Ramblin' Man

[@axleratio]

The winter of 1972 got down to 21 below zero where I live and my brothers 59 rambler was the only car in our family that started that morning.

[@bandccoresohio]

Hard to believe my friend

[@Attachments.]

dick liddle right

[@sludge4125]

My first car was a piece of junk called a 1972 Impala. It was junk, and was rusting out while you watched. It had four doors and a 350. It was junk, but it always started, even when we hit 25 below Fahrenheit twice in three years.

[@fastinradfordable]

when I lived in north dakota I was amazed to find my diesel rabbit started in more than -34f, without a block heater.

[@rickrichter9445]

Sludge Yeah, but was it junk?

[@marcjterry]

My first classic car is an Aussie assembled 63 Rambler Classic 'Cross Country' Wagon and so many of the points mentioned in this video ring true for me! (Although mine is an absolute fire breather after having its engine swapped for the later 232ci 2 barrel at some point in its life 🤣). Even the most basic grocery-getter of the 60s can make a fun Sunday driver for the right person and will get you just as much attention and double-takes as a 2dr muscle car (if that's what you are looking for). Came to your Channel for your power timing tips and have now subscribed, great informative videos that are still accessible to those new to the old car community!

[@PaulyD0859]

When I was 16 I had a 67 Mustang and my dad had a 66 Rambler Classic. I would make up some excuse to borrow his car to take my girlfriend to the drive-in movies. Neither of our dads ever caught on!

[@rickrichter9445]

YOU DAWG!

[@nunyabizness199]

Are you sure your dad never caught on... The old Nashes had seats like that too.. Alot of dads wouldnt let their daughters go out with a guy if he had a Nash...😂

[@johnbeer5242]

Pauly D ,😂👏😁👏👏✌🏌🏌

[@JakeTheCrow]

They have a factory fold down front seat... they caught on 😂

[@julyamaxfield5979]

Your dad knew all along

[@jamespurcer3730]

I had a '63 Rambler Classic and it was a very dependable car. It was easy to work on and it always ran perfectly. Talk about durability - I even drove off-road and through shallow rivers with it. It even surprised me when I discovered that if you pulled the front bench seat all the way forward and reclined the backrest all the way, it made a bed that was the size of the entire interior, and if you pulled the bench seat all the way back, you could perfectly and securely put an entire case of beer on the transmission hump. LOL!

[@ScottsSpeedShop]

Some cars don't need 2 doors to be cool, some cars look great as 4 doors, and this is one of them. Great car man, reminds me of my 62 F-85 with the all aluminum 215 v8, that thing was fun to drive

[@AtZero138]

Damn Scott you had a F-85 ... that's Badass...

[@benpluta6187]

Had a 215 4 buick skylark 1962 2 speed slush pump auto.neat little cars

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Isnt a 57 chev 4dr like 1/10 the cost of a 2dr? Barrett jackson 100k creampuff vs an 8-12k 4dr? Thats easy. And it has more doors to fit more hoors

[@mikesawyer4707]

Lets get on the internet and get a windsheld for this little gem. She is worth it. Cool little car.

[@Tomfissh]

My grandad's left me a Chevy 77 Caprice in the will. It's not an expensive car but its beautiful and a fantastic entry into the classics hobby that I cant wait to own. Edit: He's still driving it and well alive, but once he can't drive anymore, then it goes to me. I wasn't saying I can't wait for him to pass away god forbid.

[@MikeJones-km4oj]

Too LATE u already said it! 🤐😇

[@stalinschicken3432]

Caprice ahhhh my grandmother s Caprice classic such a cool car 80's model cool cars to this day.

[@BeamerTheFox]

itll make a great car for you to learn how to work on cars from those years, they are great fun to an sound great lol

[@MikeHeyboer]

My high school teacher sold me a 1983 caprice...he couldn't get it running and it was his fathers who was an engineer at GM. She runs like a dream now. I get laughed at all the time for my taste in cars, but it was the best 500 bucks I've ever spent.

[@deliveryguyrx]

My uncle sold me his '72 Caprice back in '84.It drove like a Caddy.Somewhat rusty,getting 12 mpg ,but comfy as all hell!

[@LS-ye5pp]

That's a great car.

[@pinchevilla4268]

Its funny cuz im not a "carguy" by any stretch of the imagination but for some reason i love watching your videos. You manage to communicate your knowledge and passion for older cars in just about the simplest most straight forward way imaginable. Thanks 👍

[@peter13874]

Great video Uncle T!!!! In 1992 ,I was 20, and A little old lady offered to sell me a 65 Pontiac Tempest, burgundy with black interior, straight 6, 4 doors for $600, I looked at the car, it was immaculate, 56k miles all original garage kept. I passed on the deal. Later that week, my Dad (R.I.P) said. "So, what ever happened with that tempest" I said "nothing, too many doors, not enough cylinders" Dad just looked at me and said, "Fuckin idiot" and that was it. Here I am in 2019, about to turn 47 watching this video thinking what could have been...........You were right Dad, as always. 20/20 hind sight.

[@AtZero138]

R.I.P to your Pop.. man.. I asked for a Dart.. my Dad said yeah, cause when we were kids they cost 2 for 1.. my Mom said no to all three he found.. never even got to see them.. and even the 63 Tempest my Uncle built for me.. mom said no it's too old... I love picking her up in my 68 Dodge Dart... Peace brother.. 46 next month..

[@sammolloy8129]

NYSTRONGEST72 A friend had one. 215 version of a Chevy six painted blue. Economy gears. Not real fun.

[@peter13874]

@@sammolloy8129 True Sam, but it is more fun to go fast in a slow car, than going slow in a fast car...I live in Staten Island NY, I'm lucky if I can do an Italian tune up once in a while here.

[@peter13874]

@@AtZero138 thanks buddy. And Happy Birthday!!!!

