@@AutoMoments you got so lucky....heres a sad story.... 75 Ford LTD old lady owned powder blue 34k only Sunday's never saw under half a tank like clockwork oil changes clean enough to eat Sunday dinner off the air cleaner went to remove the vinyl roof......inner and outer skin came off like corn flakes.... I cried
Greetings: I am a previous owner AMC Matador Wagon 1974. 1978 AMC Concord 1981 AMC Concord 1987 AMC Eagle If made today, I'd buy new again. Enjoy the AMC 1972 Ambassador. 👍
It’s a thing!! I have a guy selling me a 1969 Ambassador Coup SST with the 390 in almost mint like condition for 11 thousand. Do you think it’s a good buy?
Congrats on the new top Joe! The Ambassador is worthy of its name - an Ambassador to the AMC brand. And cars DEFINITELY run and drive better clean with all their external accessories intact. Enjoy one of AMC's finest
It looks gorgeous, congrats. I am a former AMC owner (67 American 2 door, no options), and the original and still owner of a K car, and I applaud you for keeping this gorgeous AMC intact.
The only AMC's I've owned were Jeep CJ's but mom use to have a 70 Ambassador SST when I got my learners permit and I really liked it. It's good seeing people keeping these alive.
I know what you mean as far as fixing something on your car and enjoying it. I am redoing an 81 Monte Carlo and with every new thing that gets crossed off the list I smile even wider. I remember seeing you that day you were at the car show. You were ten minutes away from me.
Like your friend, I’m a Studebaker person, but I also appreciate AMC. Also, my grandmother had a’61 Rambler American. I liked it. It had one problem. Anytime she made a left hand turn (especially on a couple of roads), the passenger door would pop open, and, like clockwork, I would grab the handle, grandma would grab me ❗️I’d close and lock the door [again], and as always, I’d get her warning that one day, I would fall out. It was bare-bones . The only 3 options she got: Heater, Backup Lights, and the metallic [blue] paint. Nothing else. I really loved the look of the dashboard, and the overall design, with the exception of the frowning front grille ( -should’ve been turned upside down). I like your Ambassador. Very nice ( and I like vinyl roofs on old school cars). 📻🙂
Beautiful car. I have an affection for the sedans that were considered average and mostly unnoticed at the time. The simplicity of the mechanicals and the unassuming, modest styling appeal to me.
man, everything in the 70's had vinyl tops...Dodge trucks, Vegas and Pintos, Corvette roadsters with hardtops, Ambassador 4 door sedans. everything. finding someone who actually knows how to install one was a super score. really turned around the AMC...no wonder it was running better. great vid, and have fun with it.
I just rewatched this video and enjoyed it just as much if not more than the first time. I love the Ambassador vlogs; my first car was my father's hand-me-down 1973 AMC Ambassador, which he gave me in 1981. It was maroon exterior with the same exact interior as yours. It had a little rust at the bottom of the driver's rear quarter panel (it spent its entire life in New York City, so road salt) but was otherwise immaculate inside and out. I treated it exactly the way you might imagine a 17 year old idiot would. Its life ended when I was racing a childhood nemesis in a colonnade Monte Carlo on the interstate at well over 100 mph. (By the way, whenever I envision Satan, he's driving a colonnade Monte Carlo.) The engine died and never ran right after that. My dad liked to keep his cars looking good but was incredibly lax on oil changes, and the car had over 70,000 miles on it, which is nothing today but back then it was beyond the expected life span of a vehicle. I miss that car a lot; I remember how hard it was to find an aftermarket radio to replace the factory AM unit, so I installed an FM converter from Radio Shack. And I have extremely fond if somewhat salacious memories of the fold-down front seats, a trait AMC inherited from its Nash parent. I love your car, but I kind of wish it was in worse condition so you could embark on more restoration adventures! Maybe you should buy another one . . . .
