Rambler All-American - Page 12

Hemi Moose · 04-09-2012, 02:45 PM

Just a few more shots of the '69 SC/Rambler...

http://www.streetlegaltv.com/feature...rst-scrambler/

mopar68 · 08-29-2012, 06:58 PM

"The Persuader" in the pits at the 1968 AHRA Nationals held at New York National Speedway.

M68

Paul Ceasrine · 09-01-2012, 05:01 PM

I remember that car.

Ronnie Holland out of Hyannis, Mass. from Cape Motors.

The sedan was equipped with a 343.

If I recall correctly, that car was briefly an AHRA National Record Holder in Formula 4 Stock D/S
AHRA Record 12.83 @ 109.46 MPH

That car flew back in 1968.

Glenn Hayes · 09-01-2012, 06:39 PM

Ya just got to love the Red-White & Blue paint themes, these cars rule!

Paul Ceasrine · 09-07-2012, 10:55 AM

You gotta love those lightweight,,,,, 343 cubed cars.

amc67rogue · 04-04-2014, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

1967 Rambler 343 'Super American'

Accoring to the records, only '2' of the '58' built,
were built by the factory as a 'regular stocking order'.

The other '56' were customer ordered cars, or dealer ordered cars for racing.

All 58 were built with the Borg-Warner T-10 4-Speed.

Of the 13,471 (1967 Rambler American 2-Doors or Rogue), only
58 came equipped with the 343 Typhoon (1 out of every 250 built).

Car & Driver (July 1967)
Article: "High-Performance Rambler ?"
Performance Results;
15.80 @ 88 MPH
0 to 60 = 7.9 Seconds

General Specifications:

343/280 Horsepower
Code: 'Z'
Name: 'Typhoon'

280 Horsepower @ 4800 RPM's
365 Foot Pounds of Torque @ 3000 RPM

Bore: 4.08"
Stroke: 3.28"
Compression Ratio: 10.2 - 1
Camshaft: (Lift); .425 Intake / .425 Exhaust, (Duration 266*, Overlap 44*)
Lifters: Hydraulic
Valves: 2.02" Intake / 1.62" Exhaust
Cylinder Head: Casting #3188558 (51.4 CC)
Intake: Cast Iron
Carburetor: Carter AFB 625 CFM

Accoring to the records, only '2' of the '58' built,
were built by the factory as a 'regular stocking order' Do you have any info on these 2 americans ? Which dealers , VINs ,etc ?

Run to Rund · 04-04-2014, 07:21 PM

The local dealer in Huntington, WV had a couple new 1967 Americans with 343 and 4 speed. I test drove one. . .

wv_bob · 04-08-2014, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Run to Rund

The local dealer in Huntington, WV had a couple new 1967 Americans with 343 and 4 speed. I test drove one. . .

I hadn't thought about Don Smith for ages. Or his rumored alteration.

Come on down to fo' fo'ty fo'th avenue!

mike withers · 04-19-2014, 10:21 AM

Jeff i purchased a new "B" scheme SC/Rambler in 1969. Its weak points were the axles ,clutch, small carb. I put henry's axles in rear leaving stock 3.54 gear and added a heavier pressure plate. With a set of slapper bars and stock torgue links the car would hardly spin when launched at 5,000 with street tires. Other mods an offenhauser manifold, 750 holley, advance kit in distrib. I used stock cam but shimmed valve springs and installed antipumpup lifters. with combination I could leave at 5,000 shift at same and it would run 6,000 in highgear. It was a killer on the street as most cars I ran against couldn't hook or run as fast on top end.
As you know I have been racing these AMC cars ever since.

typhoon · 07-23-2016, 08:56 PM

Rambler Typhoon was actually the name of the 232 6cylinder engine introduction .AMC made 2520 Rambler 770 classics Badged Typhoon.All cars are solar yellow with painted black roofs. All had Ambassador dashes,all had black interiors. All were 2 door hardtops,1 year only.When Amc introduced their new V8 design ,,they took the typhoon name from the 6.I believe the typhoon. Name was only used for the 290 and 343 V8 engines.

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mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Rambler All-American "The Persuader" in the pits at the 1968 AHRA Nationals held at New York National Speedway. M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Rambler All-American I remember that car. Ronnie Holland out of Hyannis, Mass. from Cape Motors. The sedan was equipped with a 343. If I recall correctly, that car was briefly an AHRA National Record Holder in Formula 4 Stock D/S AHRA Record 12.83 @ 109.46 MPH That car flew back in 1968. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 09-01-2012 at 05:35 PM.

09-01-2012, 06:39 PM	#114
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Rambler All-American Ya just got to love the Red-White & Blue paint themes, these cars rule! __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"

09-07-2012, 10:55 AM	#115
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Rambler All-American You gotta love those lightweight,,,,, 343 cubed cars.

04-04-2014, 07:21 PM	#117
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Rambler All-American The local dealer in Huntington, WV had a couple new 1967 Americans with 343 and 4 speed. I test drove one. . .

04-19-2014, 10:21 AM	#119
mike withers Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 67 Likes: 4 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Rambler All-American Jeff i purchased a new "B" scheme SC/Rambler in 1969. Its weak points were the axles ,clutch, small carb. I put henry's axles in rear leaving stock 3.54 gear and added a heavier pressure plate. With a set of slapper bars and stock torgue links the car would hardly spin when launched at 5,000 with street tires. Other mods an offenhauser manifold, 750 holley, advance kit in distrib. I used stock cam but shimmed valve springs and installed antipumpup lifters. with combination I could leave at 5,000 shift at same and it would run 6,000 in highgear. It was a killer on the street as most cars I ran against couldn't hook or run as fast on top end. As you know I have been racing these AMC cars ever since. __________________ Mike Withers 1195 SS

07-23-2016, 08:56 PM	#120
typhoon Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rambler All-American Rambler Typhoon was actually the name of the 232 6cylinder engine introduction .AMC made 2520 Rambler 770 classics Badged Typhoon.All cars are solar yellow with painted black roofs. All had Ambassador dashes,all had black interiors. All were 2 door hardtops,1 year only.When Amc introduced their new V8 design ,,they took the typhoon name from the 6.I believe the typhoon. Name was only used for the 290 and 343 V8 engines.