1963 AMC Rambler Classic

[63RamblerClassic]

We were back at it again this weekend. The undercoating and engine bay paint completely dried. That allowed us to final assemble the suspension, start running brake lines, and get the car on the ground. We started to bang out the bumper dings one by one and Brian mocked up a front valance. Brian replaced the front floor due to a couple rust holes and also put in a larger trans tunnel for the 4l60e. That got sealed/painted also. The seat frame mounts have been started and should be in by tonight. Engine is arriving midweek.

Walk-around videos:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1FP5tK...coxphoto&hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1Jx8Lq...coxphoto&hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1QalLq...coxphoto&hl=en

IMG_3582 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

IMG_3516 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

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IMG_3522 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

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IMG_3553 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

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IMG_3554 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

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IMG_3582 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

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[Godbolt]

I really like the rear of this car. The lines on it look fantastic. Are you keeping the dash?

[63RamblerClassic]

Yes, the dash is staying. I like the simplicity of it. I'd like to try and get the speedo working again, possibly with GPS.

[68Formula]

Yes, the dash is staying. I like the simplicity of it. I'd like to try and get the speedo working again, possibly with GPS.

Good choice

[Godbolt]

Yes, the dash is staying. I like the simplicity of it. I'd like to try and get the speedo working again, possibly with GPS.

It looks awesome. Glad it's staying.

[Bigwex]

So maybe I missed it but any info on those brake lines at the master? That looks fantastic!

[Zoomin]

Yes, the dash is staying. I like the simplicity of it. I'd like to try and get the speedo working again, possibly with GPS.

Just a heads up about the GPS speedo - you don't get an odometer function with those.

[63RamblerClassic]

So maybe I missed it but any info on those brake lines at the master? That looks fantastic!

those are Earl's Teflon AN brake hoses

[nekkidhillbilly]

love this thing

[UNGN]

Just a heads up about the GPS speedo - you don't get an odometer function with those.

The speedhut GPS Speedo in my 2+2 has an ODO on it. Acquires sats quickly and is very accurate.

Greeat looking Rambler! The welds are some of the best I've seen.

[Zoomin]

The speedhut GPS Speedo in my 2+2 has an ODO on it. Acquires sats quickly and is very accurate.

Greeat looking Rambler! The welds are some of the best I've seen.

Figures. Must be a function of size? I didn't get one with mine. :(

So I'll modify my statement to say be sure to make sure the gauge you decide on comes with an odo. I didn't notice until after the install it wasn't there.

[63RamblerClassic]

Thanks guys. I will definitely look at the speedhut GPS gauges.

Here are some updates from the weekend.

The LS is installed!

ramblurwalkaround by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

engine by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

[Peanut1959]

Fantastic build!

[63RamblerClassic]

LS3 valve covers installed
Kwik A/C bracket and Sanden Compressor installed
Exhaust is almost complete using Black Widow Mufflers (headers still in process, ran out of tubing)
Test-fit N.O.S. Grille with Hella headlamp and Spectre intake funnel

20160514_134453 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

20160514_141826 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

20160514_151227 by kcoxphoto, on Flickr

Ramblur by Matt, on Flickr

Ramblur by Matt, on Flickr

Ramblur by Matt, on Flickr

Ramblur by Matt, on Flickr

[Zoomin]

Making great progress!

Please show some more pix of the intake funnel, I'm curious to see how that works. What are you doing on the driver side?

[63RamblerClassic]

Making great progress!

Please show some more pix of the intake funnel, I'm curious to see how that works. What are you doing on the driver side?

The driver's side is also getting the same treatment. Both inner lights are going to be converted to air inlets. Only one will actually feed the intake directly, the other for general cooling purposes.

[Zoomin]

I'm curious to know how the air gets filtered. I guess you use an adapter which connects the intake funnel to the top of the cone filter, and from there on the filter connects to your intake tubing as usual? Are you building a box for the filter? Any water concerns?

Thanks for the info.

[63RamblerClassic]

I'm curious to know how the air gets filtered. I guess you use an adapter which connects the intake funnel to the top of the cone filter, and from there on the filter connects to your intake tubing as usual? Are you building a box for the filter? Any water concerns?

Thanks for the info.

I don't plan on driving it in the rain. The system will be a typical cold air intake setup; there will not be a direct tube feed from the funnel to the intake/TB. It's going to be a K&N tube and filter assembly that ends near the funnel. That will allow for a "ram air" type effect.

[Fahrenschnell]

I am loving this build.

[Pt109]

As has been stated many times, this is way cool build. When i first looked at theoriginal pic and thought why would someone work on something like that. I have always thought they were some of the ugliest cars ever built. But I stand corrected, it is one of the coolest things i have seen. Never in a million years would i have believed it would look so awesome. Kinda goes from the ugly duckling to the swan thing here. excellent choice on the wheels, they really make the car!!! That is going to be so much fun for you and hope you drive the wheels off of it.