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1969 AMC Rambler - shep446

"Hotrod Grandma car"

Owner:   shep446
Year: 1969
Make: AMC
Model: Rambler
Est.Horsepower: 200
Engine Type and Size: Inline 6 4.0L
Torque @rpm: 250@ 2300
Transmission: Automatic
Power Adder: wind and gravity
Performance (ET/MPH): 15:40 @88MPH
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UpdateHere is the Rambler on the Airride autocross course in Ames, Iowa video. Taken by my wife while we were on Hot Rod Power Tour.

Racing Rambler

The Rambler has been a blast this past summer. Starting with a 22,000 mile stocker with a 199 cu in 6cyl, and a 3 on the tree. I converted it to an all around cruiser that has exceeded my expectations.

Its maiden voyage was long hauling the Power Tour this year and was knocking down 24 MPG as long as I kept my foot out of it.

Later this summer I grudge raced a buddy in his 67' Chevelle at Cordova dragway and showed him the rear bumper all night. I was running in the 15:40's to his 15:60's. His car has a 350 4bbl, Powerglide, and a 2.73 gear.

Changes made are.
-Lowered 3 inches
-Disc brakes
-Front and rear sway bars
-Quick ratio power steering from a 69' AMX
-16" American racing Hoopsters
-1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L
-SS header
-2000 stall converter
-Flaming River tilt steering column

When I first bought this car my friends wondered why. Now that it is done they say why not.

Pontiacman
Pontiacman | Guru
Posts: 1037 | Joined 11/09/07
Posted: 08/24/09 10:47 AM

very nice.
hazehyde
hazehyde | New User
Posts: 5 | Joined 06/07/08
Posted: 06/07/08 02:59 PM

Very sweet ride. Mine dont look as good but I sure do enjoy driving it. Thanks for sharing and keeping something different on the road. When I take mine to shows alot of young people wonder what it is for they have never seen or heard of a Rambler American.
GlodenSnail86
GlodenSnail86 | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 02/19/08
Posted: 02/19/08 01:23 PM

Cool AMC I thought I was the only one with a turbo Rambler I just joined the Car Craft community and saw your car I will post my Rambler soon it is all ready on Car Domain.com Check it out sometime, p.s. what are the dics brakes from?
mitchs66
mitchs66 | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 02/02/08
Posted: 02/02/08 08:02 AM

I've seen this car in person twice and it rocks   !!  My grandpa gave me my '66 in '95 and time and money are never here at the sametime, but someday it will look as good!
vodkatonic
vodkatonic | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 01/28/08
Posted: 01/28/08 07:26 AM

Nice ride.  Brings back memories.  I had a 67 AMC American this same color of blue with a 290 V8.  I surprised a lot guys with it.  

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