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http://clubs.hemmings.com/northcoastamc AMX-Clamation!!!VolumeVolume 18 Number 2 Mar.Mar. - Apr.Apr. 2009 American Motors Ramblings What a nice turnout Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. Dale Veverka Snow was disappearing, the sun was out and we aimed our vehicles toward Wickliffe for the traditional year kickoff get together at the Smith’s. A dozen club members including; Paul and Sandy Dewitt, Ed Neval, Ken Walker, Javlynn Sue Leair, Scott Daniels, Shaune Zavertnik, Gary and Debbie Steely, Eric Wolfe, and Dale Veverka accepted the hospitality of Roy and Chris Smith. North Coast AMC’s business meeting focused on decisions for the activities in the upcoming year. The topics discussed included; 1. Financial report - Debbie Steely reported a balance of approximately $600. Please send your 2009 dues to Debbie Steely asap if you haven’t already done so. We also welcome two new sponsors. Suburban Auto in Alliance (Joe Molnar’s crew provides mechanical and body work plus mylar signs) and Kennedy American, (Jeff Kennedy has been selling AMC parts since the late ‘70s - first as parts manager at Dick Clifton Motors in Columbus and now as Owner of Kennedy American). Check out the web sites of both sponsors and make sure to visit our other sponsors including Hubcap Haven & Wheels, Radiatorwerks, Transcolonial, and Royalton Automotive. 2. List - We are updating our list of member skills and specialty tools. If you have additional tools you are willing to share or other related info, please let Shaune Zavertnik know asap. The list provides help with parts, knowledge, mechanic hints, or tools to “Keep it on the road”. 3. Newsletter - Sue has been creating great newsletters! Deadlines for May/June is April 15. Ken prints each edition and he and Dale assemble and mail issues to members. All members are encouraged to contribute sto- ries, tech tips etc. Members not yet featured in Member Profile should send profile info to Shaune. All contribu- tions are encouraged. Send “ready to copy” (Microsoft Word) or typed or hand written as neatly as possible to Sue. 4. Web site - Ken has been putting in a great deal of time on our super web site!! Remember to send any want ads or pictures of “Member rides” in to him for inclusions in our e-mail updates. Events calendar is coming together quickly. Here is an overview: • Customer Appreciation Day at Royalton Automotive (Ken Walker coordinator) - May 30, 2009 • GAD (Great AMC Day) National Trails Raceway NCAMC sponsors a car show award (Ken Walker) - Friday, May 22, 2009 • “School’s Out” Regional AMC Car Show (Dale Veverka) - Sunday, June 8th, 2009 • 2009 Independence Homedays Car Show (Dale Veverka) - Saturday, August 11, 2009 • Fall Colors Tour ( _________) Pick a route and date - late Sept. early Oct. 2009 • Year in Review Dinner (Scott Daniels) - Jan. 2010 • Kick off Meeting 2010 (Ed Neval) Macedonia - Feb. 2010 Contact Information... President: Dale Veverka 6934 Brookside Rd., Independence, OH 44131, Phone: 216-524-5977, E-mail: [email protected] Past President/Club Historian: Scott Campbell 5340 Columbia Rd., Medina, OH 44256, Phone: 330-725-3824, E-mail: [email protected] VP/Membership roster: Shaune Zavertnik 1254 Catherine Dr., Brunswick, OH 44212, Phone: 330-220-7264, E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: Debbie Steely 701 E. Schaaf Rd., Brooklyn Hts., OH 44131, E-mail: [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Javlynn Sue Leair 4904 Edsal Dr., Lyndhurst, OH 44124, Phone: 216-381-7859, E-mail: [email protected] Web Master/Events Coordinator: Ken Walker 8800 Tiffany Dr., N. Royalton, OH 44133, Phone: 216-392-5699, E-mail: [email protected] Deadlines... May/June newsletter – April 15 • July/Aug. newsletter – June 15 Sept./Oct. newsletter – Aug. 15 • Nov./Dec. newsletter – Oct. 15 Exhaust Notes…… Dave Macy Articles of interest to AMCers: Muscle Car Review--March 2009 Pg 80 Rambler Ranch (remember AMO 2007) Pg 91 Pierre Cardin AMX 401 (1972) Hemmings Classic Car--Apr 2009 Pg 35 Patrick Foster-Tribute to AMC stylist Jim Alexander Pg 48 Article on AMC stylist Bob Nixon Pg 68 49-51 Ambassador Buyers Guide Collectible Automobile Magazine --April 2009 Pg 28 Good Pacer article Exhaust Notes…… Ken Walker Effective with this issue of the newsletter, we will be sending out an electronic copy as well as a paper copy. For those of you who will prefer the electronic copy over the paper copy, please let us know your preference. Eliminating the paper copy will help the club not only save the printing expense but also save postage. These savings will be used by the club to help support other club functions such as the Fall Colors Tour and our annual “School’s Out” show. In today’s economy