Hi guys been watching this come along gonna be one cool Rambler for sure would you mind if i share some of the build pics with some amc nuts always nice to some different stuff being built this was Motor Trend car of the year for 63 but most likely you knew that already anyway do you still have engine and trans there is a Facebook page for selling Amc cars and parts keep up the good work ...David

What is the name of the Facebook page? I'd love to post up that perfect running condition driveline that I have out of this car for sale as well as the red wheels and rambler hubcaps.

UPDATES:

We accomplished quite a bit more this weekend on the car. Front 2pc brakes have been fully assembled with loctite and the front hubs have been packed with grease. Front drop spindles were painted chassis black. Front brake flex lines have been installed. Brian clearanced out the front frame area for Coilover fitment. Installed front Coilovers. The steering rack threaded ends have been narrowed and the steering rack was installed. Panhard bar setup has been installed to keep the rear axle centered from side-to-side.

Here’s a video I made of the progress:


and some pictures:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1561/...86e05075_b.jpgIMG_1627
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1638/...ef06ed96_b.jpgIMG_1634
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/...098bc9a1_b.jpgIMG_1663
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1704/...1889ac77_b.jpgIMG_1678
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1556/...fc500b9c_b.jpgIMG_1694

Digging this build a LOT. Lost my virginity in a '64 Rambler Ambassador with the reclining seats at a Drive in Movie LOL "Might be too much information" LOL

This thread delivers keep it coming!

Keep up the good work.

Thanks guys.

I will continue with the updates. This thing has to be done by early May.

here ya go the Facebook page is Amc cars and parts buy sell trade Good luck David

Looks awesome and hope to see a AMC engine

Awesome build, wheels look great!

great project....keep the updates coming


have a similar AMC project going.

A little more progress
 

This weekend at UTP Racecars , we mounted up the ididit column and NRG innovations quick release hub, and steering wheel. Also placed the seats in where we plan to mount them.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1580/...1e72c1d4_b.jpgIMG_1753 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/...5b9f04ee_b.jpgIMG_1741 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/...dc7b7ef9_b.jpgIMG_1759 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

This weekend we assembled the rear end and brake components (finally got the correct backing plate for the parking brake), installed the rear coilovers, and set the ride height. Brian finished up welding up the steering linkage and installing the U-joints as well. We dropped the car off the frame table and rolled it outside to see what she would look like on the ground.

Tonight, powertrain mock-up begins.

And here is post altitude adjustment:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1474/...ace9b170_k.jpgIMG_2580 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/...51aba2f1_k.jpgIMG_2575 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1537/...08edc968_k.jpgIMG_2556 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1702/...609ffd16_k.jpgIMG_2516 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1446/...722b9282_k.jpgIMG_2594 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1600/...3fd231b2_k.jpgIMG_2597 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1629/...7c766d67_k.jpgIMG_2635 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1629/...8de64984_k.jpgIMG_2656 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1664/...2ff00063_k.jpgIMG_2661 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

Looks great! Congrats on getting it off the frame table.

Dude this car looks so awesome. Glad we're getting to see it come together and looking forward to seeing it on the power tour. Your car is giving me motivation to hit mine hard.

Tha Ramble exudes "Bad-Mojo" :king:

Is this the weld in kit from ride tech modified for your Rambler?

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1651/...3ecf7cb9_b.jpg

Are you referring to the Parallel 4 link or the coilovers?

The 4 link is a weld-in kit from Ridetech, the coilovers are standard issue Ridetech stuff.

Absolutely love it. Been fun watching it come together on instagram.

Both thanks!

Would love to see how you attached it all next time you get a chance.

Its got the look! Awesome work man.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1680/...3dc31ef3_b.jpgIMG_2585 by kcoxphoto, on Flickrhttps://farm2.staticflickr.com/1583/...6d379484_b.jpgIMG_2563 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1544/...35042897_b.jpgIMG_2609 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1534/...c99bd02e_b.jpgIMG_2607 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/...6694be13_b.jpgIMG_2666 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/...70ec2e03_b.jpgIMG_2668 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1656/...d7693f59_b.jpgIMG_2644 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1683/...8a2f0932_b.jpgIMG_2630 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

This will be the coolest Rambler ever built. Shake-N-Bake, son!

Tony

Agreed. This car is amazing.

Many thanks for the extra pictures!:trophy-1302:

More updates
 

Sorry for the lapse in updates. Slowly but surely making progress!

Since the last time I updated you, lots of metal work has happened. Minitubs have been completed along with some trunk modifications. Firewall is being smoothed, which includes welding all holes in the firewall, bondo, and sanding. Brian welded in supports from the cowl area at the firewall to the areas where the strut towers used to be. Brian modified the front uni-frame stubs to make room for the front swaybar. He also added in subframe connectors from the rear 4 link front mounts to the front uni-frame. I installed the master cylinder and Camaro booster to the firewall and brain made slight modifications to the pedal setup. The rear-end is final assembled after returning from powder coating. Motor and Trans mounts have been fabricated with the mock-up powertrain in place.

