AMC Rally Pack
By Eddie Stakes
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One of the rarest options for American Motors AMX and Javelin for 1968 thru 1970
was the Rally Pack. Not to be confused with the Go Pack. The Rally Pack
consisted of two gauges in the center of the dash. You could not have a
Rally Pack installed if you had AC, (68-69) as the holes were the AC vents would
be were used for Rally Pack. You could however have AC AND Rally Pack in 1970,
but less than 1% of AMXs had this. The center piece, commonly called the center
speaker cover (68-69) had a eyebrow for
these two gauges, as shown in a variety of photos below.
No 68-70 AMXs or Javelins left
Kenosha, Wisconsin with Rally Pack, this was a
DEALER INSTALLED ITEM ONLY.
Occasionally, there is some confusion as to how some of the very early 1968
Javelins were equipped with Rally Pack.
This is a example of a original owner Canadian
car with a tachometer in the
clock (left) position. Photos courtesy of Dennis Whitehead of
Canada on his 69 Javelin. Here is a NOS
1968 Javelin setup for sale. Note the factory
tach in the left position, which would leave the far left
of dash hole for the clock. The original NOS
'Javelin' hooded overlay, complete with emblem were sold only in
black. The dealership would then paint them to match your interior. Original
wiring harnesses, junction block, and sending units. For 68
(Javelin) there would be two harnesses as shown, as the tach was wired
seperately. NOS 68 Rally
Pack instruction sheet made it really easy to install. The
AMX however, in 1968, would come with a clock and combination oil/amp (like
this NOS 68 unit for AMX) as the AMX sported a small tachometer
in the far left position. In 1969, when the AMX would change to a larger 140 mph
speedometer and 8000RPM tach, a clock or a delete plate would be used in the far
left, and in the Rally Pack itself, a new Vacuum Gauge and combo oil/amp.
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Contrary to popular belief and urban legend, these were
not Group 19, but
Group 15 which like the metal front spoilers I sell, were a Genuine AMC
Accessory.
Here is the info direct from the AMC Accessories Catalog.
RALLY PACK, INSTRUMENTS (Group 15.300)
1970 30-70 AMC PN#8992601 Dealer Net $35.05 Suggested Wholesale $43.45 Suggested
List $25.65
1969 30-70 AMC PN#8992457 Dealer Net $48.30 Suggested Wholesale $56.35 Suggested
List $80.50
1968 30-70 AMC PN#8992318 Dealer Net $28.95 Suggested Wholesale $36.95 Suggested
List $45.95
Adapter kit, instrument cluster bezel Rally Pack (15.300) (model year 1970)
70 30 LAC (LHLV) PN#8992558 Dealer Net $15.40 Suggested Wholesale $19.45
Suggested List $25.65
70 30 WAC (WHLV) PN#8992559 Dealer Net $15.40 Sugg Wholesale $19.25 Sugg List
$25.65
70 70 Except SST (LAC)(LHLV) PN#8992554 Dealer Net $15.40 Sugg Wholesale $19.25
Sugg List $25.65
70-70 SST (LAC)(LHLV) PN#8992555 Dealer Net $15.40 Sugg Wholesale $19.25 Sugg
List $25.65
70-70 Excpt SST (WAC)(WHLV) PN#8992556 Dealer Net $15.40 Sugg Wholesale $19.25
Sugg List $25.65
70-70 SST (WAC)(WHLV) PN#8992557 Dealer Net $15.40 Sugg Wholesale $19.25 Sugg
List $25.65
CLOCK KIT (15.300)
68 thru 70 30-70 AMC PN#8992316 Dealer Net $18.40 Suggested Wholesale $23.50
Suggested List $29.45
In 1968 AMX a tachometer would appear in the
FAR LEFT of the dash.
For 1968 Javelin, the tachometer sometimes appeared in the left hole, center
dash.
No 68 AMXs or Javelins came with a 140 mph speedometer nor a 8K tachometer; this option did not appear until 1969 due to complaints from motorists the tiny tach in the 68 was difficult to read.
