AMO 2020
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Printed Date: Oct/20/2020 at 12:37pm
Topic: AMO 2020
Posted By: billd
Subject: AMO 2020
Date Posted: Jul/23/2019 at 2:48pm
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Loved the 2019 AMO gig so much I have already booked the host hotel for next year. My wife said "should I go? I've never been to Colorado or the Rockies" Uh, yeah - DUH - and since you dislike car shows, bring your sewing machine along, too.......... May or may not take a car - but so far I guess we're going. -------------  http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
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Posted By: bikerfox
Date Posted: Jul/23/2019 at 5:23pm
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Good! Maybe we'll finally meet up. ------------- 1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)--SOLD 1968 AMX (2005-2011)--SOLD 1969 SC/Rambler (owned 2011-2019)--SOLD 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)--"Jane" |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Jul/23/2019 at 6:23pm
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The problem for many folks may become the proximity in time with Kenosha - that happens now and then and often because Kenosha is only every three years, folks seem to go that way............ We'll see. So far planning on AMO - would like to do Kenosha, too - but Barbara definitely would never go there.
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Posted By: bikerfox
Date Posted: Jul/23/2019 at 7:26pm
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I went to the AMCRC show in Denver in '07 and it was a great time had by all.
------------- 1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)--SOLD 1968 AMX (2005-2011)--SOLD 1969 SC/Rambler (owned 2011-2019)--SOLD 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)--"Jane" |
Posted By: easydean
Date Posted: Jul/23/2019 at 8:01pm
| It has to be cooler, temp wise, than St. Louis was!!! |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Jul/23/2019 at 8:11pm
Didn't you do RAGBRAI a few years back and we missed out meeting back then? Maybe after all of these years........... hope so. It just hit me that you were the biker I recall - and this is RAGBRAI week again. (for those observing - Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) I used to work for a guy that would load his bike (one of his bikes, I should say) on his car, drive to the end, leave his car, ride his bike to the beginning, then do the ride and his car would be there waiting. ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
bikerfox wrote:Posted By: bikerfox
Date Posted: Jul/23/2019 at 9:38pm
Yes, Bill, that was me! The last time I completed RAGBRAI was 2016. I've found other pursuits since then, but Denver--heck YES!! ------------- 1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)--SOLD 1968 AMX (2005-2011)--SOLD 1969 SC/Rambler (owned 2011-2019)--SOLD 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)--"Jane" |
Posted By: Ollie
Date Posted: Jul/24/2019 at 7:42am
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Our plans are to do Colorado and then make our way to Kenosha. Should be a nice 6 week vacation. One stop for sure is the Crazy Horse monument. Never been there. I am sure "The 69" will be up to the adventure. Going to love the AC. Having AMC Fun, Ollie ------------- 1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery" 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
Posted By: 70amxpaul
Date Posted: Jul/24/2019 at 5:09pm
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Hello: Do you have name and phone number of host hotel and dates to share on the 2020 AMO show? THanks ------------- 1970 red AMX 390 4speed AM FM rally PAC go PAC tilt rim blow black leather service block 60 over Canton pan Ross piston Indy intake Eddie heads Crane roller cam kit Ford 9 posi roll bar 65000 miles |
Posted By: kirkwood
Date Posted: Jul/24/2019 at 5:38pm
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Made my reservations a few weeks ago. If anyone is on the fence now is the time to make your reservation! The Rambler Ranch alone is an unforgettable experience! The link is on the amo website on the 2020 page. ------------- AMO President http://tinyurl.com/k84b6lx" rel="nofollow - 1971 Hornet SC/360 4-speed 1971 Javelin SST 401 4-speed |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Jul/24/2019 at 6:12pm
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Go here - there's a link to click to make reservations. It's SO simple. https://amonational.com/2020-amo-national-convention/" rel="nofollow - https://amonational.com/2020-amo-national-convention/ ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Jul/24/2019 at 6:14pm
The dates may be at the top of this forum page - I made it an event.............. ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: purple72Gremlin
Date Posted: Jul/28/2019 at 1:30pm
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Posted By: azfletch
Date Posted: Jul/31/2019 at 10:22am
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I would like to have a Mark Donohue Javelin 50th anniversary celebration at this event. The goal will be to have 20+ 1970 MD Javelins (with an additional 3+ 1970 R/W/B Trans am Javelins) and we will ask the host club to have a separate area for parking to display the cars. If this occurs, we will try to create a MD Donohue display with Original AMC dealer items as a back drop. My 390 4 Speed MD was sold new in the Denver dealer district which included the small town in SW Nebraska. I have invited the Original Owners to join us if they will make the 3 hr drive to the show. We have made our lodging reservation and have rented a home on booking.com close by for the event. ------------- Mark Fletcher 69 SC/Rambler B-Scheme 41K miles. 70 Mark Donohue Javelin, 390 4 speed with 45K miles. 67 Rogue Barbados Blue 290 225HP 4 speed convertible 71K miles. |
Posted By: JKJavelin
Date Posted: Aug/05/2019 at 8:08pm
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I haven't posted much here in the past 2 years, but finding out that the 2020 AMO is going to be in Colorado got me excited. I already reserved a room at the host hotel. Going to the Rambler Ranch rivals going to a show in Kenosha. 2020 will be an epic year for AMC. Now it's time to reserve a room for Kenosha. JK -------------  
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Posted By: 73Gremlin401