The engine is in Texas at Scoggin Dickey Racing for an overhaul. Radiator is getting picked up tonight. I had the radiator specially made to my dimensions which include an A/C condenser, Trans cooler, and fans/shroud. Wiring and fuel system has all arrived and is sitting at home on my kitchen table. The underside of the car is getting sprayed in matte black Lizard Skin which is a sound deadener and sealer. Once this chassis work is done and suspension is installed, the car is getting trailered to a close friends to complete the wiring, plumbing, and final build checks.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1529/...e9ca38d6_b.jpgIMG_16031 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/...8fd259c5_b.jpgIMG_15991 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/...2237aec2_b.jpgIMG_15981 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1607/...6b68fa4d_b.jpgIMG_15951 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1683/...53b117e7_b.jpgIMG_15861 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1705/...d757a054_b.jpgIMG_15841 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1576/...f06aa96d_b.jpgIMG_3145 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1528/...737c5da5_b.jpgIMG_3134 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1604/...59673155_b.jpgIMG_3128 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1709/...ee653d70_b.jpgIMG_2934 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/...82caa615_b.jpgIMG_2929 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1566/...95e114ea_b.jpgIMG_2923 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

love this build! i love seeing different cars of all shapes and sizes, this thing is awesome keep up the great work!

Thanks! The end is in sight!

at the risk of repeating myself too many times, this Rambler is sick :trophy-1302:

I have been waiting patiently for an update :D Thanks

Joe

and more images:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/...b0af0d9a_b.jpg20160413_1658361 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1470/...bd235bd0_b.jpg20160413_1658011 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/...3dcc0369_b.jpg20160413_1655131 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1479/...ba7092cb_b.jpg20160413_1654431 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

Very nice build man.

Looks Awesome guys!!!

Trunk is now complete.

This week the floor is getting finished, engine bay is getting some paint and the underside of the car is getting coated in lizard skin. Once dried final assembly begins on the suspension.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1450/...75921229_b.jpg20160416_135024 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

Engine Stuff. Just a 5.3 LM7 by www.sdparts.com.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/...d6765b1e_b.jpgIMG_20160422_200110 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1523/...d6a2bf8d_b.jpgIMG_20160423_181021 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1442/...740cf2d4_b.jpgIMG_20160424_173246 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1547/...9fda93ae_b.jpgreceived_10154148409031908 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

Sweetness. Now you two need some Power Tour garb. http://ironandresin.com/products/ramblin-man-t-shirt

LOL Tony. I may have to pick that up.

We were back at it again this weekend. The undercoating and engine bay paint completely dried. That allowed us to final assemble the suspension, start running brake lines, and get the car on the ground. We started to bang out the bumper dings one by one and Brian mocked up a front valance. Brian replaced the front floor due to a couple rust holes and also put in a larger trans tunnel for the 4l60e. That got sealed/painted also. The seat frame mounts have been started and should be in by tonight. Engine is arriving midweek.

Walk-around videos:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1FP5tK...coxphoto&hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1Jx8Lq...coxphoto&hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1QalLq...coxphoto&hl=en

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1547/...dc6937e8_b.jpgIMG_3582 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1456/...3731e801_b.jpgIMG_3516 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1542/...734fc069_b.jpgIMG_3519 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1652/...e0e01830_b.jpgIMG_3522 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1540/...ab73bbb3_b.jpgIMG_3525 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1525/...fc2a7f23_b.jpgIMG_3535 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1589/...17ff62b6_b.jpgIMG_3540 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1535/...4d576f3a_b.jpgIMG_3553 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/...fe5d3305_b.jpgIMG_3550 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1696/...0950bf25_b.jpgIMG_3554 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/...7b493111_b.jpgIMG_3563 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1547/...dc6937e8_b.jpgIMG_3582 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/...1c3671a3_b.jpgIMG_3592 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/...5987d0a5_b.jpgIMG_3601 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1719/...0bf6cb88_b.jpgIMG_3512 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

Here are some updates from the weekend.

The LS is installed!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/...5a3df84c_o.jpgramblurwalkaround by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7469/...60212739_c.jpgengine by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

This car can make power tour man. You're making leaps/bounds every update. Keep pushing for it!!! I want to see it in person!

Looks great Ken!

Very nice! Great job Ken.

updates
 

LS3 valve covers installed
Kwik A/C bracket and Sanden Compressor installed
Exhaust is almost complete using Black Widow Mufflers (headers still in process, ran out of tubing)
Test-fit N.O.S. Grille with Hella headlamp and Spectre intake funnel

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/...77f7bc67_b.jpg20160514_134453 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7607/...d699a3a4_b.jpg20160514_141826 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/...eda14573_b.jpg20160514_151227 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/...5d169dc7_b.jpgRamblur by Matt, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7512/...bcec30b4_b.jpgRamblur by Matt, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7669/...ee884834_b.jpgRamblur by Matt, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/...24e845b0_b.jpgRamblur by Matt, on Flickr