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This
beautiful '61 Classic comes from Dave Dietmeyer in Crestwood,
Kentucky.
He writes: "It has a cast iron 196, 3 on the tree with overdrive,
original,
very clean interior, and 57K original miles."
He
had a follow-up email: "Doug.....thanks for getting back to me
so quickly.
I
just ordered the valve cover gasket set and the turn signal piece,
so now
I'm
officially a customer. Thanks......Dave"
And,
thank you for being a customer, Dave.
Sharp
drive!!
Email your photo and information, to
see your
car here!
CAR
OF THE MONTH GALLERY
Join
our gallery in 2008.
Let
the world see your pride and joy!
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My
sincere apologies to Bob Schlotzhauer for the delay in featuring his
award winning car!
(He
sent us these great photos and text in June of 2007, but we're
really backed up with submissions; and also want to apologize to
everyone else patiently waiting for the world to view their gorgeous cars!)
Bob
writes: "Thanks to y'all at APD, my first old car to cruise in
and show has been a rousing success. Without your parts supply
at reasonable prices, friendly encouragement and prompt shipping, and
Doug's technical assistance and advice, it would never have
happened. This 1966 Rambler Ambassador DPL was purchased
8/25/06 and was to be just a nice cruiser, not a show car, but my
upholstery man invited me to enter it in his club area at the Notre
Dame ACC in South Bend, Indiana in March at the 47th annual Cavalcade
of Wheels. It may not be a record, but it was the first
car I had to show, it was the first
show I entered, and it was awarded FIRST PLACE
in its class! Exciting, huh?! Even better was the next show on
June 2nd when the ol' Rambler got another first place trophy!!
Is that great or what?!!! Now, later this week, I'm going
to take the car to the National Rambler Meet in Auburn, Indiana.
I'm sure the judging will be at its toughest with all those Rambler
experts, but as I said before, because of you, Doug, and Robin, I've
enjoyed success beyond my wildest dreams with a car not intended to
be a trophy winner! Thanks so much, and I hope to see y'all at
the National Meet."
Thank
you, Bob.....you'll be a winner at any show you enter! |
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Our
gorgeous entry for February comes from Kyle Thoreen here in
Ohio. He writes: "I want to first thank you guys for all
your help with providing a reliable parts service for the true AMC
enthusiasts. This piece of American muscle has been my project
for the past 3 years. It's a 1972 AMX with 81,000 original miles and
a 360 ci moderately modified motor. It has a moderate
comp.
Cam, Edelbrock Torker II intake, Holley 700 cfm double pump carb,
aluminum water pump, Accel coil and wire kit, and a couple of other
things here and there. Following the engine is a custom fit exhaust
system with Hedman Headers flowing into 3 inch custom side pipe
exhaust. This vehicle's claim to fame is in the wheels. For all the
movie buffs out there, these classic Cragar SS rims were originally
found on a 1960's HP Dodge Van in Johnny Depp's "Edward
Scissorhands". The car still has the original D7 trans am red
paint and will be repainted in the summer of '08. (Once I learn the
fine art of bodywork and detailing.) Enough details and
on to the real story behind this AMC. When I was 17, my father and I
bought this car as a junker from a local car show n Troy, OH. It sat
in a garage for the next year while I saved my money and planned what
I wanted. In the summer of 2004, my father and I began restoration on
the AMX. Around the same time we began, my father was diagnosed with
stage III colon and liver cancer. Over the summer and fall we were
able to take the interior and engine compartment apart before putting
the car away for the winter. Unfortunately, in early June 2005, Randy
Thoreen passed away due to his
cancer.
In the following year, this gave me time to think about what this
project really meant to me. A few months later my grandfather Terry
and I dove head
first
into removing body rust from the AMX. We cut out and replaced ¾
of the floor and rocker panels, and reconstructed the dash area. We
found a two tone
vinyl
seat and headliner kit for the AMX hiding in a local AMC
enthusiast's barn. At this point I introduced a new point of view for
the project....my fiancé. On
September
30, 2006 we were married in Pleasant Hill, Ohio and took our
ceremonial drive in the "orange monster". From that point
until now, American Parts Depot
has helped my wife and I to continue our restoration project
in memory of the late Randy Thoreen."
