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1970 AMC Rebel Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1970 AMC Rebel Facts

The 1970 AMC Rebel models were introduced on September 3, 1969, with styling changes to the four-door sedan and two-door hardtop. The sedans and hardtops were now two inches longer. The rear fascia was restyled to feature a large bumper with integrated taillights with “Rebel” was spelled out between them. Now, new C-pillars for the sedan and hardtop were styled to flow into raised rear quarters. The two-door hardtop redesign featured a sloping roofline into the rear deck with broad C-pillars. The body side and pillar were emphasized by new upswept reverse-angle quarter windows. The four-door sedan models also had an altered roofline with a slimmer C-pillar and larger, squared-off rear door windows. As on the coupe, the beltline kicked up beneath the trailing edge of the rear door windows and then tapered back to the same rear fascia as on the hardtop. The new design gave them what many called “a somewhat huskier look for 1970”. The exterior trim, colors, and model identification locations were also modified for 1970.

The grille was revised with a horizontal split in the middle, and the name “Rebel” was spelled out on the left side of the hood. Otherwise, the front fascia was not changed. The convertible, dropped in the previous model year, did not return.

The rear end of Rebel station wagons was mostly unchanged with the same C- and D-pillars as well as doors and side windows, but a new roof panel now allowed a longer 6-foot luggage rack. New wraparound vertical taillamps with backup lamps in the lowest segment were fitted. Two- and three-row wagons included a “dual-swing” tailgate that could open down to extend even with the load bed or open like a door on its hinges on the left side. A rear tailgate key as well as  dashboard-operated electric tailgate window lift was included with the three-row station wagons.

Rebels were available in Base or SST trim. The SST models featured a wide upper body trim from the front side marker lamp to the front door handle. The SST station wagons were available in two-tone paint combinations for the body sides, or with simulated wood grain trim. In the interior, all-new “clam shell” bucket seats with high-backed integrated head restraints were fitted.

A significant change was to the available AMC V8 engines. The standard 290 CID V-8 was replaced by a new 304 CID 210 HP version. The 343 CID V-8 was increased to 360 CID, available with a two-barrel carburetor rated at 245 HP or with a four-barrel with 290. The “AMX” 390 CID engine now produced 325 HP and was optional on SST models. A three-speed manual transmission was available only with the 145 HP  or 155 HP 232 CID I-6 engines. AMC’s “Shift-Command” three-speed automatic transmissions were still optional, with the shifter on the steering column or on SST models with any V8 engine, mounted on the center console.

Surprisingly, the 4-speed transmission was only listed as available with the 390 CID V-8 in the Rebel Machine.

Rebel “Machine”
The Rebel “Machine” was introduced at the National Hot Rod Association World Championship Drag Race, in Dallas, Texas, during October 1969. Standard on this model were all Rebel SST features and a 340 hp, 390 CID four-barrel V-8 with dual exhausts. Thus the “Machine” had the highest output motor ever fitted to an American Motors product offered to the public. Of a total of 1,936 car run, approximately the first 1,000 units were finished in white, with the lower belt line and hood done in blue. A red stripe traveled down the front fender and along the car to the deck side region. From there, the stripe crossed over the trunk and came back along the opposite body side. There were also blue and white stripes over the trunk, behind the red one and integrated into it. Later editions of the model were finished in a choice of solid colors and featured a black-out hood treatment with silver pin-stripes, plus optional red, white and blue graphics that could be added on the grille and body.

Production Numbers

Rebel 7019-0 base two-door hardtop: 1,791.
Rebel 7015-0 base four-door sedan: 11,725.
Rebel 7018-0 base four-door station wagon: 8,183.
Rebel 7019-7 SST two-door hardtop: 6,573.
Rebel 7015-7 SST four-door sedan: 13,092.
Rebel 7018-7 SST four-door station wagon: 6,846.
Rebel Machine 7019-7 two-door hardtop: 1,936.

Historical
Of the total of AMC products built in the 1970 model year, 11,125 were equipped with 390 CID V-8 engines. Twenty percent of all AMC cars had bucket seats; 14.9 percent had vinyl roofs; styled wheels were ordered by 4.6 percent of 1970 buyers and four-speed transmission installations were made in 2.6 percent of all cars.

1970 AMC Rebel Facts – Powertrains

• Engines
  • 232 CID one-barrel 145 HP I-6 – Standard.
  • 232 CID two-barrel 155 HP I-6 – Optional.
  • 304-CID two-barrel 210 HP V-8 – Optional.
  • 360-CID two-barrel 245 HP V-8 – Optional.
  • 360-CID four-barrel 290 HP V-8- Optional.
  • 390-CID four-barrel 325 HP V-8 – Optional.
  • 390-CID four-barrel 340 HP V-8 – Rebel Machine Only.
• Transmissions
  • Three-speed manual transmission was standard – except Rebel Machine – not available.
  • Automatic transmission was optional on all – with floor control when console mounted and where available. 
  • Four-speed manual floor shift transmission optional, with some V-8s only. Standard with Rebel Machine.
• NOTE: The 4-speed transmission was cited as not available on all Rebel models except the Machine. Some 390 CID Rebel SST had this transmission fitted. It is unclear if this fitment was special order or dealer installation. 

