American Motoring Volume 41, Issue 5 http://www.amonational.com Sept./Oct., 2017 See page 12 Contents 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 Moving? Derek Dorroh Name:_______________________________ Send Your information to: 12229 Freemont Ln. Raleigh, NC 27613 AMO#_________ [email protected] Old Address: New Address _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Street or P.O. Box Street or P.O. Box City:___________________________________ City:___________________________________ State:_____________ZIP__________________ State:_______________ZIP_________________ 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 & Mexico $ 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.