1959 Rambler - First Drive!

Description

After sitting for twelve years, my 1959 Rambler Six Custom came back to life. Before turning the key we had to: Check the valves and the camshaft, straighten out a pushrod, put ATF in the cylinders to make sure it wouldn't seize, change the drive belt, bolt on a shiny rebuilt carburetor, change the oil, re-check the plugs and fill the radiator. Then we put in a fresh battery and the motor spun over, so we hooked up an auxilliary gas can and the Rambler started right up! It was an amazing feeling! This is her maiden voyage around the Rocket Motors property. Hood up, gas can on the fender, with only 2nd and 3rd gear working, and no brakes yet! This car has since been sold to Robin, who plans to fully restore her. Check out www.crowdedgarage.com for the full story on her. Many thanks to Rockey and Colin from Rocket Motors for their generous help.

Keywords

1959, 59, 50s, American, Motors, AMC, Rambler, Six, Custom, Super, Ambassador, old, classic, car, restoration, project, drive, fix

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