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amx39068
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Feb/21/2008 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 11576 |
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If 70 repopped grills are still in demand we would be well served to pool our requirements and work with the manufacturer to do a larger run to bring the price down. The challenge with the AMC market is that lots fo folks say they want them but when it comes time to put down the cash, the interest seems to wane as was the case on Caltracs where we couldn't even get enough people to do a minimum of 8 orders required to get a decent discount.
Galvin did a run of 10 and as a result, the cost this time around ended up quite a bit higher than when the AMC vendors shared a larger run that sold out within 12 months before this second run occured. I need at least two of these grills so if there is interest, I would be willing to front an order for say 20 -25 if we can get enough folks signed up to make it worthwhile to do a larger run to bring the price down. |
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Dan Curtis-Owner and CEO AZ AMC Restorations; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amcmusclecars/ & Curtis Real Estate Development
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mmaher94087
AMC Addicted Joined: Apr/01/2008 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 1676 |
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"The challenge with the AMC market is that lots fo folks say they want them but when it comes time to put down the cash, the interest seems to wane as was the case on Caltracs where we couldn't even get enough people to do a minimum of 8 orders required to get a decent discount."
Dan is spot on. I'm not familiar with the Caltracts deal but I really find that the majority of AMC types are basically cheap or want to buy-in in the future at the old issue price but only when the product is needed. I realize that Mopar, Ford, Chevy and a few other marques have more of a following (Ie. a larger base to pull from) but geeze, Dan couldn't get 8 confirmed orders. I wish I'd bought more Steering Wheels when they were $53 each. I understand supply and demand - the Kension theory for economic buffs - but as Dan said; pool the resorces for those scarce (but needed) items. Heck, I had five NOS '70 Grilles when they were available from the factory but not enough AMXs to go arround. Yea, I sold them and the cars but the point is that I had them stashed just incase. Mike
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70BBGS
AMC Fan Joined: Feb/06/2008 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 24 |
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It is Mike Tanuis not Mark. Quality and fit were good in his first runs.
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4spd_74amx
AMC Apprentice Joined: Jul/24/2007 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 220 |
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I would imagine there are numerous 70 AMX owners around the country that are not forum members which would help a great deal in up'ing the number of potential buyers. As I've seen many many times right here on the forum there are alot of people that don't even have a clue any of the major AMC vendors exist () so even if they had them they may not sell either. If a 71-74 grill was repop'ed I would have my name on the list and actually buy it |
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440sixpack
AMC Nut Joined: Feb/23/2012 Location: Oregon Status: Offline Points: 481 |
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If you're thinking of doing a run I'd buy one, I've been thinking about doing it it anyway.
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348AMX
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: Massachusetts Status: Offline Points: 4165 |
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Might make more sense to get a run of 68-9 AMX grills done first, and then use those profits toward the cost of a run of 70' AMX grills. I think that more 68-9 grills could be sold than 70 grills.
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amx39068
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Dan Curtis-Owner and CEO AZ AMC Restorations; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amcmusclecars/ & Curtis Real Estate Development
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hillbillymark
AMC Fan Joined: Dec/25/2010 Location: sudbury on Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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I need a 1970 amx grille I we can order them I will gladly buy one
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THE MENACE
AMC Addicted Joined: Nov/04/2008 Location: So. California Status: Offline Points: 4428 |
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What is a really nice 70 AMX factory original grill worth now days?
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The Craig Breedlove "AERO AMX" Still Owner: SS/AMX #9 replica (THE BIG MENACE) 70 AMX 416, EFI, Nash 5 speed 70 Javelin 401, 727 (Wife's) 72 Gremlin Autocross Project. |
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whizkidder
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Mar/03/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 2972 |
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I scored an NOS 70 Grill at Kenosha in 2011 for $1150. I'm sure they've gone up from there.
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Ron Frost
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