Stop in for a cup of coffee

[MOPARMITCH]

probably. I'll move it back in a few days after this coronavirus stuff settles down.

Good, you are still young, you can withstand adversity in the Market. You need to be in for the Long term. Do not listen to all the BS......

 

[dukeboy440]

Good, you are still young, you can withstand adversity in the Market. You need to be in for the Long term. Do not listen to all the BS......

i didnt pull it out, just took my 19% return on the year, hedged to a safe fund for a bit. when it drops, I'll put it back in and get those gains

 

[toolmanmike]

We have a couple of Roth IRA's that have been doing good. One of my cd's get's me $100/month interest. I have some in savings I need to transfer but I want a balance so I can pull the trigger on another Mopar if the right one pops up. LOL

 

[dukeboy440]

 

[Tooljunkie]

It adds up fast. Plus the tent beet and and Beer and gen, Beer, coolers, beer and bbq and beer, etc all take up room. Love the old truck but definitely hate the short bed part.

fixed!

 

[44070dart]

dow-ouch .. If I had more balls I'd jump in harder, but to old. You can bet big money guys are buying up the lows. I wish I was smarter in my 30's to invest in the market. We've doubled in less than 7 years, so no complaints here.

 

[dukeboy440]

so in other news. My buddy just learned the hardway about running water in a radiator in climate's that experience below freezing weather... Needless to say, he destroyed a very potent AMC 360 that he'd rebuilt, had maybe 400 miles on it. about 450 hp in a 64 American that maybe weights 2700 pounds. Guess he went to change the plugs after it sat all winter long and water came pouring out. Said he forgot to drain it. Cranked the block thru the cylinder walls. and AMC 360s aren't easy to find these days.

 

[toolmanmike]

so in other news. My buddy just learned the hardway about running water in a radiator in climate's that experience below freezing weather... Needless to say, he destroyed a very potent AMC 360 that he'd rebuilt, had maybe 400 miles on it. about 450 hp in a 64 American that maybe weights 2700 pounds. Guess he went to change the plugs after it sat all winter long and water came pouring out. Said he forgot to drain it. Cranked the block thru the cylinder walls. and AMC 360s aren't easy to find these days.

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[Unconventional]

so in other news. My buddy just learned the hardway about running water in a radiator in climate's that experience below freezing weather... Needless to say, he destroyed a very potent AMC 360 that he'd rebuilt, had maybe 400 miles on it. about 450 hp in a 64 American that maybe weights 2700 pounds. Guess he went to change the plugs after it sat all winter long and water came pouring out. Said he forgot to drain it. Cranked the block thru the cylinder walls. and AMC 360s aren't easy to find these days.

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RIP little AMC

 

[dukeboy440]

RIP little AMC

Yeah probably. He’s taking it to a machine shop to see if it can be saved. That thing flat eats if it’s ever hook. He’s running factory sized rear tires because the tubs are so small, he can’t stuff anything wider in. So it doesn’t hook at all

 

[dukeboy440]

Sad part is, we just got the new 9inch put together a couple weeks ago for it

 

[toolmanmike]

Sad part is, we just got the new 9inch put together a couple weeks ago for it

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That's a hot rod.

 

[zkx14]

so in other news. My buddy just learned the hardway about running water in a radiator in climate's that experience below freezing weather... Needless to say, he destroyed a very potent AMC 360 that he'd rebuilt, had maybe 400 miles on it. about 450 hp in a 64 American that maybe weights 2700 pounds. Guess he went to change the plugs after it sat all winter long and water came pouring out. Said he forgot to drain it. Cranked the block thru the cylinder walls. and AMC 360s aren't easy to find these days.

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[dukeboy440]

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He’s even more anti Chevy than me, he won’t ever drop a 350 in it

 

[Tooljunkie]

Got the chevy done. Couldnt finish, brake hoses didnt fit the calipers. There is an oversight somewhere. It sure is low now. owner really likes the stance. Now he wants to go up in wheel size.

