Great idea that Heather wants to do some videos on your channel. The Torino is looking good Jason. I have a few JoHan Rambler kits and like them. Hope you don't loose total interest in the build. I'm sure you can do something like a big block Ford engine. Thanks for sharing.
When I built an MPC CJ Jeep I wanted a V8 and I used an AMC 360 out of an AMT Gremlin kit. I'm not sure that is as detailed for what you need but I think you can still get a Gremlin kit here and there.
That reminds me I got to get off my backside and start building my street machine, as for the motor in the rambler listen to an old school hemi with a supercharger sticking out of the hood
That plane will be awesome. You’ll do great. You got the skills. And that’s awesome that heather wants to do her own episodes in your channel. You both are great!
A "Heather video" sounds good. She has skills which we viewers appreciate. 👍 As AMC V8s have front distributors, a Ford smallblock would be closest, if you want to maintain the right look. 😊
Great video Jason! Torino looking good and looking forward to seeing Ms.Heather more. I’ve got my muscle machines build finished. Hopefully yours comes together soon. Big block Chrysler! 🙌🏼
I understand your quandary Jason because after all it is just a Rambler. The Chrysler engines have had plenty of well deserved attention. But I like your idea of putting a FoMoCo power plant in that build. Thanks for sharing. Glad to meet you at Classic Plastic.
The Torino would typically have rust coming up thru the top of the front fenders as well. Maybe a couple of bad Bondo attempts on the rear quarters, too. Realism to my memory!
Not just any Ford engine, see if you can find and get a Shelby motor to fit in the AMC. The stripe package on those AMC's was too awesome not to finish the model. The Johan kit resurrection guys who bought up all the old Johan tooling have been attending shows this year. I just saw them in Akron last weekend, and they've been coming to Detroit's show (their upcoming Fall show is in November). Maybe they can dig up a chassis that has the engine cradle you're missing, that you can mold and duplicate for your kit. I think James at Scale Model Experiments channel has a business card with contact info for the Johan guys. Alternative 2, Muscle Car Modeler channel is currently using the same Johan kit you have, but as a donor for a body and parts he bought from Missing Link Resin. You might find the chassis you need from Missing Link. Here is today's video from Muscle Car Modeler: th-cam.com/video/f4SiHVseJxI/w-d-xo.html
That Fuzz Duster looks kool. Squirrels in the atic 😅😅 My cousin use to say there's a stampede in his head 😅😅😅😅😅 Tell Heather to make sure she says "Bye Heather" at the end of her videos 😅😅😅 Aircraft is kool , I have a few kits but I've been stalling on them because I figured I'm not ready for the challenge 😮 The Torino looks good , I will use the rust method for Rust Bucket GB next year. I have a Wildcat I haven't finished yet for my own GB so don't feel bad. You have plenty of time if you want to start another kit cause it's Your GB 😊 Thanks for sharing
Great stash adds! Stoked to know that Ms Hearther is going to do videos!! Your Torino is looking.....ratty!! lol I can fully identify with your 'loss of enthusiasm' for your Rambler build. I think I'd go with Ford for an engine.
Definitely big block Chrysler. Maybe even a tube frame front clip? I understand getting stuck or losing your “mojo” on a kit. I have probably 20 kits started right now at various levels of completion. I keep telling myself, I will take a month and complete them all. Another idea for your street machine…curbside, detail the trunk and interior, nice paint job, kit complete
Cool stash adds. The Torino is looking good. I dont recall AMC using any Mopar parts back in the day. I think you should put a Dodge motor in it but not a hemi.
