Beamerman Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 Another long long waiting Projekt from 2003. As some others also sid this kit is very special. A Guy from Toronto told me that this Kit is not a Rambler its a AMC Rouge which have different Rearlights, Dash and some other Details. Maybe someone else here can tell something about this kit better than i can. I decided to build a Streetmachine so for me it doesn´t matter if Rambler or Rouge. :-) The Body was very bent, lot of sinkmarks also the chassis. Engine came from the Parts box as the wheels, rear-axle, Brakediscs and the hood scoop does. I hab to put a strip of styrene on the trunklit and build a trunk to fit the bigger wheels. I cut of the stock headlights and build new ones. I hope u like. Have a good time and stay healthy! Cheers!
lordairgtar Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 The Rogue was a dressier model of the Rambler. Some had chrome side trim along the upper belt line. Since its introduction "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors." For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". Continuing the tradition of minimal changes, the models received a new "suspended" accelerator pedal and cable throttle linkage. Additional safety equipment for the 1969 models included front shoulder belts and headrests for both front outboard seating positions and the front parking lights stayed on with the headlights. On the exterior, the center horizontal chrome grille bar was deleted. As a true compact-sized car on a 106 in (2,692 mm) wheelbase, the Rambler station wagon had no domestic competitors, and it offered interior space advantage compared to imported models with its 66 cubic feet (1,869 L) of cargo space.Available only in 440 trim, the wagons came with a roll down rear window with drop-down tailgate, as well as a roof rack. In part to commemorate the impending passing of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). A total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029.The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units. After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American.
Sportabout Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 This is an interesting project. Blown Hemi is good choise for an engine but Is the intake manifold in the correct position? Jo-Han SC/Rambler is actually 1966 model with convertible interior.
Beamerman Posted January 31, 2021 Author Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, lordairgtar said: The Rogue was a dressier model of the Rambler. Some had chrome side trim along the upper belt line. Since its introduction "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors." For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". Continuing the tradition of minimal changes, the models received a new "suspended" accelerator pedal and cable throttle linkage. Additional safety equipment for the 1969 models included front shoulder belts and headrests for both front outboard seating positions and the front parking lights stayed on with the headlights. On the exterior, the center horizontal chrome grille bar was deleted. As a true compact-sized car on a 106 in (2,692 mm) wheelbase, the Rambler station wagon had no domestic competitors, and it offered interior space advantage compared to imported models with its 66 cubic feet (1,869 L) of cargo space.Available only in 440 trim, the wagons came with a roll down rear window with drop-down tailgate, as well as a roof rack. In part to commemorate the impending passing of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). A total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029.The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units. After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. Thank you Gregory for that detailed infos! Very interesting! 2 hours ago, Sportabout said: This is an interesting project. Blown Hemi is good choise for an engine but Is the intake manifold in the correct position? Jo-Han SC/Rambler is actually 1966 model with convertible interior. Kari i hope it is! I took the engine right out of my parts box. no idea where it came from. 4 hours ago, crazyjim said: Looks like something is going on here. Thank you jim i hope you like! Finished the Interieur today. Out of the Box except the Steering, some aftermarket instruments, Hurst Shifter (The Engine comes with an Automatic trans) and some seatbelts... Cheers!
slusher Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Nice start looking forward too following along.
Cool Hand Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 This shaping up to be a tuff street machine. Clean detailed interior. Look forward to seeing the engine detailed up and the supercharger sticking through the hood/bonnet.
Beamerman Posted February 3, 2021 Author Posted February 3, 2021 Seems the second finish in 2021 is close... Painted the Body Tamiya Light Blue Peral TS-58 over Grey primer and added three coats of clear...time to dry the polish... I put the Battery in the trunk... Put everything together for a first look how it will come with the color...i´m really happy with the result... Hope you like it..have a good time!
Snake45 Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 Not a fan of the color but you got a really nice finish on it (pre-polish, no less!) and I like where you're going with it. Drive on!
Cool Hand Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 Shaping up to be a super clean build. Looks great in the paint mock up. Polish and chrome trim will make this thing pop.
Steve H Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 Very nice looking build. Great stance and nice paint work, on a somewhat rare subject. Steve
Modlbldr Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Hadn't seen this one yet. I'm glad I stopped by to check it out. Your work is fantastic and the paint and color are beautiful! Can't wait to see this one finished. Later-
landman Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 20 hours ago, Steve H said: Very nice looking build. Great stance and nice paint work, on a somewhat rare subject. Steve X2
Beamerman Posted February 9, 2021 Author Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Thank you all friends... Sadly i did a mistake...i wanted to try to polish the paint with my multitool...of course speed was to high and I was to slow...so i had to paint the roof again last weekend... However....the show must go on... I put Body, Glas, Interieur and Chassis together...and i have to say this is the worst kit i ever build since today...glas fits horrible. The chassis was crooked so i had to check the stance of the wheels again. Finally after a lot of trouble i get everything together...i hope you enjoy the finished car in the Under Glass Topic.. Thanks for your kind words and following.. Cheers! Edited February 9, 2021 by Beamerman
Mike F. Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Wow! Nicely done. Very clean build. Love the color and shine on that paint job. Mike
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