Hot Rods '63 Rambler Classic 550

Tomorrow is move in day for our yearly winter indoor car show. Of course it’s snowing and the car is at my place on top of a treacherous hill. Lots of cleaning and careful driving to do tomorrow. I’m sure Brooks will post pictures of the adventures.

 

And here it is! The Rambler's first car show. Got her on the trailer and then in a spot and set up- I'm excited to enjoy the carshow for the next few days. If one of you HAMBers sees me there, come say hi. Despite being a quiet socially awkward kid, I do like to meet new people.

There were to more AMCs at the cat show this year, a '59 Rambler wagon; very cool rambler, also has a sbc motor.


The other was a '69 AMC AMX. Not HAMB friendly, I know, but I have to show a few pics; too cool! Didn't want to start though, shot some flames. I'd love me one of these if only they weren't so expensive.


More pics and updates to come. Really happy with how things are going. People seem to be liking my Rambler and it's engine bay.

 

Looks like someone didn't follow the flamethrower instructions too closely! THEY GO ON THE OTHER END!!!

 

really cool you got to go to your first show with the sedan, cool build all the way thru.
really like that Rambler wagon as well!

 

Great ‼️ Good to see it in the show . On a side note I owned one of those station wagons way back.... it was pink.‼️ Have fun .....

 

This thread is really neat. Ramble on young man ....neat stuff.

 

A tiny bit of carshow interior work. Installed a better condition passenger side visor. The better visor did have a patch on it like someone must've ripped off a sticker or something, so I covered it up with a pinup card

 

If you find a workable latch that has a locking button or knob, don't write it off too quickly. Odds are that you, or a locksmith, might be able to disassemble it and remove the tumblers. No worries about keeping track of a key for one oddball lock. And you might still be able to "lock" and "unlock" it with any key in your pocket, or a straight bladed screwdriver.


Oh . . . And don't worry about that AMX. Any car rolling on a set of Motor Wheel Spyders gets a pass in my book.

 

Well the carshow is now over. I had a fun time. I even won 1st place in my class (original/unrestored. My car is far from original at this point but whatever, that's the class I was put in) they never did give me my 1st place plaque. Everyone else got theirs. Oh well.
it was cool talking to people about what we did to get to this point and it felt nice how many people complimented me and the car. Even had one guy notice the HAMB sticker and said he goes on the HAMB from time to time. Here's some pictures;

 

Good job man!

 

A great accomplishment Brooks!!

 

Brooks is a socially awkward young man, I really liked seeing guys coming up to him and asking questions and complimenting him on the car. Its so nice seeing him smile. Great job Brooks I love you!

 

Hanging around with other car guys at shows and cruise-ins are probably just what he needs to slowly gain social confidence. Good on you Dad, for providing him the venue to come out of his shell. And the attention he'll be getting over his cool build will help, too.

 

Congrats Brooks and Dad!

 

Excellent young man ‼️

 

Thank you all for the congratulations. Really means alot from y'all. Can't wait till the next car show , I'll be able to drive the Rambler to it instead of trailering it.

 

That first time driving it in will make all of your efforts worthwhile.

 

Sounds like this wasn't only a project car...but also a project in the life of a young man. Good Deal!!

 

,,,one show as a trailer queen is enuf,...lol

 

Always thought that the AMC cars with a SBC would be a great combo! You have proved it! Keep going, this thing is killer!

 

Great job Brook I like your build its something different that you don't see all the time, keep up the good work, pretty soon you'll find your next build and you'll be hooked like the rest of us, congrats on first place, your old man's buddy Tony

 

Help! I guess I was a dumbass and accidentally threw out the installation instructions with some other stuff. Mooneyes half sweep tach.tachometer. 4 wires. For sbc350

 

Most tachs black ground,red power 12v,green tach signal from coil.
White I have seen on autometer tachs as a switched from the light switch.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/sear...cc294861749013fffe4326378e9717d7&action=click
nick

 

What he said^^^^
Congratulations on the car show @rusty rocket and @Greenblade. You have made great strides, overcome some obstacles, and are now within sight of the finish line. Keep after it and enjoy the ride!!

 

Thanks for tach feedback.
Tonight we bled the brakes
Next Monday is the big day. First start and "drive" (up down driveway).
That is if everything works out.

 

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I pulled my 442 on a trailer backward once...once! I highly recommend keeping the engine weight upfront on the trailer. I about shit myself, talk about tail wagging the dog! Your car is looking great! It would look cool painted in the red/white and blue Donahue livery

 

We have loaded and trailered enough cars to know how to position them. It ain’t are first rodeo.

 

I didn't mean to imply that you were unfamiliar with western style equestrian events, tow as you please, please.

 

UPDATE: It started! Still needs much tuning and small things but for now I'm incredibly happy with this big step forward!

 

You done good