who's car is this?

bob3240 · 12-11-2010, 03:46 PM

Jeff, I called Joe and left your number on his machine. Bob Michael.

Daniel Ashlock · 12-11-2010, 04:23 PM

thanks for the replies! how does he get away with running that hood? i knew it wasn't a real sc/rambler being a post car.. i was thinking maybe they overlooked it being a post and let him run the 390 and the hood, but you said its a 290 car.. jeff told me i should've this with my american a few years back running a 290/auto combo but haven't had the time or money to do anything much with any of my cars

Jason · 12-11-2010, 04:31 PM

I asked them the same thing about the hood. I was told since his scoop is not functional (no hole in the hood) it was no big deal to allow him to have it on the car.

Tom keedle · 12-11-2010, 06:23 PM

wgaf about the hood, how'd he get that much tire under it?

anybody have any contact info?

Ed Fernandez · 12-11-2010, 08:15 PM

That's a 1 of 1 AMC SCAMbler.:>):>):>)
Seriously I just looked in a 2008 rule book.
Quote: Hood openings and/or hood scoops other than OEM prohibited.That's kind of a gray area as the scoop was only available on the SC/Rambler.I would think it would slow the car down a tad being non functional.

Jeff Lee · 12-11-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

wgaf about the hood, how'd he get that much tire under it?

anybody have any contact info?

Tom,
You are allowed to trim the quarters for clearance.

Larry Fulton · 12-11-2010, 11:58 PM

Not to steal the thread...

But who's car is this (I found on Kenny Keir's site) and what class does it run?

I'm suspecting SS/C....

anybody?

Larry

Jeff Lee · 12-12-2010, 01:56 AM

Ken built that car and it's a real SC/Rambler. It was built for SS/H with a 390 4bbl and I believe a G-Force trans.
The car was never taken to the track from all the reports I have heard.
It was on ebay for around $50K by the owner. In the ad it said it was taken down the track and I believe it said 9.80's @ 138 or so. Frankly, it doesn't ad up.
What I heard is the owner was afraid of the car and didn't want to drive it. That makes more sense.
I also have heard from a reliable source the engine made something like 525 HP and was built by Barton Machine. That's a pretty pathetic number for a SS 390 and would not support 9.80's @ 138 MPH. So I tend to believe the guy never raced it.
Then the car was sold by a dealer. I believe it sold for $50K and that included a nice enclosed trailer. I don't know who owns it but I've hear rumor it will be raced. I certainly hope so.
Other than the engine, the car seems to be quite awesome. Ken Kier knows how to build a car and this would be one to own. The engine can be fixed and all it takes is more money!
BTW - the '69 390 is NHRA rated now at 290 HP, 25 less than my 1970 390. It should be very competitive in SS/H and has the potential to be a class winner. That is probably the best scoop out there and it has to help.
Take off the scoop and you can run it with a 343 4bbl @ 265 HP or a 290 4bbl @ 210 HP with the 290 being the favorite of the three right now; although the 390 would be the most fun.

Just found the old ad:
http://www.collectorcarads.com/Rambl...crambler/26768
Ad says 565 HP which is certainly better than 525 HP. Somebody needs to take it down the track!
More pictures:
http://www.autobarnclassiccars.com/v....aspx?Item=298

12-11-2010, 03:46 PM	#1
bob3240 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 251 Likes: 3 Liked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Re: who's car is this? Jeff, I called Joe and left your number on his machine. Bob Michael.

12-11-2010, 04:23 PM	#2
Daniel Ashlock Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma Posts: 61 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: who's car is this? thanks for the replies! how does he get away with running that hood? i knew it wasn't a real sc/rambler being a post car.. i was thinking maybe they overlooked it being a post and let him run the 390 and the hood, but you said its a 290 car.. jeff told me i should've this with my american a few years back running a 290/auto combo but haven't had the time or money to do anything much with any of my cars __________________ Daniel Ashlock 4103 Stock -'86 Buick Grand National stock class bound!!

12-11-2010, 04:31 PM	#3
Jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: who's car is this? I asked them the same thing about the hood. I was told since his scoop is not functional (no hole in the hood) it was no big deal to allow him to have it on the car.

12-11-2010, 06:23 PM	#4
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: who's car is this? wgaf about the hood, how'd he get that much tire under it? anybody have any contact info?

12-11-2010, 08:15 PM	#5
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: who's car is this? That's a 1 of 1 AMC SCAMbler.:>):>):>) Seriously I just looked in a 2008 rule book. Quote: Hood openings and/or hood scoops other than OEM prohibited.That's kind of a gray area as the scoop was only available on the SC/Rambler.I would think it would slow the car down a tad being non functional. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

12-11-2010, 11:58 PM	#7
Larry Fulton Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 271 Likes: 54 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: who's car is this? Not to steal the thread... But who's car is this (I found on Kenny Keir's site) and what class does it run? I'm suspecting SS/C.... anybody? Larry Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Fulton Last edited by Larry Fulton; 12-12-2010 at 12:04 AM.

12-12-2010, 01:56 AM	#8
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: who's car is this? Ken built that car and it's a real SC/Rambler. It was built for SS/H with a 390 4bbl and I believe a G-Force trans. The car was never taken to the track from all the reports I have heard. It was on ebay for around $50K by the owner. In the ad it said it was taken down the track and I believe it said 9.80's @ 138 or so. Frankly, it doesn't ad up. What I heard is the owner was afraid of the car and didn't want to drive it. That makes more sense. I also have heard from a reliable source the engine made something like 525 HP and was built by Barton Machine. That's a pretty pathetic number for a SS 390 and would not support 9.80's @ 138 MPH. So I tend to believe the guy never raced it. Then the car was sold by a dealer. I believe it sold for $50K and that included a nice enclosed trailer. I don't know who owns it but I've hear rumor it will be raced. I certainly hope so. Other than the engine, the car seems to be quite awesome. Ken Kier knows how to build a car and this would be one to own. The engine can be fixed and all it takes is more money! BTW - the '69 390 is NHRA rated now at 290 HP, 25 less than my 1970 390. It should be very competitive in SS/H and has the potential to be a class winner. That is probably the best scoop out there and it has to help. Take off the scoop and you can run it with a 343 4bbl @ 265 HP or a 290 4bbl @ 210 HP with the 290 being the favorite of the three right now; although the 390 would be the most fun. Just found the old ad: http://www.collectorcarads.com/Rambl...crambler/26768 Ad says 565 HP which is certainly better than 525 HP. Somebody needs to take it down the track! More pictures: http://www.autobarnclassiccars.com/v....aspx?Item=298 __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX Last edited by Jeff Lee; 12-12-2010 at 02:02 AM.

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