what is the differences between a baseline 69 amc rambler coupe and the 69 sc/rambler

[michelle]

i would assume more then just the paint job and hood scoop was different or was that really the only differences 

[Mark]

The S/C had minimal changes besides the paint scheme, engine, and scoop.  The interior in all 1,512 S/Cs was charcoal gray, an available color on other AMC cars that year.  The red/white/blue headrests, shifter, and tachometer (attached to the steering column with a hose clamp) were the only changes. 

The engine was the 390 available in AMX and Ambassador models that year.  AMC did not have "big" and "small" block engines, so the 390 fit wherever the smaller V8s already offered in the Rambler fit.  Other Rambler models could be had with a 343 V8 that year.

That said, the S/C kit is pretty much an altered 1966 American hardtop kit.  Jo-Han did not make American or Rogue promos or kits after 1966.  They dusted off the idle 1966 kit tooling in the early Seventies, removing the side trim from the body, adding the V8 engine (the earlier kits had straight six engines), and reworking the chassis to add separate exhaust and rear axle detail.  Interior trim details, grille, and taillights are still 1966 spec.

The rear axle is incorrect too.  Jo-Han was tooling the Sox & Martin '71 Barracuda kit at the same time and copied its parts for the S/C.

[michelle]

13 minutes ago, Mark said:

The S/C had minimal changes besides the paint scheme, engine, and scoop.  The interior in all 1,512 S/Cs was charcoal gray, an available color on other AMC cars that year.  The red/white/blue headrests, shifter, and tachometer (attached to the steering column with a hose clamp) were the only changes. 

The engine was the 390 available in AMX and Ambassador models that year.  AMC did not have "big" and "small" block engines, so the 390 fit wherever the smaller V8s already offered in the Rambler fit.  Other Rambler models could be had with a 343 V8 that year.

That said, the S/C kit is pretty much an altered 1966 American hardtop kit.  Jo-Han did not make American or Rogue promos or kits after 1966.  They dusted off the idle 1966 kit tooling in the early Seventies, removing the side trim from the body, adding the V8 engine (the earlier kits had straight six engines), and reworking the chassis to add separate exhaust and rear axle detail.  Interior trim details, grille, and taillights are still 1966 spec.

The rear axle is incorrect too.  Jo-Han was tooling the Sox & Martin '71 Barracuda kit at the same time and copied its parts for the S/C.

thank you i wanted to know since one of my favorite 3d printable car model kit designer is making a 69 sc rambler kit and before i got the kit files i wanted to know if i would be able to build it as a baseline rambler coupe with it or not cause i was not sure how much difference there was if any between the two 

Edited May 15 by michelle

[Mark]

I should have suspected that someone had a 3D kit or parts.  The Jo-Han kit hasn't been manufactured in around 25 years.  Though it was one of the last kits made by Seville, 25 years is still a long time, long enough that no "cheap" ones are out there.  

I'd guess that a 3D kit will have more of the details right.  Whether or not the body is correct is another matter (like resin kits, they often look great in pictures).

[Chris V]

The tragic thing is, that someone on Shapeways marketplace offered a fully detailed engine bay and correct grille to update Jo-Han kit. 

Hopefully it will return in some shape or form...

[Mark]

The AMC crowd seems to be getting into 3D print, big time.  A good thing, as it's unlikely any of the mainstream kit manufacturers will do anything AMC beyond reissues, and only then items that can be done without rework or repairs.

I haven't seen the S/C kit, but I have seen two two-seat AMX kits as well as an early Javelin.  I'm heavily invested in already paid for Jo-Han stuff so I won't need those.  But if someone does a Spirit lift back, I'm in for a couple.