This Is Not What You Wanted To See... Abandoned 1962 AMC Rambler

WATCH NEXT: • This Is Such A Disaste...
We're preparing the abandoned 1962 AMC Rambler Classic Deluxe project car for its first drive on the road since 1975. We grease the suspension, fabricate throttle linkage, bleed the brakes & more. Next, we need to replace the transmission front pump seal.
Subscribe / @freemansgarage
Here's some parts, tools, shirts etc!
I'm Not Old I'm Classic T-Shirt: amzn.to/3PapRFj
Magnetic Work Lights: amzn.to/3GlFtk0
Air Filter In My Rambler: amzn.to/4adF9Av
Magnetic Pickup Tool Kit: amzn.to/3UPkSfV
WD-40: amzn.to/3T68pUL
Grease Gun: amzn.to/3sABuwO
Brake Parts Cleaner: amzn.to/3PkdWn5
Blue Shop Towels: amzn.to/49ntks4
Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Freeman's Garage.
Please like, comment, subscribe & share!
Thanks for watching!
#freemansgarage

[@dawndelrocco2078]

I respect your ambition, knowledge and stick-to-it-tive-ness!! And when I was a little girl in the 1960's, this was our family car!I I loved the push-button transmission buttons that would light up at night.. if memory serves me, "reverse" lit up orange, "Neutral-Start" lit up red, and the 3 drive buttons lit up green.

[@freemansgarage]

I haven't made it far enough with the project to know if the buttons light up or not, but I'm looking forward to finding out. Thank you for watching & taking the time to share that precious memory.

[@ronheyse6052]

I found your channel after I found my 1961 Rambler Classic Cross Country Wagon. I subscribed and binge-watched all your Rambler episodes. I subscribed to your bonus channel, too. You've paved the way for me on my '61 project, I'll know just where to look for trouble. I'm looking forward to your next video. Best of luck in Oklahoma!

[@freemansgarage]

That's awesome. I was hoping these Rambler videos would be of help to someone. There's not a lot of Rambler video content out there. Thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate it.

[@kenburns4802]

Hello freeman I thought you were in the clear on your way back to the road what a kick in the ass I am with you all the way thank you ken

[@freemansgarage]

Me too. Thanks for hanging in there me. It’s just a $3 seal.

[@paulreft7133]

I shrieked when I saw that leak too bud! Dang! You've come too far to give up, you'll get her going again, I have all the confidence in you! Can't wait to see the next episode, thanks for bringing us along! Good luck bud!

[@freemansgarage]

The seal is in the mail. I'm chomping at the bit. Thanks for the good luck.

[@paulreft7133]

Hope it doesn't end up in Guam! 🤣

[@johncrawford6992]

This is going to be a fun project for you can’t wait to watch

[@freemansgarage]

It is. I appreciate you watching it.

[@brianhayes7618]

Man I so thought we were going to see you drive this beast. Sadness as entered the situation and now must be dealt with. You are not having the best of luck with this car. Hope it's a easy fix and you get this jewel on the road and you can become Ramblin man he's got a plan. Good luck getting it figured out and fixed once and for all. You arr quite a entertaining fellow

[@freemansgarage]

If it wasn't for this $3 seal it'd be good to go. A seal has been located & is in the US mail headed my way. I appreciate your moral support.

[@Ramblin_Garage]

I am finally going to get my rambler perfect. My car body in from nevada and it is really nice all of it. And now we just secured a new engine and transmission for a 62 rambler. They are super hard to find

[@freemansgarage]

That’s incredible. Congratulations. That must be a really good feeling. You should keep me posted on it. I’m interested in knowing how your Rambler turns out.

[@Ramblin_Garage]

@@freemansgarage (update) i have the new engine officially and the transmission isnt correct because it was out of an american

[@dannyrogillio2430]

Good luck with all that really hope you have good luck

[@freemansgarage]

Thank you. I think it will work out ok.

[@oldschoolcars3318]

Lol, you had more than one person here screaming at linkage time... little coffee though, and it morphed into a knowing chuckle.

[@freemansgarage]

It's part of the process.

