69 Rambler American D/G

[70sprostockfan]

This is an old build up that I'm going to turn into a 72/74 era gasser.

The plan:
Small block chevy with tunnel ram and fender well headers - 4 speed - grumpy lump hood scoop - etc etc

[Deleted]

Hmmm. AMC and gasser. Doesn't get much better than that. I'd say you should start on this one first. Uhh, just a thought. LOL!

[dogfish7]

Now that you found a hood.

[70sprostockfan]

OK while I was waiting for paint to dry on the pro mods I got to spend a little time with this one. Remember this one is early 70's budget car so no straight axle, just the stock front suspension, loosened up and maybe lowered a little bit for weight transfer. The Johan kit has no suspension to speak of so I'm going to scratch it. It uses the spring in tower suspension like the Mustangs so I'm using an AMT 67 Mustang as a pattern to make mine. I had to rework the front subframe to get started. It probably would have been easier to just scratch build a square tube subframe but I'm trying to think low budget so I'll work with the stock pieces. The supports in the picture are too big . I think I'll go back and make them just big enough to support the repairs. I radiused the rear wheel wells and I'm going to put a small lip back on it (something he could have done in his garage). I really think I want to turn it into a 2 door sedan instead of a hardtop. Just because I like sedans. I couldn't stand it any longer I had to mock it up a little bit. This is close to what I want. Till next time.

[Deleted]

This is where I get blown away. All the custom stuff you guys do just boggles my mind. Who knows? Maybe someday I might a little customizing - NOT.

[70sprostockfan]

We're gonna have you scratch building complete cars before it's over with !! LOL Actually I find scratch building some parts one of the most enjoyable parts of modeling. That's the reason I can never finish anything !

[Deleted]

Well, you're headed in the right direction with this. I'm really looking forward to the finished build.