Dude ! Such a sweet car. My father owned the prettiest Forrest green with green inside. Such great memories. I was so surprised to see this video. Very cool. It’s a true American motors classic. I wish I had one. Thanks for the video ! I miss those door handles. I would swear they had there own distinct smell. Miss it. Lol
looking glorious. That RCR show reminds me of the Hubnut socials here in the UK. They're very good fun. Only been to one such social & it was fantastic when we were all milling around looking at cars, then a Trabant rolls in & we all scramble to take a look. Shows & Socials that focus more on unexeptional cars are so much more fun & the owners are never stuffy or snooty, always smiling & up for a chat
Looks great, congrats! Mike, on the other hand, looks like Charles Manson's big brother. I applaud you for not judging the book by its cover, I would have turned around and SPED away. And I totally believe you that it rode smoother afterwards, just like after a washing.
I enjoy watching your Videos. I live in Northern California. S.F Bay Area to be exact. Your car looks stunning after the new vinyl top. I have used SMS Auto Fabrics and i got to tell you they ARE the best. I know they take forever and the Phone Customer Service is so so. But I have used them on my cars. All Restored, 1960 Plymouth Fury, 1962 Rambler Classic 400, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (Vinyl Top) and now my newest, Project a 1965 Rambler American 440 Convertible.with the 232 Motor. Total restoration, Seats, door panels, carpets. Correct Vinyl top from the 60s etc..... i even used just dashes in Van Nuys Ca for the rear interior side panels . not stiched with vinyl material but the actual process, the Vulcanized process. im trying to restore the car back to original. SMS was even able to die electric stamp the designs in the seats to replicate the original to the tee. With SMS one needs to be patient with them but they come through big time!! they are very good!! Keeping the Cars Original like you are doing with the Ambassador is Great. And keep up the Great work documenting the Great American Cars that are truly a work of Art. Take Care!
Love all of your videos about your 72 Ambassador. An uncle of mine had a 1967 Ambassador 2 door hardtop. I remember riding in it when I was a kid. I was quite impressed with it. Sadly my uncle died decades ago and the car is long gone.
Good job, Joe. I would love to bring the 98 to that car show next year. You're lucky to be surrounded by odd-ball car lovers. And yes, that Aztek is amazing. It would have had the blow-up mattress, built-in inflator and redundant rear audio controls.
Joe Tralongo thanks, it does have the rear radio controls, but since my tent came from the junkyard (shockingly mint and complete) it is missing the mattress and built in inflator. I thought about adding the inflator but it is way too much of a hassle to put in if it wasn’t equipped with it originally.
You Ambassador is looking really nice. I like it very much. I think with the new vinyl top it may be a little quieter wile driving. I am sure when the rain is hitting the top it is Quieter.
I wonder if, like me, some more people would have liked more on the removal process and removing the old glue and subsequent installation. I would have liked to hear and maybe see how you would look after the new vinyl.
I'm not one that really looks at the stats of channels I like. Your content is always so good, and well produced, I figured It was right up there with all the other gearhead channels I like. WOW. It IS criminal how few subs you have, and how low the view counts are. I subbed right away because you do a lot of AMC stuff, and there are few channels that do that well (to say nothing of do it as well as you do). I always give you a like. I'd share, but that won't net you much. Nobody cares what I like, and it's more of a pain than it's worth. LOL With a smaller channel, though - the nice thing is sometimes the person running it will actually interact with you. I doubt I'll ever see a reply or like from Tavarish or Hoovie. So, I rarely ever comment. That makes it kind of like watching a TV show. Interaction with the creators is what makes TH-cam - TH-cam. I always jump right onto anything you upload. All the best to you.
Yeah, we try not to get too bogged down in stats or numbers, and just focus on making good videos instead. But it's always nice to get more viewers! That said, you do have a point. Being able to interact with fans and read their old car memories is a lot of fun. Thanks for watching!
The new roof looks fantastic! Lovely car. 🙂 Not sure if it's common knowledge in North America but the 'Ambassador' name was used by Leyland Cars/Austin Rover in the UK for it's wedge shaped hatchback built and sold between 1981 and 1984 (replacing the Austin Princess) .
One of the names that Nash wanted to use on their new compact car for 1950 was Diplomat (to go along with Ambassador and Statesman). Dodge was using the name so it was decided to honor the origin of the Nash-Kelvinator company by reaching back to the days when the Jeffreys built cars. The car was named Rambler. Had it not been for Dodge, what might have been.
