Comments on: New AMX Project Car added to Garage http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/ The car life style and the people, the activities and the cars that make the legends we remember. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tom http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-69071 tom Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:00:40 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-69071 Growing up ,I used to see all kinds of 20`s 30s 40s sitting around yards; A guy I knew used to get `em cheap,his dad was big into Model As and had parts galore into the 80`s then he went Stude and sold it all?.....his Son had a 32 roadster hot rod and 29 pickup w/283 and moved them to Arizona.he passed away a few years ago,so don`t know what ever happened to his Wife or his cars. Growing up ,I used to see all kinds of 20`s 30s 40s sitting around yards; A guy I knew used to get `em cheap,his dad was big into Model As and had parts galore into the 80`s then he went Stude and sold it all?…..his Son had a 32 roadster hot rod and 29 pickup w/283 and moved them to Arizona.he passed away a few years ago,so don`t know what ever happened to his Wife or his cars.

]]> By: Richard http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-21094 Richard Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:10:28 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-21094 Cory, our AMX has just had the engine installed and trying to get it running but too many other projects keep getting in the way. Watch for an update soon. Sounds like your dad would be an interesting and helpful person to talk with. Thanks for the info. Cory, our AMX has just had the engine installed and trying to get it running but too many other projects keep getting in the way. Watch for an update soon. Sounds like your dad would be an interesting and helpful person to talk with. Thanks for the info.

]]> By: Cory Randall http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-21093 Cory Randall Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:06:06 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-21093 I just wanted to see how the work is coming on the AMX? If you guys are big fans of AMX like I am I can get you connected with my father Mike Randall. He worked with AMC for Many years creating the 401.. It was only here, Mesa, Az where you could get a Gremlin X. My Father has been in Hemmings Mag HotRod and so on because of his AMC backround. He currently has a 69 Amx and is looking to rebuild and restore the Gremlin X Thanks for your time! Cory Randall I just wanted to see how the work is coming on the AMX? If you guys are big fans of AMX like I am I can get you connected with my father Mike Randall. He worked with AMC for Many years creating the 401.. It was only here, Mesa, Az where you could get a Gremlin X. My Father has been in Hemmings Mag HotRod and so on because of his AMC backround. He currently has a 69 Amx and is looking to rebuild and restore the Gremlin X

Thanks for your time!

Cory Randall

]]> By: Paul Sutter http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-20782 Paul Sutter Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:41:47 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-20782 A friend and I have owned many Javelins, and for both of us, they were our 1st cars. His, a '71 AMX, is still is in his possesion in need of restoration. I've loved AMX's and the Javelins, and hope someday to own a true AMX. They are so very hard to find in decent condition due to their age. Wonderful drivers and certain head turners! Best Luck to all AMC fans in your projects, that you can keep these rolling works of art on the road for everyone to admire! A friend and I have owned many Javelins, and for both of us, they were our 1st cars. His, a ’71 AMX, is still is in his possesion in need of restoration. I’ve loved AMX’s and the Javelins, and hope someday to own a true AMX. They are so very hard to find in decent condition due to their age. Wonderful drivers and certain head turners!
Best Luck to all AMC fans in your projects, that you can keep these rolling works of art on the road for everyone to admire!

]]> By: Barry Markel http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-18164 Barry Markel Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:17:15 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-18164 I have to say that I also found an amx in a barn, and bought it. I bought it when I was 13 years old. I raked alot of leaves when I was young and made one of the best envestments ever in my opinion. I am 34 now and I still own the car today. Its weird sometimes to tell people that I am 34 and have owned the same car for over 20 years. Its also funny when everyone who knows me like to ask if its for sale, damn well knowing its not. My car is Hialeah Yellow with the 390 GO Pak. plack nmbr 1290. The last thing is a question for "Gator." What craigslist were you on in 1980? It really is best that you got rid of yours. You should look into buying a Camaro or Mustang that way you are just like all the other sheep, and you can feel secure. American Motors all the way baby! I have to say that I also found an amx in a barn, and bought it. I bought it when I was 13 years old. I raked alot of leaves when I was young and made one of the best envestments ever in my opinion. I am 34 now and I still own the car today. Its weird sometimes to tell people that I am 34 and have owned the same car for over 20 years. Its also funny when everyone who knows me like to ask if its for sale, damn well knowing its not. My car is Hialeah Yellow with the 390 GO Pak. plack nmbr 1290. The last thing is a question for “Gator.” What craigslist were you on in 1980? It really is best that you got rid of yours. You should look into buying a Camaro or Mustang that way you are just like all the other sheep, and you can feel secure. American Motors all the way baby!