I remember when the Road Runner was on the shelf in the early 80s. Never bought it. A few years ago the came back out with it and Hobby Lobby had it. I had it in my hand a dozen times. It went on clearance for $8.00 and UI still didn't pull the trigger. I've regretted it ever since. No try to find it for under $50 + S&H. Nice plane kit. Patina on the Torino looks Good. I vote Ford motor. I'll be watching
Your kit is coming along nicely......a little D&D once a month is great.......I'm stuck on my build for your street machine build, should I go with front and rear lowering chassis or buy the whole chassis??? 😎😁
The Rambler needs the 440 from the Hemi Dart kit as it has the 727 automatic transmission. It should also fit nicely in the engine bay. You could use the K-Frame from the same kit to fix your missing cross-member section.
Nice update. My vote is for the Mopar power plant. I'm headed to GraniteCon Sunday also, it'll be my first one. I'm pretty excited and hope to pick up some new kits
Agree to disagree on the S/Rambler. Maybe somewhere along the line, one got Hot Rodded with a different brand motor, but I feel those AMC muscle cars were always different and special. Someone who bought one new was a kid who was "not like the others". Same for their life in the collector car market. These are the guys on multi-year quests until they find that missing NOS part still in its original carton. The only swap I could kind of live with personally is a Hellcat Motor, but then you are pulling the thread on the sweater because it means a compatible engine cradle, different front end suspension and geometry, etc., etc., etc...Or you become the 1/25 version of that 1:1 AMC collector scouring the globe for a pristine chassis plate with the cradle still intact.😊 Was that a short shot from the Factory, or did someone hack that off? Sometimes, ideas wither. I was excited about that '67 GT OH no! until I saw the mods and work guys were putting in to get them to look nice. Maybe someday I will attempt to build one using the blueprint laid down by Tim Kustom on his channel when he finishes it, but until then, it's sitting in the stash. I am having a lot more fun working on that '66 Malibu. And it's got to be fun to really keep it going. To that end, it looks like you are really having fun with the Torino, and it is looking great.
Love the Fuzz Buster! Just let Heather take it over and make another channel. 😊
Great idea that Heather wants to do some videos on your channel. The Torino is looking good Jason. I have a few JoHan Rambler kits and like them. Hope you don't loose total interest in the build. I'm sure you can do something like a big block Ford engine. Thanks for sharing.
When I built an MPC CJ Jeep I wanted a V8 and I used an AMC 360 out of an AMT Gremlin kit. I'm not sure that is as detailed for what you need but I think you can still get a Gremlin kit here and there.
I would go with the Ford engine. They just have a lot in common. Thanks for sharing.
That reminds me I got to get off my backside and start building my street machine, as for the motor in the rambler listen to an old school hemi with a supercharger sticking out of the hood
That plane will be awesome. You’ll do great. You got the skills. And that’s awesome that heather wants to do her own episodes in your channel. You both are great!
Thanks! I think she is going to be great!
A Pro-Street SC/Scambler would be cool 😎
A "Heather video" sounds good. She has skills which we viewers appreciate. 👍
As AMC V8s have front distributors, a Ford smallblock would be closest, if you want to maintain the right look. 😊
I agree, she’s awesome! 👍
Great video Jason! Torino looking good and looking forward to seeing Ms.Heather more. I’ve got my muscle machines build finished. Hopefully yours comes together soon. Big block Chrysler! 🙌🏼
How about putting a RB26 in that Jo-Ham kit.😂..that would get people's attention..hahaha😂
lol right?
I understand your quandary Jason because after all it is just a Rambler. The Chrysler engines have had plenty of well deserved attention. But I like your idea of putting a FoMoCo power plant in that build. Thanks for sharing. Glad to meet you at Classic Plastic.
I appreciate you stopping by! Glad to see you at Classic Plastic as well!
Tamiya plane and armor kits are amazing!!!
Man brain overload is a big problem with me lol. Excellent idea with your wife.
Hemi would be awesome in that thing.....that's my vote.
Totally! That would be awesome!
Cool update! Thanks for sharing.
The Torino would typically have rust coming up thru the top of the front fenders as well. Maybe a couple of bad Bondo attempts on the rear quarters, too. Realism to my memory!