[@prenticechafin]

I don't think I've ever had so much fun watching someone else fall in love.

[@XxMusclecarsxX]

He legit proposed to him in the end ahaha

[@poisonedsugar2012]

I'm bored out of my mind with the Covid-19 stuff and I've been watching a lot of your videos to pass the time, and I randomly stumbled upon this one. And all I can say is that this perfectly explains why I love my '65 Chevelle Malibu. It's got no options, it has a 230 cube six, 3 speed on the column, manual drum brakes, manual steering, no air, the only options it really does have is air shocks, AM radio, and Malibu trim. People always say "put an sbc in it" or "convert it to discs" or "add air conditioning" but I could never articulate exactly why I would never do any of those things. This video is exactly why. Thank you, Uncle Tony, for taking the thoughts out of my head and putting them into words

[@forsalecarvideos6147]

There’s just something special having a car like this to cruise in that stands out on their own in a sea of Camaros, Chevelles, GTO’s, Novas, Mustangs, etc...

[@davidcriss7126]

I had a early 60s Rambler American in 73 that I bought from my uncle. 6 cyl, 3 on the tree, that car made many trips from NC to FL & other week end trips. Great memories of that car. 😀

[@TheBrokenLife]

I've been an AMC owner longer than any other brand (20 years now that I think about it). They're vastly under appreciated cars. Good to see his Rambler is out rambling!

[@robhendricks5347]

I bought a 1964 Rambler classic off of a super nice old gent who used to work on the farm for my dad. Three in the tree . Drove it home, put it in a drive shed and started working on it and....life happens. It is in the same shape as when I parked it. Inspired now to get back to it. Funny how as I was typing this I mentioned ...life happens. Conception in the 64 just like you said. Love my boy who turns 30 next year. Big chuckles from Ontario Canada.

[@mudduck754]

When I was a kid there was a Rambler like every other house and if it wasn't a Rambler it was a Studebaker.

[@BeamerTheFox]

them Studebakers are some really pretty cars lol

[@joshn938]

Ramblers were good cars. they weren't fast, but they were as reliable as all get-out. I remember they were kind of the "old person's car" until the late 60s, but they just kept on going and going like the energizer bunny.

[@mudduck754]

@@joshn938 one of the guys who lived a street over had a 69 rambler American s/c. 390 4spd. Factory 14 second rambler. Gave my '70 Dart Swinger 340 4spd. a hell of a run. I hurt the Dart that day, like hell if I am going to be beat by rambler.

[@sillygoose2508]

The only thing I didn't like was the vibration of a inline 6 cylinder engine and that's all manufacturers why did mopar slant their 6 to fit it under the hood ?

[@rhigh100]

I want a Golden Hawk.

[@jwelchon2416]

A few years ago I bought a 4-door 1967 Galaxie. It was in excellent condition and the neighborhoods kids loved it. It was so unique compared to contemporary cars.

[@Plasticmercenary]

You nailed it with this video. My family has some nice classic iconic cars but one of my favorites is a 4 door 59 biscayne. A true car guy loves them all!

[@inthezone4123]

My dad drove a 1965 660 Classic in the 80s. We went on many family adventures in that car. It had a beautiful interior, which I enjoyed detailing. He was a mechanic, and had an easy time keeping it running. I really miss both dad and that wonderful car. I can see it had a quite different interior from the 1964.

[@tonygayheart3049]

I like it, agricultural simplicity at its finest man. Lots of style, great piece of American history.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

My Dad had a `61 Rambler wagon....good memories on road trips. That car was a tank, never let us down.

[@mattfields3052]

I'm only 16 and I swear if my dad offered me that car I woulda NEVER said something like "uhhh that's not cool enough"

[@JohnSmith-bx1mp]

Me too. That kid missed out.

[@TheBrokenLife]

Anything AMC is going to be the only one at the car show, unless it's an all AMC show. Hard to go wrong, IMO.

[@BeamerTheFox]

@@TheBrokenLife yep an there all easy to work on lol

[@Jrez]

Seriously, what an ingrate!

[@wooly1286]

No kidding you should have seen the truck I started out with the previous owner called it his shitbox and my friend's name to death trap. I would have been happy to have that car. Although death trap was pretty fun.

[@78SilverBronco]

I've tried explain this to all my friends. The simplicity of the 60's economy cars is fantastic. The falcons, novas, ramblers of the era are excellent driving cars, reliable and cheap to own and maintain. Although I do wish my falcon had reclining seats like that. Glad to see some like minded souls!

[@AtZero138]

Absolutely my 68 more door Dart has ash trays in the back for the Kids.. plus no Head rest, to hit, with easy said Smoking Kids..

[@sammolloy8129]

I had a 66 Comet coupe (Falcon body) when I was in Florida. It was a total rust bucket, but got 27 MPG and would go 90 (not at the same time)

[@78SilverBronco]

@@AtZero138 Haha love it!

[@78SilverBronco]

@@sammolloy8129 90 is pretty good! They are such simple reliable little cars and you aren't chained to a dealer to fix them. Intuitive and easy to work on.

[@dakotarc7420]

I like how you give respect to the classics. People forget that some of the four doors could out do the two doors.

