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AMX-Clamation!!!VolumeVolume 19 Number 4 July - Aug. 2010

A Funny Thing Happened … Dale Veverka A funny thing happened on the way to the library. A quick trip to return my daughter’s DVD brought me face to rear hatch with a Gremlin. The little four place coupe was parked in a handicapped spot in front of the Indepen- dence Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. After a glance, I knew I needed to return to my truck for the digital camera and a club tri-fold. Thanks to all those who have taken the time to pass along club information at cruise ins and car events that you attend. It’s great that the club receiver contacts from people who use their technology to find the club. BUT… you can’t beat that personal touch in winning new members Please carry a copy of the club tri-fold application in your vehicles just in case.

I shot these pictures and put the car under my microscope vision. Both body and interior were in great condition. I placed the club folder under the wiper and went in to take of my library busi- ness. Car was still there when I left. A few days later at the local parts store the counter men mentioned the Gremmie. But, they weren’t aware of the car’s owner. As of this mo- ment I haven’t gotten a call inquiring about club membership. Oh well, maybe next time. Contact Exhaust Notes

Information... If you are interested in showing off President: Dale Veverka your car in the Independence Home Days 6934 Brookside Rd., Independence, OH 44131, Phone: Parade, please contact Dale at 216-524- 216-524-5977, E-mail: [email protected] 5977 so he can make reservations for the Past President/Club Historian: proper number of cars. This event is on Scott Campbell August 7 and is the perfect opportunity to 5340 Columbia Rd., Medina, OH 44256, Phone: 330- 725-3824, E-mail: [email protected] show the community that nice examples of AMCs still do exist and even invoke mem- Vice President: Shaune Zavertnik 1254 Catherine Dr., Brunswick, OH 44212, Phone: ories of the parade viewers. Please remem- 330-220-7264, E-mail: [email protected] ber to bring candy to throw to the kids. 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: Ken Walker Suburban Auto Service 8800 Tiffany Dr., N. Royalton, OH 44133, Phone: “Since 1986” 216-392-5699, E-mail: [email protected] Expert Body and Mechanical Service Events Coordinator: Ed Nevel Domestic and Foreign 8963 North Bedford Road, Macedonia, Ohio Auto and Light Truck Phone: 216-832-1104 *Electronic Computer Diagnosis for ABS & Engine *Brakes and Tune up *Transmission Service Deadlines... *Coolant Flushes *We also do vinyl lettering and signs! July/Aug. newsletter – June 10 *Full Service Body Shop Sept./Oct. newsletter – Aug. 10 Antique and Restoration available Nov./Dec. newsletter – Oct. 10 FREE ESTIMATES! Jan./Feb. newsletter – Dec. 10 1050 N. Union Ave March/April newsletter – Feb. 10 Alliance, Ohio 44601 Ph: 330-823-6719 May/June newsletter – March 10 Fax: 330-823-9711 The Third Time Around Dale Veverka

A few sprinkles can’t hurt anyone, or so they say. The weather channel was dotted with colors that indicated wetness and minor miseries for Sunday June 13th 2010. North Coast AMC was without the totally beautiful weather that we enjoyed for the first two at- tempts at “School’s Out”. A phone call from the show field at 8:00 am inquired “is the show still on?” We knew we were off and running. We started preparations early and made ar- rangements with the mayor’s office to have the show a week later this year. (Unfortunately we only later dis- covered that the Mopar car show at Junction featuring Scott Campbell (Head judge) located a few AMCs was scheduled on the same date). We filed our brave volunteers to judge. We tip our hats to Scott’s paper work with the national club in a timely manner. crew which included Ken Walker, John Eacott and Club members met in January and again in March to Casey and Chris McGowen. accept input from as many members as possible as we At one o’clock the photographers were admit- put together the event. Many club members stepped up ted to the old schoolhouse. They clambered up the to accept roles in preparing for the show staircases to the second floor for an aerial picture of The show was off and running. Our restaurants the show field. were busy preparing pizza, ribs, subs, hot dogs, salads, fancy coffees and ice cream for show attendees. The club maintained the pop and water concessions. At- tendees seemed to be much thirstier this year. Shaune Zavertnik set up the registration booth. And across the way, Bob Keister provided musical entertainment for the show. Richard Estermyer set up his Tee shirt and other 70s AMC automobilia tent. (Thanks to Richard for donating a number of door prizes for the show.) The oak plaques were created by Dale Veverka and All in all it was a sunny and enjoyable ending to a Ken Walker. Dave Macy and Ben Parker totaled the points day that began less than perfectly. and assembled the awards. At two o’clock, Laurene Neval passed out a bunch PS: The only questions that remain unanswered are of door prizes and the ticket was drawn the 50/50 raffle. 1) How far can a driver nurse a Machine with a radiator Then at two-thirty, seventeen awards were presented by leak? And 2) Can an AMX make it all the way home with a Shaune, Scott and Dale. Award winners include: AMX Stock Scott Campbell 1969 Joe Schaller 1970 AMX Non-Stock John Gifford 1969 Dale Veverka 1970 Amy Parker 1970 Javelin Non-Stock Ted & Gloria Doty 1972 Javlynn Sue Leair 1974 Dale Veverka 1970 AMC 70-up Stock Gary Steely 1974 Gremlin Casey McGowan 1974 Matador AMC 70-up Non-Stock Jim Snyder 1972 Hornet Roy Smith 1974 Gremlin Rambler 1969 earlier Stock Ed Neval 1962 Classic Rob Smarsch 1962 Metropolitan Rambler 1969 earlier Non-Stock Andrew Romig 1964 American Dale Veverka 1968 Rebel Howard Crum 1967 Rogue Car count was twenty six, down a few from last year, but we were pleased at the attendance of cars from the Toledo, Columbus and Great Lakes AMO clubs. It’s nice that folks from other clubs are willing to support the efforts of our club. Display cars included Dave DeAmicis’ AMX, Don Moyer’s Rebel Machine, Gary Marr’s Gremlin, Shaune Zavertnik’s Javelin, a Concord, an Ambassador, and a 1918 (yes this is NOT a typo) Reo Touring sedan that the owner spent forty years in restoration. Hmmm… probably a bit difficult finding parts for this one. Member Profile Name: Donald J. Tarantino