Thank
you so much, Kyle, for the wonderful photos and including APD in the
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Our
January 2008 Car of the Month comes from Melvin Rudolph in Corydon,
Indiana. He writes: "I'd like to submit some pictures of my 1969
AMX to be considered as your Car of the Month. It's a 390 cu. in.,
bored .040" over, healthy cam, Edelbrock Air Gap Intake, ceramic
coated Hedman Headers, Ford 9" rear end, 4-speed, etc.
This is a rust free California car, which I purchased in 1997
and left setting in my old garage until June, 2005. The complete
"body-off" restoration took nearly 2 years. The car was
originally white with red interior. The paint is now 2004 Dodge Viper
Red with Saddle interior. I fell in love with AMX's way back in 1969
at the NHRA Summer Nationals in Indianapolis, watching the Super
Stock AMX's running there. Thanks for the help with parts in
the restoration."
One
word, Melvin......WOW!
Thank
you for
submitting the photos. |
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Our
December Car of the Month is from Mike Seiler in Bonita, California.
We had several emails from him, so I'll take them in order. He wrote
to Doug: "I would like to thank you and the folks at APD for the
fast response to my crisis. Last week, my 1973 Javelin suffered a
broken RH strut rod as I was going to work. Luckily, the speed limit
was 25 mph where I was at the time, because the car really wanted to
make a severe right turn! I managed to make it to a repair shop (on
Coronado Island in San Diego—about 17 miles from home) where
they tried to find a part from their "special sources". I
told them up front that I didn't expect their sources to have much
luck, so I wasn't surprised to hear that no one could locate a
replacement part. That's when I called you—on Wednesday. The
used strut rod arrived at the repair shop on Friday and I picked up
the car on Saturday to drive it home. I am happy to say that it is
again running well, with a modest 436,000+ miles on the odometer. The
LH strut rod broke in 2004, so that makes just about the last part of
the front steering and suspension that has been replaced over the
life of the car (we bought it in early '74 from a dealer). I'm
attaching a few pictures of the car from a few years back so you'll
at least see what it is you are helping to keep on the road—my
daily commuter. 304 V8 with Mallory ignition and Edelbrock intake and
matched Edelbrok 600 CFM 4 bbl carburetor are about the only
significant changes made (out of necessity and practicality). Sure
good to have a place to call for help. Thanks again."
The
second email reads: "I double checked my log book and found
that I've been incorrectly crediting the old girl with an extra 100K
miles for a couple of years because of a smudged log book entry some
time back. The right mileage should "only" be 330, 654 as
of today." (note:
this email was from June 27, 2007) Mike
goes on to say:
"The engine has been rebuilt twice (still from the original
block). I started keeping a small log book in 1979 (on my second
now). Nothing fancy, but that is my documentation. I have been
putting about 35-40 miles a day on the car almost every week day for
some 30 years. Add in weekend mileage (and occasional trips to Los
Angeles, CA., Yuma, AZ., and Las Vegas, NV. in the "early
years") and the miles add up fairly quickly. No long trips any
more, though. Especially since I still get only 14 miles per gallon.
But then I still get looks and more than a few compliments when I
stop for gas. Many folks ask me how long I've had my Mustang. And
some younger folks who are pretty wise about todays cars get a funny
look on their faces when I answer their question that the car was
made by AMC (which they've never heard of)." Mike
continues: "My first log entry with mileage was September 5,
1981 at 82,446 miles. I had the engine rebuilt for the first time on
May 4, 1987 with 145,207 miles on the car. Then had the automatic
transmission rebuilt at AAMCO—with a lifetime guarantee—in
February 1989, with about 161,000 miles on it. That was a good
investment, since the transmission is still under warranty after at
least one rebuild and several minor repairs....at no cost, plus free
annual servicing. The AAMCO folks are still good to their word, I'm
happy to say. The car passed the 200,000 mile mark on
February 22, 1993 and I celebrated with a lube job in La Mesa, CA. I
had to retire the distributor in
January
1996 and replaced it with a Mallory electronic (point-less)
distributor. The second engine rebuild was in April 1998 with 262,909
miles on the car. I passed the 300,000 mileage mark in November 2002,
logging 300,165 miles on November 26th. I felt like sprucing up the
car in 2003 and replaced the carb and intake manifold over the 4th of
July holiday. (Edelbrock performer series manifold and Edelbrock 4
bbl 600 CFM carb.) Runs pretty good now, but what a pain pulling the
old cast iron intake manifold by myself, and without a lift. I still
have it as a reminder of what not to undertake in my
garage. I paid for at least 2 original vinyl roof
replacements and 2 body paint jobs with the original
"copperish" colors before I decided to "go naked"
and pulled off the vinyl top and revised the paint scheme to a dark
red with black down the back deck and trunk. Not original, but really
makes the car stand out. I'm still running
four wheel drum brakes, and have been intending to convert to disks
in front for at least a decade.....when I find the time and
money. And, needless to say, a few water pumps, a couple power
steering pumps, radiators, heater cores, brake jobs, mufflers,
shocks, a differential overhaul........and now the second front
strut rod has been replaced which about completes the replacement of
all steering and suspension parts, including coil springs over the years."