Love this car, We had a 1973 Ambassador Brougham it was built like tank compared to the cheap plastic cars of today. Had a 302V8 Ford motor and Chrysler Torque command transmission. It was the flagship of AMC never had a problem with it, traded it in for a 1978 Impala another great big solid car brand new out of the show room $6800.00 now for these goofy cheaply made small cars they cost you a small fortune!
Thanks for being a fan of AMC and thanks for watching! Why did your Ambassador have a Ford engine? AMC used their own engine in the Ambassador line, except for a few 1950s models with Packard V8s. For 1973 I believe the choices were a 304, 360, or 401 V8.
@@AutoMoments Yes I should have said the AMC 304 was close to a 302 Ford never the less it had plenty of power and was a very smooth driving car, bought it new in 1973. It's nice to see a younger person who appreciates the older cars the new ones are made so cheaply. Your 1972 looks great hope you will keep restoring her!
I am so glad to see you had the top done! It looks great! I think I mentioned to you in another comment on another video that I have to give credit to the one who "sliced and diced" the original top. It was an interesting look. That car show you showcased would be right up my alley. It looks like it was fun to see the "odd and unloved". I also found your experience with SMS very similar to my own. It took so long for them to deliver on my order, I was ready to call American Express and accuse them of credit card fraud. However, having said that, the interior fabric for my 60 Buick Invicta looks EXACTLY like the original that was in the car. and is of very good quality. They also sold me replacement vinyl for a 72 Chrysler I had about 10 years ago which is also top quality. I look forward to seeing more from you. I enjoy everything I have seen you do, and I REALLY enjoy the fact you don't take it too seriously. You'd be a hoot to meet at a car show! Thanks again!
So, it was actually me who "sliced and diced" the old top. When I bought the car, the previous owner had just ripped huge strips off the roof, so I trimmed all the loose edges, applied a quick coat of spray paint to the metal, and ran silicone around all the edges to keep water out. It was an ok temporary fix that wound up lasting longer than I planned. But now it's all done! I'm glad you're a fan of the channel and a fan of AMCs! Be sure to keep watching for more! I'd love to see your Buick someday!
@@AutoMoments I think it was a great job. You were working with not a lot and it made it look really presentable. Most definitely an "A" for effort. It would be a pleasure to show you that Buick.
Obviously, a justified proud moment. 2 of my 66 Studebaker's had full vinyl tops, a Daytona, and Cruiser, 1 66 Cruiser did not, 1 64 Daytona did not, and my dream car, a 64 GT Hawk had a half vinyl top. All, fortunately were in beautiful condition as were the cars themselves. The Hawk was fully restored. Those SPC cars looked like Aussie UTE's. NICE. This was 11 months ago, hope your still Ambassadoring. What do you think when you park next to a "bathtub" 49-50? Personally, I've always liked the 51's. Vastly improved styling, and fine, comfortable car.
Occasional treatments of 303 Aerospace Protectant will keep the vinyl top looking like new permanently. I've been using this stuff on rubber, vinyl, and plastic for 25 years and I've never looked back!
I have experienced the same phenomenon when after a wash or tire replacement; the seat belts work more smoothly and stuff thats not even electrical or connected to the drive train at all work better!
Sounds like SMS. While their work is good quality, their customer service and turnaround times are less than exemplary. My own experience they quoted me "Next Spring" for my two Gremlin front door panels. Well, "Next Spring" must've meant the following year as 18-months later I finally received my door panels. I was told I'd get my old ones back but never did. The new ones look great at first glance but close inspection reveals many very minor flaws. But, needs must when the devil vomits in your kettle. They're the only game in town.
My aunt had a 1975 or 76 Matador. Kind of a orange/brown or orange/red color. I believe it had the 304..nevertheless, she got good service out of it. It was a unique looking vehicle. I've always wanted a Eagle.
Was it a coupe? The coupe is unique looking. The sedan is rather boxy and par for the course in autos of the era if not dated by the time they were discontinued in 78.