[@raybrindos4514]

My father was a Rambler man. Bought a new 440 Clasic 4 door in 1966. Bare bones car. No radio, and 3 on the tree. I learned to drive in that car. Lot of fun.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

my dad drove rambler wagons to service his business back in the day. had a bronze/copper colored one that was really-sharp. and if im not mistaken, that automatic is optional on that particular car in the video. people think high-mileage cars are futuristic, when in reality, the late 50s early 60s rambler had a station-wagon that got 35 mpg. if i remember correctly, they were a thrifty-six with tiny carb and low-restriction exhaust, three on the tree, but had an overdrive lever under the dash similar to an E-brake-release, and an airplane-gear in the differential. the rambler super/coupes much resembled a chevy II, and make gorgeous hot-rods. what i remember was, although the imperial was built like a battleship throughout, the fact it had 4 welded-in 1/4 panel-construction instead of 2 front-fenders, made it RAM-tuff, the radiator core-support was set-back a mile from the front bumper that protected the cooling system.. and since many times, transmission durabilty won the derby, no-way was the legendary torque- fight...haha... gonna lose. i was always under the impression the "rambler-sleeper" models were built in the spirit of the business coupes of the previous day, the high- mileage/sleeper versions were built for traveling salesman to cut back on road expenses. i always noticed hollywood has always known the car makes the character. whether it was columbos car, barettas grey ghost, or officer and a gentlemans blue falcon....great video tony, i agree with every point you guys made!!!...many people forget, with very similar construction, the 60s lincolns were "outlawed" from derbys too and molly hatchet had a song called "the rambler"...haha.

[@tomlewis3658]

That's a great car. Back in May, I saw a 64 Rambler American at a car show. It was kind of like this, an original survivor. It was fun to see the car, and a real pleasure to see that a young guy owned it & appreciated it. I had a 67 American at one time, then my father used it to commute to work, after his car was stolen a few times. Taking the old Rambler solved the theft problem. One thing I noticed (at around 2:25) on that 64 at the car show, and also this one, is AMC having an advanced safety feature for 1964 - dual circuit master brake cylinder, and at the same time, still using vacuum powered wipers. They were powered from the fuel pump and so not as bad as the older style ones, but still hard to justify using in the 60's.

[@jamesharris5232]

I've been a two door guy since I was a kid. Just from growing up in a drag racing family. It's what I like. I'm not one who'll chase a more door though. I'm currently driving a more door '85 Fifth Avenue but for the situation I was stuck with, it was cheap, and my wrecked car serves as a parts car for the parts car. And man am I getting deep into parting out my '83 Cordoba to keep the 5th going... I'd probably be walking to work (I live like 2 miles from where I work so lucky me) if it wasn"t for the 5th Ave being a relative cheap and nearby buy. But due to the 5th having "666" in it's VIN... It's somewhat growing on me. Thinking of dubbing it "Dragula". Any of y'all that listen to White/Rob Zombie will get it.

[@trevillyan5515]

Love me some Rob zombie. Three from hell baby

[@rickloera9468]

The automatic transmission was an option. At one time a driver side mirror was an option too. The smaller space next to the non existent radio was where the clock went. Coincidence. I just watched two videos of uncle Tony's. The 273 Dart and this one. My grandparents had a Rambler like this, but a 63. Slightly different front end. 4 door. The Dart came later in 71 and was a 2 door Swinger. Loved both cars. Their Rambler had factory A/C. There was a setting on the weather eye air conditioner that said DESERT ONLY. Gotta love that. They had great air conditioners. Also that ash tray is on ball bearings for smoothness of operation. Rambler may have been the only company to do that. Aluminized mufflers for long life. Great cars.

[@timothykeith1367]

The Jeep 4.0 six is a descendent of that motor

[@BeamerTheFox]

they sound so good lol

[@sammolloy8129]

True. I drove a similar 3 on the tree wagon once. Very high quality car, like a Mercedes.

[@lubesEquipment]

The jeep 4.0 inline six is the spawn of the 199, 232 and 258 AMC the six in that car is a 196 ci inline six. The 196 Rambler six was a totally different bird from the other AMC sixes. The latter models including the jeep 4.0 were a different engine if its own. AMC was a merger of Nash and Hudson in the early 50s. The 196 six in this car was a final evolution of the old Nash flathead six. During a few years in the 60s you could get a 196 flathead six in the Rambler American, a 196 cast iron ohv six in the Rambler Classic and American or a 196 ohv aluminum engine in the Rambler Classic. I believe the 196 ohv six was available thru 1964 while the 196 flathead was available in the Rambler American thru around 1967

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@lubesEquipment You're not wrong about any of that, but it's still pretty well accepted in the AMC community that all of the 6s are descendants of each other., despite not having interchangeable parts. Much like an LS motor is still, technically, an SBC despite gen IV LS motors having nothing in common with a 265 except basic overall layout.

[@lubesEquipment]

@@TheBrokenLife just like there are 2 families of the AMC v8, the early 287? And 327 which are totally different from the 290, 304 343, 360, 390 and 401 amc v8s. I've heard from a few sources that the 199 thru 258 AMC sixes were either designed by GM or based off the GM 194, 230, 250 and 292 sixes. The AMC 199 and early 232 sixes did share bellhousing bolt pattern with the old 196 inlines

[@angelbernes7585]

Uncle Tony is preaching the none canonic , apocryphal chapter of the classic car.. The true love for the vintage car. And i love it . Amen to that teaching!!!

[@fhionnsgarage4770]

Love the Rambler! Very kool. I drive a 65 Fury, 4 door, slant 6, and love it. I get more looks than most 2 door muscle cars. Awesome score!

[@leematchett5588]

Uncle Tony, you're killin' me here! As I young man I had two (yes two!) 64 Ramblers, an American and a Classic wagon as well as two slant 6's, (1961 Dodge Lancer and a 1977 Plymouth Volare wagon) Now I'm wishing I had them all back, just for a little while, to drive and enjoy again. Love your videos and your passion for the art of old cars.

[@stevenpalmer4520]

Uncle Tony, you forgot to mention the vacuum operated windshield wipers!

[@stalinschicken3432]

Hell yeah

[@tulatoiletandsepticllc81]

Hence why he said he was waiting out the rain at a gas station.

[@kenwinston2245]

Oh gawd those were a riot.