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 2:04pm
Thanks for posting this - particularly coming from someone who lives right in WI. The CO clubs did choose the date to be as far from the Kenosha Homecoming as possible to give as many as people a reasonable chance of attending both events. As a side note, a healthy percentage all the CO members who attended St Louis, drove our cars from CO to StL - around 900 miles on average. Despite the 103-104 degree temps across KS, it was remarkably 'doable', (yes, working AC helps....) in our AMC cars. While driving across Nebraska is not really any more or less exciting that driving across Kansas, it is a great way to re-acquaint yourself with not only this amazing country we live in, but just how darn good these cars are at knocking out the miles. I truly do hope many choose to make the drive. ------------- 73 Gremlin 401/Richmond Gear 5-spd. 77 Matador Wagon 360/727. 81 Jeep J10 LWB 360/4-speed  |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 2:49pm
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It's awfully hard to schedule things these days - so much going on everywhere and with everyone, I can appreciate how difficult it is to arrange a place/venue, hotel accommodations, other stuff to do, and still keep a distance from other events. It's appreciated for sure. I live in Central Iowa so missing Kenosha would be a "what was your excuse" sort of thing - money would be it. Otherwise, gee, if I can do CO....... What helped me make up my mind this year was not only friends (both of them!) but my wife - yeah, one actually stuck with me this long - she asked where, I told her, she asked when - June - but don't worry, even July and August don't get t Holy cow - how does one answer that one? DUH - of course. So she said "then you'd better get hotel lined up RIGHT NOW and she sat there until I did. LOL - she's a keeper. So I guess I'm going to AMO 2020! ;-) But don't expect to see much of Barbara - she misses her Camaros but she's not a car person and likely will have her sewing machines, tons of projects, yards of fabric, etc. and have a one-woman quilt retreat at the hotel. ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: 71 Javelin AMX O.O.
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 4:54pm
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I sure liked the past Iowa AMO conventions. Any chance you and the other Iowians would hold a international convention in the future? Again, great location and people. Steve Minnesota |
Posted By: turbo
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 4:55pm
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Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 5:26pm
Good luck - men have won blue ribbons in the Iowa State Fair............. ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 5:33pm
Iowa? Geesh, you can't get Iowans to even let their AMCs be seen in public. Big show at Clear Lake last weekend - OVER 550 cars there - only TWO AMCs, one was mine. IF I hadn't gone and I almost didn't, there'd have been ONE AMC in a bunch of over 550 cars. When did Iowa do this? There aren't any clubs here, no AMO presence.......... and so few people in Iowa that allow their cars to be seen. Odd, too, because it's been said we have the most antique cars per capita or per square mile of any place. On the other hand - the state fair grounds would be a good place - tons of space, could have cars in the varied industries building. Not cheap - but there are other places, too. Des Moines is the cross-roads of the country in a way - I80 and I35 cross here so coming from any direction is pretty easy to get to Des Moines. IF you can help shake out a few dozen Iowans to help pull it off.............. We DO have the big GoodGuys thing here every 4th of July and it's a huge event draws people from all over the continent. My neighbor helps pull that off. ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: BU1
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 7:57pm
Steve, I believe the Iowa club disbanded. They did an excellent job hosting the nationals twice. ------------- AMO #2726 1968 AMX Rally Green 343 4spd since 1975 1968 AMX Rally Green 290 4spd since 2019 |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Aug/06/2019 at 9:22pm
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Likely some time ago and at that, maybe not too active as I'd never heard of them. A few years ago some of us tried to get a small group to go to local shows together- meet somewhere and then all pull in together to some of the shows around the area - that lasted about 2 or three shows LOL That was that. We couldn't even get three or four of us together for shows. ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: azfletch
Date Posted: Aug/08/2019 at 9:38pm
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We will be hosting a 50 year reunion of the Mark Donohue Javelin Specials at the AMO 2020 event in Colorado. Our goal is to have 20 MD Javelins together at one location. Please reach out to me if you can join us with your car. Mark Fletcher azfletchm@msn.com ------------- Mark Fletcher 69 SC/Rambler B-Scheme 41K miles. 70 Mark Donohue Javelin, 390 4 speed with 45K miles. 67 Rogue Barbados Blue 290 225HP 4 speed convertible 71K miles. |
Posted By: 70 Donohue 390
Date Posted: Aug/08/2019 at 10:25pm
Reservation made. Add a BBOrange Donohue to the list  ------------- 67 Rogue 290 Convert 70 BBO 390 5 Speed Javelin-under construction |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Aug/15/2019 at 11:53pm