You are lucky. My 81 Concord had a huge hole in the “C” pillar and was actually leaking into the trunk. Glad yours isn’t that bad. Sharp looking Ambo there too!
Invest in a magnet license plate cover if you insist on blurring out your plate. Slap it on, make editing much easier. You could find a flat AMC logo steel plate you can attach magnets to that will lock onto your regular plate (if it isn't aluminum, most states are stamped metal) or one with a 1972 printed on it like you see in the old promo photos.
Hey Joe. Another awesome vlog. It'll be nice to finally see the Ambassador get a new hat for his head. It'll look so much nicer than the older one that was on the car.
Oh man! As you probably know, I am a massive fan of the Independents, AMC included and actually own a Studebaker. I always thought the Ambassador was so "government" that it would be right at home in any alphabet-soup federal agency from the GSA to the FBI! At least it was used and enjoyed by quite a few police forces, so there's that at least. In other news, the other automotive oddball I really have my eyes on (in terms of owning and driving) would be a 1948-50 Packard four-door sedan. Something about their slab-sided form seems both elephantine and regal which I really like. The 1,000 pound Thunderbolt flathead straight eight would also liven things up. God I feel old... Thanks again for the AMC update and best of luck!
If you ever make it up to Maryland, stop by and see Ross Miller! He could hook you up with a big Packard, and he'd love to see your Studebaker, too. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I was watching your videos and was wondering what happened to the other videos in between because I'm sure those would be a blast to watch. I do find AMC a very cool car manufacturer with very unique cars
Greetings my friend. You have an incredible talent for making any car topic fun. The old girl really looks good now. Hey ... if the shop owner hadn’t done a vinyl roof in five years and looks like that, imagine what it would look like if he still did 2 per week?!? Lol. Kidding . Keep up the good work Joe. Wishing you many more years of fine material!
I remember moving to Dallas right after I finished college in 1981 and Vinyl tops were all the rage, except the North Texas sun decided that it didn't like vinyl tops and proceeded to burn every vinyl top into a tattered grey mess within 18 months with its powerful UV radiation.
I think the Ambassador was a very underrated car and much more practical in the age of wretched excess. The car was trimmer and came in a more reasonable package when the Big Three kept making their full sized offerings bigger, heavier and more under-powered. With the 401 engine the Ambassador outperformed all of the competition. Too bad AMC was so financially limited. It could have done more.
Wow!!! I didn't know that awesome... U know my car that I love I have is 1976 Ford Granada Ghia 4 doors so I have vinyl top but I see my sunroof glass and vinyl old crack can replace install like that? I wonder where this service?
What's your thoughts on Armor All? Our grandma had a 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis with a landau top. She Armor Alled her Mercury's landau top religiously, and her landau top looked just as fresh as the day she bought the car, the same day she sold her Mercury Gran Marquis in the late 90's. I know that there's a lot of Armor All horror stories on TH-cam, but we've been using Armor All for decades without any horror stories of our own. Lastly, I even wrote to the MythBusters t.v show about using Armor All, but it never was a aired topic.
Personally I don't have anything for or against Armor All, but I've heard "horror stories" too. The guy at the top shop recommended something from Meguires, so I'll probably go with that.
That’s my Aztek! I don’t think it got that much attention lol. It was great to meet you in person, the new top looked amazing!
Likewise! I had a fun time, too. Thanks for watching!
@@AutoMoments you got so lucky....heres a sad story....
75 Ford LTD
old lady owned
powder blue
34k
only Sunday's
never saw under half a tank
like clockwork oil changes
clean enough to eat Sunday dinner off the air cleaner
went to remove the vinyl roof......inner and outer skin came off like corn flakes....
I cried
Greetings:
I am a previous owner AMC Matador Wagon 1974.
1978 AMC Concord
1981 AMC Concord
1987 AMC Eagle
If made today, I'd buy new again. Enjoy the AMC 1972 Ambassador. 👍
I love AMC cars. I'd buy any of the models you just mentioned if the price was right and the condition was driveable.
That's quite a collection of AMCs! Haha.
I own a a1973 matador station wagon
It’s a thing!! I have a guy selling me a 1969 Ambassador Coup SST with the 390 in almost mint like condition for 11 thousand. Do you think it’s a good buy?
