2000-cvpi Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 This is my first work in progress on the internet. I bought a lot of Johan Ramblers on Ebay a while back. After sorting through the loose parts that I won, there was enough to build about seven complete kits, and six more close enough kits. This is the best of the lot. I painted the body a champagne color and the interior is a red brown.
Casey Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 Nice color, and I see you've already started filling the hole in the engine block.
Gluhead Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 Cool project. And do my eyes deceive me, or did you raise the headrest on the drivers seat?
2000-cvpi Posted August 25, 2012 Author Posted August 25, 2012 Nice color, and I see you've already started filling the hole in the engine block. Most of the time with the older kits I use the metal axles, but this one has holes you could drive a real Rambler through. I just can't leave them like this, they are over a quarter of an inch. Cool project. And do my eyes deceive me, or did you raise the headrest on the drivers seat? I did raise the drivers seat headrest. I always do when I drive actual cars, and on this kit the headrests are adjustable. I figured why not.
Lunajammer Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Looks like a good start to making a project similar to what I saw this year at a car show. Just a couple reference shots if you don't mind.
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Looking great so far. Nice job shooting the gold base.
2000-cvpi Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 I mocked up the wheels and tires tonight after assembling the suspension. I made my own axles to replace the metal rods that run through the engine and rear axle. I an still trying to decide if I should use chrome stock rims or painted rims. I mocked up each side with the tires that I am going to use from the two latest AMT parts pack tire sets. I forgot to mention that any and all feedback would be most welcome. I have no problem with constructive criticism, good or bad. So fire away.
2000-cvpi Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) This is the new front axle. I made it from the evergreen rod. This build is more of a learning experience for future builds of this kit. It's by no means accurate to the paint colors that AMC used, but it's more of what I would do with one of these in 1 to 1. Edited August 28, 2012 by 2000-cvpi
Draggon Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Nice chassis! Be careful using evergreen for the axle. I did that and after about 6 months the weight of the car caused it to bend so it looked knock-kneed. I solved that by drilling a tiny hole in the crossmember and inserting a straight pin to keep the weight off the tires.
ChevyCoupe41 Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Looks very good! Color is perfect to Rambler. Cant wait to see more progress photos.
2000-cvpi Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 Nice chassis! Be careful using evergreen for the axle. I did that and after about 6 months the weight of the car caused it to bend so it looked knock-kneed. I solved that by drilling a tiny hole in the crossmember and inserting a straight pin to keep the weight off the tires. The last time I built a kit and replace the axle, I noticed exactly what you mentioned. This time I beefed the evergreen with some copper wire sandwiched by evergreen. Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it.
Davewilly Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Looks cool so far....Wish they would re tool some of these old AMC cars as kits again..
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