1970 AMC Rebel Facts – Powertrain Options

• Transmissions
  • Shift-Command automatic transmission with floor shift and console ($188).
  • Three-speed Overdrive manual transmission
  • Four-speed manual transmission with floor shift ($184).
• Transmission Ratios
  
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
    • I-6 –  First: 2.64:1, Second: 1.61:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.64:1. Synchromesh all forward gears.
    • 304 V-8 –  First: 2.55:1, Second: 1.56:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.55:1. Synchromesh all forward gears.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
    • 290, 343, 390 V-8 Wide Ratio – First: 2.64:1, Second: 2.10:1, Third 1.46:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.55:1.
    • 360 and 390 V-8 Close Ratio – First: 2.23:1, Second: 1.77:1, Third: 1.35:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.16:1.
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
    • I-6 & 304 V-8 – Low: 2.39:1, Second: 1.45:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.09:1
    • 360 and 390 V-8 – Low: 2.40:1, Second: 1.47:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.00:1
• Rear Axle Ratios
  • 145 & 155 HP I-6:
    • 145 HP with 3-Speed manual transmission: 3.15:1; Optional: 3.54. Not Available with 155 HP.
    • 145 & 155 HP with automatic transmission: 3.15:1; Optional: None.
  • 210 HP 304 CID V-8:
    • Automatic: 2.87:1 Optional: 3.15:1.
  • 245 HP 360 CID V-8:
    • Automatic: 2.87:1 Optional 3.15:1.
  • 290 HP 360 CID V-8:
    • Four Speed Manual: 3.15:1 Optional 3.54:1. NOTE: Not listed, some fitted.
    • Automatic: 2.87:1 Optional 3.15:1; 3.54:1.
  • 325 HP 390 V-8:
    • Four Speed Manual: 3.15:1 Optional 3.54:1. NOTE: Not listed, some fitted.
    • Automatic: 2.87:1 Optional 3.15:1; 3.54:1.
  • 340 HP 390 Rebel Machine V-8:
    • Four Speed Manual: 3.54:1 Optional 3.91:1.
    • Automatic: 3.54:1 Optional 3.91:1.
• NOTE: Axle ratios available from 2.87:1 to 5.00:1 with some Dealer installed. Twin Grip axle available on all ratios. See AMA Specifications, page 17 for all available ratios – HERE.

1970 AMC Javelin Facts – Significant Options

• Prices where known
  • • 70-amp battery and 40-amp alternator (for cars less air-conditioning).
    • Adjust-0-Tilt steering wheel, except column-shift manual transmission ($42).
    • Air conditioning ($380).
    • Automatic transmission oil cooler for Sixes (standard on V-8’s).
    • Body side accent panels and moldings, wagons except Style 7088-7 ($65).
    • Bucket seats fabric or vinyl, Rebel SST hardtop ($123).
    • Bumper guards, front and rear, except station wagons ($32).
    • Cruise Control, with automatic transmission only($60).
    • Dual exhaust system for 360 V-8’s (except wagons).
    • Engine block heater.
    • Individual seat, fabric, standard on SST available Rebel, not available “Machine” ($64).
    • Individually-adjustable reclining seats (standard on SST).
    • Power brakes ($43).
    • Power disc brakes for V-8’s ($97).
    • Power side and tailgate window, wagons ($140).
    • Power steering ($105).
    • Power tailgate window, standard with third wagon seat ($35).
    • Power windows, ($105).
    • Power-Lift electric side windows for SST only ($100).
    • Power-Lift electric tailgate window standard on 3-seat wagon ($112).
    • Push-button AM radio ($62).
    • Push-button radio, AM/FM ($134).
    • Rear speaker for radio in sedans and hardtops (except stereo).
    • Rear-facing third seat for 770 wagon (includes side-opening tailgate and electric tailgate window).
    • Rebel Group ($380).
    • Reclining bucket seats for SST with fold-down armrest and center cushion or console with floor Shift-Command transmission ($91).
    • Shift-Command; with floor shift, V-8 only, including Rebel “Machine” ($188).
    • Special paint ($39).
    • Sports steering wheel with horn-blow, Rebel SST ($37).
    • Tachometer for V-8’s ($48).
    • Third seat, Rebel SST wagons ($118).
    • Tilt-O-Just steering wheel, Rebel with automatic transmission ($45).
    • Tinted glass, all windows ($37).
    • Tinted windshield ($30).
    • Twin-Grip rear axle differential.
    • Two-tone paint (except convertible) ($32).
    • Two-tone paint, sedans and hardtops ($27).
    • Undercoating, standard SST ($17).
    • Vinyl bench seat, base Rebel ($24).
    • Vinyl roof, black, white, or blue, Rebel SST hardtop and sedan ($95).
    • Wheel covers, Turbo-cast  standard Rebel “Machine” ($74).
    • Wheel covers, wire, Rebel (except ‘Machine’.
    • Wheel discs – standard on SST ($45).

    NOTE: Prices for V-8 engines are in addition to basic cost of I-6 fitment.