1951 Nash Rambler Sedan Delivery

[Joe Lange]

Happy Holidays to One and All,

Bought this resin body from Jimmy Flintstone about a year ago.  It came with cast, (pewter?), headlight bowls/rings, and front grill.  Also, resin bumpers, hood, and something resembling a chassis.  The chassis looked to be a 'bonus' piece because nothing was mentioned in the description, so hey,......better than nothing!  Try finding 50's Nash model car parts!  

I also found a damaged, (dropped), Franklin Mint Nash Metropolitan diecast on Ebay that I grabbed for parts.  (Something about spare Nash parts).   I'm going to try keeping with a factory 'stock' theme here but, there so few of these beasts, who's going to know?

 

[Joe Lange]

As far as the engine, I decided to go in a different direction.  Instead of trying to find a stock 'flathead' six, I purchased a 'slant six' Dodge 225 engine with an Offenhauser ribbed rocker cover, dual carb conversion and headers from 'Texas 3D Customs'.  And a little 'Chassis' work.     

[Zippi]

Pretty kewl looking 51 Nash Rambler.  It's going to be a great build.  I just have to throw this out there as it was the first thing that came to mind when I saw it.  Tubbed out with some Big ole meats and a Big blower sticking out of the hood.  

[RomanII]

That will be a visual treat when completed in factory stock form.  PLEASE keep going in that direction and best of luck with your build.

[espo]

Hope there is enough room for the "Leaning Tower of Power" in the engine bay. I think these may have been 4-cylinder engines in the 1:1.

[customline]

Gee, Joe, I would think of this one as "special" . No, you have enough to deal with. ? I, personally,  would love to build this one. I had a '60 American when I was a mere child. It had a flathead 6 with 3 on the tree. You gotta love that bathtub shape. I see a shop truck, delivery for a speed shop, maybe, with that engine choice. A mild custom.  I want to see where you take it, Joe, it's looking great so far.  Love the "shop scene" for photo taking, too.

[Joe Lange]

11 hours ago, espo said:

Hope there is enough room for the "Leaning Tower of Power" in the engine bay. I think these may have been 4-cylinder engines in the 1:1.

Yes Dave, there is barely enough room.  Checked all the measurements before I started.  Too much scratch building up until now only to find out it won't fit.  Actually, the original motor was a 172.6c.i. flathead straight six, putting out a scorching 82hp.  Yea,...it was easier to find the 225 Dodge motor in 1/25 scale.  

[Joe Lange]

15 hours ago, Zippi said:

Pretty kewl looking 51 Nash Rambler.  It's going to be a great build.  I just have to throw this out there as it was the first thing that came to mind when I saw it.  Tubbed out with some Big ole meats and a Big blower sticking out of the hood.  

I've seen a couple of guys do that on the Forum, But I like going the Stock/Concept Car route.  Even though the motor is a bit of a stretch. 

Thanks for the comments!

[customline]

What about the flathead from the '41 plymouth kit?

[Joe Lange]

19 hours ago, customline said:

Gee, Joe, I would think of this one as "special" . No, you have enough to deal with. ? I, personally,  would love to build this one. I had a '60 American when I was a mere child. It had a flathead 6 with 3 on the tree. You gotta love that bathtub shape. I see a shop truck, delivery for a speed shop, maybe, with that engine choice. A mild custom.  I want to see where you take it, Joe, it's looking great so far.  Love the "shop scene" for photo taking, too.

Oh yes, I would very much like to have a model of an early, '58-'60, 1st generation AMC American.  Before they started to 'square' them off.  They had some nice curves to them.  A real one to rebuild would be cool.  Just about stock but with a small block V8 and front disc brakes to keep up with today's traffic.

This one will be a delivery car.  A lighter 'stock' color.  I need to find someone to make me some custom decals.  No graphics, just lettering. 

As far as the '41 Plymouth engine,....Too Late!  The motor's in the chassis!  I'll be posting a couple of photos soon in the WIP page.

Thanks for the comments.    

[rickcaps55]

I love it can't wait to see this one done. I just ordered two of those slant 6's from Texas 3D now seeing your all painted and detailed i can't wait to get them.

[customline]

2 hours ago, Joe Lange said:

Oh yes, I would very much like to have a model of an early, '58-'60, 1st generation AMC American.  Before they started to 'square' them off.  They had some nice curves to them.  A real one to rebuild would be cool.  Just about stock but with a small block V8 and front disc brakes to keep up with today's traffic.

This one will be a delivery car.  A lighter 'stock' color.  I need to find someone to make me some custom decals.  No graphics, just lettering. 

As far as the '41 Plymouth engine,....Too Late!  The motor's in the chassis!  I'll be posting a couple of photos soon in the WIP page.

Thanks for the comments

 

Those old Ramblers were known for front ends falling apart. Of course, by the time I had them, they had one wheel in the junkyard ?. I had a '60 2 door, a '61 wagon, and a '62 convertible which my Dad handed down to me. They were cheap to buy, cheap to run and when they broke you just junked 'em. ?.

[Joe Lange]

3 hours ago, rickcaps55 said:

I love it can't wait to see this one done. I just ordered two of those slant 6's from Texas 3D now seeing your all painted and detailed i can't wait to get them.

