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Volume 15 Number 6 Nov. - Dec. 2006 2006

American Motors Ramblings... Scott Campbell It’s hard to believe that another car season has passed, my second one without anything cruise worthy. It’s odd, but without a show car in the garage it’s been harder to set aside days for car shows and cruise-ins. Being a spectator is still fun but it really isn’t the same, especially after having one toy or another to drive for the past 25 years. It was great to see so many NCAMC members and cars at the few events we were able to attend this year. Let’s hope this trend continues. Things should be very different for me in 2007. The pink AMX is well on its way to completion, for those of you not following along on the AMC Forum, she is painted, with brake lines and wiring reinstalled and by the time you read this the engine and transmission should be in place as well. I still hope to have her running before the end of the year. Of course I had set the end of last year as a deadline for paint and that didn’t happen, so who knows... Anyway, it looks like there should be many great opportunities for us to bring out our beloved AMCs in 2007, including another big Kenosha show as mentioned in the last issue. For help in planning your summer, check out our NCAMC web site for one of the most complete AMC show listings anywhere. ☻

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The end of another year also means that it’s time to renew your NCAMC membership again. Included in this issue is a current membership roster. If your name has “06” next to it, your membership expires December 31, 2006. PLEASE take time to renew right now while you are thinking about it. Our super low $10.00 dues do not allow us to send out reminder postcards or extra issues to members who have not renewed. 2007 is shaping up to be another great year for North Coast AMC so please join us again. Make checks payable to: SCOTT CAMPBELL and send to 5340 Columbia Road, Medina, Ohio 44256.

Contact Information...

President/Treasurer Scott Campbell 5340 Columbia Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Phone: 330-725-3824 E-mail: [email protected]

Advertising Director Dale Veverka 6934 Brookside Rd. Independence, OH 44131 Phone: 216-524-5977 E-mail: [email protected]

West Side Coordinator Shaune Zavertnik 1254 Catherine Dr. Brunswick, OH 44212 Phone: 330-220-7264 E-mail: [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Javlynn Sue Leair 4904 Edsal Dr. Lyndhurst, OH 44124 Phone: 216-381-7859 E-mail: [email protected]

East Side Coordinator Don Moyer 9027 Lakeshore Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: 440-257-5615 E-mail: MoyerGraffi[email protected]

Deadlines... Jan./Feb. newsletter

January 1 for articles/December 22 for classifieds

March/April newsletter

March 1 for articles/February 19 for classifieds

Exhaust Notes…… Jesse Marr and his 1971 Javelin made the “Your Car” section in the Friday, November 24th edition of the Plain Dealer. In this short article titled “Behind the Wheel”, Jesse discusses the background of his car as well as some of the work that was done on it. Since mice resided inside the Javelin as it sat in a barn for twenty years, Jesse had to completely redo the interior. The hardest part was the body work since the bondo where the car was hit had to be removed. His father Gary is also teaching him how to drag race. Jesse admits that he didn’t know much about Javelins when he first bought the car, which he bought mainly for looks. He also wanted something different.

Javlynn’s Lust List

(If I Had a Million Dollars and a Gargantuan Garage) Javlynn Sue Leair Heck, I may as well hop on the bandwagon with Shaune, Scott and Dan. (No, not in that way. They’re all married.) Here’s my luscious list of adorable automobiles. 1) Wild Plum Pierre Cardin Javelin - What Wild Plum does to me! Mmm Mmm Mmm! 2) Pacer - any year - coupe or sedan style preferred - Indian blanket style interior - just like the absolutely, mouthwateringly gorgeous, low-mileage red beauty that was part of Lew Brown’s collection that I got to drive. Love the poignancy of those expressive, round headlights. Love those curves; so round, so firm, so fully packed! 3) Matador coupe - reminds me of an anorexic Pacer - I just love those big, round headlights. 4) Wild Plum Gremlin - If I wanted another Gremmie - Yeah, and I guess a V-8 would be nice, too 5) Any red, white and blue AMC - Yes, this includes Rebel Machines, SC/Ramblers, Trans Am Javies and the like. 6) Any ‘69 Big Bad Orange or Big Bad Green AMX or Mod Javelin - Those are my two favorite Big Bad colors, which remind me of Halloween, my favorite holiday. 7) A Hornet hatchback - Heck, I love Gremlins so much, and a Hornet is just a Gremlin with a little more bootie. 8) A pink CJ Jeep - And if I can’t get a pink one, I want a camouflage one. 9) A Rambler American convertible - one of the cutest AMC convertibles, in my opinion 10) Heck, ANY AMC, REALLY!