Mike
ends with: "All in all, I still have a wide grin on my face
when I'm cruising with the windows down at 3,000 RPM and listening to
the 3 inch dual pipe exhaust notes. Only going about 65 MPH due to
the low rear end gearing, but loving the heck out of life in my Javelin!"
We
love to hear that, Mike, and very proud to have your beauty as our
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Our
October Car of the Month is from Jules Poulin
in Quebec. Jules
writes: "In 1974 I was the
proud
owner of an AMX, with a 401 engine and 4 speed.
I was 23 years old then, and have wanted another one ever
since. I got the car through ebay from Robert Cote (the third
owner) in Louisiana. It had 117,000 miles on it. It was
rust free and clean, but far from perfect. I'm an
engine
rebuilder, so believe me when I say, I rebuilt the engine my
way (433hp dyno tested)and also rebuilt the transmission and the rear
end. I did the hood interior, new coil springs, new shocks; the
bumpers and moldings were either rechromed or polished, new
weatherstripping, new wheel rings, and new sill plate. The
paint was fairly good, but I had the whole thing touched up and
polished, and it became the beautiful car you see today. The car runs
perfectly; is very strong and reliable! I wanted to send you
the photos and thank you for supplying the parts!"
Thank
you, Jules, for
sending in the great photos. We're definitely proud to show your car
off as our Car of the Month!
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This
beautiful restoration comes to us from James and Christi Finholt
from Oregon. James
writes: "I originally purchased the car sight unseen (except
for pictures) over the Internet. I knew from the pictures that it
would need a lot of restoration, but had no idea how bad it was until
we sandblasted the body. A total restoration was needed. I bought it
from a Canada AMC club member who had been restoring it for about 7
years. I then found the original owner who said the car was his and
then his son's. His son used it for a project car at a local Vo-Tech
auto body school. He actually welded new rear quarter and rocker
panels over the old ones. When we got the paint off, we
could
actually lift the second set of panels (like airplane wings) out
from the sides of the car, as they were not connected to the wheel
wells! We also had to rebuild the rusted frame. We decided to
do a total frame up restoration. It took 2 hardtops and the original
convertible to get it to what it is today. (It had the typical
split bench and automatic on the column.) I used the buckets and
floor automatic from one hardtop, along with its front quarter and
one door.
Another
hardtop donor was used for the rear quarters and bumpers. The trans,
engine, wiring and everything else you can think of has been rebuilt
or replaced. It is all stock for a '67 except that I used '68 tail
housings (which I like better), and I increased the rear spring and
front springs by 2 inches. (They were special made truck springs to
keep the boost and stiffness.) The paint is 2005 Hemi (go mango)
orange. It was originally that beautiful teal blue."
James
continues: "Needless to say, I have enough in this to buy 3
others, but am happy with it. I have entered it in 4 local cruise-in
shows and it took "Best of Show" in all 4! I am now working
on a RWB Machine. I have rebuilt the trans and engine, redone the
interior, with the body work the only thing left to do. It does not
need much. This one I will be selling within the next 90 days. I
actually am selling the convertible also, but do not think it will
sell very easily with my asking price of $35,000. That's the price I
have on the RWB, too, so if you know of anyone who might be
interested in either one, let me know."
Along
with the pictures James emailed us, he added: "By the way, here
is the car you're helping me rebuild."
This
is a great way to advertise that beautiful car! The whole world can
see it! |
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Leo
Ramon,
from Australia, sent us these photos of his 1972 Rambler Hornet; his
"pride and joy".
