pro touring a amc

[canadiangoose80]

ok I have always loved pro touring cars so I just bought my self a sweet 1967 amc rambler American 2dr coupe non post. I already got the motor and tranny figures not sure on the rear pumpkin yet love to pro tour this car but not sure where to start and whats avalible for a 67 rambler American any and all info would be great.

[Nothingface5384]

I'm not sure of any AMC pro-tour specific companies or products, but I know Chassis works and AME have front and rear clips that they'll tailer to your specific needs..but they'll be abour 4-5k each end give or take

[Nothingface5384]

ps. ive been eyeing a a 74 javelin for 3500 for sole purpose of pro-tour, but it'll take away from the buick progress :-S

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Yes please!!!! Start a project thread if you get this going!!

[Nothingface5384]

did a lil digging,
there was a nice pro-tour javelin project on lateral -G
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=26454
this is the guy he used to make a front clip that uses C6 stuff
also worth checking out
scott of
http://vintageracingandperformance.com/

[401Spirit]

Control Freak in FLA makes the best front bolt in front subframe,coil-over shocks ,disc brake and rack & pinion setup. They also have 4 link rear suspension setups,but they are weld in units.

[Nothingface5384]

http://www.freakride.com/

[Cyclone03]

You might give Open Tracker Racing a call , they have a set of roller spring perches for the control arms and may be able to modify both the upper and lowers for you.
I have the complete roller set up on my Mustang and the feel is very nice.

[timster]

I think it was Car Craft magazine did a 67 (or there abouts) rambler build about 8-10 years ago. Not exactly protouring style but pretty decent series regardless.

[MonzaRacer]

Ridetech rear triangulated 4 link, Marcus at SC&C can probably whip up a set of SPC arms out of parts. Typical either an aftermarket 12 bolt or a 9in can be made to fit or even a Dana60.
Figure a full set of Ridetech double adjustable Coil overs and some judicious suspension tuning tricks and have fun. any engine from SBC to LSx can be swapped heck even a HEMI could be swapped in.
And anything from a turbo 4 cylinder to a V6 or V8.
Dare to be different can be fun.
Also being an older car, its a wide open canvas.

[mitchs66]

I'm working on my '66 American and a '90-'92 Ranger 8.8 rear end is the same width ( I believe 56 1/8 ). Mine has 10" drum breaks, 3.73 gears with limited slip and the pinion will be off set to the passenger side a little. A lot of guys are using the explorer 8.8 rear end, it is 3 inches to wide but if you have 3 inches cut out of the drivers side, you can then use another 3 inch shorter passenger side axle getting you the correct width and a centered pinion. Most the explorer rear ends are disc brake and a lot of them have 3.73 or 4.10 gears with limited slips. Either way is a really good fit for the small bodied AMC cars, they are pretty easy to find in junk yards, and they have the correct 5 on 4 1/2 lug nut configuration.