That new vinyl top is looking SHARP! Glad to see the Ambassador going strong.
Congrats on the new top Joe! The Ambassador is worthy of its name - an Ambassador to the AMC brand. And cars DEFINITELY run and drive better clean with all their external accessories intact. Enjoy one of AMC's finest
Thanks!
It looks gorgeous, congrats. I am a former AMC owner (67 American 2 door, no options), and the original and still owner of a K car, and I applaud you for keeping this gorgeous AMC intact.
Thanks for watching!
The only AMC's I've owned were Jeep CJ's but mom use to have a 70 Ambassador SST when I got my learners permit and I really liked it. It's good seeing people keeping these alive.
AMC had some unique cars. I had a few a Pacer, an Eagle 4×4i was hooked loved it so much.
It looks very good.
I love when someone restores car to its original shape instead of making some awful mods spoiling the old times vibe.
Exactly.
Kacper B Amen to that. One video of my classic car I saw I nearly died. Someone put a 350 Chevy crate motor in a 30 something packard.
Thank you! I plan to keep the car mostly original. No major modifications for me. Thanks for watching!
Very happy for you. Really Stylish car.
"This is a fine craft....it can be operated with much ease." Beldar Conehead
A great person restoring a great car.............................................
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
Love the Ambassador! So many other channels for the popular cars. I love to see all the old misfits!
the uncool kids
I know what you mean as far as fixing something on your car and enjoying it. I am redoing an 81 Monte Carlo and with every new thing that gets crossed off the list I smile even wider. I remember seeing you that day you were at the car show. You were ten minutes away from me.
Your AMC is looking great! Keep the films coming.
Will do! Stay tuned for more!
Like your friend, I’m a Studebaker person, but I also appreciate AMC.
Also, my grandmother had a’61 Rambler American. I liked it.
It had one problem. Anytime she made a left hand turn (especially on a couple of roads), the passenger door would pop open, and, like clockwork, I would grab the handle, grandma would grab me ❗️I’d close and lock the door [again], and as always, I’d get her warning that one day, I would fall out.
It was bare-bones .
The only 3 options she got: Heater, Backup Lights, and the metallic [blue] paint. Nothing else. I really loved the look of the dashboard, and the overall design, with the exception of the frowning front grille ( -should’ve been turned upside down).
I like your Ambassador.
Very nice ( and I like vinyl roofs on old school cars).
📻🙂
My father had an Ambassador '74 and I had a '66 2 door ambassador. Wish I still had it. Both cars were exquisitely converted to right hand drive.
Beautiful car. I have an affection for the sedans that were considered average and mostly unnoticed at the time. The simplicity of the mechanicals and the unassuming, modest styling appeal to me.
Indeed! Thanks for watching!
man, everything in the 70's had vinyl tops...Dodge trucks, Vegas and Pintos, Corvette roadsters with hardtops, Ambassador 4 door sedans. everything. finding someone who actually knows how to install one was a super score. really turned around the AMC...no wonder it was running better. great vid, and have fun with it.
Thanks! Yeah, it was hard to find somebody who knew how to do vinyl, but thank goodness for guys like Mike.
I just rewatched this video and enjoyed it just as much if not more than the first time. I love the Ambassador vlogs; my first car was my father's hand-me-down 1973 AMC Ambassador, which he gave me in 1981. It was maroon exterior with the same exact interior as yours. It had a little rust at the bottom of the driver's rear quarter panel (it spent its entire life in New York City, so road salt) but was otherwise immaculate inside and out. I treated it exactly the way you might imagine a 17 year old idiot would. Its life ended when I was racing a childhood nemesis in a colonnade Monte Carlo on the interstate at well over 100 mph. (By the way, whenever I envision Satan, he's driving a colonnade Monte Carlo.) The engine died and never ran right after that. My dad liked to keep his cars looking good but was incredibly lax on oil changes, and the car had over 70,000 miles on it, which is nothing today but back then it was beyond the expected life span of a vehicle. I miss that car a lot; I remember how hard it was to find an aftermarket radio to replace the factory AM unit, so I installed an FM converter from Radio Shack. And I have extremely fond if somewhat salacious memories of the fold-down front seats, a trait AMC inherited from its Nash parent.