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It was a bummer missing this year's AMO show, but as it stands right now I'll be back in action for 2020. As I posted on the forum a few months ago, my long-term girlfriend Susan was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year. She went from walking three or four miles a day to where she couldn't walk to the front door without a walker. She had surgery on May 3rd to relieve the pressure build-up in her head and install a shunt, and has since had a miraculous recovery!! She's back to walking a couple miles a day!! The tumor is still there as it's in a location where operating on it would be very risky. They haven't even been able to biopsy it yet, but it hasn't changed size or shape in six months, so they're treating it as non-aggressive and most-likely non-malignant. She gets an MRI every three months for the next year just to make sure it isn't growing, so it's mostly a wait-and-watch approach from here on out. I could not be happier with how it's turned out and to watch her get her life back.  BTW, I can not say enough good things about Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. We are so lucky to live within a couple hours of their hospital there. For about 4-months Susan needed me here 24/7, which is why I couldn't make AMO this year. Now that she's better, I'm hoping to take (drive?) my '72 Javelin to both Colorado Springs and Kenosha next year. I sold my BBO AMX in February, and the Javelin is more of a driver than a show car, but I can have just as much fun with it if not more since I won't have to worry as much about getting it dirty etc. My dad turns 97 this month and is getting pretty frail, so there's always some uncertainty for us there, but you can bet I'll be at the shows next summer unless I'm needed here. Finally, thanks to all who sent us good wishes a few months back. ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: bikerfox
Date Posted: Aug/16/2019 at 12:08am
Hi Cam, So sorry to hear about your girlfriend's situation and so happy to hear she's not getting worse. Having been down that road, I understand your situation.....hope to see you in LV in Nov. Take care, Steve ------------- 1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)--SOLD 1968 AMX (2005-2011)--SOLD 1969 SC/Rambler (owned 2011-2019)--SOLD 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)--"Jane" |
Posted By: Rogue343
Date Posted: Aug/16/2019 at 8:18am
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Cam, glad to hear things are improving. Hope that trend continues for you and Susan. Missed seeing you at Collinsville. Hope to be able to make the trip to Colorado Springs next year. ------------- 1967 Rambler Rogue 'X' code 343 4 speed 1966 Rambler American 440 4 door Factory 290 (now 360) 4 speed VIN 100003 |
Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Aug/16/2019 at 11:38am
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That's bad and great news Cam, so glad to hear she has improved! I also missed this years show and was bummed about it but look out CO! lol ------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Aug/16/2019 at 7:38pm
I was wondering whether you made it to Gateway, Tony. Colorado Springs is a cool town, and of course the proximity to Rambler Ranch will make it very special. It's also a relatively easy 10 hour drive for me, so that will be nice. ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Aug/17/2019 at 8:33am
I stopped in Colorado Springs in 2014 on the way back from Charleston, SC. It's a beautiful place and look forward to going back! ------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: tomj
Date Posted: Sep/14/2019 at 11:26pm
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huh, Colo Springs. though i'm constitutionally opposed to planning anything that far ahead, i added it to my calendar. so much AMC stuff is back east, a bit far. i've got friends in Santa Fe NM, i'll drive up 25 in a few hours from there. Rambler or roadster. june isn't too hot yet. i haven't been to an AMO National since St. Louis in... 1998 or whenever it was. drove up from Tucson with the Cactus Cruisers crowd, including John Elle in his stupid-fast Spirit. i had my '75 V8 Levi's Gremlin. i look forward to meeting a bunch of you. too bad you're not driving in billd, would love to see your work up close. ------------- 1961 roadster american, 195.6 OHV, T5 1968 american, 199ci, T14 AMC pages: http://www.sr-ix.com/AMC/ |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Sep/14/2019 at 11:48pm
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I will be there - likely with the SX4 behind the pickup. Doubtful it will be in the show - as far as judging. Can't take a car "restored" that many years ago and driven that many thousands of miles up against cars that have never actually seen a highway since being fully redone - rotisserie type restorations when mine was never stripped on the underside. By next year mine will have been put together over 5 years, the interior 7 years old by then, so...... can't sit next to cars only 3 years since being done. Paint is already showing its age. My wife MAY come along although she'll spend most of her time in the hotel or sight-seeing the area. When I got back from the show this summer she asked where it is next year - I told her. She said she'd never been into the Rocky Mountains - other than flying over.......... and she asked if I wanted company on the way. Sure, are you kidding? She'll likely take her sewing machine and a bunch of stuff to work on but will want to see the sights, too. She dislikes car shows - they bore her. ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: tomj
Date Posted: Sep/14/2019 at 11:58pm
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other than the 75 Levi's Gremlin, i've never had a "restored" car. probably obviously so. i won't be showing, if there's field i'll pay to be on it, etc. my cars are all experienced heavy drivers. it would be great to meet you. CO is imho the northern, eastern, edge of the part of the US that i have found fascinating since my first exposure to it as a 15 yr old Massachusetts kid. deserts high and low. if your wife doesn't mind driving there's flatly amazing terrain to see, utterly alien relative to the midwest! a random loop west and back from Colo Sprgs would be beautiful (but you could do a wee bit of research and make it non-random :-) my agonizing choice will be, do i go through Santa Fe and friends? (i see often)? or drive through UT and CO that i rarely drive? i think i just answered my question. ------------- 1961 roadster american, 195.6 OHV, T5 1968 american, 199ci, T14 AMC pages: http://www.sr-ix.com/AMC/ |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Sep/15/2019 at 8:33am
Tom, I'm near Sedona Az and am hoping to drive my '72 Javelin up to COS. If you're interested maybe we could caravan up from here or could meet somewhere like Flagstaff. Suzanne and Matt Edmonds are in Flag and have several AMCs they drive, so maybe they'd like to join in? Haven't talked to any of the Cactus Cruiser crowd yet, but we have some drivers in there too. COS is about 11-12 hours from here via I-40/25. I-25 north of Santa Fe is beautiful country and doesn't have a lot of traffic on it between Santa Fe and Pueblo CO.
