coming to america in september - let's meet up somewhere?

[sportsidedan]

I'm heading to Florida and want to drive to California through the States in September... I'm really looking forward to meet some folks on this forum.
Who's on my way? What can't I miss?

I'm looking for AMC/Jeep yards. Focussing on the Full-Sizes. Collections, yards, new parts? Any info is welcome...

Also looking for a 99% good condition grille for the J10 (razor grille) and a top-notch 1-piece front bumper... and a windshield and frame for an m715... and nasty axles that can accomodate 44" tires on 15" wheels for the m715 (6 hole wheels).

any ideas are welcome...

wohoooooo, can't wait to be there :-)

[sungoesdown]

Stop by Jakes in North Carolina. I think they are up to almost 80 FSJs in their junkyard.

[mathman]

If your route brings you through Arkansas let me know. If I've decided to commit to converting on of my '78s to a rhino grill by then I'll have a razor grill available.

[sportsidedan]

my god - the steve green collection was just auctioned of in april, i read online... that guy must have been the largest amc collector around.

http://www.tommackclassics.com/auction/stevegreencollection.htm

http://jalopnik.com/5165992/52-low+mile-amcs-to-go-under-the-gavel-we-stagger-back-in-awe

oops:

http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/2007/05/steven_green_ho.html

man what a story... great man, though, for the amc fan, at least.
never met him, but was planning on visiting his museum...

[fulsizjeep]

Dan!
You are always welcome to stop at Jubilee Jeeps in Mancos, CO.
:cool:

[dlowrance]

If you come through the St Louis area or thereabouts let me know...there are a few of us around here, we can all get together!

[woodybeone]

my god - the steve green collection was just auctioned of in april, i read online... that guy must have been the largest amc collector around.

http://www.tommackclassics.com/auction/stevegreencollection.htm

http://jalopnik.com/5165992/52-low+mile-amcs-to-go-under-the-gavel-we-stagger-back-in-awe

oops:

http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/2007/05/steven_green_ho.html

man what a story... great man, though, for the amc fan, at least.
never met him, but was planning on visiting his museum...


Anyone know if the results are posted anywhere? Always like to see how the market moves year to year. Some of these are very nice examples. Especially the '74 AMX....wow! Wonder if it has a 401? Now that would be rare!

[normand]

bonjour bravo pour tes restotations noi aussi je colectinne les fsj je possede j20 b1975 j20 1980resto j10hncho en resto cherokke laredo 1982 et des pieces 2 401 etc norn0352 montreal quebec canada

[FSJ Guy]

Definitely plan for a stop in Colorado!

[budojeepr]

Where in California are you planning to go? I'm in FarNorCal (near the Oregon border). We'll make ya feel welcome...

Definitely give a shout out to the CA_FSJ (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/CA_FSJA/) folks, too.

[halftrac]

We have a FSJ yard near Asheville NC, as Sungoesdown has said. We can put you up for the night and let you check out the yard. See sig for partial pics of what we have

[aallison]

What part of Florida are you going to be in? I'm in the NE near Jax.

[jaber]

Let us know your route.:thumbsup:

[Elliott]

Will try to catch your here in TX, maybe at Milton's. ;)

[PlasticBoob]

Let us know your route.:thumbsup:

Yeah, where in Cali? :thumbsup:

[dajeeps]

in his neck of the woods would be woodys 4x4.they have a large selection of parts.and did i mention a room full of 401's.i think their ad is still up on the local craigslist.they have a 20 car bays and still more to come.all kinds of jeeps.

[billyrb]

Dan, when will you be in Florida (dates) and what cities?

[sportsidedan]

ryan,

landing in florida 18th of september. leaving los angeles on the 6th of october.

how are you? :-)

we still have some stuff to sort out, by the way... i never got the headlight rings for the kaiser. i've got a brand new high volume waterpump that leaks and all the rest you know about.

i need some new stuff ordered, if we can work out the past.

let me know

dan

[sportsidedan]

this is my temporary map...

http://files.getdropbox.com/u/746941/map.png

[aallison]

I see you are going through Gainsville Florida. There is a Jeep Junkyard over in Palatka, about 30 miles from G'ville. He used to have a lot of FSJ's but they were in real bad shape and most went ot the crusher. But he did save a lot of parts off them. Let me know and if you want to go, I'll you the information.

[Lindel]

If by some chance I'm in Dallas at that time, I'll let you know. If you decide to come thru the mid-west, I'll definitely be there for that!

[budojeepr]

Going through Sacramento you might want to check out J & W Auto Wreckers:

http://www.jwjeep.com/

Great place. I went for a carb linkage and they sent me out into the yard with some feller from the '60s brandishing an 11/16" combination wrench. He claimed he could disassemble anything with that wrench.

10 minutes and I had the linkage! :)

[janie]

Dan,

You already know how to get ahold of me. I'll keep looking for your muscle grille and one piece bumper.

[Stuka]

Where in California are you headed? There is some very beautiful country up where I am (Yosemite, etc). If you are headed this way, would love to meet up. My J10 isn't nearly as nice as any of yours, but it does ok ;)

I have a ton of photos on my flickr page if you are interested and want to see what's available in this area.

EDIT: DEFINITELY go to J&W Auto Wreckers. Most complete junk yard you are likely to find. And most have little rust thanks to be in CA.

[grand_wag_85]

If I haven't been cooked alive yet gimme a shout when you swing thru Moab.

[Jethro]

I am between f and g where it says San ANgelo let me know what dates you will be in that area and I will work out a way to go down to the interstate.

[chuckchili]

It looks like you're going to miss both Colorado and Arizona. I always thought those were the best places for the FSJ... that's okay, I'm sure there'll still be plenty when you come through next time too. Have a safe trip.

[FSJ Guy]

I think he's planning on hitting the 4 Corners region.

I have to admit, the scenery is a bit nicer there than the Front Range.

[Carleysjeep]

We are off I-10 a little about halfway between San Antonio & El Paso. It looks like you are turning south off I-10 at Ft. Stocton, we are 40 miles from there. If you want to swing by we will put you up.

[jpcoutts]

Hi Dan! Glad to see you're making another trip across the pond! It doesn't look like you'll be any where near me this time but you never know... Hope you have a great trip. I'll be hanging on to, ... errrr hiding my toys while you're around!

[Bill Moore]

Let me know Dan if your still planning on Stopping, and if you need a place to Stay,
Bill