satterwhite78 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 A Johan kit I picked up a year ago at a swap meet. On the box was the Pro Street version but more or less stock. Shortly afterwards I discovered that Firebird Designs carried the AMC Scrambler scheme. Actually AMC in 69 came out with two version, the A trim and the B trim. The A trim with the bold Red side and wide blue stripe running down the middle of the car while on the hood was mount a "snorkle" of a hood scoop. On both sides of the snorkel were the inscription "AIR" with the beginning of the hood stripe coming to a point with the indication of a 390 cid lurking below. The 1st batch AMC made total 500 production in the A scheme before switching to the B scheme (500 production) which was more sedated then 512 of the original A scheme, for aq total of 1512. Teaming with Hurst Performance, the SC/Rambler was specifically made and promoted for NHRA F/Stock class. Standard equip came with a 390 cid ( 315 hp) mated to a 4 speed manual with a limited slip differential. The SC package came also with front dics brakes, a heavier sway bar, reinforced drivetrain and body components and a standard Sun Tach mounted with a stainless steel clamp to the steering column. A bare bones production model, the only option that could be added was a AM radio. A precursor and the original manufacturer built for the drag strip to the buying public. Overall, a fun kit to put together. The plastic axles, especially through the engine, is a little of a turn off but a small one. I sanded the door handles off to get the decal to lay down smoother w/o having to work around them but replace them with door handle out of a Revell Charger. Also included front and rear side marker lights to further enhance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Looks great ! I built one but did the other less known paint scheme . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satterwhite78 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Be my guest and post it here if you like.........can't never get enough AMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Very nice ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Just got to love those AMC cars they were a head of there time.........nice build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 That's probably the best rendition of that kit I've ever seen. Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 That looks great, I sold an unbuilt one years ago but managed to buy another just over a year ago. Great little model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Well done. Loved these cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Super nice job! Those cars were real terrors on the road as they could beat many a unsuspecting driver in an impromptu street match! The AMC club I used to belong to I can only think of one fellow who had one, and he had no problem beating guys in 427 'Vettes and Mopar 426 Hemis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Absolutely awesome !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Very well done! When I was a young kid in the 70's our neighbor down the street had one and I saw it going down the road often! It had a great look and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Beautiful paint job. Just how hot were these cars ? As Bill Geary mentioned they were not to be messed with. I had a '68 Bel Air with a 427 and 4-speed, that weighed in at 4300 lbs., and I didn't even get a good look at the guys tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Cool car and nicely done. My favourite Rambler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Excellent build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I remember them when they were new, as there was an American Motors dealer not far from my school. The C-P dealer across the street carried many a performance car, and the AMC dealer did well with the performance cars they sold. I have a couple of the kits in my stash, as I want to do both paint schemes. There were a few of them that did not get the paint striping, and many a person got fooled by them, thinking it was a slug. They were quite fast, and an excellent buy for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlman62 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 very nice chuck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Very nice build! That first photo looks absolutely real!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I've always loved these cars, and you did an excellent job on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 How did you fix the tail lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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