]]> By: Richard http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-15984 Richard Thu, 06 May 2010 14:02:28 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-15984 Gator, wow sorry for your bad experience with the AMX. I must say that at least 95% of the people that I talk to about the AMX think it is a fantastic car and a great buy in today's economy. However, I do understand your issues. If someone patched together a car that had previous significant rust issues or mechanical issues you can be in for a world of hurt. I can also tell you from personal experience that every brand and every model has some lemons out there. I love Corvettes and have had fantastic experiences with most of them but there have been one or two that were absolutely not worth the work. Hope you have better luck with your next project. Gator, wow sorry for your bad experience with the AMX. I must say that at least 95% of the people that I talk to about the AMX think it is a fantastic car and a great buy in today’s economy. However, I do understand your issues. If someone patched together a car that had previous significant rust issues or mechanical issues you can be in for a world of hurt. I can also tell you from personal experience that every brand and every model has some lemons out there. I love Corvettes and have had fantastic experiences with most of them but there have been one or two that were absolutely not worth the work. Hope you have better luck with your next project.

]]> By: gator http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-15981 gator Thu, 06 May 2010 13:46:29 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-15981 I got one two a 69 amx 390 4 speed --- biggest piece of junk unreliable car that I've ever owned, bought it in 1980,got it for sale on craigslist--- listed under south fla, can't get 6 thousand for it, probably ain't worth scrap metal, because of old rust issues, my advice is to junk it, save your time and money---- thier garbage!!! I got one two a 69 amx 390 4 speed — biggest piece of junk unreliable car that I’ve ever owned, bought it in 1980,got it for sale on craigslist— listed under south fla, can’t get 6 thousand for it, probably ain’t worth scrap metal, because of old rust issues, my advice is to junk it, save your time and money—- thier garbage!!!

]]> By: rfleener http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-10412 rfleener Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:04:05 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-10412 Bill, thank you for your comments. Rest assured that the AMX is in good hands and will have a sweet new life. Bill, thank you for your comments. Rest assured that the AMX is in good hands and will have a sweet new life.