Member Profile Dan Koch In this edition, we turn to one of our club’s newest members David Macy of Toledo, Ohio. David’s current passion is the beautiful black 1980 Spirit AMX shown here. Additionally, he has owned a ‘69 Rebel, ‘71, ‘72, and ‘74 Gremlins, a ‘74 Sportabout, a ‘77 Pacer Wagon, a ‘70 AMX, and an ‘87 Eagle Wagon. He included a card that reads “AMC Enthusiast, Conservator”. Of that I have no doubt as he revealed the following pedigree... “While living in the Akron area in the early 1970s, I met a fellow who was working at the AMC Cleveland office. I bought the ‘69 Rebel 4-door through him. He learned of JAVEX, the area AMC club that had just started up. After joining that, I got the three Gremlins over a period of time which we rallied and auto-crossed. When Mark Donohue was racing Javelins at Mid-Ohio, we attended those events. AMC cars even got to lap the Mid-Ohio race course. In 1975, we moved to Toledo and got involved in an auto-cross club called FIASCO (Fort Industry Auto Sports Club of Ohio). This was when we bought the 1970 AMX – 360, 4-speed, green with black mask hood, and tan interior. It was an export car – originally owned by an Air Force officer and taken with him to Germany (What a cool whirl on the Autobahn that would be! - ed.) The car had headers, a 3:15 rear end, and I believe it may have had the “Group 19” cam. I bought this car in Illinois from the AMC guru himself, Larry Mitchell. It was fast for a 360. Even with the relatively tall gear, at Milan Michigan Dragstrip, I spoiled the fun of more than one new Camaro beating them with a 12-year old AMC. The car ran 14:20’s at 92 mph. I finally sold the AMX in about 1986 – much to my son’s dismay! I got back into AMCs and club activities in 2004. I attended this year’s AMO convention in Dublin, July 27-29. I am currently a member of and active in the following clubs: Chrysler Classic Car Clubs Glass City AMC Great Lakes AMC Ohio American Motors Classics North Coast AMC American Motors Owner’s Association W. P. Chrysler Club P.S. - I might mention that my wife auto-crossed too and we attended to the “Ole Smokey Hill Climb” near Youngstown. We’ve also been to Nelson’s Ledges where Earl Daugherty runs his 185 mph Spirit-based sports car. Earl lives in nearby Hinckley and was president of JAVEX back in the ‘70s. He makes a great meeting guest and his son works for Track Time driver’s school. I have info on Earl’s car and photos too – let me know if you’re interested.” Of course we’re interested, David! The road racing corner of the high performance world is somewhat foreign to a number of us and we yearn to learn! Thank you for this diverse breath of fresh air and welcome to the club!

Final Drive 2006

(aka. Halloween at Dale’s) Javlynn Sue

Amber Veverka as Officer Jenny from Pokemon won the best costume award. The handcuffs were a nice touch.

The Marr family dressed as a pirate, an Indian princess and one of the “Men in Black”

Javlynn Sue the snake lady (left), Chris Tomsic, Ken Walker choked by a python, Dale Veverka as Captain America and “Moussey” the dog

Don Moyer plays with the remote as the two Zavernik boys fight over a bone. Molly Moyer and Mary Zavernik look on.

“Moussey” the dog

Left - Since the weather was chilly and rainy, the Marrs were the only ones who were daring enough to bring their AMCs out. However, the turnout was fairly good with 20 people in attendance. Right - Tommy Zavernik as “The Dead that Eats” Mwah-ha-ha! Or better yet, get this boy something to eat, because he is all bones!

North Coast AMC • Membership Roster Updated 11/1/06

Dues Exp.

Name & Address

Phone #, e-mail, AMO #

Car(s) owned

06

Anderson, Lindsey 3215 Hearthstone Road Parma, OH 44134

(440) 842-3374 Lindsey.Anderson@ DFAS.mil

1967 Rogue 290

06

Blake, Alan 13625 Silver Road Garfield Hts., OH 44125

(216) 581-1930 [email protected]

1968 AMX

06

Campbell, Scott & Marlene 5340 Columbia Road Medina, OH 44256

(330) 725-3824 [email protected] AMO #983

1969 AMX 390, 1969 AMX 290 1977 Hornet AMX 304 1979 AMX THB/BFG #2

06

Dantimo, Mark 1503 Remsen Road Medina, OH 44256

(330) 329-8859 [email protected]

