http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : Member Projects : '60 Rambler American Sun, 19 May 2013 03:28:10 +0000 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:32:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38450 http://theamcforum.com/forum/http://www.theamcforum.com/forum/skin_images_amc/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post395702.html#395702 Author: nukeday
Subject: 38450
Posted: Oct/05/2012 at 6:32pm

Well, life certainly is entertaining. It's looking more and more like I'm going to have to use this Rambler for my daily.

I can barely keep the lights on and the fridge full, so Scarebird is out for now. This is a severe budget build, and certainly not my first choice for a daily driver. But, I own the car, and I'm able to do most anything to it that it NEEDS. The trick is deciding what's a want and what's a need.

With that in mind, I intend to swap out the front brakes for something more modern, but I'd like to do a 'bolt on' using discs from a 70's Grem/Hornet. A couple of Pacers nearby too, but I don't know if they used the small car brakes. Anyone?

I've got a line on a '78 Concord for parts, but I'm not sure how late I can go. I've not actually done this swap, Frank had already completed it on the '63 American when I purchased it, years ago.

What do I need to take off the Concord? I thought there were simply 4 bolts on the spindle that I could pull and just remove the whole front rotor/caliper/spindle. Am I mistaken? (Obviously the wheel/rotor/caliper has to come off first.)

The car needs a master anyway, so I'll use a '61-'63 dual res. If the plumbing for the discs is bigger than the '60 MC outlets, I should only need a fitting adapter for the rears.

As per the earlier posts, it needs quite a bit of stuff:
-Brakes
-Clutch linkage looked at
-Front & rear window gaskets
-Fuel filler solution (of some sort)
-Fuel pump/wiper vac rebuild/replacement
-Ignition upgrade

I'm in a position where I have no choice but to step this project up to the front burner, so your advice and replies are most appreciated. Once I get it running, stopping and shifting, I should be able to sell off our second car and point a little of that money towards the build.

If you've got parts, especially if you're relatively nearby, I'd like to hear from you. I'm in the Eugene, OR area.




]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:32:05 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post395702.html#395702 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post381822.html#381822 Author: DocCreer
Subject: 38450
Posted: Aug/03/2012 at 1:21am

Awesome Car,Im in Oregon too and rebuilding a 61 american for my sister,if you need any info on where to get parts,or help,shoot me a message.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:21:13 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post381822.html#381822 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post381756.html#381756 Author: nukeday
Subject: 38450
Posted: Aug/02/2012 at 9:25pm

Well, slow, as usual...

I'm going to need two front drums. When I was first suspicious I found them on RockAuto.com, but there are no more fronts listed. Anyone know where I can get some?

Looks like I may need to get this rig up and running until I can refi the house. Going to probably have to sell my beater van.

On another note, I'm back to work, but the pay is well below where I was this time last year. Love the job though. If anyone is interested, I'm building some really cool stuff at Rosen Aviation. If you need an entertainment system for your private/corporate jet, just PM me... :)
]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:25:24 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post381756.html#381756 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post357513.html#357513 Author: nukeday
Subject: 38450
Posted: May/01/2012 at 2:55am

Dug out the Pertronix it's a 1641, I think (it's in the garage now), got two sets of points and two condensers from RockAuto, got a '58 American TSM, a 1960 Operator's Manual, and the new ignition switch arrived today. Should have what we need to try to start it up now.

Quart of Corroseal arrived last week, but my poor daughter has had a serious cold w/temps @ 103. She's not been in much of a mood to scrape rust and pull seats.

Family has a huge garage sale planned for the weekend after Mother's Day, and I am going to be swamped trying to organize the 'sale pile'. A benefit of being currently unemployed. We might try to squeeze in some 'Sunny' time for comic relief.

More to come as we move (slowly) forward :)
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 02:55:09 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post357513.html#357513 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post355537.html#355537 Author: fast401
Subject: 38450
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 8:41am

My Dad had a 60 with a rare continental kit.  That thing looked fantastic!!!!!!!!!  The car was Brown bottom and a Cream top.  I have always liked the American.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:41:33 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post355537.html#355537 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post355504.html#355504 Author: nukeday
Subject: 38450
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 1:43am

I did a couple of searches, but couldn't find what I was after. I've got a Pertronix ignition here, and I'm nearly positive it's a 'spare' I bought for my old 196.

Can someone confirm the early 6 Pertonix PN please?]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:43:28 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post355504.html#355504 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post353077.html#353077 Author: nukeday
Subject: 38450
Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 2:43am

When I picked up the 15" wheels from the '53 Statesman, I discovered it had a complete L-head and AT. Yard wants $350 for both. Anything in there I can use? $250 for just the engine. Still researching the different flatheads. Is the AT even worth looking at? With the L-head, it seems like it would be a dog.

Any thoughts on picking this up for a spare?
]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:43:55 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post353077.html#353077 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post352820.html#352820 Author: nukeday
Subject: 38450
Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 12:09am

tomj wrote: On my '63 American I installed a NEW master cyl that cost $27 -- not a rebuilt. Info here: http://www.wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-American/Drums/index. - http://www.wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-American/Drums/index.html

I read this page once, I must have missed the MC swap. BTW, tomj, I'm a huge fan of your work and your web pages on your car. Thanks for documenting all the stuff you've done. The air holes in the drums are brilliant (and skillfully executed).
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:09:53 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post352820.html#352820 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post352781.html#352781 Author: tomj
Subject: 38450
Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 9:44pm

brakes: i (and likely others) strongly suggest you re-plumb the brake lines, and then it's easy to convert to a modern dual master cylinder. On my '63 American I installed a NEW master cyl that cost $27 -- not a rebuilt. Info here: http://www.wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-American/Drums/index.html

(I bought a Scarebird kit for this car, haven't installed it yet, will do so in May.)
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:44:41 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post352781.html#352781 http://theamcforum.com/forum/60-rambler-american_topic38450_post352312.html#352312 Author: nukeday
Subject: 38450
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 2:34am

Have a fairly high degree of confidence that this car will run, and quite likely shift. I have NO confidence it will stop. Scarebird looks like the way to go, but I'm just not coming up with an acceptable master cylinder solution.

Suggestions? or links here that I haven't found?

Thank you!
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