------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: tomj
Date Posted: Sep/15/2019 at 9:39pm
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hey that sounds like a plan, man! i'm open to that. sounds fun. Flag is my W to E stopping point. i often camp at Sunset Crater Volcano Nat'l Monument (Bonito Campground i think it is). so anywhere Sedona to Flagstaff is easy for me. OK it's a bit early for details but yeah i'll watch this board, PM me, email is tom at sr-ix.com. good idea! there's a lot of great driving up there. ------------- 1961 roadster american, 195.6 OHV, T5 1968 american, 199ci, T14 AMC pages: http://www.sr-ix.com/AMC/ |
Posted By: Trans Canada
Date Posted: Sep/18/2019 at 5:04pm
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Pull through campgrounds near the host hotel? If any knows ....mean while will google earth it
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Posted By: Trans Canada
Date Posted: Sep/18/2019 at 5:11pm
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First time on here in a while .....first I’m sorry to here your troubles Cam ......missed seeing all you guys in St Louis It was fricken HOT!!! Does anyone know if they have Pull through campgrounds near the host hotel? (Colorado)
If any one knows ... I might need to bring my Dogs do to the length of this trip Will try enter address &.mean google earth it. :) |
Posted By: 390amx1
Date Posted: Oct/16/2019 at 11:33am
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------------- 69 BBB 390 Tremec 5-speed AMX (finally got it to where I want it and no place to go!) 08 Zo6 Corvette 18 Fiesta ST 19 Fiesta ST 08 Ram 1500 longbed 08 Yamaha Supercharged 235HP SHO Crusier Jet Ski's |
I wont make CO in 2020, its just a little too far to drive from Cleveland in the 69 BBB w/o air. I did make it from Cle to St. Louis and back (1300 miles) this summer in it though... Word to the wise NEVER, NEVER, take a long road trip on older TA radials in a car or you will be replacing at least two of them on the way and most likely in the middle of nowhere (ask me how I know). See everyone in Kenosha though!Posted By: 6768rogues
Date Posted: Oct/16/2019 at 1:03pm
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2020-Kenosha, yes. AMO, too far, not this time. ------------- Why Ramblers? Chicks dig 'em. Whatever it is, I can take it apart. Located near Rochester, NY |
Posted By: bikerfox
Date Posted: Oct/16/2019 at 1:50pm
How old were/are your TA's? And, what happened to your tires? ------------- 1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)--SOLD 1968 AMX (2005-2011)--SOLD 1969 SC/Rambler (owned 2011-2019)--SOLD 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)--"Jane" |
Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Oct/16/2019 at 2:03pm
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Sounds like the AMO host hotel has 90 rooms booked already. Looking to be a great show. ------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: tedjr1
Date Posted: Oct/17/2019 at 7:45am
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Posted By: 390amx1
Date Posted: Oct/18/2019 at 6:00am
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Bikerfox... the TA's were obviously too old but frankly I don't remember how old they were. I've had the car since the 80's and with all the other cars in between lost track of their age. They "looked" absolutely new and had great tread, no blemishes or cracks and prolly only had 3,000 miles on them. On the way to St. Louis I got a belt separation and landed in Brazil Indiana trying to source a replacement for the one 245/60/14 TA's (no luck so I replaced both fronts with a set of 14" 70 series tires which were the only 14" they had locally). Then had a belt separation with one of the remaining TA's somewhere in Ohio on the way back but limped that one home. Once home, purchased 4 new TA's. So morale of the story, keep track of your tires age and replace your them every ten years no matter what. BTW, Indiana roads are the worst in the nation. I would take Alaska roads over them. ------------- 69 BBB 390 Tremec 5-speed AMX (finally got it to where I want it and no place to go!) 08 Zo6 Corvette 18 Fiesta ST 19 Fiesta ST 08 Ram 1500 longbed 08 Yamaha Supercharged 235HP SHO Crusier Jet Ski's |
Posted By: bikerfox
Date Posted: Oct/18/2019 at 9:14am
Thanks, 390, for the warning. Tires do go bad. When I bought Jane a few months ago the two front skinny tires were 14 years old! Got rid of those as soon as I could! Hard to believe the PO drove around on those things. ------------- 1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)--SOLD 1968 AMX (2005-2011)--SOLD 1969 SC/Rambler (owned 2011-2019)--SOLD 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)--"Jane" |
Posted By: billd
Date Posted: Oct/18/2019 at 9:28am
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Tire shops here won't even touch a tire with a date code over about 7 years. Doesn't matter how nice or new or good or unworn or worn they look - they check the date code. That's because they DO age, and they don't have to crack or "look old" to have serious trouble. I took a tire that was about 8 years old - on an AMC Eagle wheel, to a shop to have them simply break the bead down, clean the bead and rim and refill it. Nope. OK, how about you just break the bead off the rim and I'll take it home and do the rest. Nope. Look, it's going on a car so I can PUSH the car out of my shop, clean my shop, pressure wash the car's engine bay and put it back into my shop. The car will NEVER even leave my property with that tire on it. Nope, get it out of here, we told you no. That was that. The tire LOOKED fine, no cracking or weather checking, and it was on an Eagle aluminum wheel - not some crusty rusty wheel that looked like heck. Nope, it's over 7 years old, liability issues. Running into that more and more. I can see that - I had a camper once with tires that had hardly any miles at all - they looked ok. Can't remember their age but they had to be about 10 years old. Pulling it back from a camp ground about 40 miles away - rubber started peeling off the tire. Some other driver pulled up long me, honked and pointed back at the trailer. I looked back and yikes.......not flat but it wouldn't have taken much with some of the tread gone. I took to the back roads and limped it home slowly. Made it - whew! ------------- http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: Trans Canada