 

[Unconventional]

Yeah probably. He’s taking it to a machine shop to see if it can be saved. That thing flat eats if it’s ever hook. He’s running factory sized rear tires because the tubs are so small, he can’t stuff anything wider in. So it doesn’t hook at all

A friend had a Rambler 500 I think it was 327 AMC. That funny little thing sent a lot of Novas and Camaros off scratchin' their heads.

 

[Mattax]

so in other news. My buddy just learned the hardway about running water in a radiator in climate's that experience below freezing weather... Needless to say, he destroyed a very potent AMC 360 that he'd rebuilt, had maybe 400 miles on it. about 450 hp in a 64 American that maybe weights 2700 pounds. Guess he went to change the plugs after it sat all winter long and water came pouring out. Said he forgot to drain it. Cranked the block thru the cylinder walls. and AMC 360s aren't easy to find these days.

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Are you kidding?
They are not that rare. I got the spare '85 for 100, and the shop rebuilt if for around 2400.
A good build will cost more, but the blocks are not that expensive. There's a few builder, and I mean a few, that specialize in the AMC v-8s and do beautiful work

 

[dukeboy440]

A friend had a Rambler 500 I think it was 327 AMC. That funny little thing sent a lot of Novas and Camaros off scratchin' their heads.

Yeah, those things really kill with power to weight, I mean 2600 lbs in full trim, I couldn’t believe it. And my buddy’s putting fiberglass hood, bumpers and has aluminum heads. So he’s probably coming in at around 2500 loaded

 

[Mattax]

A friend had a Rambler 500 I think it was 327 AMC. That funny little thing sent a lot of Novas and Camaros off scratchin' their heads.

Sounds about right. 327 AMC engine was used in SJs from 65-68. So would have been Rambler era. That might be what they call first gen AMC v8s.

 

[dukeboy440]

Are you kidding?
They are not that rare. I got the spare '85 for 100, and the shop rebuilt if for around 2400.
A good build will cost more, but the blocks are not that expensive. There's a few builder, and I mean a few, that specialize in the AMC v-8s and do beautiful work

I’m sure that’s more regional dependent.
It took us 3 years to track the last one down. And I forget what he gave for it, but I know it was a few hundred for the bare block

 

[Mattax]

That's just nuts.
As of last year there's still one in late SJ at Shorty's Truck yard. That might be West Conshoken. I think the heads are still on it but inytake might not be. It doesn't matter for what he'll need anyway.
There was an '86 SJ at yard in Philly, but even if the Jeep or engine are still there, I doubt they'ld pull it and ship it.
Just start scanning the AMC and jeep forums for something closer. But there's two options if he's desperate.

 

[dukeboy440]

That's just nuts.
As of last year there's still one in late SJ at Shorty's Truck yard. That might be West Conshoken. I think the heads are still on it but inytake might not be. It doesn't matter for what he'll need anyway.
There was an '86 SJ at yard in Philly, but even if the Jeep or engine are still there, I doubt they'ld pull it and ship it.
Just start scanning the AMC and jeep forums for something closer. But there's two options if he's desperate.

Thanks!

 

[Mattax]

This is the builder that sometimes posts on ifsja

AMC360 build with 343 Rebuild Kit - International Full Size Jeep Association

Rering 360+268H for DBX11 - International Full Size Jeep Association

Could search his threads and post to figure out the name of his shop/business.

 

[R4Sedan]

We have a couple of Roth IRA's that have been doing good. One of my cd's get's me $100/month interest. I have some in savings I need to transfer but I want a balance so I can pull the trigger on another Mopar if the right one pops up. LOL

Man, l've got probably close to a thousand different CD's I'd probably trade trade them for any Mopar.

 

[toolmanmike]

Man, l've got probably close to a thousand different CD's I'd probably trade trade them for any Mopar.

I wonder what the penalties are for cashing in. You probably would have to pay income taxes on all the interest incurred. If I wait long enough, I can cash in and not pay taxes.