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fast_dev · 03-04-2009, 04:40 PM

just got a 1966 rambler american, looking for a message board or parts source for the car, anyone like ramblers?? lol Dev.

Frizzle Fry · 03-04-2009, 05:45 PM

I love the 59-60ish Rambler American Wagons.

1956cameo · 03-04-2009, 05:50 PM

I can't say I love them but I definately like them. My mom has a nice unrestored survivor Rambler American 440 convertible. Been in her family since 70'. It is by no means a show car but it gets alot of compliments at the local cruise nights. It has the optional overhead valve 6 cylinder and not the flat head 6. I had a friend in college who had an AMX that was pretty sweet. Personally I have always admired the Scramblers.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 03-04-2009, 05:58 PM

I love the AMX and Javelin

msgross · 03-04-2009, 08:44 PM

Buddy in my last unit had a javelin, pretty cool muscle car...

CG · 03-04-2009, 10:00 PM

I used to have a 69 AMX. Fun car and easy to get in trouble with.

69gumby · 03-05-2009, 12:19 AM

Oh yea the AMX was a fine car. But what were these bad boys too.

68K30 · 03-05-2009, 12:52 PM

I have a 1970 Rebel Machine aand I love it.

monte0185 · 03-05-2009, 08:15 PM

My brother has a amc spirit with a 390 i think. Could be wrong on the size. I know its a heap and it just sits there rotting.

PanelDeland · 03-07-2009, 01:06 PM

I know Kingparts has a brother who is a big AMC fan.You might PM him and get his bro's list of websites and resources.

**too much stuff** · 03-07-2009, 10:05 PM

These are local cars that Used to belong to a buddy of mine until he got divorced last year. Can't help with the info you need for a message board. I will ask him if he knows of anything...

n2billet · 03-13-2009, 10:47 PM

I've had 7 58-64 Rambler Americans.....still have one.......what are you looking for?

rambler · 03-16-2009, 02:58 PM

I've had a couple of 69 rambler americans, still got a 66 classic and my dads old 65 classics, all need restoration. I have a 74 hornet, I may pull up to my house and get it running, dont know too many sites, most engine parts are still availalbe over the counter, just not a great following like the truck or hot rod crowd..

72 CustomCamper · 03-16-2009, 07:20 PM

My first car was a 73 Ambassador 9 passanger wagon...

Chuck

caminokid · 04-20-2009, 02:17 AM

I had a thing for Gremlins for a while there. The last one I built was a 72 X model with a 304 and 4 speed. When i blew the 304...I dropped in a 390 out of a 68 AMX.

**leddzepp** · 04-22-2009, 12:08 AM

The AMC 401 is one bad a$$ engine. There is a reason you see wheelie bars on the back of Gremlins that have one under the hood. I put one in my 76 CJ-5...the front end would come up off the ground with very little effort.

Shyguy · 02-24-2011, 09:59 AM

I had a few ramblers in my time, but unfortunately none now. Also none of the pictures survived over the years during my many moves. I had all of them in the early '70s.

I had a 59 Rambler wagon with overdrive and a 60 sedan. In '71 we bought a '69 AMX with the 390, I called the color Aztec Gold, but I am not sure what it really was.

I drove it a year or so before trading it in on a '72 Javelin. I only had it a year or so when it got repo'd because I lost my job. I liked all them, but it seems Ramblers are real rare now.

The AMX was pretty tricky to drive if you gave it a lot of throttle since the rear end was so light and the front end was so long, a kick to drive though.

cam.man67 · 02-24-2011, 07:14 PM

I've always been interested in AMCs. Like international, they're kind of that redheaded stepchild of the American auto industry, and a lot of people hate them for that. I guess for no other reason, that's why I like them.

There's an estate sale I'm going to in April that is selling a '66 Rambler American 440 Convertible. I'm looking forward to checking it out, it's only maybe 10 minutes from my house but I have never once seen it out on the road.

85Bowtie · 02-24-2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast_dev

just got a 1966 rambler american, looking for a message board or parts source for the car, anyone like ramblers?? lol Dev.

You can try Moparts, they have a huge discussion board and several transaction boards for anything Mopar related.

nuke1 · 02-26-2011, 02:29 AM

love them, I have a 71 Javelin sst!

motornut · 03-07-2011, 06:37 PM

going threw some pics i found one of a buddies........ i like em

HeavyD · 03-09-2011, 05:27 PM

In 1987 I tried to buy a 70 Javelin SST with a ram air 360, auto, roof spoiler, red with courdory (sp) black interior, tach, ralley wheels, never touched or screwed with other than ugly shackles and studded winter tires. No-one could ever get the carb to work right, so it sat for a decade. It was my friends brothers car, and I offered him $1500..a fair amount of cash back them. He would never give me an answer (he was a total a@@) and finally sold it to some relative for $400. They promptly got it running and smacked it into a pole. Years later I asked him why he never sold it to me and he replied "I didn't think you had the $$" ??? Why wouldn't he tell me to bring it over pronto? I just don't get some people. Anyway, muscle AMCs are neat cars, and after that missed opportunity back in '87 I have a real soft spot for 70 Javelins.

pugs · 03-15-2011, 08:37 PM

i had every year javelin but 71, had 2 70's back when i started driving, bought my 1st 70 for $300. had an original 68 rebel, bought it from the original owners in the 90's for $250, and also had a 70's fastback hornet.

pugs · 03-15-2011, 08:38 PM

fast dev, what kind of parts are ya looking for?

motornut · 03-16-2011, 07:40 AM

Another shot same car different year
my buddy works for GM

03-04-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	anyone into amc cars? just got a 1966 rambler american, looking for a message board or parts source for the car, anyone like ramblers?? lol Dev. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

03-04-2009, 05:45 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: anyone into amc cars? I love the 59-60ish Rambler American Wagons.