Date Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 7:37pm
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Well starting to get excited for this road trip! 1429 miles trying for the longest haul. My guess this wont win. Lol |
Posted By: Have2SC's
Date Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 8:27pm
------------- 1971 SC360 Hornet 4 speed 1970 Javelin 390 4 speed "Base Model" 1967 Rambler 220 X code 343 4 speed |
Posted By: Sonic Silver
Date Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 8:33pm
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Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Nov/06/2019 at 12:33am
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I'm still further Willie....:) ------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: Trans Canada
Date Posted: Nov/06/2019 at 1:37pm
| I will bring a Moose Jaw & a Yellow Knife. LOL |
Posted By: mymark
Date Posted: Nov/06/2019 at 2:11pm
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1622.4 miles from Courtenay BC . We really had a great time in 2007 and will try again . ------------- Donohue |
Posted By: 73LevisX
Date Posted: Nov/21/2019 at 2:33pm
Did somebody say, "TREE SAUCE!"?? There WILL be Tree Sauce in Kenosha! ------------- '73 Hornet X 304/904 |
Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Nov/21/2019 at 6:44pm
No Colorado trip for you, what a shame. hop on a plane and fly down. ------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: Trans Canada
Date Posted: Nov/21/2019 at 7:13pm
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Just book room for the AMO....After checking motorhome out, it is not rated to haul the car trailer :)
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Posted By: 73LevisX
Date Posted: Nov/22/2019 at 12:26pm
Would love to! Explaining the two "vacations" to my better half could be a challenge. ------------- '73 Hornet X 304/904 |
Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Nov/22/2019 at 1:58pm
Bring her with you. ------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Nov/22/2019 at 9:03pm
Sounds like it's time to upgrade the 1500...lol ------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Nov/26/2019 at 11:01am
Sorry I missed this earlier post, Howard. Thanks for your well wishes. Susan's doing great and we're planning on both COS and Kenosha next year. Drove the Javelin to the Vegas AMC Reunion and back with no problems (two years in a row now) so feeling good about doing the 10 hour drive to Colorado in June. I just have to figure out how to get my parts up to the swap meet! ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: 70YCODE
Date Posted: Nov/27/2019 at 11:25pm
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Does anyone know if I can bring a car to this show without being a member of AMO ??? I've emailed, called and left a message, and no response....is this a stupid question ? ------------- 1970 AMX 401 5-Speed Gone is the "Machine" |
Posted By: Have2SC's
Date Posted: Nov/28/2019 at 6:57am
------------- 1971 SC360 Hornet 4 speed 1970 Javelin 390 4 speed "Base Model" 1967 Rambler 220 X code 343 4 speed |
Posted By: theamcguy
Date Posted: Nov/28/2019 at 8:24am
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The show is open to the public if all you want to do is see the cars or buy parts. If you want to show your car or participate in any club activities then you must be a member. 6 month memberships are available for just this reason and can be purchased during the event. ------------- Bill Strobel Fayetteville, NC 1967 Rebel SST 1969 SC/Rambler 1972 Hornet Sportabout 1976 Matador Brougham AMCRC. AMCWC, AMO, NAMDRA |
Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Nov/28/2019 at 1:27pm
Yes you do need to be a member to have a car on the showfield. AMO used to offer a 1 day membership but they have upgraded to a new 1 year digital membership that is the same price and you get a fantastic digital newsletter etc. It's well worth the minimal ($25) cost IMO to help keep the National club going strong. "> https://amonational.com/joinamo/" rel="nofollow - https://amonational.com/joinamo/
------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: mymark
Date Posted: Nov/28/2019 at 4:37pm
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The last two AMO events we attended 2002 Kenosha and 2007 Denver we paid the day of the event , no problem . Drove the Donohue to both events , again some of our best vacations. ------------- Donohue |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Dec/01/2019 at 7:49pm
Is there a special AMO rate? All the prices I'm seeing on line for this hotel are close to $200 per night! ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Dec/01/2019 at 9:56pm
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My camper is free :) .......well kinda. lol ------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Dec/01/2019 at 11:09pm
I dont know what it is, call the hotel ------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: theamcguy
Date Posted: Dec/02/2019 at 10:50am
You have to call the hotel local to get the club rate.
