I
bought this car from the Key AMC Rambler dealership on Lomas
in Albuquerque in 1981. It was parked in the back lot for
at least 2 years before I bought it. With a cracked windshield,
grilles broken or missing, tires flat and different body
parts missing, I knew I had to have this car. I met with
the sales manager to find a $900 balance. Their mechanic
stuck a battery in it and a shot of ether, the Satellite
sprang to life only to show an oil light on.A bad engine
problem? (No oil pressure?) The AMC mechanic then told the
sale manager it had major engine problems. I offered $500
and the Satellite was bound for a new life. The engine was
rebuilt. Grilles replaced along with the glass, interior,
suspension, especially the A/C components so I could cruise
in comfort during the summer. A mild 340 cam, 360 intake
with a Holley 500 cfm carb, 2 dual exhaust with flow master
mufflers. The Satellite has racked up 289,000 miles and
still runs like new. Twenty-two years later and a fresh
engine, the Satellite still managers to get 17 to 19 miles
per gallon even with the R-12 A/C on. The automatic shifts
through a 727 and gets a little help from the 6 cylinder
torque converter with 294 gears in a 8 _ rearend. The 71
cruises the streets with the Road Runner accents and lots
more to come, in its new life. Maybe a big block? Rear deck
spoiler? Tubbed?
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