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1967 Rogue 290-4V 4-Speed Convertible |
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Springer2
AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/06/2021 Location: PA - FL Status: Offline Points: 38 |
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Thank you. I know the Duncansville area. One of my retirement jobs was Lt and later Deputy Warden of the Blair County prison for a few years. Our PA house is about 35 miles north of Hollidaysburg off RT 36. I have a number of things I need to take care of in the next few weeks but after that I can really start on the project. I will be asking you and the others here a lot of questions. Edited by Springer2 - Sep/24/2021 at 11:40pm |
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Springer2
AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/06/2021 Location: PA - FL Status: Offline Points: 38 |
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Here are a few initial pictures of the project. Some of the pics are similar to what was in the ad but I used the flash on the engine and interior to make them a little clearer.
There is a set of 14" wheels with the car that I think are AMC but for later model cars. The good thing about them is they will clear disc brakes
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azfletch
AMC Addicted Joined: Mar/11/2008 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 830 |
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There will most likely be a metal tag under the passenger seat that is held on with a Phillips head screw. It will have the last 6 digits of your VIN and the original exterior and interior color codes. This will help you recreate the missing drivers door tag.
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Mark Fletcher
72 AMX 401 with 6K original miles. 70 Mark Donohue Javelin, 390 4 speed with 47K miles. 70 AMX, 390 AT, AC Randall car. 67 Rogue Barbados Blue 290 225HP 4 speed convertible 71K miles. |
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Springer2
AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/06/2021 Location: PA - FL Status: Offline Points: 38 |
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Thanks Mark, That will be very helpful I will check that. Here is what seemed to have been with the car when new. Based on the VIN: A – American Motors 7 – 1967 K – Assembly
Plant: Kenosha, WI. M – Transmission:
Floor shift, 4-speed 7 – Body Type:
2-Door Convertible 7 – Model:
(Rogue?) D – Engine: High
Compression 290 V8 w/4-barrel carb Options: Power Steering Power brakes with
front discs Factory Tachometer Factory AC (Currently missing
compressor and condenser) It appeared to have a radio but it is now gone |
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kcsamc
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/03/2011 Location: Denver, PA Status: Offline Points: 1974 |
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So what's the latest on this project?
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Springer2
AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/06/2021 Location: PA - FL Status: Offline Points: 38 |
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Many of the wires were cut off in the engine bay so I will need to restore circuit by circuit. The engine supposedly was overhauled but never run. Parts were missing including some of the distributor, plug wires, etc. I put some oil in the cylinders and turned it over by hand and kept doing that over a few months. The starter was not great so I got another one and just decided to go with an electronic 1 wire ignition system replacing the old distributor. I gave my best guess on distributor placement, put a fused wire to power it, and checked for spark. Using an engine starter button and running a fuel line from a small gas can I cranked the engine and it tried to start. Another guess or 2 rotating the distributor and it pulled fuel and started. I only let it run 15-20 seconds because the new radiator is not in yet but in any case, it will run. :)
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SC397
AMC Addicted Joined: Apr/30/2009 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5476 |
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I also have a '67 American Convertible with a 290 and automatic that is on a back burner for restoration.
I have a complete parts car that I would like to sell to someone once I pull the parts that I need. Let me know what you need and I will see if I can help you out. |
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Springer2
AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/06/2021 Location: PA - FL Status: Offline Points: 38 |
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Thank you, I may well follow up on the parts. I was lucky and found a 67 2-door American 220(?) that looks like the lights, door handles, grill, bumpers, etc will fit. We got a good deal on it because it was not running and no title. The car is pretty rust free with a lot of good parts save for the front bumper that has a hole ripped in it. I have been trying to find the Rogue specific things as they come up.
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RegattaBlueAMX
AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/19/2007 Location: Pennsylvania Status: Offline Points: 119 |
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PM sent.
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1969 AMX 390, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P65
1970 Javelin SST, 360, 4-spd, 3.54:1, Go Package, P90 1967 Rogue Convertible (Under Construction) |
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PHAT69AMX
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/07/2007 Location: West Virginia Status: Offline Points: 5919 |
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imho do NOT install, use, or run an import hei distributor in your AMC engine, it could/might/usually/can/will eat the distributor drive gears in minutes.
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