Re: More obsessing about hoses and other 1964 engine bay details...

Some of these details are recollections from disassembly of a very low 
mileage 66 American (199/auto).  This car had all the original hoses and 
clamps and I have AMC publicity photos to back up some of the details.

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Subject: More obsessing about hoses and other 1964 engine bay details...


> refer to a 1964 Rambler Classic with a 195.6 OHVC and optional
> "POWER-PAK" dual throat carburetor.  All are also very, very nit-picky
> questions.
>
> 1. Heater hoses

I'm sure you can get the clamps (spring clamps as well as tower type clamps) 
since they are common to many restored cars today. > From any source 
materials I've been able to see that actually show these
> hoses in any detail, they appear to be held in place with pinch clamps

The original hoses were Goodyear with a blue streak.

> 2. Thermostat Housing

> On my 195.6, the thermostat housing is set at an angle, rather than the
> straight (vertical) I've seen in some examples.  Is the angled version
> correct for my car?

I'm picking up a cast iron 196 OHV from a 64 Classic today.  It has the 
angled coolant outlet I believe.

 3. Battery cables

The battery cables were both black. The cable connectors are that old style 
square commector with the little gap between it and the cable.  You might 
check with Ford Mustang vendors.   They sell the old style cables but I 
don't know if the length is right.  Also inquire about all of this stuff to 
the AMC Rambler Club.  There are vendors on the East Coast who have some NOS 
consummable parts I believe.

  > 4. Distributor cap
>
Black plastic.

5. Hood padding

> I am under the belief that only Classics with a V-8, or possibly just
> 1964 Ambassadors, had any sort of under hood padding.  Is this the case?

I can't answer this but you should check the 1964 Data Book.  If you're 
doing a restoration, get one for your year of car.  The sound proofing/hood 
padding should be described by itself or as part of an accessory package.
>
> 6. Black components

IMHO Eastwood Underhood black is a good substitute for black painted items 
like horns.

> 7. Turquoise components
> From all contemporary visual sources (and visible paint on Little Car's
> block), the 195.6 OHVC in a Rambler Classic was painted Lancelot

Remember that AMC engines were painted after the engine was assembled (and 
probably test run, I don't know).  I think the whole engine including the 
oil filter platform and exhaust manifold got the engine color.

Gwen, I can't emphasize enough.  You should get the factory info (press 
release photos, data book, etc.) for your Classic.

Good Luck,
Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA