Aussie AMC Pictures
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Topic: Aussie AMC Pictures
Posted By: huddy1955
Subject: Aussie AMC Pictures
Date Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 7:55am
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Show us your Aussie AMC Rambler's.... Locally assembled or imported... don't matter I start of with my 63 Classic 660 wagon that I recently purchased from forum member Aussie Rambler. This was my fathers car a few years ago and was sold soon after he passed away. It's good to have it back in the family. It still runs the alloy block 195.6 motor.     ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
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Posted By: OzJavelin2
Date Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 7:13pm
My '69 AMI-assembled Javelin ..     Owned it since 2000 .. basically stock with 343-4bbl, floorshift auto, LSD, A/C, P/S .. Superlite wheels .. runs on LPG (tank fitted under rear parcel shelf so can fill fit standard spare in boot. |
Posted By: fast401
Date Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 7:20pm
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Very nice rides guys! But it looks like the pics have been inverted. LOL ------------- Disturbing the peace since 1970!!! AMX 19245 Facebook page - AMC Nation www.fast-401.4t.com |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 2:28am
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Very nice car ozjavelin2. Is that the original Signal Red colour. ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: OzJavelin2
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 3:20am
Don't think so .. It's been resprayed a long time ago but still has the Signal Red paint tag. Looks great in photos but in real life it needs work .. |
huddy1955 wrote:Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 5:19am
Here is my 1973 Matador Wagon. It is an ex hearse with only 035,000 kms. The rear seat (middle seat) is missing due to the wooden running boards that was fitted at one stage but that too is no longer there. The dickie seat still remain folded in the back floor in mint condition. The dash and carpet are near perfect as is the body lines. I have noticed a couple of very small rust bubbles but that is nothing to worry about at this stage. Just before I purchased the car, it had a engine fire so the front wiring loom needs replacing and all the hoses need to be done as well. Paint on the hood and vent inlet is also required. Here are the photos.     ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 6:52am
hey STeve , that 63 wagon is a really nice clean original wagon, i bet the last owner really looked after it  , and just think i was gunna put in 287 running gear in it when i first purchased it of your mum , because it was a little slow, ha ha !! im really glad it has returned back to its" ol family"....like i said to your bro , "i was just looking after it for you for a couple of years" hopefully i will come up soon and check out the other rambler goodies you have just got , will cruize up in my 66 hardtop , should have it registered next week , then we can have "ramblerfest"..... ------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: hassyfoto
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 7:22am
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Very Nice cars everybody. I enjoyed looking at the pics. ------------- Murphy's Law: Any given mechanical job you decide to solve alone will imminently require a third hand, at its most critical moment |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 9:00am
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hey Gino, yes you have done a great job looking after that wonderful 63 wagon. Yeh we must organise a BBQ at Ben Bullen for our lovely AMC friends. I looking forward to seeing your 66 Hardtop. I will give you a lift home afterwards.... just leave the keys with me.... ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: OzJavelin2
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 5:05pm
That's not the one that's still on JustCars website is it? |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 5:37pm
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Yeh it is the one in Just Cars (i just bought it from the advertiser) ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: ryder6330
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 5:27am
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my 70 rebel living its duties as the family car. Photo are from the last summer  |
Posted By: OzJavelin2
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 5:44pm
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An import .. Was bought over by a fellow Australian Javelin Register member .. 1974 Javelin .. Base model .. 304 auto. Was dark blue with blue interior. Still waiting final rust repairs before repainted. Now has AMX hood and rear spoiler .. 
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Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 6:05pm
1974 Levis Gremlin X - before
 Now - just last week ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 6:09pm
1964 American convertible, 196 OHVC, auto, non-power drum brakes
(Question - why do the pics appear OK in preview mode, but change aspect ratio when posted ? Answer: set the height x width manually) ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: OzJavelin2
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 6:10pm
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Nooice cars!!! |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 7:11pm
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Gremlin looking very nice, and is that American Convertible an AMI assembled car? ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 7:13pm
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Nice cars indeed! @ 74gremx, do you have a photo of the red Javelin (on the photo) too? |
Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 7:57pm
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Huddy
The convertible is one of 12 RHD ones made (from actual AMC factory build sheets; John Conde supplied) in Brampton, Canada. I believe they came in as fully assembled cars, not CKD like the 4 doors we have here. It has "Brampton Canada" on the shock tower/
Manuel
The car you see is an AMX  ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 8:08pm
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Manuel
If you like Javs, how about this 1970 ?