03-04-2009, 05:50 PM	#3
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: anyone into amc cars? I can't say I love them but I definately like them. My mom has a nice unrestored survivor Rambler American 440 convertible. Been in her family since 70'. It is by no means a show car but it gets alot of compliments at the local cruise nights. It has the optional overhead valve 6 cylinder and not the flat head 6. I had a friend in college who had an AMX that was pretty sweet. Personally I have always admired the Scramblers. Last edited by 1956cameo; 03-04-2009 at 05:51 PM.

03-04-2009, 05:58 PM	#4
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: anyone into amc cars? I love the AMX and Javelin __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

03-04-2009, 08:44 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: anyone into amc cars? Buddy in my last unit had a javelin, pretty cool muscle car... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: anyone into amc cars? I used to have a 69 AMX. Fun car and easy to get in trouble with. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

03-05-2009, 12:19 AM	#7
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: anyone into amc cars? Oh yea the AMX was a fine car. But what were these bad boys too. Attached Images __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

03-05-2009, 12:52 PM	#8
68K30 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99	Re: anyone into amc cars? I have a 1970 Rebel Machine aand I love it.

03-05-2009, 08:15 PM	#9
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: anyone into amc cars? My brother has a amc spirit with a 390 i think. Could be wrong on the size. I know its a heap and it just sits there rotting. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

03-07-2009, 01:06 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: anyone into amc cars? I know Kingparts has a brother who is a big AMC fan.You might PM him and get his bro's list of websites and resources. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 03-07-2009 at 01:07 PM.

03-07-2009, 10:05 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,691	Re: anyone into amc cars? These are local cars that Used to belong to a buddy of mine until he got divorced last year. Can't help with the info you need for a message board. I will ask him if he knows of anything... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-13-2009, 10:47 PM	#12
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: anyone into amc cars? I've had 7 58-64 Rambler Americans.....still have one.......what are you looking for? Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

03-16-2009, 02:58 PM	#13
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: anyone into amc cars? I've had a couple of 69 rambler americans, still got a 66 classic and my dads old 65 classics, all need restoration. I have a 74 hornet, I may pull up to my house and get it running, dont know too many sites, most engine parts are still availalbe over the counter, just not a great following like the truck or hot rod crowd.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

03-16-2009, 07:20 PM	#14
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: anyone into amc cars? My first car was a 73 Ambassador 9 passanger wagon... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

04-20-2009, 02:17 AM	#15
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,265	Re: anyone into amc cars? I had a thing for Gremlins for a while there. The last one I built was a 72 X model with a 304 and 4 speed. When i blew the 304...I dropped in a 390 out of a 68 AMX. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"



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04-22-2009, 12:08 AM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: anyone into amc cars? The AMC 401 is one bad a$$ engine. There is a reason you see wheelie bars on the back of Gremlins that have one under the hood. I put one in my 76 CJ-5...the front end would come up off the ground with very little effort. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-24-2011, 09:59 AM	#17
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: anyone into amc cars? I had a few ramblers in my time, but unfortunately none now. Also none of the pictures survived over the years during my many moves. I had all of them in the early '70s. I had a 59 Rambler wagon with overdrive and a 60 sedan. In '71 we bought a '69 AMX with the 390, I called the color Aztec Gold, but I am not sure what it really was. I drove it a year or so before trading it in on a '72 Javelin. I only had it a year or so when it got repo'd because I lost my job. I liked all them, but it seems Ramblers are real rare now. The AMX was pretty tricky to drive if you gave it a lot of throttle since the rear end was so light and the front end was so long, a kick to drive though. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

02-24-2011, 07:14 PM	#18
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: anyone into amc cars? I've always been interested in AMCs. Like international, they're kind of that redheaded stepchild of the American auto industry, and a lot of people hate them for that. I guess for no other reason, that's why I like them. There's an estate sale I'm going to in April that is selling a '66 Rambler American 440 Convertible. I'm looking forward to checking it out, it's only maybe 10 minutes from my house but I have never once seen it out on the road. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

02-26-2011, 02:29 AM	#20
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: anyone into amc cars? love them, I have a 71 Javelin sst! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-07-2011, 06:37 PM	#21
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: anyone into amc cars? going threw some pics i found one of a buddies........ i like em Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-09-2011, 05:27 PM	#22
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,167	Re: anyone into amc cars? In 1987 I tried to buy a 70 Javelin SST with a ram air 360, auto, roof spoiler, red with courdory (sp) black interior, tach, ralley wheels, never touched or screwed with other than ugly shackles and studded winter tires. No-one could ever get the carb to work right, so it sat for a decade. It was my friends brothers car, and I offered him $1500..a fair amount of cash back them. He would never give me an answer (he was a total a@@) and finally sold it to some relative for $400. They promptly got it running and smacked it into a pole. Years later I asked him why he never sold it to me and he replied "I didn't think you had the $$" ??? Why wouldn't he tell me to bring it over pronto? I just don't get some people. Anyway, muscle AMCs are neat cars, and after that missed opportunity back in '87 I have a real soft spot for 70 Javelins. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-15-2011, 08:37 PM	#23
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: anyone into amc cars? i had every year javelin but 71, had 2 70's back when i started driving, bought my 1st 70 for $300. had an original 68 rebel, bought it from the original owners in the 90's for $250, and also had a 70's fastback hornet. __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

03-15-2011, 08:38 PM	#24
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: anyone into amc cars? fast dev, what kind of parts are ya looking for? __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

03-16-2011, 07:40 AM	#25
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: anyone into amc cars? Another shot same car different year my buddy works for GM Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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