Thank
you, Leo......great photos of a great car! |
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First
of all, I want to apologize
to Graham for the quality of several of the photos. I scanned them
in from submitted pages, and they definitely do not do justice to his
beautiful car! That being said, Graham Hall wrote: "I
bought the car in 2006 from the family who had owned it for 33 years,
27 of which, the car was left parked in a dilapidated outbuilding.
The original owners son-in-law took on the major restoration. In his
words: 2000--just extracted the Rogue from its 27 year resting place.
We think it was registered in September 1967. It was taxed for road
use until August 1973. It is a 232 auto convertible, 81,000 UK miles,
2 owners, one for 6 months and the last owner for 33 years. We are
surprised that the condition is not that bad, although we do need
some parts......rear bumper, two outside door strips, a petrol filler
cap, and a set of wheel trims. That seems about the lot to
date. The original owner thinks there were only 20 Rogue convertibles
exported to Europe, and only a few were right hand drive. He thinks
they came in via a Mercedes dealer in London. We are going to
research all the info we can to try to complete the story. Apparently
AMC was testing the UK market with this car. Perhaps they forgot that
it rains in the UK. We think this could be the only remaining
survivor. Makes it a very rare car indeed. We want to restore it to
the exact original condition.
Graham
goes on to say: "We found out another piece of interesting
info. I was talking to the previous owner, and was told that there
were only 3 of
these right hand drive cars made for the UK market. They were built
in late '67, which could account for the side indicators. I presume
that these dates would also coincide with AMC stopping production of
the convertible. Makes it a rare motor. Since buying it in 2006, I
have rebuilt the carburetor, replaced the fuel pump, and cleaned out
the tank. Refurbished most of the electrics so interior lights work,
and now the complete dash, along with renovating the interior
fabrics. Really just sorted out minor niggles and by mistake bought
the wrong full size hub caps off ebay--they are from an Ambassador,
not an American as advertised. I hope you liked the brief
history, but for more information you can check out the Rambler
Registry site."
Thank
you Graham, for the photos, and the history of
your
car. And again, I apologize for the inferior quality of the photos. |
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These
great photos were sent to us from Robert Morgan in Ontario. He
writes: "Doug, here's an article I wrote on the '64 that was
published in "Old Autos" magazine here in Ontario back in
August 2006. I really do love this car--it was a real
"grandma" car at first, but has had quite a
metamorphosis." The article reads: " I just wanted to send
you some photos of my original 1964 Rambler Ambassador 990, as well
as the interesting history of this car. I would be very excited to
see it on the cover of Old Autos one day, or in an article of its
own. I'd like to tell the story of this forgotten car. My
father always owned Ramblers and AMC's, and that's why I love them so
much. The style, quality and rarity makes them even more
appealing now."
The
article goes on to say: "My name is Robert Morgan and I'm the
fifth owner of this car. The car was purchased in late 1963 at
Mitchell's Rambler Sales and Service in Brown Hill, Ontario. The
dealership also sold tractors. This 1964 Rambler Ambassador 990 was
equipped with a 327 V8, 4 barrel carb, power steering, power brakes,
and automatic transmission. The color scheme was a two-tone maroon
and white combination with a striking red interior. The only option
is the AM radio which still works. After only two years, the car was
then given to his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Esther Clark.She owned the
Ambassador until 1993 when it was sold at an auction for only $500!
The car was purchased by a farmer, Mr. Arthur Cummings, who drove it
around on dirt roads, then began to show some wear and tear. It was
dutifully maintained, however, by a local shop. The car was
eventually sold again and ended up in the hands of Mr. Jim Rae
of Jim's Rambler Restoration in Port Perry. Jim did some
extensive work on the Ambassador before I purchased it in July 2000.
Since purchasing this beauty, I have repainted it to the striking
color "Deepest Black". I've added Flow Master dual exhaust
which gives it a much throatier sound and has made it quicker.
I've also installed A/C, original engine stickers, radial tires,
spoked wheel covers, tissue dispenser, original Rambler mats, vanity
mirror, garbage bin, and Rambler license plate cover as well as the
original 1964 license plates. The car still has the original owner's
manual,options manual, advertisements and service manual, and also
only has 51,000 miles on the odometer. In the summer of
'05, the Ambassador won first place in its class at the Ramblerama
Car Show and also went to the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit,
where it was one of only four Ramblers that attended. I was
completely shocked and overwhelmed that this "sleeper"
could become so beautiful. People always stop me at lights and car
shows to talk about the Rambler their father or mother had with fond memories."
