Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

StepinNJ · 03-11-2010, 11:20 PM

Just got this today.
I have had five, this is my sixth. Never get tired of these.

1LoC10 · 03-11-2010, 11:49 PM

Whats wrong with it? I dont get it

StepinNJ · 03-12-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Whats wrong with it? I dont get it

Most people don't think this is a car worth anything. I believe otherwise. This car always seems to come up as a joke, the 'what were they thinking' thing.

rwolf9653 · 03-12-2010, 08:39 AM

I like it!

msgross · 03-12-2010, 08:45 AM

I was expecting to see a car with 5,000 reflectors stuck to it or something!

samwise68 · 03-12-2010, 10:43 AM

If that's a Rebel, then I am boatloads of envious man.

I dig those neat old AMC's, especially one with the pedigree like a Rebel!

-Sam.

Keith Seymore · 03-12-2010, 11:50 AM

American Motors was thinking "...hey, this 'musclecar' thing looks pretty profitable. We should jump in..."

PanelDeland · 03-12-2010, 06:50 PM

Actually I believe theat particular paint scheme was sold as the "Scrambler" or maybe "Rebel Machine".Fairly rare and usually loaded with Hi-Po options from what I remember.

NONHOG · 03-12-2010, 10:42 PM

That is awesome ! Love those. Well ? what the plan ? enjoy as is? blow it apart? resto? mod ? details! we need details !

Sillyoldman · 03-12-2010, 10:54 PM

I think the "What were they thinking" question should be directed towards the Gremlin, Pacer and Matador. That car rocks! Love the R-W-B.

ERASER5 · 03-12-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

I think the "What were they thinking" question should be directed towards the Gremlin, Pacer and Matador. That car rocks! Love the R-W-B.

The Pacer is easy to explain. The Gremlin got knocked up by the Matador!

Restrorob · 03-13-2010, 09:29 AM

^^^^^^

That's a sweet part of musclecar history right there !!!

Like NONHOG said.....We NEED plan details ???

StepinNJ · 03-14-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

That is awesome ! Love those. Well ? what the plan ? enjoy as is? blow it apart? resto? mod ? details! we need details !

Car has not run in quite a few years. I plan on tackling that first. Has the group 19 package from the factory; alum intake, bigger cam. bigger carb, etc. Should move pretty good with the 4 speed and posi rear. Solid car, all original, has not been abused, just neglected.

lax54650 · 03-14-2010, 05:17 PM

that is worth a bundle properly restored or even cleaned up a survivor

entourageguy · 03-14-2010, 06:42 PM

I like .......

85Bowtie · 03-16-2010, 03:19 PM

That's an awesome car, I've always wanted one but have never seen one other than one time at a car show. I know it's a pretty rare car, I'd love to get my hands on one.

Please post a pic of the dash where it says "The Machine" I always liked the look of that.

When I read the title of this thread, I was expecting to see the retarded looking cars sitting on 4X4 frames.

Indian113 · 03-16-2010, 07:54 PM

That is a Neat Car,I always loved those Machine's. I would like to find a 390 AMX with a 4 speed. A buddy of mine had one and sold it when he left for Nam,I had just bought my camaro or I might have bought it.

OrrieG · 03-17-2010, 11:08 PM

I always thought those we cool. When they were new there were two in the Eugene Oregon area that raced heads up on bracket night. If I remember right didn't they have a 401? Used to be a guy down the street from me that was into AMC, he had one, a couple of AMX's, Javelins and an original Levi Gremlin.

StepinNJ · 03-23-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 85Bowtie

That's an awesome car, I've always wanted one but have never seen one other than one time at a car show. I know it's a pretty rare car, I'd love to get my hands on one.

Please post a pic of the dash where it says "The Machine" I always liked the look of that.

When I read the title of this thread, I was expecting to see the retarded looking cars sitting on 4X4 frames.

Here it is.

68,69 K20 · 03-24-2010, 05:41 PM

Very nice, difficult car to find as well...

67_C-30 · 03-24-2010, 08:48 PM

When I was 16 there was an old lady that drove a '70 model to the grocery store I worked at every now and then. It was an orange and black 390/4 speed car, and had been garage kept all its life. It was a very nice car, and I tried to buy it everytime I talked to her. She said it was her husband's toy, and he had passed away. She said she couldn't let go of it. After all these years I've always wondered what happened to it. Paint me a fan of it!

383Ram · 03-29-2010, 06:19 PM

I love those things. I am a closet AMC fan, always wished i had the time/money to own and restore one. My faves are the SCRambler and The machine, and Marlins always intrigued me too as they have a similar look to a 66-7 Charger which i love too. Yea, i am a Mopar guy, with a bit of love for almost anything. Cool find!!

03-11-2010, 11:20 PM	#1
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03-12-2010, 08:39 AM	#4
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PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category Actually I believe theat particular paint scheme was sold as the "Scrambler" or maybe "Rebel Machine".Fairly rare and usually loaded with Hi-Po options from what I remember. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 03-12-2010 at 06:51 PM.

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NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category That is awesome ! Love those. Well ? what the plan ? enjoy as is? blow it apart? resto? mod ? details! we need details ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-12-2010, 10:54 PM	#10
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category I think the "What were they thinking" question should be directed towards the Gremlin, Pacer and Matador. That car rocks! Love the R-W-B. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-13-2010, 09:29 AM	#12
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category ^^^^^^ That's a sweet part of musclecar history right there !!! Like NONHOG said.....We NEED plan details ??? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-14-2010, 05:17 PM	#14
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03-16-2010, 03:19 PM	#16
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category That's an awesome car, I've always wanted one but have never seen one other than one time at a car show. I know it's a pretty rare car, I'd love to get my hands on one. Please post a pic of the dash where it says "The Machine" I always liked the look of that. When I read the title of this thread, I was expecting to see the retarded looking cars sitting on 4X4 frames. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

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Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category That is a Neat Car,I always loved those Machine's. I would like to find a 390 AMX with a 4 speed. A buddy of mine had one and sold it when he left for Nam,I had just bought my camaro or I might have bought it.

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category I always thought those we cool. When they were new there were two in the Eugene Oregon area that raced heads up on bracket night. If I remember right didn't they have a 401? Used to be a guy down the street from me that was into AMC, he had one, a couple of AMX's, Javelins and an original Levi Gremlin. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category When I was 16 there was an old lady that drove a '70 model to the grocery store I worked at every now and then. It was an orange and black 390/4 speed car, and had been garage kept all its life. It was a very nice car, and I tried to buy it everytime I talked to her. She said it was her husband's toy, and he had passed away. She said she couldn't let go of it. After all these years I've always wondered what happened to it. Paint me a fan of it! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

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383Ram Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Truckville, The Capital of NY Posts: 217	Re: Here's one from the "What were they thinking?" category I love those things. I am a closet AMC fan, always wished i had the time/money to own and restore one. My faves are the SCRambler and The machine, and Marlins always intrigued me too as they have a similar look to a 66-7 Charger which i love too. Yea, i am a Mopar guy, with a bit of love for almost anything. Cool find!! __________________ . 454/4 speed, '85 Dodge Ram hybrid build in progress 454, PP heads, Dual 500 CFM cabs, 'Vette manifolds. First time out---spinning for half track Slooowww build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348050 Engine build thread at: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326289

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