Current AMC: 1968 Javelin SST Customized Body

Engine: 225 H.P./290 cid modified to 350 H.P.

Transmission: T-10/4-speed Positraction

Modifications: Body: removed body trim/ new color scheme/ new wheels; Engine: blueprinted/ .030 bore/ new pistons, rings, valves, springs, roller cam, Edel- brock manifolds, Demon 4 bbl., timing chains, cus- tom headers w/ muffler by Pass Switch, Electric fuel pump, fuel cell (gas tank), ignition system and new gauges

Other AMCs I have owned: 1971 Hornet

Future Projects: I’m in the process of purchasing a 1961 Chevy Biscayne/ 2 dr./ post car to install my 409/ 409 engine. (won stock/ Oh. ‘64 with this engine)

How I got interested in AMCs: In 1967 I was look- ing for something other than a Firebird or Camaro. I also liked the clean design.

Favorite AMC hassle: Finding performance parts

Machine in second and Kevin Keith’s 1970 AMX was the top vote getter. Ken presented the awards later in GAD 2010 the afternoon. We wandered among the vendors and discov- Dale Veverka ered Eric Wolfe enjoying the shade of his tent among Conditions were beautiful Saturday May his parts and books for sale. We watched the racers 29thas we loaded the AMX on the trailer for a back take time trials. Jim Snyder and Don Moyer were road ride to National Trail Raceway. We got aimed preparing for race time. Chris Tomsic and Shaune down the wrong road as we wound our way through Zavertnik could be found in the shade of Don’s trailer. a small town detour. It brought back memories of Unfortunately both Jim and Don were eliminated from the family vacations that somehow turned into pitch the competition. Rick and I were crispy enough so battles between my parents as they debated” which we headed for home before the door prize drawings. way do we go?” The good news was that when we hit We took the direct route home and were amazed how I-70 we knew that we had gone too far. A quick call to quickly we got home. Scenic route-Bah Humbug! Ken Walker set us back on course to the track. GAD was moved from Friday in preceding Upon arrival we unloaded the AMX and lo- years to Saturday. This year there were forty five rac- cated the show field. There, we met up with Butch and ers which were down from last year. Hopefully next Chris Smith, Ken and Sue and others hanging out at year will see a return to the previous year’s stronger the tent. Jim Snyder stopped in between runs down the attendance. GAD is the perfect combination of Show quarter mile, and Go for AMCers. Make sure to check it out next Twenty cars dotted the show included a nice year. cross section of models The table was set up for the people’s choice voting. Winners included Sue’s Javelin in third place, Mike Berkeimier with a Rebel Coming Events

July 9 - 10 - 28th Annual Arthritis Foundation August 8 - 9th annual North Coast Cops ‘n Rod- Classic Auto Show & Cruise-In. Dublin, Ohio ders Benefit Car Show. 9am - 3pm; The Cuyahoga Friday Cruise-In and Saturday Car Show Community College Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Car show features “show within a show” for AMC and Valley Road, Parma. Pre-registration donation is $5. others. http://www.arthritisautoshow.com Day-of-show registration is $6. Admission and park- ing are both free for spectators. A portion of all food July 11 - 29th Annual Richard A. Teague AMO concession sales goes to charity. Alcoholic beverages Midwest Regional Meet. Dublin, Ohio are not permitted. Contact: Mike Turner (937) 865-0940 or e-mail August 12 - 14 - AMO International Convention [email protected] Greenmead Historical Park - Livonia, MI Casey McGowan (740) 258-2369 or e-mail Contact: Ron Rogers (248) 250-3876 or Rob Slater [email protected] (248) 895-8094 Hosted by: Great Lakes Classic AMC Club. July 13 - 11th Annual “Graduation Car Show” contact: Mike Spangler (920) 674-4482 August 13 - 15 - 30th Annual MOPAR Nationals at or e-mail Mike at: [email protected] National Trail Raceway. Kirkersville, OH. Information: http://www.moparnats.org July 17 - Mid-Atlantic Classic AMX Club’s annual HELP WANTED! Contact: Steve Halstead “All-AMC Day”. Cecil County Dragway in (740) 548-4806. Rising Sun, MD; Contact: Don Bangs at (215) 990-4628 or [email protected] August 14 - Shriners Cruise In. 9am - 3pm; Broad- web site: http://macacamc.tripod.com view Hts., Ohio. Registration fee: $10. Registration 9-11, Voting 12-1, Awards at 2:30; 1000 E. Edgerton July 24 - Cruisin Solon Commons. Super Cruise. Road just east of Broadview Road. Refreshments, Charity Cruise for Shoes and Clothes For Kids. food, Free ice cream, and door prizes. Dash plaques. More info. at http://www.rnrcsm.com/index.php Cadillac Mike will DJ. Information: 440-546-9866.