Thank
you, Robert, for the wonderful pictures, and the great article!
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Joe
Tine from Florida sent us this photo of his car for our May Car of
the Month. He writes: "Dash #05123 bought with a beautiful
paint job, but needed a total mechanical rehab. Thank you,
Doug, for being there. Without your advice and service, it could
not happen!"
Thank
you, Joe. You have a spectacular car! |
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Richard
J. Wadecki Jr. sent us these photos for our April Car of the Month.
The specs on this beautiful car are: 1970 AMX, 390 cid (340 DYNO HP),
automatic, A/C, tilt wheel, GO Package, leather, AM/8 track, vacuum
wipers. Added during restoration: R4B intake, Trendsetter side
exhaust, driver side remote mirror, passenger side mirror,
Hooker headers, 16" Crager S/S wheels.
Thank
you, Richard, for the photos. We really enjoy seeing cars restored
and taken care of like you've done with your's! |
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This
is Rodolfo's 1964 Rambler Classic 550. Rodolfo writes: "My
name is Rodolfo, and my home is in Lima, Peru. Here in our
country, it's very difficult to honor our fondness for the classic
cars as very few people give value to these dream cars. By
luck, I obtained, among the relics, a very well maintained car from a
doctor. I conserve the car with a lot of affection, and in
spite of the difficulties, am trying to restore it. In our
city, there is a small museum, and perhaps a unique one, where there
are a few of these jewels which are maintained and preserved for
those of us who know the value of these fine automobiles."
He
goes on to say: "I would like you to feature my car on your web
site, so that people may know that in this far away corner of the
world, we also have a lot of affection for AMC."
Thank
you, Rodolfo, we're happy to let the world know about your interest
and love of AMC. |
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John
Giacoboni sent these pictures
of his 1969 AMX. He wrote: "69 AMX has no modifications,
restored frame off to original as close as I can get it now. Still
need factory air cleaner. Owned the car for only a year, and it
took 10 months to complete. Found the car in Tennessee--it was
solid and correct, a 7 out of 10. My wife thought I was on
crack when I paid 14K for a car, then one month later it was in zip
lock bags and milk crates. I can only say if you want to win
car shows with an AMX or any American Motors car, it better be done
right, because there is no respect from the "big three" car
owners. I have entered my AMX in three large car shows and
spanked the competition with best of show in all the events.
So, Doug, thanks for having all my restoration parts on hand and FAST shipping!"
Thank
you, John, for sending us your pictures. We're proud to
display your '69 AMX as our Car of the Month! |
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Doug
Carter's 1958 Rambler American Super is our
January, 2007, Car of the Month. He writes: " Here is our
finished (except installation of front bumper guards) 1958 Rambler
American Super. Thanks for all the help, parts, and advice for
the brakes, rear end, engine, transmission, etc. Body color
sanded out well considering it was 12 years old and very hard
paint. Car was re-upholstered as purchased. Sat for 13
years, and was fun to resurrect."
Thanks,
Doug, for sending us the photo. Great way to start off the New Year! |
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Our
December Car of the Month is Nick Dreis' 1970 "Mark
Donohue". Nick lives in Spring, Texas and writes: "I
bought this 1970 "Mark Donohue" from a friend in the early
80's out in Salt Lake City. I've slowly been fixing it up ever
since. I appreciate all your help over the years, not only with
parts, but for sharing some of your knowledge with me. It has
made the difference."
He
adds: "I'm entering it in my first car show in Houston.
Just a local charity car show, but I'm very excited. It's time
to start showing it off a bit!"
We
definitely agree, Nick! It's a beauty and deserves being shown
off! |
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This
is Scott Thaut's gorgeous '74 AMX! He writes: "Hi Doug
and staff. My name is Scott Thaut and
I'm in the Air
Force stationed at Whiteman AFB, MO. Here is a picture of my
'74 AMX (yes, it has the PC interior, but it really is a 74--just had
the interior from a '73). I bought the car in Washington state
in 1993, moved to Missouri in '94, and started restoration in
'95........here we are in 2006 and I'm still at it! It's a 360
4 speed, but I have a 70 390 or a 401 that may go back in,
probably the 401. I have been buying and collecting tons of
parts over the past 10+ years so the end is in sight. I will be
putting on Rebel Machine rims with NOS caps, a dual snorkel air
cleaner, NOS inner grill and a plethora of other NOS and
reproduction parts. Anything that isn't replaced with new is
being plated, painted, or powder coated. It will be about as
close to a ground up nut and bolt restoration as you can get.
