AMC 67/68 AND 69 FUSE PANELS DETAIL

Hi Bob, At the last Kenosha Historical show, I bought two NOS fuse
panels that looked like they were SC/Rambler fuse panels. There is no
part number on the fuse panels, it is only on the box or bag they come
in. In checking in the AMC parts book, they are listed as 67/68 fuse
panels part number 318 6900. The correct part number for a 69 only
fuse panel is 319 4650. The position of the plugs and the wire colors
that hook up to those plugs are identical between the two. The
difference is two nine amp fuses have been changed to fourteen amp
fuses in 1969. The fuse size embossed on just those two fuse
locations are now 14A. This opens up the number of useable fuse
panels, because it is possible to use any fuse panel from any AMC
vehicle in 67, 68, or 69. You just won't have the correct marking
under two of the fuses on 67/68. Regards, JIm

New Discovery Sc/Rambler Tailight housing Detail (MINUTIA)

This is an excerpt from an e-mail I recieved from Jim McKee:

I am restoring the taillight housings on my high serial number original SC/
Ramber. One is chromate coated all over and the other one is chrome
that has been blasted where the black was painted on. This is the
first time the taillight housings have been out of the body. Perhaps
they were running out of the chromate housings and just substituted a
chrome one. I have no other reason for this anomolie. Regards, Jim

I saw the zinc Chromated tailight housings on one I my Sc's . It the goldish tint like a carburator body would have . I believe the intent was for all the Sc/Rambler's to have the non chromed housing to assist in painting the black .
BUT , Jim found where they must of run out of the run the correct intended part and substituted ...How you use this imformation is up to you !
Bob

Sc/Rambler aftermarket performance shocks plus Stock IMFO

Hi Bob, I recently found this brochure in my SC/Rambler stuff and am sending a scan of the brochure.

The original AMC shocks didn't withstand drag racing with slicks well and I fitted these to my original SC/Rambler. I seem to remember they were very pricy at the time I purchased them. The shocks are large diameter and the shocks upper front shield bumps the frame rail when the car is jacked up and the wheels are off the ground. Inside the brochure there are mounting instructions for 38 shock offerings, but no information on what shock fits what. I tried matching end types to identify the shocks I have, but several shocks listed use the same end mounts. Regards, Jim




HI Bob, The Monroe shock # 33049 is for the rear of Americans. I don't think Monroe offers shocks for the front of 67-69 Rambler Americans. They do offer front shocks for 68-69 Javelin/AMXs # 5819 and the rear is # 5803 or # 33049, the same part number as Americans. Information on Monroe shocks courtesy of their website.


I believe, the only company with front and back shocks for Americans is KYB. These gas shocks are white. I have them on my 69 Rogue and am not impressed. The front end dips quickly under hard braking and settles eventually. I changed to polyurethane shock bushings thinking the rubber doughnuts were too soft. It was no help in the diving under braking and pitching with hard cornering. Both conditions do not provide any confidence level to the driver. I have changed front and rear springs, sway bars, installed polyurethane bushings, and played with tire pressures and am still not happy yet.


If anyone wants rear leaf spring polyurethane bushings for Americans, I modify them to fit the rear springs and shackles. They are available in red and black.


The original equipment shocks on my SC/Rambler were black. I don't remember who the manufacturer was. I do know they were pretty lame. My OEM shocks only made it a month until the SC/Rambler got some slicks. The Hurst/Gabrial shocks controlled the vehicle much better. Please remember the engine in my original SC/Rambler had the Group 19 carb, intake, headers, cam kit, and distributor before it was two weeks old. The OEM shocks were just not up to controlling the car with increased horsepower. I do know Kennedy American sells a gas shock for the front and rear of Americans. I suspect they are KYB. I haven't asked Jeff whose they were, because I don't think its my business to know who his supplier is, unless I buy the part. Jeff also has shocks for Javelin/AMXs that are OEM style. They are made by Classic and are red. I have them on my AMX. They work well on a stock AMX. Regards, Jim MOT (Master of Obsolete Technology) Currently working on my doctorate, but the field covers so much obscure stuff that doesn't work it is hard to sort for good stuff and figure out how to use it.

Sc/Rambler Rear Quarter Rust Prone Area's

Ken Shope provided this detail of the rust areas , with tips on how to solve these issues ...

Sc/Rambler wheel lip detail Front Fender

These pictures are of the wheel lip bends . I am not the original owner .So lets let the pro's comment on these details . If its agreed they are the real thing ....here they are .Note: I tried to get a shot of where the lip seems to follow a body line referance .At the start of the bends ...
As trivia , How did the factory do these bends , a special tool??Looking to find out ...
Front bend:
Front bend with referance point:
Front , another view :
Tighter front view:
Center inside , this really is flat and the edge fits right in the fender line nice:
rear detail:
rear detail 2:
rear better detail:
rear lip detail:
Lip view , shows how straight this really is : Tight bend...
Lip view , shows the radius that was undisturbed for the inner tight bend .:
Full view:
Shots to show more evidence that these are actual Sc/Rambler original 1969 fenders .Note the red showing under the white . some black pinstripe is left .Emblems are real OEM also ...This is 1969 factory . Or a partial redo as factory .Comments are welcome ....
Another:This is just so original !
Another full out side:
Hope this helps , had question on these .Also will post the AMC bend sheet if I can get one ..
Bob
Here is the sheet for the wheel lip :

Wheel lip detail shortcut

http://scrambler1969.blogspot.com/2008/12/scr-wheel-lip-detail.html

Gerry Saunders Sc/Rambler tribute car for sale

After 6 fantastic and adventurous summers, my ride (1968 "m" code Rogue) is now up for sale.

At age 65, I am now wanting to restore one more car and that is a 67-69 Ambassador. Haven't found the right one yet but must part with my SCRambler firstly.

Those that know the car also know the investment/money that I have put into the SCRambler restoration. The only major difference from the real thing is the interior. It has a full leather, bucket seat interior. Did so, for highway/travel comfort!

The car has travelled 15,500 miles since restoration, which includes many long travels. Been to two AMO Conventions and was well recieved at both, recieving a Silver Award (2009) in the Seniors division. (189 points out of 200) Was driven, not trailored!

The vehicle is still near mint condition, ZERO rust issues and totally turn key. Can be driven anywhere, anytime!

Will provide all build details/photos, etc. to interested party!

Restoration began with a totally stripped and sandblasted body shell, with every conceivable part removed and restored/sandblasted individually!

Would love to see the car remain in Manitoba but understand it may not.

Price is open and negotable, as I understand its a tribute car, but will not give it away.

Call or e-mail for more information. 204-222-3083 If not home, please leave message.

Pictures do not do justice to the car, so a visit to Winnipeg is almost a must.



Gerry Saunders rockie24_gerry@hotmail.com There is a single underscore after the 24!

Note: If its a SCRambler you want to "drive", you likely would not drive a real one. This is the next best and a whole lot cheaper! You will not be disapointed!

Ken Shope Sc/Rambler Date code Apron Detail

New from Ken , The date code he found on the apron of his project ...




We stripped the paint on the wheel side of the right apron and a date code appeared on the shock tower - only readable with paint stripped.

Looks to be January 10, 1969 (11069).

Later this fall I'll be stipping the left side also - there looks to be a number there also.

Thought you might like to see it.

Kevin Shope