I totally understand your issues with the Rambler. Just toss a small block Ford in it and go with it. The Torino is looking nice. Thanks for sharing.
The Thunderbolt is my favorite WWII airplane.
Not just any Ford engine, see if you can find and get a Shelby motor to fit in the AMC.
The stripe package on those AMC's was too awesome not to finish the model.
The Johan kit resurrection guys who bought up all the old Johan tooling have been attending shows this year. I just saw them in Akron last weekend, and they've been coming to Detroit's show (their upcoming Fall show is in November). Maybe they can dig up a chassis that has the engine cradle you're missing, that you can mold and duplicate for your kit. I think James at Scale Model Experiments channel has a business card with contact info for the Johan guys.
Alternative 2, Muscle Car Modeler channel is currently using the same Johan kit you have, but as a donor for a body and parts he bought from Missing Link Resin. You might find the chassis you need from Missing Link. Here is today's video from Muscle Car Modeler: th-cam.com/video/f4SiHVseJxI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the info, I'll definitely check it out!
That Fuzz Duster looks kool.
Squirrels in the atic 😅😅
My cousin use to say there's a stampede in his head 😅😅😅😅😅
Tell Heather to make sure she says
"Bye Heather" at the end of her videos 😅😅😅
Aircraft is kool , I have a few kits but I've been stalling on them because I figured I'm not ready for the challenge 😮
The Torino looks good , I will use the rust method for Rust Bucket GB next year.
I have a Wildcat I haven't finished yet for my own GB so don't feel bad. You have plenty of time if you want to start another kit cause it's Your GB 😊
Thanks for sharing
Great stash adds! Stoked to know that Ms Hearther is going to do videos!! Your Torino is looking.....ratty!! lol I can fully identify with your 'loss of enthusiasm' for your Rambler build. I think I'd go with Ford for an engine.
Thanks for the feedback on the Torino! You know me so well, you can feel my pain!
Tamiya makes a good kit they fit together well
Definitely big block Chrysler. Maybe even a tube frame front clip? I understand getting stuck or losing your “mojo” on a kit. I have probably 20 kits started right now at various levels of completion. I keep telling myself, I will take a month and complete them all. Another idea for your street machine…curbside, detail the trunk and interior, nice paint job, kit complete
Glad to hear about Heather making videos. And I love that you are making your way to the dark?weathered side. It really does my heart good...lol
Cool stash adds. The Torino is looking good. I dont recall AMC using any Mopar parts back in the day. I think you should put a Dodge motor in it but not a hemi.
I’m going for a vintage feel, so no Hemi, but you got me thinking about options…
I remember when the Road Runner was on the shelf in the early 80s. Never bought it. A few years ago the came back out with it and Hobby Lobby had it. I had it in my hand a dozen times. It went on clearance for $8.00 and UI still didn't pull the trigger. I've regretted it ever since. No try to find it for under $50 + S&H. Nice plane kit. Patina on the Torino looks Good. I vote Ford motor. I'll be watching
Your kit is coming along nicely......a little D&D once a month is great.......I'm stuck on my build for your street machine build, should I go with front and rear lowering chassis or buy the whole chassis??? 😎😁
Whole chassis
@@blueoxmodelshop3405 thanks I appreciate that, now to figure out which one 👍😎😁
Go way off the rails and put a 12 valve Cummins diesel in it... Make it fun.
That would be awesome, but I'm not sure I'd have the space for that big of an engine. Lol
Definitely a Ford! Awesome video and thanks for sharing! 👊
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the update. That fuzz duster looks cool
That sounds cool Jason. Heather doing D&D would be awesome
Of course you have to put a Ford motor in that car very cool update video sir plane is very cool and we’ll be watching for Heather‘s video
Thanks Fella, Hey, is that Jo-Han kit the 1970 AMC Rambler Machine?