(Mine)
 ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: OzJavelin2
Date Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 2:50am
| Aussie 70s are the best Javelins IMHO .. All the best bits and pieces in the early body .. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 7:19am
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I couldn't agree more on that one. The 1970 Javelin's were the only AMC's in Australia fitted with the 390. The 72's were great as well with the 401. Only if we had the manual option fitted to Javelin's down under would have been sweet. ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: ryder6330
Date Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 5:32pm
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keepikng in mind that when these cars were new they were not afraid of the rain, I think a 70 would be much better to drive than the 72. I had a 72 and it was a pig. tried everything to make it a nice driver. Couldn't do it. Maybe something was bent - it had been sideswiped in the past. Never drove any good. I changed to a 70 rebel which is absolute magic. Prob for the same reason as the 70 javelin would be great. smaller car on the same suspension. motor road tests on you tube show the 72 as a poor handler compared to its earlier cousin. |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 6:14am
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Huffy I'll post a pic when I eventually get back home, currently in Cairns again with work. ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: OzJavelin2
Date Posted: Apr/17/2012 at 9:41pm
Meh .. my LHD '74 drives fine, actually more comfortable than the '69 (trunnions) .. probably depends on the condition of the car .. and keeping LHD with better parts availability probably means better condition. |
Posted By: AMConverted
Date Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 4:30am
Seeing were posting pics of our cars, here my old 67 American. She gets driven just about every day. Just finished a holley conversion, was absolutely fed up trying(very trying) to get that bloody WCD Carter to work properly. Seems to run and drive now better than it ever has. Smoother with heaps more get up and go.  Photo taken at Yatala Drive in.  Pic of the carby conversion, looks weird mounted sideways, but does what I need it to do. ------------- 1967 Rambler American I'm not old, I'm just old school. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 4:38am
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Sweet looking American, I haven't seen your car for a while now. Taking it to Cooly Rock this year? ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: AMConverted
Date Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 4:44am
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G'day Huddy, long time no see. Hope you're keeping well. We'll be at Cooly, looking forward to it actually. Hope they dont mind stone chips and dead bugs, because mines got plenty of them. I was a bit worried about driving it down, with the carby the way it was, but it looks like it might make it now. haha. ------------- 1967 Rambler American I'm not old, I'm just old school. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 5:21am
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I think I be copping a few bugs too. I should be taking the 70 Ambassador up and be arriving on the Friday. I will be leaving Sydney on the Thursday. Ive heard on the grapevine that we should be getting a great lineup of Ramblers. ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/02/2012 at 4:47am
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WHERE ARE MY F*#%N PHOTOS (PHOTO BUCKET PLEASE EXPLAIN) ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: WesternRed
Date Posted: May/02/2012 at 9:15pm
Here is mine from a couple of weeks ago: Best time 13.906 @ 99.44 mph.
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Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/03/2012 at 4:16am
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WeaternRed.....I know that car!!!!. Did this car came from Sydney? If it did, I think it was Gordon Pendlebury's car. He restored it back in the early 90's. That white pin stripe is my clue. ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/03/2012 at 4:18am
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very nice cuz!
------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/03/2012 at 5:47am
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1969 Rambler Rebel 343 V8 Auto. Un-restored with original paint.  ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/03/2012 at 6:18am
Here is a Aussie built 1985 AMC Jeep J20. These were the last Jeeps built in Brisbane Australia. This one has the factory 360 V8 with auto. It did belong to my father and I will soon bring it back to life after 7 years out of service. ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: WesternRed
Date Posted: May/03/2012 at 10:29am
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Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: May/04/2012 at 4:34am
Hey Terry, you didn't tell me about the holley. I'll be real interested to see that at Cooly. ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: ausrambler
Date Posted: May/04/2012 at 5:23am
How do I post pics??