I love your car, but I kind of wish it was in worse condition so you could embark on more restoration adventures! Maybe you should buy another one . . . .
Great vid love that ambastor had one when I was young great car
The Ambassador looks great :)
Dude ! Such a sweet car. My father owned the prettiest Forrest green with green inside. Such great memories. I was so surprised to see this video. Very cool. It’s a true American motors classic. I wish I had one. Thanks for the video ! I miss those door handles. I would swear they had there own distinct smell. Miss it. Lol
looking glorious. That RCR show reminds me of the Hubnut socials here in the UK. They're very good fun. Only been to one such social & it was fantastic when we were all milling around looking at cars, then a Trabant rolls in & we all scramble to take a look. Shows & Socials that focus more on unexeptional cars are so much more fun & the owners are never stuffy or snooty, always smiling & up for a chat
Looks great, congrats! Mike, on the other hand, looks like Charles Manson's big brother.
I applaud you for not judging the book by its cover, I would have turned around and SPED away. And I totally believe you that it rode smoother afterwards, just like after a washing.
Mike was great. He did good work at a fair price. Hard to find guys like that today. Thanks for watching!
I enjoy watching your Videos. I live in Northern California. S.F Bay Area to be exact. Your car looks stunning after the new vinyl top. I have used SMS Auto Fabrics and i got to tell you they ARE the best. I know they take forever and the Phone Customer Service is so so. But I have used them on my cars. All Restored, 1960 Plymouth Fury, 1962 Rambler Classic 400, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (Vinyl Top) and now my newest, Project a 1965 Rambler American 440 Convertible.with the 232 Motor. Total restoration, Seats, door panels, carpets. Correct Vinyl top from the 60s etc..... i even used just dashes in Van Nuys Ca for the rear interior side panels . not stiched with vinyl material but the actual process, the Vulcanized process. im trying to restore the car back to original. SMS was even able to die electric stamp the designs in the seats to replicate the original to the tee. With SMS one needs to be patient with them but they come through big time!! they are very good!! Keeping the Cars Original like you are doing with the Ambassador is Great. And keep up the Great work documenting the Great American Cars that are truly a work of Art. Take Care!
Thanks for watching! We are definitely very pleased with the quality of the vinyl and the craftsmanship of the top. It looks fantastic.
My grandpap had a '72 Ambassador he would let me drive it on the back roads,I was 14 at the time.Good times.
Good times for sure! I still love driving on the back roads in this one. Thanks for watching!
Looks really nice with the new top.
Love all of your videos about your 72 Ambassador. An uncle of mine had a 1967 Ambassador 2 door hardtop. I remember riding in it when I was a kid. I was quite impressed with it. Sadly my uncle died decades ago and the car is long gone.
The new top looks great! It’s nice to see the Ambassador looking so nice and well cared for.
That new top looks amazing.
My next project car will be a 1970 Ambassador SST 4 door! Just discovered this channel by looking up stuff about the car. Gotta say, love this stuff!
Thanks for watching! Glad you found us!
The Ambassador is looking good!
Good job, Joe. I would love to bring the 98 to that car show next year. You're lucky to be surrounded by odd-ball car lovers. And yes, that Aztek is amazing. It would have had the blow-up mattress, built-in inflator and redundant rear audio controls.
Joe Tralongo thanks, it does have the rear radio controls, but since my tent came from the junkyard (shockingly mint and complete) it is missing the mattress and built in inflator. I thought about adding the inflator but it is way too much of a hassle to put in if it wasn’t equipped with it originally.
You Ambassador is looking really nice. I like it very much.
I think with the new vinyl top it may be a little quieter wile driving.
I am sure when the rain is hitting the top it is Quieter.
I wonder if, like me, some more people would have liked more on the removal process and removing the old glue and subsequent installation. I would have liked to hear and maybe see how you would look after the new vinyl.
I'm not one that really looks at the stats of channels I like. Your content is always so good, and well produced, I figured It was right up there with all the other gearhead channels I like.