every penny helps. For those of you who may be interested in back issues of the newsletter, please be aware that back issues are posted on the club web site trailing the current issue by twelve months. For those of you interested in attending the AMO Nationals this year, it is imperative that you make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. We have just recently been made aware that there is a NASCAR function scheduled at the same time. This means that not only the host hotel will be fully booked but other hotels and motels in the area will be at capacity. The events schedule on the club web site is constantly being updated. Many favorite shows are now listed with current dates, and a number of new shows are now listed. This resource is an addi- tional benefit of club membership, so please feel free to take advan- tage of it. If you have a favorite show or cruise-in that you would like to see on the events schedule, please forward that information to Ken Walker, our club webmaster. Membership Profile Member Profile of Scott Daniels Current cars: 1975 Pacer DL 358 auto, 1968 Pontiac GTO, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am Conv, and many others I regret selling over the years! Modifications I have Made: None, other than the paint. I found this car from an ad in Hemmings in 1993 from South Dakota. It is a two owner low mileage car “smuggled” out of the state, as they don’t like to let cars leave the state. Other AMCs I have owned in the past: ‘72 Ambassador, ‘77 Pacer wagon, ‘78 Pacer V8 wagon, ‘79 Pacer Limited wagons (these were when Pacers were $300...not anymore!) Other AMCs I have lusted over: ‘72 AMX plum or purple, probably cant afford one anymore. These cars were hard to find back before the inter- net, now I can’t afford them. How I got interested in AMCs: My dad bought a ‘72 Ambassador wagon brand new from Suburban Auto Service Eastway AMC. My high school cruiser! “Since 1986” Expert Body and Mechanical Service Favorite AMC hassle: Putting more money into AMCs and not getting it back Domestic and Foreign out! A true labor of love! Auto and Light Truck *Electronic Computer Diagnosis for ABS & Engine *Brakes and Tune up *Transmission Service *Coolant Flushes *We also do vinyl lettering and signs! *Full Service Body Shop Antique and Restoration available FREE ESTIMATES! 1050 N. Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601 Ph: 330-823-6719 Fax: 330-823-9711 Pacer arrives at Collectable Automobile Dale Verveka It had to happen sooner or later. The much maligned Pacer produced by AMC from 1975 to 1980 is the subject of a detailed ten page feature in Collectable Automobile magazine. This fine glossy bi-monthly publication for April 2009 is a must have for any Pacer fan. News stand price is a lofty $9.95 but worth every penny. The article includes over thirty pictures including conceptual pictures of a Pacer as well as a four door that was never produced. The story chronicles the effort of product chief Gerald Meyers to improve market coverage of the AMC line of cars. From drawing board to production the story is told. The problems encoun- tered including along the way include the disappearance of the rotary engine planned to power the car, effects of governmental edicts on the initial design as well as gas prices and the economy of the United States at that time. These issues weighed heavily on the creation of America’s “first wide, small car” Most agree that the Pacer was American Motors final “clean sheet” car design. Dealer brochures were quick to point out the car’s spacious interior with pictures of a competitor’s compact car being driven into a mock up of a Pacer (shown). One other interesting concept was the four inch longer passenger door to ease entry for back seat passengers. Patrick Foster tells the story comprehensively and includes selected specifications in addition to an informative chart on models, prices and production. All in the entire article is a nice addition to any AMC Pacer owner’s literature collection. SS AMX in Hemmings Muscle Machines By Shaune Zavertnik In the March issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines (has a pink Challenger on the cover) there is a feature article of eight pages on Rick Rileys’ SS AMX and even a list of the 52 cars, 12 of which are still unknown or lost. This magazine routinely features AMC friendly articles. The content and size of the magazine for $15 a year cannot be beat; In fact you can even make money on them. I recently have seen the older issues on Ebay for $3 to $20 each. Not a bad investment, huh? Think Spring! By Shaune Zavertnik Okay, I know St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and spring is around the corner even if our current weather does not reflect it.