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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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these cars are light ,very simple and have reasonable prices on them...
they werent known "muscle" cars so they are cheaper than most

id like to convert more.. probably will


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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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That's a sweet ride! That is gonna be so awesome when you finish it!

My uncle has a 67 Ambassador DPL w/ a 343. My great Grandfather bought it new in 67, and gave it to my uncle when he passed away. It recently just rolled over 100k miles, everything's all original. My uncle wants to build up a new 343 for it, but I'm trying to talk him into an LSx. It's a hard decision though, seeing as it's been in the family so long, and is so original. In theory, someday I'm supposed to get it, and it sure would be nice with a LSx/4l60e combo with working A/C. Great for long trip, and maybe even the Power Tour!
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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damn i knew i shoudl have kept my 59 Rambler. lol
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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That's a sweet ride! That is gonna be so awesome when you finish it!

My uncle has a 67 Ambassador DPL w/ a 343. My great Grandfather bought it new in 67, and gave it to my uncle when he passed away. It recently just rolled over 100k miles, everything's all original. My uncle wants to build up a new 343 for it, but I'm trying to talk him into an LSx. It's a hard decision though, seeing as it's been in the family so long, and is so original. In theory, someday I'm supposed to get it, and it sure would be nice with a LSx/4l60e combo with working A/C. Great for long trip, and maybe even the Power Tour!
thats a sweet ambassador...i would sugest one thing ...remove the factory crossmember and all engine/trans combo.save all of it..get used crossmember and work off of it.. dont make holes in the car. i think it could be done without hurting the car....my opinion..
glad you like mine ...i cant wait to drive it ..

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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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That looks killer radrambler. Whas there a magazine spread done on your car in the recent past? That one picture in primer in front of the garage door looks familiar.
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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That is gonna be a sweet project......
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95
That's a sweet ride! That is gonna be so awesome when you finish it!

My uncle has a 67 Ambassador DPL w/ a 343. My great Grandfather bought it new in 67, and gave it to my uncle when he passed away. It recently just rolled over 100k miles, everything's all original. My uncle wants to build up a new 343 for it, but I'm trying to talk him into an LSx. It's a hard decision though, seeing as it's been in the family so long, and is so original. In theory, someday I'm supposed to get it, and it sure would be nice with a LSx/4l60e combo with working A/C. Great for long trip, and maybe even the Power Tour!
I'lll probably get flamed, but I would opt to keep it original rather than bastadize such a nice and unique car. Especially improtant since it's in the family which would give it some additional value. They are becomming rare.

The drive train is all pretty standard stuff, so the parts are easy to find. If you find a need to tear into the motor, you could upgrade to a 390 which is the same externally and give you a bit more umph. FWIW.

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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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That looks killer radrambler. Whas there a magazine spread done on your car in the recent past? That one picture in primer in front of the garage door looks familiar.
thanks..glad you like it ...im pushing real hard to get it going by sept.
it was in the nov 07 popular hotrodding,project garage section.

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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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working on the car steady...getting it ready for paint
blasted and primed and built inner fenders..now priming and blocking exterior
i hate this part...lots of hours

this is latest
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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thats one sweet Rambler. Makes me wish I didn't sell my 67 Rogue. I used to enjoy going to the drags. I ran a small block chevy / 9" narrowed rear with 14 X 31" slicks, (stock wheel openings) ran 10.60's at 125 MPH. nice to see more AMC's getting built. Looking fwd to more pictures.
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Love it RR. My dad use to have a 69 HURST/SC Rambler. One of his all time favorites. I'm gonna have to show him this build.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Nice work, that'll be a really nice, unique ride when it's all done.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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thanks....i hope its interesting if nothing else...i did want to build something totally different that would make people stop and look . ill keep posting updates ..ive done more work but grey epoxy primer doesnt really get anybody excited .im shooting spray in liner on the floors/wheelwells soon.
i think of it as a modernized sc/rambler...still red white and blue but it will turn corners and perform like no other..

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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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thanks....i hope its interesting if nothing else...i did want to build something totally different that would make people stop and look . ill keep posting updates ..ive done more work but grey epoxy primer doesnt really get anybody excited .im shooting spray in liner on the floors/wheelwells soon.
i think of it as a modernized sc/rambler...still red white and blue but it will turn corners and perform like no other..

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Are you going to paint it red/white/blue with the snorkel scoop also, <-AIR?
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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here is a veiw from the back with the 18x 9.5s w/275/40s on it raw.
its gonna be red white and blue....but not like the originals.NO HOOD SCOOP!!
check out the attached rendering..from carter hickman designs...


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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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thanks,its coming along...ill keep posting updates.
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sweet old school ride with modern drive train!!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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well im waiting on my turn at a friends shop to paint the car..
ive been ordering parts.......
heres how its gonna stop.
wilwood red 6 piston dynapro calipers and directional vane 12.2 rotors front
dynalite red 4 piston calipers and 12.2 directional rotors on the rear.
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the stock rotor/caliper on one side weighed 27 lbs. my whole front kit is about 42 lbs . performance braking and weight savings.
WIRING ..hwy15 american autowire kit came in.it will get elecrtical going again

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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Rambling man that is one fine ride you're creating. I dig the 2 tone paint scheme. I'm still contemplating what do paint wise with my box.

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