In the middle of the dash, if the car was optioned as such, the Rally Pack would have the clock on the left hole and the oil/amp in the right hole. The 1968 Rally Pack overlay was only available in black. you had to paint it yourself to match interior, or could have the dealer do it for you.
ALL 1968
equipped Rally Pack AMX (factory photo) and Javelins
(AMX shown in this photo) had a SOLID COLOR
hooded overlay center
For 1969, this was changed. Partly due because too many complaints that the small 68 tachometer could not be read properly, and was too not well lit. So AMC added a larger, and new, 140mph speedometer, and 8000rpm tachometer as part of the Go Pack. But the optional Rally Pack ALSO changed. A NEW VACUUM gauge was now on the left, and the oil/amp remained in the right slot. Same hooded overlay, except for 1969, it was WOODGRAIN.
In 1970, the gauges remained the same, vacuum on left, oil/amp on right. It is my estimation that less than 1% of people opted for this ultra rare option in 1970. This is a original 70 Javelin with Rally Pack with NO AC. What was unusual about the 1970 Rally Pack is that it could come in two different versions on the AMX and Javelin! You had your standard NON AC overlay. Also had the AC overlay. Then you had the Rally Pack NO AC overlay. And finally the holy grail overlay with Rally Pack AND AC. For this, the small AMX emblem had to be moved and was smaller! Used overlays with gauges and wiring in year 2000 could command about $4000 alone. Again, for 1970, the base backing for the woodgrain overlays only came in black for Rally Pack. you would have to paint it yourself to match interior color, or have dealership do it if interior was saddle, tan, brown, blue, red.
However, while it is my understanding that Just
Dashes on my Planet Houston Vendors List can now take *ANY* 68 solid
color, or 69 woodgrain standard non Rally Pack center piece and convert it to
Rally Pack, it is about $350.
And in the past several years, Mark
Shuford of Florida has reproduced the woodgrain overlays for 1970 AMX,
including the ultra rare Rally Pack w/AC mentioned above. Not only has he
reproduced the overlays, but also reproduced the Rally Pack Oil/Amp gauge, the
Vacuum gauge, and the wiring harnesses and junction block to install this rarest
of options into your classic AMX or Javelin.
1971-1974, The Rally Pack would live on in the 1971-74
AMX (and some Javelins which was optional) and would also resurface in
other models such as Pacer, Gremlin, Hornet, Concord, Matador, Spirit and Eagle in later
years!
This is a FRONT VIEW and REAR
VIEW of a 1971 thru 74 Rally Pack. This is a close up of a real nice 71-74
AMX Rally Pack. The tachometer was almost hidden
behind a super imposed clock on these later versions, a horrible design, and
hard to read. Of the many 71-74 AMXs and Javelin I have owned with Rally Pack,
only two clocks have worked. Note that the circuit board on these is a big
problem, as it is a thin flat, copper wire inside thinner plastic. Many of these
break, and while they can easily be fixed, again, it is a pain in the ass to do,
and to keep your dash lights working. This is a
REAR VIEW WIRING
SCHEMATIC for the 1971-74 AMX & Javelin Rally Pack.
It is important to note that much of the confusion between Go Pack and Rally Pack comes from the later 1971 thru 1974 AMX & Javelin Series, as the Go Pack featured the Rally Pack as STANDARD. It is also important to note that you could OPT OUT, that is, check off a box on the order form if you did not want Rally Pack Gauges in your later model AMX. I have owned over a dozen of these such cars.
So not ALL 1971-74 AMXs came with Rally Pack either as commonly thought.
Should you end up adding this rare option to your classic AMC (and please remember, Rally Pack would NOT appear on your build sheet) here are the ORIGINAL AMC INSTRUCTION SHEETS that were only available with the gauges. These will not appear in any technical service (shop) manual for 1968-70. Feel free to print them and use them. Good luck and have fun with your classic AMX or Javelin!
1968-1970 AMC Rally Pack Instructions!
(PRINTABLE VERSION)
