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1967 American Motors Rambler - Build a $3,500 Street Machine

Don't spend big bucks-get a good foundation then build on a budget. We'll show you how to build a $3,500 street machine.

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  • 1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Throttle Cable
    The Concord also provided the GM-style throttle cable that required a 1/2-inch hole in the firewall and a $16 generic throttle bracket to install. Yes, our 20-year-old Holley 3310 is a leaker. That will probably be the next speed part we add.
    1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Throttle Cable
    The Concord also provided the GM-style throttle cable that required a 1/2-inch hole in the
  • 1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Gas Pedal
    We gambled and took the gas pedal from the Concord as well-then heaved a sigh of relief when it bolted up to the firewall with no trouble.
    1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Gas Pedal
    We gambled and took the gas pedal from the Concord as well-then heaved a sigh of relief wh
  • 1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Master Cylinder
    This is a new disc-brake master cylinder that fits the '68-'74 Javelin and the Gremlin and Hornet from '70 to '76. We added the 1/2x20 fitting adapters and a brake-light pressure switch from a street rod T-bucket kit. Admittedly, it needs a proportioning valve, but it seems to be OK if you don't panic stop.
    1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Master Cylinder
    This is a new disc-brake master cylinder that fits the '68-'74 Javelin and the Gremlin and
Parts List
DescriptionPNSourcePrice
The Car
'67 Rambler AmericanNAeBay$2,000
 
Used Parts
Radiator and misc. partsNA'74 Matador40.00
750 carb3310Loper's Performance junk pile25.00
Disc brakes/gas pedalNA'83 AMC Concord130.00
DrivetrainNA'72 AMC Gremlin350.00
Electric fanNAPontiac Fiero29.99
Dog-dish hubcapsNA'67 four-door Rambler10.00
 
New Parts
2-1/16-inch Auto Meter fuel6114Summitracing.com109.95
2-1/16-inch Auto Meter water6155Prostreetonline.com156.57
2-1/16-inch Auto Meter oil6153Summitracing.com199.95
'68 Hemi Dart hoodscoopNAKramer Automotive195.00
ACDelco batteryNAB&C Auto Parts85.00
Autolite spark plugsAUT 66B&C Auto Parts12.00
Autospecialties master cylinderM-83011B&C Auto Parts35.00
Black paintNAB&C Auto Parts4.95
Brake fluidNAB&C Auto Parts3.95
Brake cleanerNAB&C Auto Parts 2.50
CondenserDR60TB&C Auto Parts2.33
Distributor capDR429TB&C Auto Parts3.67
Edelbrock Torker intake2930Summitracing.com225.95
Fan beltGAT 7425Gates5.00
HoodNA'67 four-door American40.00
Lower-control-arm bushings10-3059Galvin's Rambler Parts33.70
Mr. Gasket cable bracket6038Service Center16.00
MSD plug wires31199Summitracing.com74.88
Radiator capAWA FH38B&C Auto Parts4.20
RotorDR311TB&C Auto Parts2.49
TCI Thunder Stick 618016Summitracing.com189.00
Standard pointsDR2270PTB&C Auto Parts4.22
Brake fittings11/42x20B&C Auto Parts4.95
Brake-light switch kit8629Total Performance13.00
 
Labor
Exhaust system installationNASpeedway Muffler Service80.00
Custom driveshaftNADrive Shaft Masters160.00
 
Subtotal4,249.25
 
Sold
Running 232 six and trans-300.00
Extra crossmember-350.00
 
Total$3,599.25
  • 1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Interior
    The interior cleaned up nicely. The TCI shifter is a must-have because the stock linkage from the column wasn't going to work with the 904 TorqueFlite. It can also be used for overdrives, like if we swapped in a GM 200-4R.
    1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Interior
    The interior cleaned up nicely. The TCI shifter is a must-have because the stock linkage f
  • 1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Gauges
    The factory warning lights and gauges were junk. These are Auto Meter electric Cobalt gauges that cost a little extra but can be used with the stock fuel sender and do not require nasty oil lines and capillary tubes running through the firewall. Just a couple of wires tucked into the harness.
    1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Gauges
    The factory warning lights and gauges were junk. These are Auto Meter electric Cobalt gaug
  • 1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Side
    Here it is on game day. Plan on seeing it with more motor, wheels and tires, and some drag racing action soon.
    1967 American Motors Rambler Project Car Side
    Here it is on game day. Plan on seeing it with more motor, wheels and tires, and some drag
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