1970 Rebel Machine 1970 Rebel SST Wagon

06

Deluzin, Jim & Pat 2859 Brush Rd. Richfield, OH 44286

(330) 659-3315 [email protected]

1974 Javelin 360

08

Everall, Ken & Connie 5282 Rome Ct. Erie, PA 16509

(814) 397-6910 [email protected]

1969 AMX

06

Gifford, John 5023 West Bath Rd. Akron, OH 44333

(330) 388-8829 [email protected] AMO #8272

1969 AMX

06

Kennedy, Jeanne & Stephen 101 Halfway Road Jamestown, PA 16134

(724) 932-3484

1968 AMX

06

Koch, Dan 457 Derbyshire Rd. Akron, OH 44319

(330) 645-0546 [email protected]

1969 Javelin

07

Leair, Javlynn Sue 4904 Edsal Drive Lyndhurst, OH 44124

(216) 381-7859 [email protected] AMO #3217

1973 Gremlin 1974 Javelin

06

Macy, David 2052 Talbot St. Toledo, OH 43613

(419) 474-2278 [email protected] AMO#5

1980 AMX 1987 Eagle Wagon

06

Marr, Gary 4610 Chestnut Road Independence, OH 44131

(216) 901-9165 [email protected]

1971 Javelin

06

Martin, John & Brenda 1425 Custer Orangeville Road Masury, OH 44438

(330) 448-0324

1978 AMX

06

Moneypenny, Mike & Barb 2781 Waterloo Road Mogadore, OH 44260

(330) 325-7432 [email protected]

1969 AMX 390

06

Moyer, Don & Michelle 9027 Lakeshore Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060

(440) 257-5615 MoyerGraffi[email protected]

1969 SC/Rambler, 1970 AMX, 1970 Rebel Machine 1973 Gremlin, 1975 Gremlin

07

Parker, Ben & Amy 15796 German Church Road Atwater, OH 44201

(330) 829-0103 [email protected]

1970 AMX

Dues Exp.

Name & Address

Phone #, e-mail, AMO #

Car(s) owned

06

Pauer, Tom 308 West Bagley Road Berea, OH 44017

[email protected]

1965 Marlin

06

The Radiator Werks Inc. 9360 Ravenna Road Twinsburg, OH 44087

(330) 425-7474 FAX (330) 425-7676

Newsletter Sponsor

06

Reese, Alan & Lisa 4529 Aspen Lake Dr. #208 Brunswick, OH 44212

(330) 273-5388 [email protected]

1968 AMX 343

06

Royalton Automotive 10050 Royalton Road North Royalton, OH 44133

(440) 582-8877 FAX (440) 582-8893

Newsletter Sponsor

06

Schurdell, Bob 170 Taylor Blvd. LaGrange, OH 44050

(440) 355-6832 [email protected]

1969 Javelin SST 390 1974 Javelin 360

06

Snyder, James 13971 Oakbrook Dr. Apt. #310 North Royalton, OH 44133

(440) 539-0822 [email protected]

1970 Hornet 1970 Hornet

06

Steely, Gary 701 East Schaaf Rd. Brooklyn Hts., OH 44131

(216) 749-4387 [email protected] AMO #8499

1974 Gremlin Levi’s 1974 Gremlin X 1973 Hornet Hatchback

Honorary Member

Cars & Parts/Bob Stevens 911 Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365

07

Tomsic, Chris 2391 North Revere Akron, OH 44333

(330) 666-5565

1970 AMX 1970 Rebel Machine

06

Transmission Kings 22425 Aurora Road Bedford Hts., OH 44146

(216) 475-3300 transmissionkings.com

Newsletter Sponsor

06

Trigilio, Jim 6466 Fairhaven Road Mayfield Hts., OH 44124

(440) 461-2165 [email protected]

1968 AMX 343

06

Veverka, Dale & Beverly 6934 Brookside Road Independence, OH 44131

(216) 524-5977 [email protected]

1968 Rebel SST, 1970 AMX, 1970 AMX,1970 Javelin Mark Donohue 1982 Concord Wagon

06

Walker, Kenneth G, Jr. 8800 Tiffany Drive North Royalton, OH 44133

(216) 392-5699 [email protected]

NCAMC Webmaster

06

Wolfe, Eric D. 22006 Country Way Strongsville, OH 44149

[email protected]

