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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 2/21/2005


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I've tried the sites you recommended with no results. You mentioned a number to a dealer. If you could e mail this to me maybe I'll have better luck. Thanks, Ric Brantley-------------------------
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I am currently restoring a 76 Matador 2-door coupe and I am having extreme difficulty finding a hood for this automobile. Do you Know of any one that has body parts for this car. 74-78 will interchange. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,  Ric Brantley
Answer -
There are a few places to check.
1) Go to the AMO Club websight. www.amonational.com
Click on links and you will find a number of places to check.
2) There is a Matador Coupe websight, www.matadorcoupe.com
3) If you can't find one still, let me know and I'll give you a number of an old AMC dealer in North Carolina.
Good luck.
Kevin

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The name of the dealer is Collier Motors in Pikeville, NC. It is owned by Robert Collier. He and his son Robbie run it. They have about 275 old AMC's in various condition on their lot. Call them at 919-242-4462. They are an old dealer, but I have seen a couple of coupes on their lot.
Tell them I told you to call. Good luck.
Kevin

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Kevin Pilotte

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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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