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

I noticed the hose was missing from the upper right of the wiper motor, runs down to a fitting on the fuel pump. It's probably just laying there somewhere.

[@timsharkey1993]

Those were terrible on a mountain road when it rained. Every time you hit the throttle hard the wipers practically stopped dead.

[@g.stephens263]

My first new car was a 1964 Rambler Classic. It was a two door "hardtop" (no center pillars)), and white over metallic green. Mine was the 770 series with a 287ci v-8 with an aftermarket 4 barrel carburetor, and a three speed manual transmission ("three on the tree"). I drove it until 1966 when I traded up to a new Ambassador hardtop with a 327ci v-8, again with a three speed manual. My Dad was a partner in an AMC dealership in the middle of "Buick City", so I drove "foreign" cars according to most of my pals.

[@rexcars1835]

Those old granny cars are awesome. I tend to yawn at the belly button models that guys spend a fortune on. That Rambler is a cool piece of Americana you won't see every day. You just gotta think ahead a bit because there is nothing sitting on the shelf to fix it if it throws you a surprise.

[@timothybaker6252]

For the Rambler guy. Back in the 70"s I had a rambler 6 cyl. with a weak lifter. I was just a kid and couldn't afford to replace a bunch of parts. I found that a Chevy small block push rods were almost the same except a fraction of an inch longer. Magic! Lifter noise gone and ran smooth.

[@Volusiaev]

When growing up, my family had a '64 Rambler station wagon! 195 CI straight six!

[@daveross5314]

My buddy just went to pick up a 57 Chevy that has always wanted 1800.00 4DOOR Its nice its very restorable I love it. Who cares how many doors its a piece of Americana its 62 years old and going to be enjoyed again by a true car guy!!!!!

[@hippydippy]

First car I ever learned to drive was an older friend's 3 on the tree 64 Rambler when I was 14. Almost hit a tree, but I lived to tell the tale.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

One of the old classics I had back in 1980, was a '67 Chevelle 2-door......but it only had the 283 and duel exhaust, with PowerGlide trans. Got it by swapping straight up for a much newer Kawasaki 400 cc motorcycle. I didn't miss the bike at all. Body was straight, very little surface rust. Had my uncle rebuild the motor. Man, I LOVED that car. NO power steering.......and like you said Tony, with the car barely rolling, you could literally steer it with 1 finger. I was ready to have it painted back black, but sadly........a bunch of oak trees didn't get out of my way one night......back when I was a young, foolish hell raiser. Absolutely totaled the thing. For a V8, it got GREAT gas mileage too. Lord, how I wish I still had it today. WHO CARES that it didn't have a 396 with 4 speed.

[@seantheperson923]

I gotta say you have been the most helpful person out there for teaching me about cars and how things like carbs work.

[@timcooper6389]

1958 AMC Rambler Super pt.19 here, I own a amc Rambler, I been trying to learn as much as I can about how to work on it, watching videos here on youtube or reading articles online since dec 7, I've learned a thing or two from UTG, plus a few more things, and it was super nice to see this video. He's right though, you don't see these cars around anymore.... I've never seen a car like mine before, and I am getting prepared to be stared at constantly when it's finally on the road!

[@joekizonu9503]

My first car was a 73 amc hornet 232 straight 6 3 on the tree in green.

[@tony_25or6to4]

We had one when I was little, but in baby poop gold. It was quick.

[@youzzername]

My favorite car was my purple 73 Hornet hatchback, 258 with a/c and auto. It was no slouch but I wish it had the 360 in it. I dragged my friend's 71 Malibu with a 307 auto and we stayed neck and neck until about 55 mph. I put 360K miles on it.

[@joekizonu9503]

@@youzzername I had a 2 door coop. Drove it thru high school, it got clowned on. But good car, and when i got t boned I walked away. The guy who hit me didn't.

[@raAdams-wk4br]

Question; Love Uncle Tony. I'm subscriber...71 years old. No nonsense practical advice from Tony. However, something this video is perplexing. Tony says your not a car guy (9:40) if you only like 2 door cars, that you're just in it for looks, yet drives the Rambler done the road and says "No one else is driving anything else that looks like this (or words to that effect) 6:21)". lol. I'm a car guy but dislike 4 doors generally cause they look boxy (ex 4 door pickups). Classic cars like the Rambler have their own cool which is different than the cool of a Mustang. But still cool. Love ya Tony!

[@robertwatkins364]

My dad had a 60 something rambler two door. It had a 327 and three on the tree. No, not a chevy 327! A Rambler 327!

[@louisedwards6681]

Yes 327😀Rambler✔️

[@rickrichter9445]

The Jeep Gladiator trucks had those AMC 327’s too. This was YEARS before AMC owned the Jeep Corp.

[@louisedwards6681]

@@rickrichter9445 I've built alot of torque flight A 904 Transmissions for that model 🏁

[@Jelsick]

My dad had one as well. Gold with a tan interior. I remember riding up highway 52 going to grandmas house in St. Paul, MN cruising at 75 mph as a kid in the 70s.

[@louisedwards6681]

@@Jelsick kind of hard to forget about something like that, ain't it 🕰️

[@ivorwm2291]

I love the hubcaps. Our neighbor had a station station wagon with the same hub caps. I appreciate that every manufacturer had their own different designs for door handles and knobs.

[@79tazman]

A good friend of mine has a 1966 Rambler Classic 770 straight 6 but it's a 2 door those cars are different they have a torque tube instead of a drive shaft and the automatic trans is all aluminum and don't have cooling lines

[@michaeldean4704]

Actually there's a drive shaft inside that torque tube. Made replacing the U-joints a bit of a pain. But other than that, great cars to work on.

[@kipawbrey4750]

I've been watching your videos and you have inspired me . I've picked up a 1968 dodge dart 4 door sedan to wrench on. I'm 67 years old and when I get around my car I feel like a kid again. Thanks so much and keep the information come, I have a lot to learn.

