Resurrecting the Rambler - Page 14

Carguy49 · 07-13-2016, 11:43 AM

I just read through the entire thread and find this build amazing. I love odd ball combos for Stock Eliminator. In case you haven't already done it, pick the brain of Jim Mantle. His Pacer is amazing to watch. Jim is a very knowledgeable guy, is easy to talk to and his car flies for a 6 cylinder car.

Eric Merryfield · 07-14-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

That shelf behind the rear seat is a perfect place for weight. When I had the gremlin I had a 150# bar there secured by two 9/16" studs. BTW they have to be tack welded on both ends.

Its still there Ed, Tom added a hook to it to use a engine hoist to get it out though. Now that its back at 150, spare tire will go back in I guess.

Ed Fernandez · 07-15-2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

Its still there Ed, Tom added a hook to it to use a engine hoist to get it out though. Now that its back at 150, spare tire will go back in I guess.

Who knocked it back to 150? Was it the pacer?

Pinballer · 07-15-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Who knocked it back to 150? Was it the pacer?

Must have been. Last I checked Jim had made runs and qualified with some -.8's and a -.9 or two out in the Northwest at a couple events, but not sure how altitude or a mineshaft condition might have been factored into that whole scene.

IDRAMBLER · 08-14-2016, 06:29 PM

Brian....just read your entire thread....love your car...

I have a 81 Spirit with a 87 258 and Clifford intake..long tube header and a holly 390 4bl carb...needs work thurst bearing gone in engine...
Jim

Pinballer · 08-17-2016, 02:59 AM

Car was just plain too fast, wasn't it?

Fix it up and try again! It's what we all do.

Hey, sorry for no Stocker updates for a while, I have "old house" problems to cure first and then I'll be back at it. Thought I had those handled already but guess not. Stay tuned.

Pinballer · 09-03-2016, 08:21 PM

Finally, after some house grief it's back into action on the car. About one week ago, I applied the door decals and earlier this week started experimenting with the hood art layout. I didn't care for the factory offering, so I got some yellow pinstripe tape and started laying out my own pattern on some flames around a "homemade" AMX decal. Not sure I like it, but the pinstriping is easily ripped back off if needed. The AMX decal will stay on the hood though, that one is fairly permanent.

Now, the big news: September 3, 2016... very close to one full year after I started on this whole adventure, I filled up all the fluids, gave everything a final look-over, tug, and re-check, and started the car up after 23.5 years of sitting. Vroom! Oil pressure came up, and nothing melted or caught on fire. Topped everything off after a short run period and then drove it up and down the country road where I live, albeit slowly, (the tires are rotted and horrible), and it shifts into all the gears.
THE CAR LIVES!!!

Let the refinement process begin.

kansas stocker · 09-03-2016, 10:29 PM

Looks great. Bet you are anxious to get it on the track.
Very nice work.
Pete

Bob Emery · 09-04-2016, 09:11 PM

Good job!

Greg Reimer 7376 · 09-05-2016, 12:09 PM

Now, howl is that. The greatest achievement is that you did it yourself.Nothing like giving life to something like that.

07-13-2016, 11:43 AM	#131
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,861 Likes: 1,861 Liked 2,298 Times in 612 Posts	Re: Resurrecting the Rambler I just read through the entire thread and find this build amazing. I love odd ball combos for Stock Eliminator. In case you haven't already done it, pick the brain of Jim Mantle. His Pacer is amazing to watch. Jim is a very knowledgeable guy, is easy to talk to and his car flies for a 6 cylinder car. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-14-2016, 06:29 PM	#135
IDRAMBLER Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Resurrecting the Rambler Brian....just read your entire thread....love your car... I have a 81 Spirit with a 87 258 and Clifford intake..long tube header and a holly 390 4bl carb...needs work thurst bearing gone in engine... Jim

08-17-2016, 02:59 AM	#136
Pinballer Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Suburbs of fabulous Lerna IL Posts: 214 Likes: 8 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Resurrecting the Rambler Car was just plain too fast, wasn't it? Fix it up and try again! It's what we all do. Hey, sorry for no Stocker updates for a while, I have "old house" problems to cure first and then I'll be back at it. Thought I had those handled already but guess not. Stay tuned. __________________ Brian Saunders Lerna IL '79 AMX T/SA 3790 currently being resurrected

09-03-2016, 08:21 PM	#137
Pinballer Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Suburbs of fabulous Lerna IL Posts: 214 Likes: 8 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Resurrecting the Rambler Finally, after some house grief it's back into action on the car. About one week ago, I applied the door decals and earlier this week started experimenting with the hood art layout. I didn't care for the factory offering, so I got some yellow pinstripe tape and started laying out my own pattern on some flames around a "homemade" AMX decal. Not sure I like it, but the pinstriping is easily ripped back off if needed. The AMX decal will stay on the hood though, that one is fairly permanent. Now, the big news: September 3, 2016... very close to one full year after I started on this whole adventure, I filled up all the fluids, gave everything a final look-over, tug, and re-check, and started the car up after 23.5 years of sitting. Vroom! Oil pressure came up, and nothing melted or caught on fire. Topped everything off after a short run period and then drove it up and down the country road where I live, albeit slowly, (the tires are rotted and horrible), and it shifts into all the gears. THE CAR LIVES!!! Let the refinement process begin. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Brian Saunders Lerna IL '79 AMX T/SA 3790 currently being resurrected

09-03-2016, 10:29 PM	#138
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 230 Likes: 423 Liked 236 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Resurrecting the Rambler Looks great. Bet you are anxious to get it on the track. Very nice work. Pete

09-04-2016, 09:11 PM	#139
Bob Emery Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 90 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Resurrecting the Rambler Good job!

09-05-2016, 12:09 PM	#140
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,116 Likes: 166 Liked 655 Times in 209 Posts	Re: Resurrecting the Rambler Now, howl is that. The greatest achievement is that you did it yourself.Nothing like giving life to something like that.