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Posted By: AMConverted
Date Posted: May/05/2012 at 5:48am
I use photobucket, to upload your pics to that site, first join, then there will be a green button, click that to upload. It will come back to your computers files, find the pic you want to upload, then once it has been uploaded to photobucket, then put your mouse over the pic that you want to use, it will drop down a link. Move the cursor down to where it says IMG code. move the cursor over the IMG code, left click the mouse it should then say "copied". Then go to where you want to paste your pic, ie this site, then right click the mouse and click on paste. Job done. Hope this helps mate. BTW, welcome. ------------- 1967 Rambler American I'm not old, I'm just old school. |
Posted By: Pokerchip
Date Posted: May/06/2012 at 12:34am
Here is my old girl. A '64 American with 2V 196 and auto. Get a front end rebuild recently so now driving it is even better! The car will be a Cooly this year, and I hope I will be able to make it!  ------------- 1967 Rambler American 440 Sedan |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: May/06/2012 at 1:32am
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Nice picture Richard. Hope to see you at Cooly too. ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: RamblerSpares
Date Posted: May/15/2012 at 8:56pm
Some Aussie Rambler that gone to AMC heaven. Rambler Spares.
------------- Jeff Fripp 1970 Ambassador Coupe 1969 Rebel sedan 1957 Hudson Hornet ramblerspares@optusnet.com.au |
Posted By: RamblerSpares
Date Posted: May/16/2012 at 4:15am
 ------------- Jeff Fripp 1970 Ambassador Coupe 1969 Rebel sedan 1957 Hudson Hornet ramblerspares@optusnet.com.au |
Posted By: RamblerSpares
Date Posted: May/16/2012 at 4:59am
 ------------- Jeff Fripp 1970 Ambassador Coupe 1969 Rebel sedan 1957 Hudson Hornet ramblerspares@optusnet.com.au |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/16/2012 at 6:23am
oh yeh baby!!!!!
------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: May/17/2012 at 3:07am
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Now that is Real nice Jeff ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/21/2012 at 7:04am
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Some parts from Rambler Spares    
------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/21/2012 at 7:56am
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more AMC's down-under 1966 Rambler Classic ex NSW Highway Patrol car. The owner has owned it since it was decommissioned. 287 4bbl was standard for these cop cars. My older brother Keith had owned two at one stage and I know of another 2 or three still in existence.  Aussie Javelins, 1970 and two 1972's  a few more ramblers  1951 Hudson Pacemaker Convertible  1955 Hudson Hornet.....by huddy55  Brother in laws Gary 1963 Classic 660 V8  ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/21/2012 at 8:23am
how much for the nos horn ring????? i gotta have it pm sent ------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/21/2012 at 8:54am
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That is a 1966 NOS Rambler Horn Ring. $50 will own it. ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/22/2012 at 7:23am
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SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will take it!!!!!! will pm ya !! also picture of the caps are the top left rambler hubcaps new ??? full set???? if so how much???? ?  thanx stevo! ------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: May/22/2012 at 4:51pm
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Ooh that Hudson convertible would be nice. Sweeeeet. ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/23/2012 at 3:37am
Those NOS Rambler hubcaps/wheelcovers are 14" and will fit anything. They were common on the 72 to 75 Matadors and Hornets in Australia. You being a regular customer...mate.....cheap at $100 for the set of four or $120 for a set of 5 hubcaps. They are still in original packaging. ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 6:42am
here is a pic of my 64 classic v8 sedan , i have owned it for nearly 20years, all original xcept for the wheels paint is about 90%original a bit thin in spots but it still fully regoed and its cool
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Posted By: RamblerSpares
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 6:46am
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Very nice car mate, but why green. ------------- Jeff Fripp 1970 Ambassador Coupe 1969 Rebel sedan 1957 Hudson Hornet ramblerspares@optusnet.com.au |
Posted By: Pokerchip
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 6:52am
Looks good! But what I really want to see is a picture of the improvements you have made to my '66 hardtop! ------------- 1967 Rambler American 440 Sedan |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 6:54am
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green , i really hate green cars ...but i have a couple other cars and they are green .....and they are original so they stay green ... a quote .from a classic aussie movie "runnin on empty" "i like green , green is nice" thought you guys wanna check out the rear end shot ....do ya dig the rear ventian ??? over the years been offered money for that ------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 7:01am
------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 7:08am