[@joshuakozee5719]

I just cant believe how cool car interiors used to be.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

No stupid infotainment crap, no stupid touchscreens, no stupid beeping when you turn the key, yeah, only shows the important stuff.

[@jrcars7017]

Yeah but you don't want your head to smash into one.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

@@jrcars7017 Exactly, that's why I don't drive like a complete moron so I'll never find out.

[@bradyakubovic2550]

Love it!!...my Dad had a 62 Rambler Classic, that he bought brand new. kept it till 1971. He was stationed in Edmonton Alberta and I remember riding in it all the way to southern Ontario. It made that trip a few times. Had the push button auto. You’ve found a jewel there...hang on to it!!

[@fastfordman1965]

Lord I was born a ramblin man. A 1964 Classic 770, Ford 302, dual quad, tunnel ram ramblin’ man 😉

[@johns4306]

I guess you could not find a decent looking Ford to put that motor in.

[@fastfordman1965]

John S Lol. It tends to piss off a lot of AMC purists, but it’s a fun car nonetheless.

[@justinjohnson3655]

I agree Tony. I drive a yellow 1977 Mercedes 240D diesel sedan. I love the car and it gets looks everywhere it goes. I actually bought it because it is a 4-door. I just love the look of it.

[@mauricelewis4543]

Every time I show someone my 54 Ford they tell me to change it I'm leaving it all stock including a 6 volt system

[@scottygoodman3127]

I was one of the most popular guys with the chicks back in high school when ever I drove my Mom's 1963 Rambler 660 wagon with the fold-down sets!

[@AtZero138]

You've Seen a Rambler Alive and Running on KZbin... You can Now Stare at the Sun, you seen it All.. Got to Love It..

[@bandccoresohio]

😆

[@gregbenwell6173]

Actually where I live there is a guy who owns TWO Ramblers that are both on the road, and a third parts car that is actually in "not bad shape"!! I asked him once if he'd ever sell one of them and he told me "NO" but explained that between the three cars he has enough parts to keep at least one of them alive for the next 40 years (read what I wrote about parts in my area (above) and you'd understand) which made a lot of sense to me when he said it!!

[@crazytrain7114]

Untill you see the 48 Land Rover in my neighborhood.

[@chuckrieger782]

My uncle drove a '63 Rambler when he worked for New Jersey Bell. He loved it!!!😎

[@jasonthunders78]

Our Ramblers we had down here in Australia,were deadly old tanks!👍

[@realmccoy9597]

I own my grandmother's 64 rambler American 440H 2 door hardtop still she bought it new in 64. Neat car for sure!

[@raymondoliver7381]

My brother had one when I was jr high early 70's and it would out corner other cars it had there small block V8 .....

[@joedirt5570]

I have a 64 660 with a 287,automatic,PS,PB and factory AC.It also has a remote controlled(cable)driver side mirror.On the passenger side it has a headrest,make up mirror and a Kleenex dispenser under the dash.A very well equipped car for 64 by any standard.Watching your video makes me want to get back to work on it.Thanks for the motivation.

[@tonylang7526]

PRACTICALITY, RELIABILITY, DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRING BY ONESELF -- PRE-PLASTIC , PRE-CMPTR AFFORDIBILTY. AMEN.

[@Attachments.]

Lol. My buddy is an older car guy and those are some unreliable cars in todays age. Always needing to be fixed up with parts you have to buy part cars for or pray to find online. Some of the best quality cars inside and out aswell as simple but modern cars are cheaper to work on. I WORK ON MODERN CARS IN MY GARAGE WITH RATCHETS, WRENCHES AND RAMPS. Why do you people find newer cars so hard to work on?? My GRANDPA can work on his ‘11 silverado no problem and this is a man working on cars since a kid now in his 70s! I dont like all the electronics in the engine bay but its still easy to work on. I just started working on my own cars last year and its so damn easy. I work on cars 98-08 nothing older or newer and theyre easy. Its still managable at home with simple tools. My cars are all reliable too. Never had any issues besides a water pump and brake lines going out but those would happen to older cars too. You old farts just need to get with the times. If i got a 69 z28 camaro id slap a modern motor in there with modern computers to make it actually reliable, that is if the frame and body are in decent condition. Old cars look better than todays but arent reliable after 30+ years!

[@tonylang7526]

MORE REGULAR MAINTENANCE KEEPS THEM FINE -- RUN IT TILL IT BREAKS IS MORE OFTEN THAN TODAY'S CARS: BUT TODAY, UR DEAD IN THE ROAD. CLN PLUGS, POINTS AND TIME: EVERY 3 MONTHS. CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS, VIS CHK TIRES: EVERY WEEK. REPLACE SHOCKS, EVERY 1.5yrs., CHNG OIL & FILTER, YRLY., ETC, ETC. : UR A TEAM, U WORK TOGETHER!! WE ARE TALKING ABOUT COMPLETELY DIF LIFESTYLES AND MINDSETS.

[@strokerace7418]

Shame iz dank you obviously haven’t worked on cars long enough. Everything you just said just astounds me. I’ve worked on old carbureted Chevrolet’s, and fords and they start up the first time you turn that key. With a new car you need scan tools to figure out the problem and 6 hours working on it. With old cars everything was simple. Timing, adjusting the carb, suspension, brakes, and interior. Most people didn’t buy the highest package they could they bought the base model. You didn’t have to take apart 30 different things to get them out of the way to work. I have a 61 fairlane that I’ve had since I was 13. It was a 223 straight six 3 on the free. I’ve done an engine swap since then but when it had the 6 in it it would start up as soon as you turn that key. I got about 19 mpg with a 2 barrel. I paid 10 for spark plugs 30 for distributor and 60 for the carburetor car started like it was brand new. These old cars that you supposedly have to work on all the time, no you don’t if you keep it simple. I’ve you have a car with a big block v8 that your hot rodding around yes of course your asking for problems. The everyday classic car that the average person would have drove no.