A 'heads up' about the headers, Rich.  If you look closely, I didn't use the headers that came with the engine.  The 'exhaust end' would not work for me as mine had to go down and out of the engine compartment.  The ones with the 'kit' look like a hot rod/dragster arrangement.  I used 1.60mm, 1/16 diameter wire solder, drilled out the head, and super glued in the wire solder.  Let everything dry and tight and gently bent 3 of the 'tubes' so they would fit through the chassis. Did the same for the next 3.  Cut a small ring of 3/16 Evergreen Styrene tubing and glued the end of the 3 wires in the 3/16 ring.  Then used some 'JB Weld', (Great Stuff!), and filled all the seams between the wires and the ring to simulate the welding.  Oh yea, I also sanded down the 'finned' air cleaner covers and put a dab of 'JB Weld' on the top it to look like simple domed covers. (Did I mention that 'JB Weld' stuff was great?)         Good luck with yours! 

[Joe Lange]

1 hour ago, customline said:

Those old Ramblers were known for front ends falling apart. Of course, by the time I had them, they had one wheel in the junkyard ?. I had a '60 2 door, a '61 wagon, and a '62 convertible which my Dad handed down to me. They were cheap to buy, cheap to run and when they broke you just junked 'em. ?.

I'll take the '61 two door wagon please!

[customline]

49 minutes ago, Joe Lange said:

I'll take the '61 two door wagon please!

I left that one with the Dade County Sherriff's Dept. In November of '68. ? you'll have to talk to them.

[Joe Lange]

Closer to completion!   Engine in chassis, seat and some interior pieces in.  Body work, hardware, and paint are next.

[customline]

The engine looks great, Joe. The alternator looks dead-on real.  Do you have a particular name/brand/company in mind for the sides?

[charlie8575]

That hopped-up Slant is cool. Very interesting project.

Charlie Larkin

[Joe Lange]

7 hours ago, customline said:

The engine looks great, Joe. The alternator looks dead-on real.  Do you have a particular name/brand/company in mind for the sides?

Texas 3D Customs did some really nice detailing.  It took very little 'clean-up' work before priming and painting.  The carbs are very detailed also.  I intend to add some wiring to the alternator.

Still thinking about name/brand/company for the sides.  Probably go with something 'vintage' from my hometown.  Have a lot of fond memories of growing up on Long Island in the 60's.

Thanks Jim !    

 

[rickcaps55]

On 1/1/2023 at 1:36 PM, Joe Lange said:

A 'heads up' about the headers, Rich.  If you look closely, I didn't use the headers that came with the engine.  The 'exhaust end' would not work for me as mine had to go down and out of the engine compartment.  The ones with the 'kit' look like a hot rod/dragster arrangement.  I used 1.60mm, 1/16 diameter wire solder, drilled out the head, and super glued in the wire solder.  Let everything dry and tight and gently bent 3 of the 'tubes' so they would fit through the chassis. Did the same for the next 3.  Cut a small ring of 3/16 Evergreen Styrene tubing and glued the end of the 3 wires in the 3/16 ring.  Then used some 'JB Weld', (Great Stuff!), and filled all the seams between the wires and the ring to simulate the welding.  Oh yea, I also sanded down the 'finned' air cleaner covers and put a dab of 'JB Weld' on the top it to look like simple domed covers. (Did I mention that 'JB Weld' stuff was great?)         Good luck with yours! 

Thanks for the tip and your right from the photo at 3D the set up looks like it was for an open frame hot rod i was starting to go through parts to find the ones that will work for my build but now i think i will go your way and just custom build what i need and yes i love the JB weld it works great thanks again.

[rickcaps55]

9 hours ago, Joe Lange said:

Closer to completion!   Engine in chassis, seat and some interior pieces in.  Body work, hardware, and paint are next.

Ho that looks great all mounted in the frame nice.

[Reegs]

On 1/1/2023 at 12:40 PM, customline said:

Those old Ramblers were known for front ends falling apart. Of course, by the time I had them, they had one wheel in the junkyard ?. I had a '60 2 door, a '61 wagon, and a '62 convertible which my Dad handed down to me. They were cheap to buy, cheap to run and when they broke you just junked 'em. ?.

'Cuz of that crazy trunnion arrangement.

[ramblerman]

Very interested in seeing this finished. I have just a resin body and hood to start with so I am following this to get ideas for the frame and interior. Probably going to go with the Plymouth flathead.

[Joe Lange]

14 hours ago, ramblerman said:

Very interested in seeing this finished. I have just a resin body and hood to start with so I am following this to get ideas for the frame and interior. Probably going to go with the Plymouth flathead.

I was just looking over a video on youtube of the AMT '41 Plymouth.  I think that's a good way to go!  Lot of parts to use and modify.  

[Texas_3D_Customs]

On 1/1/2023 at 1:36 PM, Joe Lange said:

A 'heads up' about the headers, Rich.  If you look closely, I didn't use the headers that came with the engine.  The 'exhaust end' would not work for me as mine had to go down and out of the engine compartment.  The ones with the 'kit' look like a hot rod/dragster arrangement.  I used 1.60mm, 1/16 diameter wire solder, drilled out the head, and super glued in the wire solder.  Let everything dry and tight and gently bent 3 of the 'tubes' so they would fit through the chassis. Did the same for the next 3.  Cut a small ring of 3/16 Evergreen Styrene tubing and glued the end of the 3 wires in the 3/16 ring.  Then used some 'JB Weld', (Great Stuff!), and filled all the seams between the wires and the ring to simulate the welding.  Oh yea, I also sanded down the 'finned' air cleaner covers and put a dab of 'JB Weld' on the top it to look like simple domed covers. (Did I mention that 'JB Weld' stuff was great?)         Good luck with yours! 

Okay so I did use some more drag style headers, I can make some more like this and sell the other style as an add on if this is a more desirable setup.