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    Offline ESGEE

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    Are they really Mopars?
    « on: August 21, 2006 - 07:26:12 PM »
    Is AMX and Javelin Mopars? At some Moparmeets im seen those cars turn up, dident Javelin base their cars on GM stuff or im totally wrong here :dunno:
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #1 on: August 21, 2006 - 07:34:33 PM »



    AMC = American Motors Company. They used different engines, trans and parts from the big 3 manufacturers.
    They were a "hybrid" car if you please. A cousin to MoPar if any though.


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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #2 on: August 21, 2006 - 07:37:04 PM »
    Ok, thanks :cheers:
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #3 on: August 21, 2006 - 07:42:00 PM »
    Here's some other hybrids. International Harverster...Scout II Torqueflite trans
                                        Jensen....440 ci engine. Seen these at Mopar meets before.
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #4 on: August 21, 2006 - 08:48:21 PM »
    to be more specific, Chrysler bought AMC in the 80's, so when the Gremlin. Javelin and AMX came around, they were their own entities entirely..but since bought later on, they are kinda the 'red-headed step-child' of the MoPar community.  Accepted at the functions, but they gotsta sit at the kiddy table.
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #5 on: August 21, 2006 - 10:17:00 PM »
    In the past there were some AMC products that would put a hurtin on the competition....I welcome and embrace my fellow AMC car collectors to the MOPAR family!
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #6 on: August 21, 2006 - 10:19:28 PM »
    AMC's are the red-headed stepchilds of MoPar, but some of their cars are quite impressive. (and were unique just like MoPar muscle cars.)  Oh, and it's cool to know they were originally made here in Wisconsin. (Kenosha) :bigsmile:
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #7 on: August 22, 2006 - 04:37:26 AM »
    Thanks for letting me know, since i have wonder for a while what the f... those car turn up at Moparmeets :bigsmile:
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    Offline rallyechall

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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #8 on: August 22, 2006 - 05:52:13 AM »
    Don't forget Austin and Willy's. They too are under our wings. What other companies did Chrysler purchase. good trivia thread.
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #9 on: August 22, 2006 - 05:56:19 AM »
    Mitsubishi !
     :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley:
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #10 on: August 22, 2006 - 06:23:28 AM »
    Well... they did use a 360 engine didn't they :bananasmi- but I bet it wasn't the same as Chryslers. I had a friend who years ago pulled his 360 out of his mint 1970 AMX and put in a 340 with 727 out of his ragged out duster. Could you call that "Amopar"? Gary
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #11 on: August 22, 2006 - 06:32:09 AM »
    Quote from: ROMI on August 22, 2006 - 05:56:19 AM
    Mitsubishi !
     :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley:

    Dont scare me like that... :bigsmile:
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #12 on: August 22, 2006 - 08:21:21 AM »
    I think Wiilys was originally bought by AMC.  When Chrysler bought AMC, they inherited the Jeep, that is the only one of AMC vehicles that is still produced.

     
    Quote from: ROMI on August 22, 2006 - 05:56:19 AM
    Mitsubishi !
     :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley:

    Mitsubishi has produced a lot of cars sold under the Chrysler label, starting with the Colts of the '70's, I think.  Even my '97 Sebring convertible shares the same platform with the Eclipse.
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #13 on: August 22, 2006 - 09:07:15 AM »
    nah
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    Re: Are they really Mopars?
    « Reply #14 on: August 22, 2006 - 09:49:42 AM »
    Yeah but those Colts look like s... to :bigsmile: But that the Sebring shared platform whats was :faint:
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