# 1965 AMC Rambler Classic Station Wagon thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Other\ **Tags:** car\ **Created:** [September 7, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475 "2019-09-07T20:49:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/1 "2019-09-07T20:49:57Z")
Collection of posts and whatnot about the car I have as I work on it. ![IMG_20190815_160908](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a71889580850a414d9fd5a6a6e09c5b1eb72d382.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_153203](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/d/df4ee673182b462bdede7a773cd5b6aa9a6f82b4.jpeg) ![IMG_20190906_161711](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3f2ca2b0a5ed6227d07164f0c31ffbd0c04321fb.jpeg) ![IMG_v76zle](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/7/745862312e13f4d95d22a23048a113b10b60b626.jpeg) So far it’s got a complete transmission rebuild, and about to have tires. I also cleaned the floors, and will clean the rest of the car later today when it’s not 100 degrees out lol. ![IMG_20190907_140528](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2add8eb8a5b2c93f3939404ad3e9d7d2c33b96dd.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_140552](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/5/598aa6a7cd91a6b07094aec20a748ed150f4911e.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_153024](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8962d4eb015383cb4dbbc422d79b8ee4e3594c84.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_153027_1](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9c39331a5c68919fcba18ca1827ea9a6837d721c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/2 "2019-09-07T22:42:58Z")
Nice and shiny clean 😃 though, I do need to get some chrome cleaner lol as this is all real chrome inside. ![IMG_20190907_173850](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1927cc7363d613549cc9f3ff1e5cf643578fe620.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_173856](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/0/060406cc9f6ee9cb8ca8a9e6ddb647c13f97884e.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_173900](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/4/465e739169b408788ce6a2e43071061f80c5ece8.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_173956](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0c5de4f4668d208debd4f4556755d2bae3a3c689.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_173910](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d56fc84384c9bc4c7403c0c347b82dea0b06f28f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/3 "2019-09-07T23:38:28Z")
So. much. cleaning. Lol. ![IMG_20190907_175944](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/e/ed00c77e0379553d7275f88248583901c8332e9c.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_175934](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2ff60608b2544c48893c1b1d7fa8a730e3524508.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_175951](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/8/84b36778816ee8af3d080b7cce5f2f49a0466196.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_180813](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e570b4c702122ccf8b4fbdb62dcbd9e7dbf55bdc.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_180810](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1ff575bf0c3098eaea491a457a63a960860c9ad2.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_182423](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2f044f965d787b9d121daf4980a8952801ea2202.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_182416](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a1655e8326b84fa6281f7cc99eb2f37df132b367.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_182427](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c8e7c41f151612d49b293829c3e539e49dc1e937.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/4 "2019-09-08T01:27:24Z")
Got some chrome cleaner and holy balls what a difference. ![IMG_20190907_194957](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/3/333c84fab9478f1e8734e5ff97a538314b31aaf7.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_194947](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c6eecbe644f53f1363b665b845febe6160c0a4ec.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_195026](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1777c48626d644db3afc7be5cf4f9d1fa178b460.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_195021](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/9/956625cc031a5ae64cc73a2e56fc4f8565e1184d.jpeg) ![IMG_20190907_195031](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a39d029481de452bf43c5696e7c83bd331ec9af9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/5 "2019-09-11T16:54:25Z")
Good news, I know how to fix the annoying issues (at least for the most part) with my car accelerating and whatnot. Is a pump in the carb; the thing below is supposed to allow fuel through it as you increase the pedal. But when it’s this rotted out it’s sluggish at best and at worst makes accelerating above 70 impossible. ![IMG_20190911_092524](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/b/bc3b778cfd008dc2ac4bc1f242f836f8486732e0.jpeg) For now it’ll have to do until the replacement arrives on Monday though. Also I keep finding random ass wires lol… ![IMG_20190911_081904](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e6bf56bf328e2a62228285f8c1b6b4a34c3a5a8f.jpeg) ![IMG_20190911_081854](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3fdcc0956a5018264f22883c08913d3db246e41b.jpeg) And beauty shot from this morning cuz reasons. ![IMG_20190911_072948](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3371e6344bffb1083bbbc71adc2014ab3cdd8bc6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/6 "2019-09-14T20:16:22Z")
Fixed it and wow. So gud. ![so_good](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0254572413627b832414ef17639b9a8b3afa3e95.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/7 "2019-09-15T22:02:41Z")
