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06-07-2008, 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
radrambler
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
radrambler
06-08-2008, 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!
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!
06-08-2008, 07:58 PM
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nice car 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!
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!
glad you like mine ...i cant wait to drive it ..
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06-08-2008, 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.
06-09-2008, 10:50 AM
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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!
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!
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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06-09-2008, 04:19 PM
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yep it was in the nov 07 popular hotrodding,project garage section.
thanks
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07-19-2008, 07:00 PM
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progress guys
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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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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07-20-2008, 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.
07-21-2008, 06:11 PM
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rambler guys
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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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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07-22-2008, 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..
radrambler
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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07-22-2008, 01:48 PM
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paint scheme ss
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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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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09-11-2008, 03:58 PM
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progress guys
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.
wilwood aluminum polished 9439 m/c and prop valve
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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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.
wilwood aluminum polished 9439 m/c and prop valve
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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09-11-2008, 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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