrel of fun...runs great! , 196 OHV six automatic cylinder with three transmission, speed and 61,000 miles. Power steering, power brakes. All new overdrive. Much has been done to this car in the past A/C, blows cold. New tires, water pump, alternator and few years including paint and body, complete top and voltage regulator. All options work except cruise and interior including new carpeting. Power top. 69,000 clock. $5995. Call Robert Harreld at 630-217-0784 or miles. Located in northeast Indiana. $6700. Call 260- email [email protected] 564-3313 or email [email protected]

1977 Gremlin was For sale: 1973 and 1968 Javelins. Both have been found with only restored and in my family since new. I can send 51,000 miles and pictures. Cars in North Carolina. email very straight body. [email protected] Original interior, trim is great, refurbished 1969 AMC custom hub caps. Ambassador, SST, Engine is a 1984 343, automatic, AMC 360 out of a Jeep, bored .030 over with ARP forged just over 71,000 alum pistons, Crower cam , Edelbrock air gap intake, miles. Good 727 transmission and AMC shifter. I'm the second condition, green owner Window sticker and EPA sticker. Asking $20,000. paint/dark green Call John Owens at 574-269-6662 or email vinyl top/grey cloth interior. Tilt & power steering, [email protected] power brakes (needs new booster). This is a very solid North Dakota vehicle, dives smooth, interior nice, normal dings and minimal rust for a car that is 48 years Parts For Sale: old. There are many spare parts which will go with the vehicle for $2,900. Please call Brad Kraemer at 608-770- Large inventory of AMC parts for sale including AMX & 0652 if interested; leave your number. Email Javelin. Call Don Borders with your needs at 812-881- [email protected] 6244 or email your wish list to [email protected].

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For Sale: AMC 390 block, has been thru machine shop For Sale: Rambler V8 motor complete with intake and is ready to build. $650. Carter AFB 4bbl and manifold and heads. My recollection is that it was original air cleaner (no heat riser tube) off a 1968 AMX completely rebuilt and I was going to install it in my 67 290 c.i., $30.00 plus shipping. Located about an hour American wagon which never happened. I cannot find west of St. Louis. Call Robert Schipper 573-220-8629 casting numbers on the block. If someone can tell me how to identify it, fell free to do so. The motor is located near Pittsboro, North Carolina. Email Various NOS and [email protected] nice used AMX parts gathered years ago to use 4 used 14" AMC on project cars rally wheels. that have found Asking $30 each. different homes. Good condition. NOS later type Still have tires T10, $1800, rust installed but tires free but dented doors $150-$250, excellent used 69 are not usable. Javelin hood $400, some 40 other items. Located in Can deliver within Wisconsin, but may be able to transport to Indiana. 50 miles of Send email for list. Parts are priced near market, no Wichita, KS for flippers please. Email [email protected] $20. Shipping extra your choice of shipper. Add $15/wheel for tire removal. Matt Mattox email [email protected] For Sale: auto vent shades from 1936 to 2016 NOS...not repops. Been selling since 1969. These are from original makers not China. They are stainless steel or chromed steel. Send SASE, side photos, make, model, style numbers, etc. I have thousands of them...99 percent are NOS and a few used or shelf worn. Email [email protected] or write: DA Auto, 23221 Sprague River Rd, Sprague River, Oregon 97639

For Sale: 15x7 eight slot rally wheels, center caps and tires with deep chrome trim rings off of a 74 Wanted: Javelin AMX. 4 OEM trim rings Wanted: NOS cam shaft for my 1965 AMC 232 6 also included cylinder engine. Part number 317 1242. Reconditioned which have some or used part will not be considered. Bob Grutza 847- scratches and 370-4352 dings. The wheels were painted to match the car color. $800 plus shipping from Goodyear, AZ. For more pictures or information email James Price: Wanted: Looking for a set of bucket seats for my 1968 [email protected] AMX. Jasen Alexander email [email protected]