Nope, it’s the Rambler Scrambler
Thanks
Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
Fuzz buster is cool. For the Scambler do a straight axle gasser with a hemi.
The Rambler would make a cool gasser with a big fat Hemi with a blower
Get a MCV gasser front end for it with a BB Ford that would be sweet!!
Heather's DnD Minis YES 🤗 Awesome Work on your Torino So far YES 🤗 Sbf for the Johan Rambler YES 🤗 AWESOME SHARING YES‼️ God Bless 🙏🤗 Gary.
Thanks, Gary! Appreciate the support! 🙏
You're Welcome Brother ☺️.
The Rambler needs the 440 from the Hemi Dart kit as it has the 727 automatic transmission. It should also fit nicely in the engine bay. You could use the K-Frame from the same kit to fix your missing cross-member section.
That's a great idea, I hadn't thought of that!
Nice update. My vote is for the Mopar power plant. I'm headed to GraniteCon Sunday also, it'll be my first one. I'm pretty excited and hope to pick up some new kits
If you have a '76 Gremlin kit in your stash, it has an AMC engine with a tunnel ram option. Also comes with some pad printed M&H Racemaster slicks.
That’s a good idea, I'll have to look into that.
Nice update. Put a coyote in it. or a Ford 427 with the velocity stacks from the GT40
That would be cool!
Lotsa cool updates, Jason!! I'd go Mopar, but not a Hemi, like a built 383 or 400, something different 🤔✌️😁
I’m with you, the Hemi’s are nice but not exactly unique!
i build about everything, jack of all trades, master of none!! its fun to change it up
Cool update Jason, the Torino is looking good, as for the Rambler, I think a 413 Max Wedge would be cool in there, something a little different.
Yeah a 413 would be pretty neat!
I've got plans for a Slant Six drag Volare. Digging the Torino.
It's 2024...LS the Rambler!
I said i WASNT gonna LS the rambler lol
@blueoxmodelshop3405 I know, I think it's a better option than a Ford though. Or go late model Hemi?
How many chances will you get to be 12 again?
Rat rod the Rambler. I’m thinking camo paint and a 3d Cummins. Sitting low with wide tires on all 4 corners.
That’s one way to build a Rambler!
Gonna be one cool ratty muscle car, I like the idea... Cheers from Nova Scotia..
Thanks, Nova Scotia!
I always heard that the AMCs used a lot of of the same parts as mopar, dunno if it is true though.
LS engine will be cool for that project
🤣
why put some semi models truck's .or semi trailer's together.that's something different to build.
Grandpa Mark's has a good series of aging a model. Check it out
I vote for a Gen 3 Hemi.. 392 or Hellcat..
I’d have to pick one of those up!!
Agree to disagree on the S/Rambler. Maybe somewhere along the line, one got Hot Rodded with a different brand motor, but I feel those AMC muscle cars were always different and special. Someone who bought one new was a kid who was "not like the others". Same for their life in the collector car market. These are the guys on multi-year quests until they find that missing NOS part still in its original carton. The only swap I could kind of live with personally is a Hellcat Motor, but then you are pulling the thread on the sweater because it means a compatible engine cradle, different front end suspension and geometry, etc., etc., etc...Or you become the 1/25 version of that 1:1 AMC collector scouring the globe for a pristine chassis plate with the cradle still intact.😊 Was that a short shot from the Factory, or did someone hack that off? Sometimes, ideas wither. I was excited about that '67 GT OH no! until I saw the mods and work guys were putting in to get them to look nice. Maybe someday I will attempt to build one using the blueprint laid down by Tim Kustom on his channel when he finishes it, but until then, it's sitting in the stash. I am having a lot more fun working on that '66 Malibu. And it's got to be fun to really keep it going. To that end, it looks like you are really having fun with the Torino, and it is looking great.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Rambler! I’m glad you are having fun with your build.
Cool video jason
Big block Chrysler. Heather video will be great.