APD is the best...great parts, fantastic web site and great
people! I have bought from you in the past and APD will
definitely continue to be my first call when I need parts."
Thank
you for the beautiful photo, Scott! It doesn't look like it
needs any more work, but we're here if you need us! |
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Mike
Gibson sent us these photos, and writes: "I live in Baraboo,
Wisconsin. I have two 1969 Javelins, a white one (that I restored in
2003), and a copper one
that I've had since high school and have had many motors and
variations of it, from stock to street performance. I'm re-doing this
car now and hope to have it done this year."
1969
Javelin: Frost White, red interior, power steering, power brakes, GO
Package (black hood scoops and rear wing - original), AM/FM radio
(original), clock (original), GT 500 steel rim wheels (original),
.030 over 390 CI, BW T-10 four speed, Hurst shifter (original),
3:55 sure grip rear end (original). Add-ons include: AMC STR11
dual quad cross ram intake (new Holley 390 CFM carbs), MSD ignition
system, ceramic coated Hooker headers. He goes on to say: "These
are pictures of the white '69 Javelin project car that my son and I
restored. He was 16 at the time. I found the car in the back of a
barn in January 2002. The owners had abandoned the car, and I
bought it for $200.00. It was complete, and all the numbers matched,
but it was rough, so I traded a guy a TV that I'd won in a raffle for
a very clean '69 body and started the restoration. It was completed
in June 2003. I moved to Baraboo, Wisconsin in 2004 and was working
with an electrician in my shop when we started talking about old
cars. I mentioned that I had two '69 Javelins, and he told me that
he'd bought a brand new 390 Javelin in 1969, and had ordered a bunch
of performance parts from the dealer, but had never put them on,
then he'd sold the car. He said they were still somewhere on a shelf
in his garage, and planned on throwing them away unless I wanted
them. I went over about 3 weeks later and to my surprise, there
were all the parts still in their original new boxes! He had all
performance parts: solid lifter cam, set of solid lifters, set of
valve springs, caps and keepers, set of chromed performance shocks
and a STR11 dual quad cross ram intake. I asked what he wanted for
everything, and he said he'd like to get $100. Needless to say, I
bought everything!"
He
continues: "I'll follow up with the story of the copper Javelin
when I get it done. And, by the way, I also own a mold shop and have
started building molds in my spare time for hard to find older car
parts. Thanks for all the help; your parts and expertise with AMC's
has made restoring these cars a lot of fun!"
Thanks,
Mike, for sending in the photos! We'll be looking forward to seeing
your
copper Javelin when you get it done! Great job!
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Doug
House writes: "First, I want to say thanks for all the help,
advice and especially the parts for my two 1973 Javelin AMX's.
As a kid growing up, my Dad always had AMC products, and my first car
was a 1973 AMX with Pierre Cardin interior -- I still have the
car. For the last 23 years I've worked for another small car
company, Porsche,
and while I drive Porsches every day, it is the AMX (like the one
pictured), that I really enjoy.
These
are several pictures of one of the cars, a 1973 AMX with factory 4
speed transmission. My son and I purchased this one in
2002. The vehicle was in Macon, Georgia, and had been sitting
next to the original owner's barn for many years. The day we
purchased it and towed it home, people were stopping us on the road
and asking what kind of car it was, and were we going to "bring
it back". Well, with your help, we're getting close.
Enjoy the pictures, and thanks for helping keep AMC alive!"
Thank
you,
Doug for sending the pictures of your fabulous car! |
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This
is is Steve Ingalls' 1968 Rebel. He writes: "It's been in the
family since new. My Grandfather purchased the car August 12, 1968.
The build sheet tag under the rear seat shows 10/67. The Rebel
had a 290 automatic, and Grandpa later added a factory installed A/C
unit. The car was purchased on the lot and 39A was the paint.
