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billd 
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 Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 4:18pm |
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It may matter CA vs. the other 49 states............. CA had some differences years before 71, even. Is that one reason you might see them in the book but not on all cars?
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70amxpaul
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 4:20pm |
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What about Robbmc performance thermostat housing ?
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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
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THE MENACE
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 5:58pm |
Yeah, that one is nice, but we are trying to determine if there is enough interest (sales market) in reproducing an early AMC "OE style" housing. |
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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 car) 72 Gremlin Autocross Project. |
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mrblatzman
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 6:26pm |
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Im sure there is some market....but....I had a great used one in one of my ads here on the forum last week...It did sell, but there was only one inquiry regarding it...The later NOS ones with the screw ports that were and still are listed have gotten very little interest, even at prices far below the wrongly made cast iron stuff...These could very well be like many other AMC items...a big demand for a brief period of time and then demand could die...Just my thoughts...Bob in Alabama
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Thankyou....Bob
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purple72Gremlin
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 6:43pm |
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I'd buy a couple....but they probably would last me...then I wouldn't need any....I save all the ones I get.
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304-dude
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 7:17pm |
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CamJam's 72 also has the non ported housing, and it's a California car too.
You will need to look carefully, as the engine is red. 
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390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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ADAM12MATADOR
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 8:12pm |
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The one i replaced on my Matador had some pinholes by the bypass hose. Am thinking of taking some JB Weld and try to repair it. Will give me something else to do in the garage when it snows.
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ramblinrev
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 8:40pm |
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[/QUOTE] IIRC, at least mid to late production 71 had non-sensor housings. [/QUOTE] Must have been selective engine/trans configurations then, because AMC did start using these in the 1970 model year. |
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70amxpaul
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 8:41pm |
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AMC people are funny some times, if it is not broken, no not replace or repair. I would think, if the price was right and the quality is good, people would purchase one to replace old one or a back up for the future..... maybe.
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mmaher94087
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Posted: Dec/08/2017 at 8:50pm |
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The problem is that folks think the repro parts will be around forever and therefore will always be available when needed. This is of course false. Buy the part when one sees it. It won't be around tomorrow. In the future, if the part is not used, it can be sold. As an example; I ask: "Where are all the repro grilles"?
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