AMO Nationals Last Week 2016

AMO Nationals

Last week every AMC car within driving distance came out to show off and trade stories at the AMO National event in Clevland, Ohio.  I've had my AMX for a little over a year and haven't seen another
AMC of any kind in California.   Not one Javelin or Gremlin anywhere.

I've love to drive her out from CA next year and make a trip of it.   On the road in one of the coolest muscle cars ever made.   My wife is onboard with the trip.   When I originally started looking I wanted the 390 - 4 speed which is what I bought.     Looking back, I should have looked for a 390, Automatic with PS and AC so my wife could drive it.

Maybe our next AMX.

Verified AMC Engine Builders - Open Question

We have an engine build quickly approaching and haven't found any local shops who have AMC experience in Northern CA.   I've heard of a couple in SoCal and San Diego but nothing verified.

Our goal is to shoot for daily driver performance upgrading the heads, manifold and carb with new Edelbrock equipment.

I found a link on an AMC board to CM Engines in South Carolina.  http://www.cmengines.com/Engines/DynoTestedPerformanceEngines/AMCPerformanceCrateEngines/tabid/113/Default.aspx

Does anyone out there have any recommendations for a 390 CID - Manual Trans build?

Thanks

AMC Fanatic

Time to get Serious...

Fun aside, we've got a lot of work ahead of us.   First, we've got to figure out why she is smoking on startup then continuing on after warm up.   The reality she has been sitting for at least three years so she needs a good blow out.   I'd love to take her on the freeway but before that she needs to head into the shop for a complete safety check.

Last night we went out for gas after commute hours.  My wife followed behind to make sure we didn't get completely stranded.   Once she got going she wanted to go fast.   Once in gear, I could feel her pulling away wanted to faster.

I remember reading a copy of the AMX Source Book about how owners would spec out their AMX at the dealer, pick it up

Actually, it seemed like she didn't like 1st gear at all.   I mean she wanted to get out of 1st gear as quickly as possible and get moving.    I had to hold back to make sure I didn't push the engine without having a full safety inspection.

I have to say once she is cleaned up and running smoothly she will be fun to drive.