Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
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03/19/13 08:55 PM
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I had a low mileage '62 Rambler Ambassador with an AMC 327 engine. I have an appreciation for the old Ramblers. In stock form it would out muscle the mid '70's Z28 cars. Ramble on!
Too many cars, too many parts, too little coin, too little space to work in, too little time left to make it all happen!
Update: down to one ride, still too many parts, a little more jingle in the pocket, gaining space, and it's going to happen this year!
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Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
[Re: Samaleshi]
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03/20/13 12:34 AM
03/20/13 12:34 AM
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amxautox
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Which AMC forum? There are 2 that I know of. The one that is acually named 'The AMC Forum'? http://theamcforum.com/forum/forums.htmlor this one? http://amccars.net/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl I don't see how anyone could like the AMC vehicles, I sure wouldn't own one. Oh ya, I own two. Your wagon looks good. Have fun with it. You gonna bring it up to Wa. State for the AMC show, I'll have to look it up as to which state it's in this year, Wa. or Or. or the Seattle Mopar show in June? or the Tacoma Mopar show in Aug?
Tom
"Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing."
-Henry David Thoreau
Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths
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Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
[Re: Samaleshi]
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03/20/13 12:49 AM
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On the subject of handling, I'm short on cash and long on ideas, so I'm hoping this might apply to all of us in that boat. I'm basing this build on the idea that almost all the technological leaps, excluding traction control, have come in shocks and tires. Basically I'm going to optimize my factory geometry, limit travel to keep it in the sweet spot, add poly bushings(delrin if there's an issue with those), effectively double the spring rate front/rear, and adjust with a tune-able front sway bar and good shocks. I've already put in some Eibach NASCAR LM coils that were only $39/ea on ebay for an approximately 150lb/in wheel rate at the front. My rear leafs are cooked and I'm looking at Mustang parts right now because of their similar dimensions, extra width, and wide-open aftermarket. I don't think I'm going to be getting any offers from Hotchkis on this one. I know I've gotten some good info here, and if this works, it should apply to any 60's/70's sedan. Especially the '67 Fastback Barracuda that I'm buying when the kids grow up. Hope you all don't mind me hanging out on here.
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Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
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03/20/13 12:58 AM
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Which AMC forum? There are 2 that I know of. The one that is acually named 'The AMC Forum'?
http://theamcforum.com/forum/forums.html
or this one?
http://amccars.net/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl
I don't see how anyone could like the AMC vehicles, I sure wouldn't own one.
Oh ya, I own two.
Your wagon looks good. Have fun with it. You gonna bring it up to Wa. State for the AMC show, I'll have to look it up as to which state it's in this year, Wa. or Or. or the Seattle Mopar show in June? or the Tacoma Mopar show in Aug?
The first one, theamcforum.com. Didn't know if it was kosher to have a link for an AMC forum on here. I didn't even think about AMC's, except AMX's, until I found this wagon. The more I work on it the more I like it. It's a solid little car, and I'm starting with 53/47 weight distribution and 5x4.5" bolt pattern, they're making it easy for me.
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Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
[Re: Samaleshi]
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03/20/13 01:05 AM
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Yup, we link to other car web sites all the time, even the AMC sites. Lots of people here like AMC cars and jeeps and trucks.
Tom
"Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing."
-Henry David Thoreau
Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths
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Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
[Re: amxautox]
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03/20/13 01:08 AM
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I have lots of links to AMC web sites, parts and info.
Tom
"Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing."
-Henry David Thoreau
Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths
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Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
[Re: Samaleshi]
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03/20/13 09:27 AM
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I sold my last Mopar. Picked up a '69 Rambler wagon. Swapped in a Jeep 4.0 and AW4. Doubled the front spring rate. Added 16x7's off a Grand Marquis. If I haven't lost you yet, let me know. Not sure if anyone on here gives a damn about Ramblers, and my feelings won't be hurt if you don't. I didn't give AMC's a second glance until I started messing with this one, now I'm bummed they aren't around.
another good one that was lost: Scouts
they were awesome vehicles.
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Re: Red-headed stepchild anyone?
[Re: Samaleshi]
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03/20/13 10:54 AM
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Assuming it's a unibody you'll want to build some subframe connectors. If it's a full frame car you can look at X braces between the rails.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon
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