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hey aussie rambler.... i haven't seen this car for many years.... you must park in the green house... ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 7:15am
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i cant help it that you are 3 hours drive away!!!.........but ya will see it soon as it will be going to the brothers workshop so we can rebuild the front end , it deserves it i did it around 10years ago , might even put sum new springs in it .....that is when"someone" finds/brings em back to castle hill
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Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: May/29/2012 at 10:05pm
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I see one of my old Rampart decals on the back window ! Dave ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 1:41am
yep sure is , i bought i bit of stuff off you in the ol ol days ------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 2:51am
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Nice looking rig there, you coming to Cooly? ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 4:07am
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mmmm , i dunno yet i might be going to sheparton to pick up a car i just bought, it aint no rambler
------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: RamblerSpares
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 4:26am
------------- Jeff Fripp 1970 Ambassador Coupe 1969 Rebel sedan 1957 Hudson Hornet ramblerspares@optusnet.com.au |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 4:32am
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yeppppp , all your fault , if you didnt keep me waitin i wouldnot have bought such a RARE car
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Posted By: RamblerSpares
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 4:39am
The phone kept ringing , customers kept rolling in i suppose life is not all about Ramblers. i have my eyes on a rusty 120y  just joshing ------------- Jeff Fripp 1970 Ambassador Coupe 1969 Rebel sedan 1957 Hudson Hornet ramblerspares@optusnet.com.au |
Posted By: welkfield
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 6:30pm
| Hi Guys, pardon my ignorance but can someone detail instructions on how to post some photos please? |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: May/30/2012 at 9:40pm
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Use photobucket or similar and post the link to the photo. ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: Lucas660
Date Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 9:20pm
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Posted By: Lucas660
Date Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 9:24pm
Here's a funny one for the yanks! |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 9:38pm
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cool cars mate
------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 9:48pm
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Looks nice Lucas. our northern bretheren will appreciate that picture. ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: Aljav
Date Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 10:04pm
Great Looking cars and I love the License Plate!!! Allan ------------- 69 AMX 9.86 132 mph 71 JAV/AMX and 69 Javelin, .. NAMDRA member #1106 |
Posted By: Pokerchip
Date Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 11:21pm
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Thanks Aljav! If only I could have my car legally registered with them!
Here is a pic of last year's Cooly Rocks Rambler set up. Hopefully the weather will be better this year  ------------- 1967 Rambler American 440 Sedan |
Posted By: ausrambler
Date Posted: Jun/02/2012 at 1:25am
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Nice 64 classic you've got there mate, is the grey one your restoration project? Did they sell many 65 classic sedans in Australia? As the 64 and 66 classics seem to be a bit more common thats all. Anymore pics of that red 65 hardtop at last years Cooly Rocks show?
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Posted By: Lucas660
Date Posted: Jun/02/2012 at 2:59am
| The grey one is a parts car for now, I have the engine in getting bored and head work done so when it done it can go straight into the white one. I will post pics of the build as it progresses. Eventually I would like to resto it with a modern efi six and leaf sprung but will more likely end up with the other v8 for ease of moving around and sit around waiting for a crash or a broken window. The white one should be how I want it to be by the end of the year. I might put pics of the power steering/brakes all adapted out of falcon/commodore parts. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Jun/03/2012 at 5:18am
That red 65 Classic is actually a Convertible. It belongs to my Sister and Brother in law. It will be at this years Cooly Rocks. They Purchased it from the east coast of America and drove it west along route 66 and then shipped it to Brisbane. Very low mileage car with V8. Here is a picture of it.  ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: Jun/03/2012 at 5:31am
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that is a very very very very nice car......do they want to do a deal for a 66 coupe???
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Posted By: ausrambler
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:23am
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Thats excellent very nice.