They purchased it in Florida, where they lived in the winter and
spent their summer months in Epping, NH. I remember sitting on
my Grandfather's lap and steering the Rebel down the dump roads every
Saturday morning when I was there in 1973. Grandpa died in 1976 and
the car sat in a shed until 1977 when my oldest brother used it to go
back and forth to college. Every time my brother came home there
would be a new dent in the car, and I complained so much to my
father, he finally told the family that Grandpa gave the car to me
and only me. I used the car in high school and soon discovered drag
racing. The 290 was pulled in 1980 and a 390 from a Rebel Machine was
installed for the price of $200. The automatic was also pulled and
the T-10 4-speed was installed from the Machine. The car suffered
greatly from ignorance and a "smartass" kid (me). The
390 finally gave way and the car was stored in a garage til
1984. I was in the Army and the car was moved several times til I
came home in '88. The restoration started then. The Rebel spent
most of its time in a dark barn, and when time allowed, I'd work on
it. Marriage, job and building my house, took priority for the next
several years, and then Colin, Connor, and Kyle came along, and Dad
kept pretty busy. The restoration really took off when I completed my
garage, and that brings us to today. The paint was applied on my
birthday last August. My family complains, but they know Dad loves
his Grandpa's Rebel."
Steve
adds: "Thanks for all your help and keep up the great support!"
Thank
you, Steve. Your Rebel looks great! Your Grandpa would be proud! |
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This
is Dan Warren's 1969 Mod Javelin. The car
is shown overlooking what was the Kenosha AMC Lakefront Plant.
Dan writes: "My family owned several AMX's and Javelins in the
1980's, and my father (an AMC retiree) recently restored his '70 AMX
to original condition. This car is currently used for
advertisement and will be restored in a few years to original with
the help of a few parts."
To
view this sporty ride, Century 21 White Real Estate is located on
Hwy 50 east of
I-94
in Kenosha.
Thanks,
Dan. We'll be here for you when you decide to restore your Javelin. |
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This
sharp 1968 Javelin SST belongs to Cliff from Michigan. He
writes: "It was purchased in 1995 from a pawn shop in
Kentucky. The engine is a 304, and I worked with what I had,
along with parts
that actually fit
supplied by American Parts Depot, Edlebrock, Holley, and Ace
Hardware! The body and under carriage are perfect, the car runs strong;
it's a cream puff! Thanks Doug."
We
agree, Cliff......beautiful!! |
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This
beauty belongs to Don Varner from Kenosha. Don says: "I
couldn't have done it without the great parts APD has to offer.
The car was originally Matador Red with a 6 cylinder. It now
has a strong 401, 727 trans, and a 3:54 rear end out of an AMX.
The ground up restoration included completely rebuilt suspension, as
well as upgrading to front power disc brakes and power steering.
Many thanks to you and your staff for providing all the sheet metal,
mechanical, and odds and ends parts I needed to bring my Javelin back
to life."
Thank
you, Don. We were proud to have your Javelin as our May
"Car of the Month", and to add you to our gallery! |
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This
beautiful 1970 AMX belongs to Chuck Page from Niagara Falls,
NY. Chuck wrote: "I've had the car for four years
now. It originally came from California. It's a 390 auto
with "go pac" and factory air. Also has a set of
Trendsetter sidepipes. I show the car locally and have several
1st place trophies. I believe it's the only running '70 AMX in
this area." He goes on to say, "You guys are
awesome! Parts that I can't find anywhere--you got 'em!!"
Thanks,
Chuck. Your AMX is pretty awesome, too! |
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Daniel
Yonts' 1968 Javelin SST.
Daniel writes: "I'm the second owner of this car. My dad
bought it for me 2 years ago for my 16th birthday from a farmer in
Texas who had bought it new for his wife, and when she passed away in
the early 70's, he covered it in his barn and left it there.
I'd always wanted a Javelin, since you never see them on the street,
unlike Mustangs, Camaros, etc. I wanted something that would
stand out. It was in extremely good condition when we got
it....original seats, door panels, dash, etc. .....inside looked like
new. It even has the original vinyl top which is spotless.
Even the AM radio still works. We repainted the red and added
the black stripes. The options include a 290 V8, A/T, A/C, P/S,
center console and the vinyl top. We added air shocks, the
Cragar Wheels w/Dunlop tires and glass pack dual exhaust. The
car has 109,000 miles and still purrs like new. The few things
we had to replace include all the rubber, stickers, stainless clips,
and a few trim pieces, all of which were bought from APD. It's
definitely not the fastest car out there, but it sure does turn a lot
of heads. Thank you APD. I could not have done it without
your advice, sales, and service. You guys are the gurus of AMC."
Thank
you, Daniel. We can see why your Javelin SST turns heads! |
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