[@tonylang7526]

OWNED AND HAPPILY OPERATED 10yr OLD '50's CARS IN THE '60's, '60's CARS IN THE 70's. GOT LEARNT GOOD, GOTTA GOOD JOB, HAD TO GET AAA ROAD SERVICE FOR MY NEWER CARS EVER SINCE. TOO COMPLEX FOR HOME ANALYSIS AND REPAIRS, OUTRAGEOUS PARTS COSTS, V-OFTEN ONLY THE DEALERSHIPS CUD REPAIR THEM. SWAPPED CHEAP ENGINES OR TRANIES ONCE IN A WHILE BY MYSELF ON THE OLD MODELS. HATE MT NEW CARS!!

[@diecastgarageisgone...9531]

If you put everything back the way it was from the factory on classics and undo years of bad "repairs" you will have s relatively reliable car. They are simple machines. Years of neglect and shoddy repairs takes their toll. It ran fine from the factory and was someone's daily driver.

[@ericshinault3628]

Had a 68 Mercury Monterey for years. 390 4V. Power steering and disks up front. Little white walls n factory wheel covers. Loved that car. Ran like a scaulded dog, and the popo wouldn't bat an eye at it. Good times.

[@jimclarke1108]

Looks a bit like the unmarked rambler that booked me in 1967, had my license for 2 weeks then lost it for 3 months for drag racing the police rambler )) ( i lost all round ))

[@colebizwell5407]

I'm 19 years old. My grandfather just handed down to me his 1964 gmc 1000. Came with the 230 6 cylinder but he put a 383 in it in the early 90s when he was into drag racing the thing... when I finally got of driving age he would take me out in it and I'd just sit there, afraid of it in a way. I was used to the comforts of modern cars and to see granddad handle this loud, archaic machine like it was second nature was fascinating. I was afraid of it because I would think of all the things "about" it. I figured I would need to be so specific and touchy with how I interacted with it. But that wasn't the case as he taught me. He explained to me that, yes- it is 55 years old and yes- the engine was built to perform, that over time you connect with it. You just know what to hear. What to feel. He said "you'll be lucky to take it for a spin and not need to tinker with something along the way and it would sometimes intimidate me. But I've grown to love it. You know all the creaks and noises that would alarm a normal person but is simply normal operation to you. He taught me not to be afraid of picking around under the hood and listening or feeling things. That man has taught me so much and watching Uncle Tony's Garage is literally just like listening to my granddad talk to me about cars. Sorry for the long comment but I had to say it.

[@carlossalgado6493]

If uncle tony wants to drive you let him drive

[@01Z06guy]

Unless you have a manual trans and value your shifter.

[@discerningmind]

Uncle Tony, What you and the other gentleman said was extremely valuable and will benefit some guys by making them stop and re-think the limitations they're putting on themselves. I think the words you were looking for were "If you have to count the doors on a car- You're missing out!" Because that's what happens. Guys reject a sedan and then go without a vintage car because they're waiting to afford a two door. I've had a few vintage cars in the past ten years. When I brought home the last one my neighbor said "You sure like your sedans." I told him the sedans cost less and they're easier to find a one owner car, or a car that hasn't been snotted from having a lot of owners due to it's popularity. A vintage car brings me back in time and I want the fullest experience of that so I never modify them, I keep them stock right down to points in the distributor and 6V batteries. I do use modern radial tires though. If you find yourself looking at a vintage car and what you're saying about stock items is- I want to change this, this, this, and that-- then go find another car that will allow you to enjoy it's purity. Flashy catalogs with bolt-on items will cost you needless money and result in your loosing out on the genuine experience of a historic car.

[@CJColvin]

Very Beautiful Rambler brother.

[@jonathanshelly5014]

I have a 4-door 1973 plymouth valiant with a 198 cubic inch slant six. It's not fast, it's not flashy, it's a bit beat up, but it cost less than $2500 and it's been such fun to work on and just drive everywhere. I love my car. A-Body mopars are the way to go for cheap old cars!

[@MaliciousSRT]

I'd rock an old 4-door just to go back in time and drive something without all the nannies, but be careful with these videos T. We don't need $15,000 slant six 74 Darts because they got popular lol

[@AtZero138]

Hahahaha... dang you have a point.. better get in the Dart game Brother.. she's out there trust me, no you can't have mine.. peace

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Happened in my world. A 30k mile 79 vw rabbit all original can fetch 10k.

[@AtZero138]

@@MrTheHillfolk Dang... yeah I believe it Man, I live in not only southern California but Orange County, hot VW center of the universe at one time, now it's rare to even see a Square Back or even a Fast Back.. and any early GTI.. years ago my buddy built up a 86 GTI that would stomp Honda's it was hilarious.. and I Drive a More door 68 Dodge Dart.. it's my Daily driver, 318 now, takes me to work and everywhere.. from what I paid to what people are asking now, has jumped up 2 1/2 grand more.. yikes

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@AtZero138 yea its crazy. This has been going on for the past 6-8yrs. Even a really nice one can go for 5-7k The first time I got hooked on a GTI was in 89. My friend had a stock 84 Rabbit GTI and he used to be able to just wipe out 5.0 Mustangs to 50-60mph. Thru town , the stop lights are every 600ft. He kept smoking this stang at every light the guy lined up at, i was shocked.

[@rjherb5895]

I used to have a 1961 Rambler Custom Classic with a 3-speed manual over-drive transmission. It felt happy at 60 miles per hour, and at that speed it got 27 miles per gallon. It was a very comfortable and quiet cruiser.