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Wanted: 1970 AMC Rebel or Ambassador 2 door hardtop set of 5 lower rear vinyl top trim or same trim (smooth stainless) from a two tone car. Trim off a 71 Matador or Ambassador hardtop may be the same. I need these trim pieces for my restoration of my factory RHD 70 Rebel coupe here in New Zealand. I also need the inside plastic bottom rear screen [back Memorabilia, Manuals & Models: window] trim and a headliner with a good base, doesn’t matter if vinyl has separated from headliner. Any leads For Sale: Nash Dealer would be helpful. I can use PayPal and have items clock I have owned shipped to an address in for to shipment to since the early 1970s. New Zealand. Email Lindsay McKenzie It was given to me [email protected] when I was at AMC. It is time to part with it. I have searched and Wanted: Rebel Machine Wheels: Interested in wheels cannot find a similar in any condition from rough to NOS, trim rings, center one anywhere. This caps, retainers. Email Hal Souers at works perfectly. It is [email protected] 15" tall and very heavy due to neon transformer. A clock collector said it should be worth between $1,200 and 1,500. If you are interested, email Neil Hitz at Wanted: Unique memorabilia items pertaining to AMC [email protected] especially Pacer and Matador Coupe. Particularly interested in employee badges from Nash and AMC for all plants. What do you have? Call Carol DeBeaussaert American Muscle Thunder '69 S/S AMX PETE'S PATRIOT at 586-206-4151 or email [email protected] 1:18 Scale limited edition die cast metal. Both car and box are autographed by the one and only driver Lou Downing and I have pictures of him while autographing. Wanted: rear window louver for a 1974 Javelin AMX. New and excellent condition opened only for Lou email James Price [email protected] Downing autograph. Get this rare piece of AMC racing history! I have pictures of PETE'S PATRIOT on request. $275 FREE SHIPPING. Email [email protected] Wanted for 1978 Concord: driver side sun visor rod with 3 screw connector. Doesn't have to be 1978 as long as it works with the hole pattern in the roof. I have the sun visor…only need the rod. $10. Email Mike Troilo [email protected]

Wanted: Red colored factory floor mats for rear and red cargo cover for Pacer sedan. Call Carol DeBeaussaert at 586-206-4151 or email [email protected]

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American Motors Buy/Sell/Trade/Wanted? Your ad could appear here! No-cost classified advertising is one of your benefits of membership in AMO! Send your ad to The Classified AMERICAN at [email protected]!

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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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Page 42 American Motoring Sept./Oct, 2017 Board of Directors Harm van der Veen (Chairman) (2019) 2951 Elm Tree Rd. Woodville, ONT K0M 2T0 (705) 341-4564 [email protected] Dale Veverka (2018) 6934 Brookside Rd. Independence, OH 44131 (216) 524-5977 [email protected] Mike Spangler (2018) 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 (920) 674-4482 [email protected] Cheryl Samuel (2018) 892 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 (920) 674-4482 [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) 403-7657 [email protected] Bob Hodson (2020) 4800 Berrywood Dr. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 620-1886 [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] Race Car/High Tech Editor George Doughtie 8065 Jot Em Down Rd Gainsville, GA 30506 (770) 886-3080 [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 Deb Fougerousse 5890 W. McCord Rd. McCordsville, IN 46055 (317) 335-3575 [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 Jodee Scott 300 Hedonics Rd., Apt 7018 , Peterborough, ONT K9J 7T1 [email protected] 705-772-7278 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 Mike Turner 5 E. Cottage Avenue, Dayton, OH 45449 [email protected] 937-865-0940 Peach State AMO George Doughtie 8065 Jot Em Down Rd. Gainsville, GA 30506 [email protected] 770-886-3080- 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 Sept./Oct., 2017 Page 43 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

Granpa Nash taking little Gremmy to School Deadlines for submission to American Motoring are:

Nov./Dec.- Sept. 20

Jan./Feb. - Nov.20

Mar/Apr - Jan.20

May/June - Mar. 20

July/Aug. - May 20

Sept./Oct. - July 20

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