1969 AMX 390 1969 SC/Rambler 390 1971 Hornet SC/360

07

Yoo, Mark & Angela 810 Doris Circle Painesville, OH 44077

(440) 350-7473

1965 Marlin 1967 Marlin

06

Yurczak, John 3150 Loyal Oak Drive Norton, OH 44203

(330) 706-0051

1970 AMX 401

06

Zavertnik, Shaune & Mary 1254 Catherine Drive Brunswick, OH 44212

(330) 220-7264 [email protected]

1970 AMX BBG 1972 Javelin

Honorary

AMO/Christine McGowan 3267 Raccoon Valley Rd. Granville, OH 43023

(740) 321-1308 [email protected]

AMO National Chapter Director

1969 AMX 390

Classified Corner Dale Veverka

Psst, I can get you a great deal on a 1974 Javelin AMX. In the November 2006 issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines such an unprecedented deal was closed. The car was equipped with a 401 coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission. The sale took place in August at the Russo and Steele Monterey California auction. Oh, the price? A cool $37,400.

Count on the folks at Hemmings Motor News to turn loose their AMC guy at the Mopar Nationals. Daniel Strohl, better known for his Spirit AMX restoration attempt at Hemmings Muscle Machines discovered a 1966 AMC Ambassador 990 convertible. His close examination of this 327 equipped reported a complete and presentable $6500 car calling for a restorer’s touch. Biggest negatives seem to be the aging plastic interior pieces parts; present, but in need of advanced repair or replacement. Plan a trip to your friendly neighborhood 1966 AMC replacement store or prove your mettle of marching your cursor through a winter of AMC ads on eBay. It’s a restoration that could produce a car that according to Old Car Price guide is worth $15,000 in perfect #1 condition. This would be a very tall order in that the exterior was crying for a bath of fresh paint to cover the tired red. A very unique convertible that could causes that overspending that we sometimes fall captive to. The November 2006 Hemmings Motor News features no fewer than twenty AMC cars for sale. Would you believe three Matadors? It seems these ads are a sign of winter. “I’d rather sell it to you than pay to store it until spring”.

My top 10 cars I’d love to own include: 1) 1957 Chevy Sport Coupe (283 three speed) 2) 1970 AMX 2 seater (everybody should own at least two) 3) 1955 Ford Sunliner convertible (My dad had a 1955 Victoria) 4) 1970 390 Javelin (Donahue would be nice) 5) 1968 Rebel (Dad had a 770 and I know the 290 would cruise at 110 MPH with four guys and a bunch of rocks and luggage in the trunk) 6) Quad cab Dodge Dakota V-8 (fits in a garage and can pull a car hauler) 7) 1969 Rogue or SC/Rambler (that boxy shape was a company car dad drove) 8) 1969 Camaro (Had a 1968 and I miss it) 9) 1970 Dodge Challenger (ragtop with a 340) 10) 1971 Ford Torino fastback (loved that styling) Note; End of the list is subject to change depending on the whims of the author. Glad to have so many members risk the crummy weather to show up for the final drive 2006. Shaune’s video efforts were much appreciated. We hope to see all of you at our winter meeting on Sunday, the weekend before the Superbowl.

Classifieds For Sale:

1970 AMX- original 390 auto, dark blue shadow mask, blue interior. Car now has 290 in it but comes with factory replacement 390 short block. Needs complete restoration. Only missing air cleaner and ram air ducts. $4500 71-4 Javelin passenger fender $75; 71-4 Javelin AMX trunk lid with spoiler $40; 71-4 Javelin AMX back glass $25; 68-9 Javelin AMX front bumper Core $50; 70-76 Hornet doors $50 for pair; 70-76 Gremlin passenger fender rust free but dented $75; Don Moyer 440-257-5615 moyergraffi[email protected] 1982 Concord wagon 258 automatic new tires, brakes (you know they make great drag cars) Dale Veverka 216-524-5977 [email protected] 71-74 Javelin front bumper with good brackets, rail needs straightening and replating. Rear hatch for Hornet, Concord, Eagle wagons, no rot. Spirit LF fiberglass fender, no damage, Pacer coupe rear hatch, heated glass, no rust. Make offers on all! Scott Campbell, [email protected]

Wanted:

1973 or 1974 Gremlin under $1,000 6 cylinder is OK Gary Marr 1-216-225-4568 Metal bracket or brackets needed to mount the glove box in ‘68-69 Javelin or AMX. Also correct Spartan LO note horn with coiled metal trumpet for same car. Help! Scott Campbell, Amx692SEATR@aol. com

5340 Columbia Rd. Medina, OH 44256