1965 Rambler American 440

[Joe Lange]

From a combination of a Jo-Han 'Promo', and a 'glue-bomb' kit.    232ci Straight 6, dual carbs, and wire wheels. 

[Hi-Po]

Nice looking build with great detailing.  Good color combo choice.

[Kah puts]

Boy o boy, we don’t see a lot these nice little AMC models, this one thanks to you looks fantastic from your colour choices to the execution of foiling and detail work, bravo 👍

[bamadon]

That came out looking good. I really like that body style.

[Bainford]

The Rambler came our very nicely, Joe. Such a clean build and crisp detailing. And I LOVE the twin-carb six. 

[Falcon Ranchero]

Great representation of a seldom seen kit, I like it a lot.

[Jim B]

Great looking Rambler.  Well done. 

How did you make the antenna?

[Hoffman]

Very nice! Those wire wheels look like Aurora (Monogram) XKE? Proportionally just right for the Rambler. 

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint colors and finishes are nice and clean. Like the detailing on the engine along with the duel carbs. 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Sweet little package! Beautifully detailed. Great work.

[Joe Lange]

2 hours ago, Hoffman said:

Very nice! Those wire wheels look like Aurora (Monogram) XKE? Proportionally just right for the Rambler. 

 Thanks Tim,      Actually,  there not the Monogram wheels.  I've got that XKE kit on the 'Trading' section right now and their not the same.  I've had them for so long in my parts stash that I don't remember where they came from!  

[Supernurd]

Great work.  👍 

[SpikeSchumacher]

Very well done, Joe!

[gks1964]

That's a beauty!!!

[Phildaupho]

I really like your build. Always great to see an AMC.

[#1 model citizen]

Beautiful! Great color!

[charger74]

Looks great 

[bondo bill]

beautifully done

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Tom99]

That Rambler is excellent, beautiful work.

[Joe Lange]

19 hours ago, Jim B said:

Great looking Rambler.  Well done. 

How did you make the antenna?

Thanks Jim.  The antenna is 'steel music wire' from K&S Precision Metals.  It is their .015" x 12".   There are 4, 12 inch pieces in a pack.   Check out the 'Hobbylinc' website.  Part# 5498.

Remember this stuff is music wire so it is HARD.  I use a Dremel tool with a cutting disc and trim up the ends with the same disc.  Don't use cutters or you will ruin them!

[Jim B]

Thanks for the info. How about the antenna base? Anything special?

[webestang]

WOW! Wonderful details. 😎

[Cosmic D]

Really couldn't be improved - love the trunk - this was a great rebuild and worth every bit of effort.

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[Joe Lange]

6 hours ago, Jim B said:

Thanks for the info. How about the antenna base? Anything special?

After drilling the hole and test fitting the antenna, I mark the antenna with a very fine point sharpie where I want it to line up with the top of the fender hole.  Then just below that spot I will put a SMALL drop of JB Weld or epoxy and when I lower the antenna into the hole the adhesive will 'build up' around the hole and, when dry, it will look like an antenna base.   Rotating the wire just when the adhesive touched the hole will give the base a more even 'rounded' look.  Then just, very carefully, paint it black.