michelle Posted July 5 Posted July 5 this is a johan usa oldies kit i resin printed the right hand drive marlin dash which i made by uploading a photo of the kit dash into a once free to use image to 3d model generator i curbsided the model due to to a couple pieces of the engine being missing i used a set of rims and tires from my parts boxes since there was a couple pieces of the front suspension missing also i painted the body rust-oleum 2x gloss white i used a silver sharpie to do the center of the roof and trunk lid and the trim i painted the interior rust-oleum 2x flat grey primer i painted the center console rust-oleum bright coat aluminum 1966 AMI rambler marlin.mp4 6 1
XYHARRY Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Very cool subject there Michelle, wheels are a good choice and the stance is perfect. We had the Rambler brand for a short time in Australia through AMI (Australian motor Industries)
michelle Posted July 6 Author Posted July 6 (edited) Just now, XYHARRY said: Very cool subject there Michelle, wheels are a good choice and the stance is perfect. We had the Rambler brand for a short time in Australia through AMI (Australian motor Industries) thank you I was going to use ami in the title but from what I could find out they did not do the marlin line but there were some who bought them had them imported and changed over to Australian standards at a car plant Edited July 6 by michelle
michelle Posted July 6 Author Posted July 6 7 minutes ago, johnyrotten said: Very cool car. Nice work on this one👍👍 thank you
karbuildr Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Boy does this kit bring back memories of a time when Jo-Hans were a dime a dozen. Great build, excellent wheel and tire choice, nice paint.
michelle Posted July 6 Author Posted July 6 4 minutes ago, karbuildr said: Boy does this kit bring back memories of a time when Jo-Hans were a dime a dozen. Great build, excellent wheel and tire choice, nice paint. thank you
Rattlecan Dan Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Haven't seen one of those in a long time. You did a nice job.
michelle Posted July 7 Author Posted July 7 1 hour ago, Rattlecan Dan said: Haven't seen one of those in a long time. You did a nice job. thank you
XYHARRY Posted July 7 Posted July 7 21 hours ago, michelle said: thank you I was going to use ami in the title but from what I could find out they did not do the marlin line but there were some who bought them had them imported and changed over to Australian standards at a car plant Yes, I believe that's right. I don't recall ever seeing the Rambler Marlins but I did see a few Rambler Rebel Matadors from time to time.
Tyreman Posted July 9 Posted July 9 A good few amazing RHD AMC in the UK...we did not appreciate them...i am guilty of not showing interest! you do not know what you have until it has gone! RHD A body Mopars treated the same.
Tyreman Posted July 9 Posted July 9 On 7/7/2025 at 2:45 PM, XYHARRY said: Yes, I believe that's right. I don't recall ever seeing the Rambler Marlins but I did see a few Rambler Rebel Matadors from time to time. A good few amazing RHD AMC in the UK...we did not appreciate them...i am guilty of not showing interest! you do not know what you have until it has gone! RHD A body Mopars treated the same.
Tyreman Posted July 9 Posted July 9 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Tyreman said: A good few amazing RHD AMC in the UK...we did not appreciate them...i am guilty of not showing interest! you do not know what you have until it has gone! RHD A body Mopars treated the same. One of the off puting things at the time parts...difficult in the USA AMC...rarer RHD only parts...some rare Mopar A body RHD only rocking horse stuff! i used to own a UK Mustang 2 RHD they only made 33.. so steering parts always a worry....no one wanted so no value especially AMC,so almost all scrapped. Edited July 9 by Tyreman
michelle Posted July 9 Author Posted July 9 1 hour ago, Tyreman said: A good few amazing RHD AMC in the UK...we did not appreciate them...i am guilty of not showing interest! you do not know what you have until it has gone! RHD A body Mopars treated the same. 50 minutes ago, Tyreman said: One of the off puting things at the time parts...difficult in the USA AMC...rarer RHD only parts...some rare Mopar A body RHD only rocking horse stuff! i used to own a UK Mustang 2 RHD they only made 33.. so steering parts always a worry....no one wanted so no value especially AMC,so almost all scrapped. that is so sad 1
Tyreman Posted July 9 Posted July 9 1 minute ago, michelle said: that is so sad It is true....we are talking some years ago! friend offered me a Chrysler VIP for next to nothing and i was not interested...that was a valiant RHD 4 door 318 V8 with leather interiour made for south africa...how many where made? another friend had a RHD valiant that ran 11s in the quarter mile...the whole car for sale for under $2k it ended up broken up and motor in a more desirable Mopar....special luxary AMCs 4 doors just for UK same sad story....still some left in South Africa some good news.
michelle Posted July 11 Author Posted July 11 16 minutes ago, Geno said: Now thats a wicked fish. Way cool Michelle. 💯👍 thank you 1
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