1965 Rambler American 440

[Joe Lange]

5 hours ago, John M. said:

Coming along nicely Joe. My own Johan Rambler that I bought as a nice built isn't as well detailed. It has the later restyled grill/headlight bezel

Thank you John,     After accumulating several Rambler American 'promos' and 'glue bomb' models, of different years, it's amazing how just about all the parts are interchangeable with each other.   Other than the front grill when they changed from the round headlight bezels to the square. 

[Joe Lange]

Engine installed in chassis.  New for 1965 was the 232ci ohv straight six.  The dual carb set-up was aftermarket.  Fuel pump was actually located at front/right side of engine.  Don't know why Jo-Han stuck it at the rear!  (Oh well.)   

[espo]

The engine detailing looks great and like the dual carbs. Maybe split the exhaust manifold as well? 

[rickcaps55]

Beautiful build so far it really taken on that 60's look I love anything with an in-line six I'm 73 and most of us when we had our first cars they were hand me downs for our dad and most of those cars had in-line six's we wanted a little more speed but did not have the money and equipment to do a swap to an 8 so we built up the six.! 

[Joe Lange]

2 hours ago, espo said:

The engine detailing looks great and like the dual carbs. Maybe split the exhaust manifold as well? 

Nice idea, but it's a little late.  Not going to tear it apart now.

[Keef]

Looks awesome so far Joe!! Gonna be a beauty when it’s done!