------------- Bill Strobel Fayetteville, NC 1967 Rebel SST 1969 SC/Rambler 1972 Hornet Sportabout 1976 Matador Brougham AMCRC. AMCWC, AMO, NAMDRA |
Posted By: JKJavelin
Date Posted: Dec/03/2019 at 3:04pm
Hotel Elegante 719-576-5900 $139/Night.... ir they have any rooms left -------------
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Posted By: SEdmonds
Date Posted: Dec/03/2019 at 9:50pm
| Is there a group driving from Socal? If so, I am assuming you are going through Flagstaff. We are planning on going - and would be interested in an AZ/NV/ CA convoy. I figured we would stop over night in Las Vegas NM before heading into the Springs We have relatives that live in the Springs and so will likely stay with them. |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Dec/04/2019 at 12:47pm
I'd certainly be interested in joining up, and Tom Jennings previously mentioned he plans on driving one of his Ramblers from Los Angeles. ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: SEdmonds
Date Posted: Dec/04/2019 at 1:11pm
We are looking at taking just one car (my wagon), and we drive it. We could all meet up in Flagstaff if it works for you guys. I have room for lots of cars here, but not lots of people -only one guest room. Whoever speaks up first gets it, if they need it - so it's yours Cam, if you need it. Another option is there are two VRBO properties near us - one next door, the other, two house down on the other side. Both are large houses that can sleep 12 people. That might be more cost effective than a place in town. Of course, then there is the issue of getting cars up and down our utterly crap-tastic road..... |
Posted By: 70YCODE
Date Posted: Dec/04/2019 at 7:22pm
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I plan on going, but I need to find out what the events are. Is Rambler Ranch on Friday ? and what is happening on Thursday ? I'm trying to figure out what day to go, and how many nights I have to book while there, if there are any rooms left.... ------------- 1970 AMX 401 5-Speed Gone is the "Machine" |
Posted By: SEdmonds
Date Posted: Dec/04/2019 at 8:40pm
I can't find an exact listing of the event schedule. |
Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Dec/04/2019 at 9:52pm
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Phone : 970-593-2623 Email : amxdriver73@yahoo.com Auston should be able to answer any questions about the events. I think the trip to Rambler ranch has been set for Thursday. ------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: amxdriver73
Date Posted: Jan/02/2020 at 8:48pm
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AMC You At the Peak 2020 AMO Colorado Springs Come take a tour of the Rambler Ranch and Shop the BIGGEST AMC SALE Since 1987, The show agenda for the 2020 AMO in Colorado Spring, CO is coming coming soon ! Austin Hosterman 970-592-2623 Reserve your Room at the Host Hotel Elegante Today! Register for the 2020 AMO Show |
Posted By: bikerfox
Date Posted: Jan/02/2020 at 10:03pm
There's no formal group going as of yet, Sue, but as we discussed, I do want to go...it all depends on the mechanical condition/reliability of my car. Others from socal may go, but they'll either fly or might trailer their vehicles. I know that Mark Fletcher is planning on a trailer. ------------- 1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)--SOLD 1968 AMX (2005-2011)--SOLD 1969 SC/Rambler (owned 2011-2019)--SOLD 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)--"Jane" |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Jan/02/2020 at 10:27pm
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A gathering in Flagstaff of SoCal and AZ AMCs to caravan up to COS together would be a fun thing. ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: azfletch
Date Posted: Jan/03/2020 at 12:46pm
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We will be leaving SoCal on Tuesday the 16th and plan to arrive in Colorado Springs by Noon Thursday the 18th. Our expected travel plans are Phoenix the night of the 16th, Somewhere around Albuquerque on the night of the 17th and Co Springs on the 18th. We will be trailering the Mark Donohue Javelin and would be willing to caravan so that if anyone driving has car problems we can pull the Donohue from the trailer and tow anyone off the freeway. Our return trip will be leaving Co Springs Sunday and arrive back in SoCal by the 24th. Mark Fletcher ------------- Mark Fletcher 69 SC/Rambler B-Scheme 41K miles. 70 Mark Donohue Javelin, 390 4 speed with 45K miles. 67 Rogue Barbados Blue 290 225HP 4 speed convertible 71K miles. |
Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Jan/03/2020 at 1:58pm
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I am not sure if amxdrivers post has been read carefully. The tour of the Rambler Ranch is scheduled for Thursday the 18th. Along with a visit to the Rambler Ranch Terry has decided to sell a lot of the cars in his bone yard, maybe some parts. The best procedure for this has yet to be determined. See you all Thursday.