]]> By: Lloyd Culp http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2009/12/new-amx-project-car-added-to-garage/comment-page-1/#comment-10404 Lloyd Culp Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:33:24 +0000 http://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/?p=4832#comment-10404 Hello Richard, I am the barn owner. This car was taken off the road because the Group 19 modifications with the attendant very high compression would not operate properly with the poor gasoline of 1981. In its heyday it was faster than a regular 390 by far. The 390 was purchased as a replacement for the 343 because I didn't wish to take the 343 apart and so a straight exchange was contemplated to solve my poor gasoline problems. I had other stock 390 AMC's that ran well on the current gasoline. While it sat beginning in 1981 my wife wanted a fast AMX and I built her two; a 1968 and a 1974. An important show was looming up for the 1968 car and I used the intake for that car while I continued to serch for another intake. The bumper was used on her car as the one that was replated for it was unsatisfactory and had to be sent back. When I got the replacement parts for my car they were stored and were sold with it just this year. The car was repainted around 1977. Even though I trusted a friend with a fine body shop, the repaint was not what I had hoped. It appears that the preparation was poor as the body was excellent with never any damage or rust. The car has always resided with me in Oklahoma and Alabama. The paint is enamel with a hardner, but faded quickly. While it needs a headliner (the foam between the vinyl and the formed board deteriorated), the remainder of the interior should clean up well. The carpet may need dying; particularly in the rear with that large back window allowing lots of sunlight to enter the car. The interior is charcoal even though it appears as black. Everything worked very well when it was parked, but the brakes and tires are not to be trusted after such a long storage. I wouold also imagine that everything needs to be lubricated. The AC may be low on freon by now. A change to R-34 might be advisable. These cars are great drivers and fine sports cars. I would definitely compare it to an early Shelby Mustang. This car is late enouigh in production that it has all of the updates from AMC including a Hurst Competition Plus shifter, hooded instruments, full woodgraining and suspension and wheel improvements. It also has all the accessories including tilt, AC, Go-Pak on 343ci engine (disk brakes, traction bars, heavy duty cooling, posi 354 rear end, Magnum 500 wheels, and heavy duty suspension), Am 8-Track radio with dual rear speakers, outside matching mirrors, extra interior lighting, clock, tilt mirror, visor mirrors, fold down center seat armrest and rear bumper guards. It doesn't have AM/FM, automatic or leather seats. I added most of the Grooup 19 items in my first year of ownership. I am very pleased that Richard now has this car. It definitely was to be the very last thing for which I wanted part. My wife's health convinced me that I should sell it. Richard will appreciate it as one of the few AMX's that need so little work and is so original (outside of the engine modifications). It does represent a car of the 1960's, but with no racing or abuse history. After reading Richards commentary on it I am assured that I did not make a mistake in its new home. I definitely had no trouble in turning others away both now and over the years. Bill Culp Hello Richard,
I am the barn owner. This car was taken off the road because the Group 19 modifications with the attendant very high compression would not operate properly with the poor gasoline of 1981. In its heyday it was faster than a regular 390 by far. The 390 was purchased as a replacement for the 343 because I didn’t wish to take the 343 apart and so a straight exchange was contemplated to solve my poor gasoline problems. I had other stock 390 AMC’s that ran well on the current gasoline.
While it sat beginning in 1981 my wife wanted a fast AMX and I built her two; a 1968 and a 1974. An important show was looming up for the 1968 car and I used the intake for that car while I continued to serch for another intake. The bumper was used on her car as the one that was replated for it was unsatisfactory and had to be sent back. When I got the replacement parts for my car they were stored and were sold with it just this year.
The car was repainted around 1977. Even though I trusted a friend with a fine body shop, the repaint was not what I had hoped. It appears that the preparation was poor as the body was excellent with never any damage or rust. The car has always resided with me in Oklahoma and Alabama. The paint is enamel with a hardner, but faded quickly.
While it needs a headliner (the foam between the vinyl and the formed board deteriorated), the remainder of the interior should clean up well. The carpet may need dying; particularly in the rear with that large back window allowing lots of sunlight to enter the car. The interior is charcoal even though it appears as black.
Everything worked very well when it was parked, but the brakes and tires are not to be trusted after such a long storage. I wouold also imagine that everything needs to be lubricated. The AC may be low on freon by now. A change to R-34 might be advisable.
These cars are great drivers and fine sports cars. I would definitely compare it to an early Shelby Mustang. This car is late enouigh in production that it has all of the updates from AMC including a Hurst Competition Plus shifter, hooded instruments, full woodgraining and suspension and wheel improvements. It also has all the accessories including tilt, AC, Go-Pak on 343ci engine (disk brakes, traction bars, heavy duty cooling, posi 354 rear end, Magnum 500 wheels, and heavy duty suspension), Am 8-Track radio with dual rear speakers, outside matching mirrors, extra interior lighting, clock, tilt mirror, visor mirrors, fold down center seat armrest and rear bumper guards. It doesn’t have AM/FM, automatic or leather seats. I added most of the Grooup 19 items in my first year of ownership.
I am very pleased that Richard now has this car. It definitely was to be the very last thing for which I wanted part. My wife’s health convinced me that I should sell it. Richard will appreciate it as one of the few AMX’s that need so little work and is so original (outside of the engine modifications). It does represent a car of the 1960′s, but with no racing or abuse history. After reading Richards commentary on it I am assured that I did not make a mistake in its new home. I definitely had no trouble in turning others away both now and over the years.
Bill Culp

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