# \#amc **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/amc/4940.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [For those in need of excitement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-in-need-of-excitement/188504)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-in-need-of-excitement/188504 "2023-01-27T12:42:37Z")
… plus its promised 30 mpg, here is the plug-ugly little Rambler of 1951: It’s really amazing that 30 mpg was once considered to be excellent. --- ## [The last independent automaker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-independent-automaker/185543)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-independent-automaker/185543 "2022-07-30T13:22:35Z")
A six-part documentary about AMC is in the works: And, for those who are hankering for a Nash or AMC vehicle to restore, there is a treasure trove of them sitting at this defunct dealership: --- ## [Mounting a European Style license plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mounting-a-european-style-license-plate/177626)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mounting-a-european-style-license-plate/177626 "2021-06-23T16:43:24Z")
What would I need to purchase (mounting brackets) for a euro front plate? The car has no drilled holes - nothing. Thanks! --- ## [Pulling the gas tank from a 1981 AMC DJ5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-the-gas-tank-from-a-1981-amc-dj5/171908)
**Author:** [@Shafi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shafi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-the-gas-tank-from-a-1981-amc-dj5/171908 "2020-11-05T00:08:34Z")
Any tips on how to pull the gas tank from a 1981 AMC postal vehicle The model of my vehicle is not listed, it’s most similar to a CJ but it is a DJ5 --- ## [74AMC Gremlin dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/74amc-gremlin-dying/121456)
**Author:** [@74AMCGrem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/74AMCGrem)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/74amc-gremlin-dying/121456 "2019-06-25T14:29:19Z")
I recently bought a 74 AMC Gremlin. I drove it 90 miles home without an issue but the past few days it has been dying intermittently. It starts right back up and drives another mile or so and dies again…Everytike it star… --- ## [Did I need to let my 1970 AMC Rambler “relax” before shutting off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-need-to-let-my-1970-amc-rambler-relax-before-shutting-off/126363)
**Author:** [@TomGeary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomGeary)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-need-to-let-my-1970-amc-rambler-relax-before-shutting-off/126363 "2018-10-10T21:57:32Z")
Back in '72, two friends and I drove across America and back, starting in Upstate NY. The vehicle was a '68 Rambler American. After drives of 3-4 hours and more, the owner of said vehicle insisted we idle the car for 5… --- ## [Cold starting a '73 AMC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-starting-a-73-amc/97128)
**Author:** [@jfcwilson94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfcwilson94)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-starting-a-73-amc/97128 "2016-12-15T00:51:50Z")
On my '73 AMC Ambassador, I'm still figuring out how to correctly start a carbureted car. One thing I haven't found a consistent answer to: should I, or shouldn't I, tap the gas after a few minutes of warm up on fast idl… --- ## [AMC with a Torque Tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-with-a-torque-tube/68655)
**Author:** [@Bonneville63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonneville63)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-with-a-torque-tube/68655 "2011-10-18T19:44:54Z")
(by the time I figured out this crazy web site, I forget the details of the phone call...) Regarding the women who's husband bought an AMC with Reverse only. You guys made it sound like it would be near impossible for … --- ## [Starting a car after YEARS of storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-after-years-of-storage/58569)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2010, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-after-years-of-storage/58569 "2010-12-14T07:17:29Z")
I have a 1969 AMC AMX with a 390 engine. It has been sitting five years. Should I remove plugs and squirt engine oil in the cylinders? Then key-on with the plugs removed to turn it over slowly & gently? How about an … --- ## [Frankenstein Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frankenstein-car/42157)
**Author:** [@Mr\_McBeateralopy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_McBeateralopy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frankenstein-car/42157 "2010-01-10T02:56:00Z")
1st I have to point out that my car is a freak of nature. The ignition has been rerouted and uses what looks like a master lock key to start the car. The radiator has the original opening on it, as well as another area … --- ## [AMC Eagle? Good car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-good-car/27989)
**Author:** [@livestrong87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/livestrong87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-good-car/27989 "2009-03-20T04:00:04Z")
I'm looking at buying an AMC Eagle (1984) wagon edition with 91,000 miles on it. I've wanted one for awhile now but wondered if I'm being a little crazy as this would be my only vehicle. It looks in decent shape, but it'… --- ## [1979 AMC Concord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-amc-concord/19379)
**Author:** [@joefritts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joefritts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-amc-concord/19379 "2008-11-24T15:49:49Z")
I bought a 1979 AMC Concord. The body is in great condition, and I just love my car. Unfortunately, it's had a few kinks. The carburetor needed replaced (so said the mechanic) and a few other things - water pump, ther…