------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: 70YCODE
Date Posted: Jan/03/2020 at 2:35pm
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So the Rambler Ranch is definitely Thursday ? are they trying to cut back on the amount of people going there ? I'm not trying to complain, but every extra day on the trip is more money, that my wife is already hesitating about. If it comes down to missing Vegas this year because of money, then I have to pass....and I Really Really want to go Colorado. What time is the Rambler Ranch tour going to be ? ------------- 1970 AMX 401 5-Speed Gone is the "Machine" |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Jan/03/2020 at 8:59pm
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I was planning to arrive in time to do the Rambler Ranch tour. ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: kirkwood
Date Posted: Jan/03/2020 at 9:37pm
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The rambler ranch tour is Thursday and takes place all day. The full show itinerary should be ready this weekend and will be posted online by the beginning of the week. I’ll post a link here when it is released. ------------- AMO President http://tinyurl.com/k84b6lx" rel="nofollow - 1971 Hornet SC/360 4-speed 1971 Javelin SST 401 4-speed |
Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Jan/04/2020 at 1:21pm
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I usually show up early in the week anyways and now I have the camper hotel fees aren't an issue :) Looking forward to this show! ------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: kirkwood
Date Posted: Jan/10/2020 at 8:57am
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The 2020 Colorado Show agenda is now available online - https://amonational.com/2020-amo-national-convention/" rel="nofollow - Click for more information ------------- AMO President http://tinyurl.com/k84b6lx" rel="nofollow - 1971 Hornet SC/360 4-speed 1971 Javelin SST 401 4-speed |
Posted By: Ollie
Date Posted: Jan/10/2020 at 11:43am
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I can't get the register by mail link to work. (It flashes like a fill in the blank real quick) I know my cookies and java is updated. Having AMC Fun, Ollie ------------- 1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery" 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
Posted By: mramc
Date Posted: Jan/10/2020 at 5:14pm
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I think the tour to rambler ranch includes a box lunch if I'm reading the schedule right . LRDaum
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Posted By: Trans Canada
Date Posted: Jan/10/2020 at 6:18pm
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So much to do before this trip! But looking forward to it!
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Posted By: 70YCODE
Date Posted: Jan/10/2020 at 7:08pm
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9:00 am = Caravan leave the Hotel Elegante for The Rambler Ranch ( Tour bus To & From the Rambler Ranch $20 ) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm = The Rambler Ranch Tour $20 (Food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase) Sorry Larry....Looks like the Tour bus is $20, and another $20 for the Ranch, then your pick of Food Trucks to buy from....so maybe $60 per person that way. Or around $40 per person if you drive and do a Lunch truck. or bring your own lunch and just pay the $20 per person for the Ranch. I Know it wasn't that much in 2013 ------------- 1970 AMX 401 5-Speed Gone is the "Machine" |
Posted By: 70YCODE
Date Posted: Jan/10/2020 at 7:40pm
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I was just calculating this trip, roughly a $2500 run....boy am I going to have to do some Kissin' up !!! ------------- 1970 AMX 401 5-Speed Gone is the "Machine" |
Posted By: kirkwood
Date Posted: Jan/14/2020 at 9:33am
The Rambler Ranch Tour is optional, and as you've noted there are several options to choose from. Terry has made a substantial investment in building and maintaining the Rambler Ranch, which includes many updates since 2007. I don't recall what it cost in 2007, butI think $20 is a great value to see his amazing collection of cars and memorabilia, and who knows when this opportunity will present itself again. Of course we all have budgets to work with, so we all have to decide what work best for our own situation. I will say that the tour, shuttle and lunch is not a profit center for AMO or the Northern Colorado Club. The shuttle is provided as a courtesy, and finding a service like this for one day, for a currently unknown number of people, is no easy task. ------------- AMO President http://tinyurl.com/k84b6lx" rel="nofollow - 1971 Hornet SC/360 4-speed 1971 Javelin SST 401 4-speed |
Posted By: kirkwood
Date Posted: Jan/14/2020 at 9:34am
Ollie, what internet browser are you using? There are some issues with Safari I know. I just tried it on Chrome and it worked fine. ------------- AMO President http://tinyurl.com/k84b6lx" rel="nofollow - 1971 Hornet SC/360 4-speed 1971 Javelin SST 401 4-speed |
Posted By: kirkwood
Date Posted: Jan/14/2020 at 9:35am
I'm not sure what you are reading that suggest this? Thursday June 18th No Show Registration = Host club welcome and show info @ The Hotel Elegante 9:00 am = Caravan leave the Hotel Elegante for The Rambler Ranch ( Tour bus To & From the Rambler Ranch $20 ) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm = The Rambler Ranch Tour $20 (Food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm = Cruise in (The Airplane Restaurant) ------------- AMO President http://tinyurl.com/k84b6lx" rel="nofollow - 1971 Hornet SC/360 4-speed 1971 Javelin SST 401 4-speed |
Posted By: amxdreamer
Date Posted: Jan/14/2020 at 11:31am
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Really looking forward to seeing the RR and everything else this show has to offer! ------------- Tony Vancouver, BC 1970 AMX 1972 Ambassador AMO#10333 |
Posted By: azfletch
Date Posted: Mar/20/2020 at 7:43pm
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OK, So I will ask. Any updates if there will be an impact to the Convention due to the COVID 19 issues? ------------- Mark Fletcher 69 SC/Rambler B-Scheme 41K miles. 70 Mark Donohue Javelin, 390 4 speed with 45K miles. 67 Rogue Barbados Blue 290 225HP 4 speed convertible 71K miles. |
Posted By: ramblinrev
Date Posted: Mar/20/2020 at 8:03pm
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I'd say just too early to tell.
