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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 8/27/2006


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I recently purchased a 64 AM rambler and need to know if there is a donor car optimal for converting my car to disc brakes?
Also any info on where i can find replacement and/or upgrade componets for the front suspention and breaks.
Thanks Steven carpenter

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Steven,
Because of the 64 having upper trunnions instead of conventional ball joints, your best option is finding a 69 and earlier Ambassador or AMX with front disc brakes. Check out www.americanpartsdepot.com
Also, http://www.amx-perience.com/amx_enterprises_online_catalog_p.htm
They offer suspension upgrades. They are too cheap to have an email address, I don't think Larry is computer literate, yet, but there is a phone number.
Kevin

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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