[@markovolodya8642]

660 is cool, 440 would have been perfect for Tony!

[@MrBrombomb]

A friend of mine has a 1965 Dodge Coronet 4 door , with a 225 slant six , automatic transmission, & power steering that he daily drives sometimes. Not only do I love the styling of the car, but I also love how it practically glides along the road as the slant six putts like a kitten. What a smooth ride it offers! It’s nothing fancy, but it’s just a great classic American car. The only things that he’s done to it or a few necessary mechanical repairs here in there. Cosmetically, the outside looks decent, while the interior is comfortable. Again, not a souped up muscle car but a great piece of Americana.

[@RainyDayAuto]

I wouldn't mind a four door but I dont have one and I never have. I really think is because 4 doors are rare cars these days. So many people over the past 30 years junked so many 4 doors and saved the 2 doors, that 2 doors are the common now and 4 doors hardly exist..... wagons too. That's my theory because I never find 4 door cars.

[@stalinschicken3432]

Yeah man 4 doors are cool. My favorite is the 60's lincolns with the suicide doors. Analog too I love it

[@throwingsparks]

I’m looking for a cool wagon..

[@stalinschicken3432]

@@throwingsparks hell yeah grandma had one of those beasts too complete with rear facing bucket seat.

[@TheBrokenLife]

As the owner of 3 wagons, I strongly agree with you. Wagons are the coolest!

[@xxnamexx530]

in some ways its sad that so many were junked, but it makes the 4 doors and wagons that still exist that much more special. I got lucky, i happened to find a 4 door '71 chevelle, took me 6 months to get the owner to sell it to me. It's the best $1600 i ever spent, im totally enamored with the thing. Now ive gotta watch out for any wagons that happen to catch my eye.

[@westernblood3732]

A 1959 Rambler Wagon is a bucket list car. Four door weird looking wagon with fins, but who cares? It would make for a comfy car camper and road tripper. And the Nash/Rambler company had all sorts of great ideas, glad to see you showcase the best part of those cars, the fold down seat to bed feature.

[@redskies2813]

Jeez I just wanna drive a 79 Camaro as a daily and I know it sounds crazy but hey MERICA

[@danielscott6787]

Go get a junk yard 4.8 LS with a "modern" over drive trans. Old 70's Camaros are going to get BAD mileage and NO power.

[@cameronbates9185]

I daily a 66 mustang and I've never been happier

[@Bigskyguy56]

My friend had a 63 Rambler American , his had that feature of a fold down seat. Being 65 yrs old this was natural for us. That was the world we grew up in. Stay Real.

[@topperthompson580]

M made in Kenosha Wisconsin land of the Ramblers

[@sludge4125]

And now there’s nothing left but a huge vacant lot there. 😢

[@snake_eyes_garage]

My wife loved her 64 V8 4-door Rambler like this one. When our first son was born it needed new front end bushings that we couldn’t afford to fix it so we sold it. My wife has regretted it ever since. I have been looking for probably 20 years for another one but they are few and far between. 😒 Now I’m back on the lookout. 👌

[@brianandrews7099]

You know, the muscle cars are cool, but in today’s market there is a legitimate argument that they are over valued. Although they are quick, they still drive like a 40 to 60 year old car (that can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on the individual and the day). Even if they were on top of the automotive technology of their time, by today’s standards they don’t stop, handle, or brake well. They might be able to outrun a police Charger but they can’t out handle or stop like one. Yeah, you can update systems and improve things, or even “restomod” the car, but at some point you have to wonder if the time, money, and effort to restomod wouldn’t be better spent on just buying one of the current muscle cars (Challenger, Mustang,, etc.) that would give you all the modern features and the power with the retro look; and just leave the old muscle cars alone to be restored to original? After all the money and effort spent restoring a muscle car, your likely not gonna want to daily drive it anyway. People are nuts; they don’t care about their own cars out on the road, let alone your freshly restored classic. So what happens? You find yourself driving it less and less, and shorter distances after every “close call” you have out on the road. I’ve even known a few people who buy or restored some really nice, desirable cars only to later sell them because they were “too nice to drive”, “ I got tired of having to protect it every timeI took it somewhere”, etc. and ended up buying “less” car and enjoyed it more! Sometimes, a basic collectable car can fit into your life much better than a dream car.

[@rickrichter9445]

Good point, I have an antique car that was my daily driver (an AMC by the way), and now I don’t even want to drive it in the rain!

[@stevevarholy2011]

Already the Tri-5's and early 1960's cars are coming down in price. Slowly. But past their peak. The baby boomers are betting older and they are selling off their toys. The story goes that everyone collects what was around when they were younger. Already on Facebook their are enthusiasts grioups for late 1980's early 1990's GM front wheel drive cars...

[@jrcars7017]

Maybe if you bought a classic Chevy or Ford, but Mopar's are dirt cheap to upgrade to at least 90's braking and handling standards. Even if you go the "high dollar" route, here's a Hotchkis Performance Total Vehicle suspension system for only $3,384 - www.yearone.com/Product/chrysler-b-body/80110#prettyPhoto Baer brakes in the $1500 range - www.yearone.com/Catalog/chrysler.b.body/wheels-.-brakes-.-rear-axle/baer-brakes You can do pretty good with stock parts pulled from the junkyard though, I'm just saying that even the high dollar approach isn't that bad. I don't believe Mopar muscle cars are overvalued, new cars are overvalued. A loaded 2020 Mustang GT500 is nearly a six figure car! Yes you get a lot of performance for the money but you'll see ten other Mustangs every time you go out, and few people will know you've got the expensive one. I can't imagine buying one, for that money I'd be looking at used Gallardos.