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Posted By: joehearse
Date Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 8:00pm
| Hi here's a couple of pics of my hearse. It's a '73 Matador 360/727. http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q514/joehearse/P1110129-Copy2-Copy.jpg |
Posted By: joehearse
Date Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 8:02pm
ahhhh.... try this 
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Posted By: joehearse
Date Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 8:05pm
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Posted By: joehearse
Date Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 8:16pm
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Posted By: joehearse
Date Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 8:27pm
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It was made from a sedan in Sydney in 1974. Stretched and tailgate
made. The original inside of rear doors, pillars and hinges are still
there!! Not the neatest job but I don't care, it adds character. Only couple things not standard from 39 years ago, mufflers, wheels, cd/player and I put it on lpgas. I have done ten of thousands of miles and no major issues. It is definitely NOT for sale. I love my Rambler  It is not restored but could do with some love in the paint department. ... One day. I was told it had been in a shed near Geelong for 9 years then my mates shed for 2 then mine for a year or so til I Registered it in 2008. I have been using it as a daily driver for about 4 years but have bought another car for work. I shall put it on club Reg this year as there seems no point paying full reg for a week-end cruiser. I get many positive comments and a few "what is it?" Some thinking it is a yank Ford!? Haha. Cheers |
Posted By: WesternRed
Date Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 11:17pm
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That's pretty cool. There is a herse over here in the west but it is made from a Rebel and not stretched like yours:  |
Posted By: joehearse
Date Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 12:07am
| Nice. Looks like it's in great condition. Cool number plate too. |
Posted By: 69BBB3904spAMX
Date Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 12:28am
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Both cars are rare and pretty cool. Back around 2003 while working for Dunkin Donuts, I went to Air Systems in Arkansas, USA. They made the new store packages for new and remodeled restaurants in the USA. They also made limos, hearses and ambulances. They ordered mostly Lincolns that arrived with only the essential parts they would need for the end product and all came with big heavy duty tires. They drove them onto a track, that locked all (4) wheels in place, then sawed the car into (2) halves, spread the (2) halves apart, locking them into a preset, longer wheelbase position and proceeded to add supports and panels to stretch the frame and body panels for the eventual hearse, limo or ambulance. Pretty interesting manufacturing system they used. ------------- 37 Ford Tudor 60 hp V8 flathead, all original, never restored 69BBB3904spAMX 70 Camaro 1st car 74 Hornet Hatch 6 cyl floor/auto 2007,2008,2009 PT Cruisers Aluminum Deck Car Trailer |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 4:02am
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I'm sure those two get some attention, thanks. ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: jav343
Date Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 5:47am
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Thanks for the great pictures from down-under. While I liked them all a lot, I gotta say "joehearse's" hearse is one of the wildest and coolest AMC's I've ever seen. Cheers!
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Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 6:06am
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hey Joe that is a cool car , and big! it looks great !!!few years back i had a wb statesman hearse , black, dropped to the ground with the plate "DIE-4", HAVE FUN CRUIZIN WITH IT , i think "huddy 55" has the sister car to it------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 10:36am
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Here is my standard wheel base 73 Matador Hearse. Has only 034,000 km on the odometer     ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: Jul/14/2012 at 6:08pm
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You have too many toys I think Steve, ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Jul/15/2012 at 6:46am
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nahhhhhhhh...........never have enough toys, I'm yet to get an Olds... then a chev, ford or something...lol ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: 6705-5R AUS
Date Posted: Jul/16/2012 at 7:21pm
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Well I have the Olds covered but it s nowhere near driving yet, hmmm, i have this strange urge, must get more toys anyway, ------------- 67 American 440 Sedan (RHD) |
Posted By: ausrambler
Date Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 2:52am
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Love you collection of Rambler's mate. You can never have enough I say you should open your own AMC Rambler museum.I wish I had a massive shed so I could hoard/preserve a lot of the Ramblers I have owned but ad to sell because of lack of room. Anyway nice wagon by the way, love the colour combo. |
Posted By: FuzzFace2
Date Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 8:49pm
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I want to thank you guys for sharing pictures of your cars. I dont think I have ever seen them used for the "next life" over here they were all Cadys.
Dave ---- ------------- TSM = Technical Service Manual 75 Gremlin X v8 for sale 70 Javelin 360/auto drag car 70 Javelin 360/T5 Street car |
Posted By: 0069X
Date Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 9:24pm
I love wagons, and I've always liked the 63 Ramblers, but I have just one question. Why are the curb feelers on the "drivers" side of the car? |
Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 10:55pm
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i will answer that question for ya "mr huddy" .....this car was mine prior to huddy55 gettin back in his family , i had put sum 60's accessories on it will i owned it ,like ventian blinds,ammbo tail light lens, a inside air fan and other chrome weird stuff etc , i put a full set of kurb feelers on it and to transport the car on the car trailer i took off one side ...
------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: Rambling On
Date Posted: Aug/20/2012 at 4:00pm
huddy in the last pic is that a chrome trim that is for around the tail light section on a 66 67 american .. if so do you have a complete set . nos or even good used ones . Cheers Garry . ------------- 1965 Rambler American 440h coup LHD |