Rob,
Nice looking car!
The hood ornament is the same from 66-68. They have been reproduced in the
past but I don't know of anyone who has them at the moment. They do turn
up NOS from time to time but can be pricey. South Texas AMC
(http://southtexasamc.tripod.com) sells a sticker type emblem (like what
GM used in the late 60's up through whenever they quit putting grille
badges on cars) that's intended to take up the space of the original once
you remove the metal backing. The part is a little oversized to take up
the space normally occupied by the backing but can trimmed to fit in the
metal backing.
How bright is your alternator light? If it's just a faint glow, that's
normal.
The un-level stance may be worn leaf springs. From the pictures, it looks
like the rear passenger tire is tucked up a little more than the driver's
side (the center of the hub cap should just about line with the bottom of
the quarter panel at the wheel opening).
Also, there are several places that sell AMC parts that may be near you.
They advertise with the AMC Rambler Club (http://www.amcrc.com).
Matt
At 04:12 PM 8/30/2005 -0400, you wrote:
Hello everyone. Just joined the list as I have recently purchased a 1966
Rambler American 440 Sedan 2 door. It is is white with red interior with
the 199 6 cylinder and automatic. Odometer shows 99000 miles. The car is
in great shape and looks like it is an older semi-restoration. I hope
posting links is ok here. Here are some front and rear shots of the car:
<http://home.ptd.net/~rcurtis/pics/rambler_rear.jpg>http://home.ptd.net/~rcurtis/pics/rambler_rear.jpg
http://home.ptd.net/~rcurtis/pics/rambler_frt.jpg
Nothing really missing from the car (that I know of) except the front hood
emblem. I'm pretty sure the seats and dash have been recovered as I doubt
AMC used "velvet" inserts on the bench seats. I stuck a battery in the
car and drove it an hour and a half home to Reading, Pa where I live.
Aside from the usual clunks, rattles and such it seems ok. There's a
transmission fluid leak and the car sits lower in the back right and
higher in the front left (why I don't know, haven't had time to
investigate) and the alternator light is lit on the dash. Probably leave
it as is for the time being as it is such good shape but will probably
update the wheels/tires. Anybody have an idea how big a wheel tire combo
will fit and what the backspacing is?
Anyway...I look forward to participating and learning about my Rambler.
Thanks everyone,
Rob Curtis
Reading, PA
mhaas@xxxxxxx
Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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