[@oldschoolcars3318]

@freemansgarage btw, when u pull engine aside check the flex plate for cracks. Holler if u need one gratis in the mail.

[@neilpryce3356]

Hi Richard, I too wept bitterly

[@freemansgarage]

It’ll be fine.

[@pltanner2981]

some of the original gas tanks have a drain plug in the bottom. I made a filler tube out of exhaust tubing coupled with a straight hose. its only worked for 40 years.

[@freemansgarage]

That's a good idea.

[@pltanner2981]

I have a 61 Rambler that looks similar to yours. it has good body parts and windows. the engine is locked up. its the aluminum block with a steel head. 196 cid. the auto trans and diff has 60k miles on it. I'm parting it out. I drive a 59 with a 327

[@freemansgarage]

Oh, wow the aluminum block. That's interesting. You're selling parts?

[@oldschoolcars3318]

Windshield on 61 is different: shorter!

[@RichardBerry-v5i]

You can get it done 👍

[@freemansgarage]

Thank you. I will do my best.

[@roypearce6968]

I wish you could drive it. More issues? Maybe next year?

[@freemansgarage]

If the torque converter isn’t cracked then it just needs a $3 seal.

[@portlandon]

“If you can dodge a wrench….you can dodge a ball!” - Rip Torn

[@freemansgarage]

Oh wow didn’t even think of that. I liked him on Columbo & some other programs.

[@NoWr2Run]

It's going to SUK but the Trans. has to come out. Then maybe you can have it gone through & really cleaned up or rebuilt ? Didn't expect it to leak like that, MAN THAT SUKS. Or you can ignore that car for now & work on the 56 ? Good Luck, Sir.

[@freemansgarage]

Just keep the faith.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@freemansgarage OK, Will do.

[@oldschoolcars3318]

Taking trans out not a good idea. Pull exhaust fuel line radiator waterpump fan and k frame. Separate engine and trans. Twist engine aside, clean bell housing. Pull converter replace seal. Replace bell housing mounts. Reinstall converter and engine.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@oldschoolcars3318 Isn't that what you just described ? Pulling Trans.

[@christianbattestin9747]

You want to drive a General Lee? I've sat in a couple of them, and met Tom Sarmento, Luke, Rosco and Sheriff Little.

[@freemansgarage]

Yes please. That's neat. A General is on my must own one day list.

[@Ramblin_Garage]

Somehow mine doesnt leak, it just is a little different ramblers always gotta do something else

[@freemansgarage]

It's always something.

[@roypearce6968]

You haven’t been posted anything lately. Must be busy hope you a great holiday weekend

[@freemansgarage]

Thank you. It was great. I hope your holiday weekend was great as well. Yes, I have been busy. A little too busy. I'm keeping it going though.

[@oldschoolcars3318]

.... but but but, I like glimmering?!

[@LeonardMagnusson]

westport wa.state here sir.

[@robertwenzell9510]

This girl wants to live,fix it right

[@freemansgarage]

Agreed. New seal is on it's way.

[@vagabond96h]

There is no snorkle on that style air cleaner.

[@freemansgarage]

Thanks for telling me.

[@oldschoolcars3318]

Lack of dirty grease means That L upper trunion is toast.

[@oldschoolcars3318]

There is no missing snorkle!

[@freemansgarage]

My mistake.

[@SierraJohn]

Want to see a '62 Rambler commercial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ6UqYmIgbuAiZY

[@freemansgarage]

I like the end. Let her pick the color. Thanks for sending that my way.

[@NotmeGK123]

Yeah feel asleep lol rewind Oklahoma nice. I’m on Arkansas Oklahoma line oh you know the reason it’s always windy in Oklahoma because Texas sucks and Kansas blows 😂lol😂 just had to say it

[@freemansgarage]

Well, if you have an opportunity to say it...you have to. Looks like we're going to be neighbors. I'll be straddling that line.

[@NotmeGK123]

@ cool bug you later lol

[@SierraJohn]

Put a diaper on that thing and get her rolling.

[@freemansgarage]

It’s crossed my mind.