*** NCAMC Club Event *** August 15 - Debonne Vineyard Classic Car Show. August 7 - Independence Home Days Car Show. 1pm-5pm Madison, OH. Information: www.debonne. Town Square, Independance. com Contact: Dale Veverka 216-524-5977. Let’s top the outstanding AMC turnout from last year. August 20 - 22 - 9th Annual DuPont Blue Suede *********************** Cruise at Summit Motorsports Park. Norwalk, OH. Now a Goodguys event. August 8 - Mill Hollow Cruisin’ 2010 Car Show. 51211 N. Ridge; Vermilion, OH. Lorain County August 21 - 16th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Metroparks 10am - 3pm; All cars 25 years old or older Nine suburban communities near Detroit, MI. welcome. web site: www.woodwarddreamcruise.com Door prizes, kids’ games, raffles, and free admission. For more information: Mill Hollow Carriage Barn August 29 - 24th Annual Glass City AMC Show. (440) 967-7310, Veterans Memorial Park. Genoa, OH. This is an AMO Joe (440) 242-1407, or Tom (440) 967-5232 and (440) Regional Event. Contact: Randy Hensinger 419-483- 823-2658. 9917 or E-mail: Randy Hensinger.

September 11 - American Parts Depot 8th Annual Car Show & Open House! West Manchester, Ohio Coming Events Lots of fun, food, music, and gifts. Questions? Call APD (937) 678-7249. August 29 - MACAC Mid-Atlantic Fall Classics, Annual AMC Family Car Show @ Peddler’s Vil- September 11 - MENTOR CRUISE IN lage. Lahaska, PA. Car show field open to all year 2pm-8pm Mentor, OH MAP ** NEW LOCATION! ** AMC, Rambler, Nash, Metropolitan, Hudson cars and Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH Jeep vehicles. Hosted by: Mid-Atlantic Classic AMX 44060-5590. One of the largest cruise-ins in northeast Club. Dave Stahl at 215 322 4970 ext.111 Ohio. Pre-1980 cars only. Call Diana Lewis at (440) 255-8932 for more information. September 3-4 - ** AKA: The Chilson’s AMC Family Reunion 2010. ** Chilson-Wilcox Chrysler- September 11 - Cannonball Dice Run and Charity Dodge-Jeep Super Cruise and Chilson Motors 47th Car and Truck Show. 9am - 2pm; Rain date: Septem- Anniversary AMC Reunion. ber 12. Broadview Hts. Center. Broadview Hts., Painted Post, NY and Lawrenceville PA. For more in- Ohio. 9543 Broadview Rd.(RT176), Broadview Hts. formation: Call Gordy Chilson at 570-827-2342 after Information: (440) 263-3171 or Web site: www.bob- 8pm EDT or cell # 412-606-9998. stowing.com/carshow/

September 9-11 - NAMDRA ‘09 AMC Nationals. September 25 - 9th Annual Ed Anderson AMCRC Cordova Dragway Park - Cordova, IL. Contact: Jock Regional Meet. Dayton, OH. Carillon Historical Park. Jocewicz e-mail: NAMDRA. Contact: Mike Turner (937) 865-0940 or e-mail Mike Turner. Casey McGowan (740) 258-2369 or e-mail September 10-12 - Cars & Parts Swapmeet and car Casey McGowan. show. Clark County Fairgrounds - Springfield, Ohio web site: www.ohioswapmeet.com *** NCAMC Club Event *** October 9 - North Coast AMC Fall Colors Tour. 1pm - ?pm Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula covered bridges tour followed by a picnic at Don Moyers house in Mentor, Ohio. More info coming soon. ***********************

October 23 - 24 - PISTON POWER - A celebration of speed - I-X Center; A broad display of piston Pow- ered vehicles under one roof. Reduced entry price for clubs with 12 to 48 cars. http://pistonpowershow.com

Classifieds

Wanted: 1971-1974 Javelin/AMX, 360 or 401/4 speed, driver quality or better, call Glenn (412) 751-6621 (Pittsburgh, PA area)

Tip from a Sun newspaper 1965 Rambler American convertible Body done needs interior 330-472-3771

From Bruce Romano: I am placing my 70 Javelin up for sale, 390 (apart), 4 speed, Mark Donohue, from California. First $6000 takes it. Thanks very much!

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