[@curtsmith3064]

In 1969 I was 12 yrs old.My parents were buying a ( used) AMC Rebel with a 6 cylinder,4 doors,and a plaid bench seat.Nearby on the lot was a 1970 Mark Donahue Javelin.It was bright orange with a spoiler on the back.It was a 390 with a 4 speed/Hurst shifter.Try as I may dad was not talked into the Javelin.

[@999thenewman]

Is your Mopar friend a model for the Lands' End catelog?

[@Warex06]

999thenewman 😂 hahaha yes

[@raynyhus2026]

I got me a 67 Rambler Rebel, same front seat, 232- 6 cyl, automatic. It's a blast, cheap to drive, and there isnt another one in town or county. I love the look of it.

[@jjmac3561]

It's a 2 door. 2 doors on one side, 2 doors on the other side ;-)

[@MrTheHillfolk]

4 doors, to fit more hoors.

[@mpetersen6]

Every once in a while some body would screw up on the line and a 3 door would come out of the framing bucks. 2dr uniside on the driver's and 4dr uniside on the passenger. They'd either get sent to the repair hole or the company would run them through assembly and use them to run back and forth between the Kenosha plant and Burlington Test Facility. Looked just strange

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@mpetersen6 Haha that's a trip,and no doubt that musta been funny to see

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

64 Rambler facts - it's rolling with the 'Flash-o-matic' transmission, 'Weather Eye' heater and the 'Tri-Poised power' rear suspension. At 9:50 no front door lock - the inside door handle is also the lock, push down to lock the front doors. At 2:25 the Vacum wiper motor top center firewall is missing the rubber hose from the fuel pump. Whaaaat? Yes, the fuel pump has a vacum fitting (below the inverted glass bowl) and a rubber hose runs from it to the wiper motor. Wipers don't work when driving uphill, and they work really fast going downhill.

[@immikeurnot]

Slow cars are more fun to beat on when you're not on the track. I've driven all sorts of shit in my career. I actually lost count of 500 HP cars when I was doing a lot of AMGs. Some of the most fun vehicles I've driven were 100 or less horsepower. Big power, high performance, you floor it for two seconds and you're illegal, you want to push it to the limit and you're right on the edge of disaster. More laid-back stuff, you run through all the gears and you're just hitting the speed limit, you push it hard as possible through a curve and you're doing 25 so if you fuck up you're not going to die. High performance cars are fun sometimes. Daily drivers are good to drive all the time. I think the word you were looking for is "posers". Posers care about how many doors, or how much chrome on the wheels. And it's gotta be lowered... if you're a poser. Even boring family cars back in the day had class. Someone put some artistry and design into those things. Now that stuff (except window cranks - they don't exist) is designed to blend into the rest of the interior. ... Is it wrong that I kind of want to put a 4.0 from a Jeep (carb conversion, though) into one of these cars?

[@suzyjohnson4667]

Love this car! Times have really changed, Including my perspective. Agree Uncle Tony, all vintage is cool now days. Who would have thought. Back in the day only certain cars were thought cool, now everything vintage is. So wonderful indeed!

[@1956model1]

What you were trying to say is...... If you only want a muscle car, perhaps a male enhancement prescription is really what you need. 🤔

[@cooterhazzardbhogg8236]

Confusis say "he who has big Johnson don't need corvette".

[@deuteronimus750]

My dad bought a new baby blue '66 Rambler 770 with 3 speed on the column, no air and the 2 barrel 287 cu.in. V8 in early 1967. I remember he said he paid $2150 for it. It was a pretty strong running engine too. Rambler/AMC made some great performance cars also, like the 290, 302, 360 and 401 powered AMX , Rebel, Ambassador, and American models also.

[@akassasin5768]

if you care about the doors you care more about status than cars

[@slimshady2777]

I love this video .. I have shown this to 2 of my car mates (they didnt really get it) and my missus (to show her what a true car person is) .. this is what is missing from 99% of the hobby .. so few can appreciate a car like this ..

[@justinwood6601]

My grandfather has a 1968 Chrysler Newport Custom 4 door and I love driving it and most look at like it's a spaceship.

[@SchnelleKat]

You guys got that Spot on along with myself talking to me... "Yeah I mean it's a Mom, Grocery-getter car with two Beds & a couch" You really cannot get ANYMORE Simple than that, Especially considering How SIMPLE Those Cars are especially AMC. My God I need one.

[@morelanmn]

Another Rambler story. My grandmother had problems with the "R car" .. That's what she called our white Rambler. Every time she drove it it just would not run correctly. Come to find out that on the left of the steering wheel was a knob she hung her purse on.. She was pulling out the choke and hanging her purse on it... Thanks for showing this car.. Many memories and many smiles came back to me.. Now find us a $1995.00 brand new Ford Maverick. Yes we had one of those also. That car was so bare it had a shelf instead of a glove box. It was so slow nothing would fall off the shelf.

[@williamkent2446]

Bought a '73 Fleetwood 60 Special last year for 6 grand. Absolutely love it.

[@staywhite6332]

My dad's first car was a '63 Rambler wagon. 👍😎

[@eddiebones20]

I love the description of it being "agricultural" under the hood, so true. Reminded me of working on some old tractors, everything in the open, easy to diagnose. Mom had one of these, just chugged down the road with no worries.

[@bernieg2433]

Man, this makes me miss my 1968 AMC Ambassador SST 343 2 door! It was their high option car with a 343 V8, power steering, power disc brakes, cruise control, air conditioning, bucket seats that laid down just like this one. It also had a vent under the steering wheel to blow heat or AC on your crotch 😂It was loaded with options! I met my wife & so many people in that car it got so much attention. I got it from my uncle $500 & he called it a fake hotrod but it was the best $500 I ever spent and looked even better with air shocks on the back with 15in centerline wheels wrapped in grand ams!

[@jeffreyrubish347]

My 2004 Wrangler 4.0 liter 6 is the final version of the 1964 Rambler 6. Amazing engine.