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1. Re: brake backing plate... (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 07:10:46 +0100; DON"T pull the nut off. Remove the four bolts that hold it onto the axle, then remove the emergency brake cable (slide a 1/2 box wrench over the prongs and it will come right out). Disconnect the br; /html/bricklin/1999-08/msg00003.html (7,799 bytes)
2. Bricklin Toy (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:51:25 +0100; Didn't get home in time to post this as the auction ended, but check out http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=87381696 and tell me if they look like mini Bricklins. At least it is s; /html/bricklin/1999-04/msg00069.html (6,411 bytes)
3. Re: Rear Brake Drum Bolts (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:30:42 +0100; These bo;ts are to hold the drum in place for the assembly line only. I often visited the AMC plant in Kenosha, and a lot of the components were on conveyors overhead. Something had to hold these dr; /html/bricklin/1999-04/msg00155.html (7,039 bytes)
4. Some comments... (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 08:53:40 -0500; First, a note on some meets. Once again this year, the AMC CLUB OF NEW ENGLAND is sponsoring the 25th AMC Show at the Commercial Club, Rte 18, East Bridgewater, Ma. As I am the sole person who financ; /html/bricklin/1999-03/msg00092.html (10,340 bytes)
5. Some more comments... (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:39:15 -0500; == No. Is it a recent book, or one written shortly after the shutdown? == Written in April, 1977. Blue cover with a line art Bricklin on it, doors open. Pictures inside of the factory, frame being m; /html/bricklin/1999-03/msg00106.html (7,513 bytes)
6. Re: Spare (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:54:56 -0500; The bolt pattern is an AMC, which is also the same as Mopar larger body cars and earlier Ford cars-though some of the Ford rims use a narrower center hub. The best solution for a spare is find an AMC; /html/bricklin/1999-03/msg00173.html (6,657 bytes)
7. Re: New England meet (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 18:08:29 -0500; Yes, Maine is obviously part of New England, but no, I am not a member of Bricklin Int. I owned 3 Bricklins in the 80s, but do not own one now and may never own another. I do have over 20 restored A; /html/bricklin/1999-03/msg00174.html (7,428 bytes)
8. Re: Ford 9" rear end (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 21:19:44 -0500; I have done this swap many times in my AMXs, and it is bolt-in. The spring perches are the same, the pinion angle is the same, and the width is 1" more for the Ford, or 1/2" more on either side. (Fro; /html/bricklin/1999-01/msg00063.html (9,749 bytes)
9. All Wheel Drive (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas Benvie); Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:04:23 -0500; You could always try the AMC Eagle. It is mainly vacuum/mechanical, and is based on the Concord/Spirit cars, which were just a facelifted Hornet/Gremlin, which is where many of the suspension/driveli; /html/bricklin/1999-01/msg00080.html (6,315 bytes)
10. Members Only.... (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas Benvie); Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 07:15:01 -0500; Well, I guess I'll give another side of why someone may not join the Bricklin International. I am not a member at this time (though I really do plan on it-I just forget to send in my dues). You see,; /html/bricklin/1998-12/msg00055.html (8,063 bytes)
11. Repro AMC parts (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas Benvie); Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:42:37 -0500; 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 t; /html/bricklin/1998-11/msg00023.html (9,463 bytes)
12. RE: Headers (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 19:50:34 -0400; When I had my Bricklins I used to talk a lot to a guy in Maine who used to repro parts. His name was Tim, and he passed away quite young (30s?). I used to help him with his AMC questions, and helped; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00009.html (6,628 bytes)
13. New England AMC show (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 19:53:07 -0400; This Sunday, Sept 6, will be the 23rd New England AMC show. I extended an invitation awhile ago, and it still stands. Any Bricklin, any year is welcome. The show is at the Commercial Club, 2 Neilson; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00010.html (6,553 bytes)
14. Fw: Ball Joints / Tie Rods (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 21:20:39 -0400; As an auto shop teacher for the last 20 years, I have to agree with the person who said have a pro do it. There are many things a novice can do to a car, but the ball joint should not be one of them.; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00049.html (8,066 bytes)
15. Ball Joint Replacement (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas Benvie); Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 11:42:42 -0400; Couldn't disagree more. There is a time and a place for the Do-It-Yourself mechanics, usually starting with tire changes and battery replacement, on to basic plug replcement, tune-ups, etc. Then the; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00061.html (10,370 bytes)
16. Ball joints, etc. (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas Benvie); Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 14:03:47 -0400; Well, I was in the middle of the discussion on brakes on the AMC list and I got blasted by a number of people. And, there was some pretty poor and dangerous advice given there as well. As a matter o; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00068.html (9,681 bytes)
17. Re: Fw: Ball joints, etc. (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 19:56:56 -0400; Not at all-just reinforces my veiw that more experienced people are needed to give advice and better ways to do things instead of "shadetree" methods. And I'm not saying these are bad, but occasiona; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00084.html (11,427 bytes)
18. Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas M. Benvie); Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 19:57:46 -0400; Leaf Springs should be left to the .....Just kidding. The Springs are the same as a V8 Gremlin or Hornet or Spirit or Concord. A number of AMC vendors have them for sale through their catalog for I; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00085.html (9,551 bytes)
19. Brakes (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas Benvie); Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 14:23:30 -0400; --Original Message-- site, minus my imagine it be? So, to get by the sarcasm a little, here is another job best left to the pros. And the main reason is it is just plain cheaper for them to do it. I; /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00090.html (9,421 bytes)
20. Starting problem and other answers.... (score: 1): Author: tbenvie@bu.edu (Thomas Benvie); Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:14:39 -0400; I believe you have the seat belt interlock system on the car, as it was federal law and AMC had it in their car. If the seat belts were not connected, the car did not start. The "Magic Box" (about ho; /html/bricklin/1998-08/msg00051.html (7,817 bytes)

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