Discovered that my car is the top of the top line 770 trim, has an overdrive transmission and 4 ashtrays lmao. Even the passengers in the back have ashtrays. And bucket seats in the front. Also found out I need to change the fuel pump. Which is like $90 for the pump and whatever for the install because I don’t feel like it atm. Depending what the auto shop quotes I may change my mind though. Will see. Pic for reference ![IMG_20190914_080351](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7f899e435529fa119b5d5ffbcea5bd189dcc9c9f.jpeg) ![IMG_20190908_105751](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/a/ad4e10f437c9087eabf0592c9a795f5d9c9f4f81.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/8 "2019-09-25T12:28:28Z")
Pic of the transmission, because I didnt do one earlier in the thread. Conveniently also shows where I could split the exhaust into a dual exhaust if I wanted to. ![IMG_20190924_183702](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8b77b2faf48a62b5f26bfc0364ec378ca8b74c94.jpeg) Also; Applied the Gasket Seal stuff to the windshield, will see how it works after it’s done curing later today. So far has hardened significantly since this pic. Seems like it should work well, providing I didn’t miss any spots. ![IMG_20190924_180753](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c4c28e7e42f66bde3ec6617173451a9a300cb85e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/9 "2019-09-25T14:48:27Z")
Also, rainX is awesome. ![IMG_20190925_091102](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/8/825f9ce38276a5062b0e8abcc3576f1a7811c553.jpeg) ![IMG_20190925_085429](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f75c3dcb6a6e258daf3a01b210a73b3337991dcd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/10 "2019-09-27T00:08:14Z")
All the parts arrived, and it’s in the shop now for an oil change, carb rebuild and muffler install. Will post after it’s done. Should be done tomorrow but will see. ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/11 "2019-09-27T20:47:29Z")
Woot. Carb is working a lot better and the muffler is on. ![IMG_20190927_151901](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/e/ea07dba8c2bef1da1f3376c6187fff29d45f04bc.jpeg) Also had an oil change done, with the zinc additive and it runs so well now. ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/12 "2019-09-29T14:23:04Z")
Hand washed the rambler… So much shinier now even compared to a machine wash lol. The full layer of wax probably helped. Will do a full wash at home as well, with real auto wax but thisll do for now. ![IMG_20190929_091721](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e2794865b8db6af323cea0926b10e659b9897d3c.jpeg) ![IMG_20190929_091730](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/3/37195dee8ba7afb8baee6715c07872a42b36a0d4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/13 "2019-10-03T18:43:44Z")
Almost ready to leave. Just need to pack and I’m set. Put down the blanket so wouldn’t have any scratches/to cushion the things in the trunk. And to add a cover I can put things of value under, out of sight. ![IMG_20191003_132716](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1ea8f99f8004cac1ded7392d184c5dbf463c2afb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/14 "2019-10-07T13:58:37Z")
New air filter is on; doing spark plugs as well. ![IMG_20191007_085756](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3dfe474d78c9f2c173907d73acf604057a565051.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/15 "2019-10-07T14:34:29Z")
Video of it with new spark plugs > ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/16 "2019-10-08T01:58:07Z")
Well, one of the two bushings is in 3 hours and 5 attempts later lol ![IMG_20191007_185339](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4b47609fa9152de692a115bbd56a33b94da49bee.jpeg) Only another one to do. My grandpa’s also tuning the ignition and everything so it’ll run properly; should be well timed afterwards so that it runs way better. ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/17 "2019-10-14T21:53:58Z")
Oops, lol. That’s right where the exhaust is… ![IMG_20191014_165212](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cc43329e1901ed5af4e542996c8656636bdeafbd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/18 "2020-02-11T02:24:29Z")
Rip. But nothing some bodywork won’t fix, my grandpa is on the case. It is where the heater used to go, due to a number of design flaws it caught and trapped water in the compartments and then rusted through a lot of it. ![IMG_20200210_170813](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/5/56e898ea0064cf41205ade25cfe32124bea20ab9.jpeg) ![IMG_20200210_170817](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d8aaabfebb1d0ae000206d048edc52971a56ced2.jpeg) But on the plus side the engines not in bad shape at all for the age. ![IMG_20200210_170609](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/3/39f80dbedec0dbb56ce5ea353bb56918e13ecbc3.jpeg) ![IMG_20200210_165930](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6a7ac30a994ad28cbb46045f6cd9757eb244c3af.jpeg) Needs wiring work though as well. And a repaired or new exhaust system. Vintage cars lol… So much money but so nice. ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/19 "2020-08-12T21:18:11Z")
after a looong time finally the place that has the electric wiper motors had some rebuilt ones in stock. for the motor and the core was $390, and $11 for an exhaust gasket i also needed. but now, the car is almost ready. only other thing is AC that needs to be fixed and interior work (which im going to do, like putting new carpets in). but still. HYPE. said wiper motor. ![image](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e5061183351d0294cecd1372a73105eb567de10a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475/20 "2020-08-16T05:23:23Z")
Also found the tech service manual for the car so that is neat ![FB_IMG_1597356705801](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0564b7ff46737a6ce75525de5f396dd0c088b8d0.jpeg) Was wayy too expensive on one hand, but on the other I’ll probably never find another one so $50 shipped was … Acceptable. [Next page](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/1965-amc-rambler-classic-station-wagon-thread/475.md?page=2)