------------- 74 Hornet Hatchback X twins 62 American Convertible (still worth the $50 I spent in 1973!) AMCRC #513, AMO #384 70 AMX 360 4-speed |
Posted By: UNFORD
Date Posted: Mar/21/2020 at 1:06pm
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Mark, I pre-registered for St. Louis and had to cancel the trip at the last minute and lost $100 in fees. Due to COVID/19 issue I'll have to wait and see what happens and sign up at the show. I do have a room reservation made last year. I'm hoping the show goes on!
------------- Mark Melvin AMO #8858 socalamx.net playmateamx.com 
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Posted By: 6768rogues
Date Posted: Mar/21/2020 at 7:00pm
Since AMO has no written policy for refunds, I always wait until the last minute to register. We have elderly people in our family and have had to cancel planned trips because of family emergencies. If I cancel because I change my mind, I consider money prepaid as a donation. However, a family emergency is different. There should be a refund policy for cause and with time limitations. Failing that, I pay as late as possible. I know it makes planning hard, but if the policy changed I would pay a year ahead. I make accommodation reservations a year ahead, but they are always cancellable.
------------- Why Ramblers? Chicks dig 'em. Whatever it is, I can take it apart. Located near Rochester, NY |
Posted By: CamJam
Date Posted: Mar/21/2020 at 7:50pm
I had to cancel last year due to a family medical emergency and was issued a refund. I don't remember exactly when I canceled, but it was probably at least 30 days prior. ------------- '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award winner) SOLD '70 Opel GT '07 BMW 335i '13 Ford Focus ST |
Posted By: kirkwood
Date Posted: Mar/22/2020 at 12:44pm
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Colorado, like the rest of the United States and the world, is under great stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries have closed their borders, including between Canada and the United States. Gatherings have had their numbers drastically decreased, if held at all. As a result, the AMO Board of Directors met via conference call on Friday, March 20th, 2020 to review the situation with input from the Northern Colorado AMC, Great Lakes Classic AMC and Tennessee Valley AMC clubs. They voted to postpone the 2020 International Convention scheduled for June 17-20, 2020 in Colorado Springs and reschedule the show for 2021. This decision was not made lightly. Given the many restrictions in place and warnings from government leaders that those may be in effect for months, AMO had no choice but to move the show to 2021. A new date has not been set, but we expect it to be in June 2021. Terry Gale has confirmed that a Rambler Ranch Tour will still be an integral part of the show at that time. The 2022 show will now be in Michigan and hosted by the Great Lakes Classic AMC chapter, followed by 2023 in the greater Knoxville Tennessee area hosted by the Tennessee Valley AMC Club. We hope to have more information in the next issue of American Motoring. For those who have already registered, you can request a refund of your registration, or AMO can hold your registration and apply it to the 2021 convention. The choice is yours, but please let us know as soon as possible how you would like to proceed. You can request a refund by contacting Derek Dorroh at his email: amomembership@gmail.com or by phone at (919) 795-3530. Refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of your request. If you have made reservations at the host hotel, please call to cancel them now. If you fail to cancel your reservations, you will be charged whether you show up or not. The hotel phone number is (719) 576-5900. All other questions about the Colorado show can be directed to Austin Hosterman of the Northern Colorado AMC Club via his email: amxdriver73@yahoo.com, or by phone at (970) 593-2623. ------------- AMO President http://tinyurl.com/k84b6lx" rel="nofollow - 1971 Hornet SC/360 4-speed 1971 Javelin SST 401 4-speed |