Customs 1963 Rambler Classic 770 build

It may be a bit before those are on, its 18 days until Back to the 50's and I need to focus on more urgent issues with the days that will be available. The spinners will be a nice touch for sure whenever they get on

 

Update 4
Let's just sat the past week and a half might make for a good TV show with lots of things popping up. fortunately as of tonight, the Rambler is back on the ground and starts. found some good sources for parts that are very hard to find, they seem to be priced accordingly. The new fuel pump arrived today and after a few calls determined it is correct and the one that came with the car is an aftermarket that was not properly installed.
The big news is the car is back on track for going to Back to the 50's in 10 days
Need to do some local test drives and fix a few more things but they should go fairly well

 

With a day to spare the Rambler cl***ic 770 is ready for Back to the 50's Friday
Still lots to do, but for now it is "Roadworthy"

 

Beautiful car, only original once. I love chrome.

 

Never would gues that 100% original rambler 4d sedan fits in hamb customs.

 

It is not really that original, it was repainted at some point with the original colors and is a ten footer.
We will see what the end of the build will be. I will try to do and modifications in a way that they can be reversed later if the next guy is so inclined.
the dash is a good example

 

Working on replacing the master cylinder. the only replacement has smaller fittings, trying to get the double flaring to cooperate
brakes went out on my way home from Back to the 50's
fortunately, I had fixed the emergency brakes

 

Did you simply remove the cracked dash pad? I wouldn't have expected the paint on the metal underneath it to be so nice. As long as you're not in a head on collision, it looks great.

 

Woah! Didn't expect to see another '63 Cl***ic build here on the HAMB. Yours is in really good nick. Rare too see such nice paint and chrome.

I got a '63 550 2 door. Not as pretty as yours but a load of fun to drive

 

yes, i was hoping the paint would be good under the pad, since it looked like the pad was only on the 770 (maybe an option on others)

 

love the look of yours!

 

Good to see you both driving and enjoying your Ramblers, despite a few bumps in the road, so to speak.. Maybe you can both aim for attending the 2028 Kenosha Homecoming Show.

 

Jumping Jehoshaphat!!, my brother and I used to cruise around in one of those when we were in high school. Same color scheme even.

 

Here is a cast 4 door I have. Same color as yours but with a black top

 

The deep steelies look cool or chrome reverse might look neat ! Nice cruiser by the size of the exhaust pipe I'm thinking you not running a 6 cyl? @Greenblade

 

Thanks!
It's got a SBC350 in it
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/63-rambler-cl***ic-550.1208176/

 

Lee's Driving School in Birmingham AL had a 63 Rambler 770 but in a blue color with Air Conditioning. I took my driving test in it. The fat guy who gave me the test sure did enjoy that A/C.


Enjoy that cl***ic

 

I had a '65 4dr with the 238(??), had a bent valve on no.1 that I replaced, swapped in a later Duraspark ignition setup, really nice old ride. I see you're in Minnesota? Lots of salt? Be sure to check the front fender troughs OFTEN for rust. And the cowl air intake on the p***enger side; they love to rust out there.

 

My buddy in high school stuffed a 455 olds in a '68 2 door , the ones that look like a rambler scambler it was fun

 

I miss mine, funny thing is I ran into the present owner, there is chance I could get it back, though someone painted it flat black.

 

The car was originally from down south, very little rust, one of the reasons i decided to buy it.

 

It's only paint! We can rebuild him,better, faster!

 

Progress update
Finished the master cylinder and new brake line to the rear end, however the bleeders are broken off, should have checked
New wheel cylinders ae on order

 

Very nice! My first car in high school was a '60 Rambler.6 cylinders with a push ****on automatic.And yes....fold down seats!

 

A friend had a similar Rambler and loved it, eventually selling it to a club member

 

Picked up a couple of items i needed at French Lake Auto Parts, and the work goes on

 

Think I'm finally done with the brakes... unless i have my wife help do a final bleed
Not sure the vacuum pump is 100% (if not it is likely doe to operator error)

 

Looks like everything on the "Must List" is done and hopefully I will be driving it a bit tonight.

 

Update, still have some strange intermittent sounds from either the transmission or rear end.
Was hoping to have it looked at by a shop but didn't get it set up before having surgery to remove a cancerous kidney two weeks ago. Recovery is pretty slow but as of today I'm seeing the trend keep getting better. 4 more weeks before being able do any wrenching on the car.

The car has ended up needing a lot more than planned, but i still like the car and will get a plan going forward before the snow flies.

 

Looks great!!