This was just posted to the AMC mailing list. Though some of it does not
pertain to Bricklins, some such as the urethane suspension bushings may be
helpful to you. Ron Waters, the person who posted the message, has an
excellent reputation among AMC people for the quality of the product, so
don't worry about dealing with him. Bricklins use the same 1970 up
suspension as AMC, the same Model 20 rearend, and 74 used AMCs 360 engine.
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 02:28:29 -0500
From: Ron Waters <rbw@classicone.com>
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1... Urethane upper and lower control arm bushings.. In production and
should be ready to accept orders soon.. Initial production will be 50
sets for 68-69 models and 50 sets for 70 up..
2... Urethane motor mounts for 6 & 8 cyl will be in soon also..
3... Rear disc brake kit with parking brake provision for AMC model 20
rear axle.. Volume production should begin in next couple weeks..
4... Initial discussion have taken place with MAJOR cylinder head
manufacturer about AMC V8 aluminum heads ( a major manufacturer that it
has previously been reported on this list that had no interest in doing
this :) ).. This is a do able project but I'm afraid there wont be
enough interested people with the money.. They would sell for about
$1600.00 a set assembled which is about what some other makes ie.
Pontiac, Olds, sell for.. For this to happen we will have to sell an
initial production of 500 sets to cover research and development costs..
Since I have only sold 227 MSD Pro Billet Distributors with about half
of those going to Jeep owners :), I doubt with these will come into
being unless some of you get real serious about finding some buyers..
5... Discussions are underway to have a bellhousing made allowing use of
GM type manual transmissions such as Richmond gear 4 speed, 5 speed, 6
speed, and a few other GM transmissiions to be used.. I chose these
because of availability and conyinued parts availability.. Estimated
price for these will be about $375.00..
6... Currently working on a front disk brake kit that wont require a
donor car for parts.. Hopefully available after first of year..
7... Waiting on word on cost to reproduce BW flexplates..
8... Discussion underway to solve V8 front cover problems with oil pump
gears..
9... Trying to find time to finish coil over front suspension for 68-69
models and replace trunion with new upper control arm and upper ball
joint.
Other products being researched..
Gear reduction starters at a reasonable price
New intake similar to Victor Jr. for serious performance
Rear valance panels for Javelins and AMX's
Billet crankshafts for V8's
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Ron Waters
mailto:rbw@classicone.com
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