WOW. It IS criminal how few subs you have, and how low the view counts are. I subbed right away because you do a lot of AMC stuff, and there are few channels that do that well (to say nothing of do it as well as you do). I always give you a like. I'd share, but that won't net you much. Nobody cares what I like, and it's more of a pain than it's worth. LOL
With a smaller channel, though - the nice thing is sometimes the person running it will actually interact with you. I doubt I'll ever see a reply or like from Tavarish or Hoovie. So, I rarely ever comment. That makes it kind of like watching a TV show. Interaction with the creators is what makes TH-cam - TH-cam.
I always jump right onto anything you upload. All the best to you.
Yeah, we try not to get too bogged down in stats or numbers, and just focus on making good videos instead. But it's always nice to get more viewers!
That said, you do have a point. Being able to interact with fans and read their old car memories is a lot of fun. Thanks for watching!
I love AMC, looks great, love seeing ANY AMC still on the road
The new roof looks fantastic! Lovely car. 🙂
Not sure if it's common knowledge in North America but the 'Ambassador' name was used by Leyland Cars/Austin Rover in the UK for it's wedge shaped hatchback built and sold between 1981 and 1984 (replacing the Austin Princess) .
Interesting! It's always fun to find out certain car names were used on different vehicles in other countries.
Looks great Joe!
nothing like a nice fresh vinyl roof :)
Very nice job on the vinyl roof. The car looks quite mint now.
This was very useful and nice to watch!
Oh good! Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice job, it looks very good.
The car looks great :) good job :)
In the 70s an Uncle had a green Ambassador. The closest I have come to that is owning a Diplomat.
Got me a gran fury.
One of the names that Nash wanted to use on their new compact car for 1950 was Diplomat (to go along with Ambassador and Statesman). Dodge was using the name so it was decided to honor the origin of the Nash-Kelvinator company by reaching back to the days when the Jeffreys built cars. The car was named Rambler.
Had it not been for Dodge, what might have been.
Love this car, We had a 1973 Ambassador Brougham it was built like tank compared to the cheap plastic cars of today. Had a 302V8 Ford motor and Chrysler Torque command transmission. It was the flagship of AMC never had a problem with it, traded it in for a 1978 Impala another great big solid car brand new out of the show room $6800.00 now for these goofy cheaply made small cars they cost you a small fortune!
Thanks for being a fan of AMC and thanks for watching!
Why did your Ambassador have a Ford engine? AMC used their own engine in the Ambassador line, except for a few 1950s models with Packard V8s. For 1973 I believe the choices were a 304, 360, or 401 V8.
@@AutoMoments Yes I should have said the AMC 304 was close to a 302 Ford never the less it had plenty of power and was a very smooth driving car, bought it new in 1973. It's nice to see a younger person who appreciates the older cars the new ones are made so cheaply. Your 1972 looks great hope you will keep restoring her!
My name is Devonne, and I am an Ambassadoroholic!
Please keep this saga going!
Haha Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on the new top! Someday I will be in the market for an Eagle wagon but for now im happy with my 2 Jeeps. Not room for more here!
Looking forward to seeing a 401 transplant. Make that Ambassador a real street sweeper.
Ha! We can't afford a 401. Prices on those are crazy these days. But there are some go-fast parts for 360s. Maybe someday we'll get some...
Actually want to have a vinyl top installed on my '64 Olds 98 coupe. Only seen one other and research tells me it was an option back then.
Fun video
That is super car looks great
Thanks for watching!
That looks great keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching!
She is a real beauty! Very well done.
Thanks for watching!
I am so glad to see you had the top done! It looks great! I think I mentioned to you in another comment on another video that I have to give credit to the one who "sliced and diced" the original top. It was an interesting look. That car show you showcased would be right up my alley. It looks like it was fun to see the "odd and unloved". I also found your experience with SMS very similar to my own. It took so long for them to deliver on my order, I was ready to call American Express and accuse them of credit card fraud. However, having said that, the interior fabric for my 60 Buick Invicta looks EXACTLY like the original that was in the car. and is of very good quality. They also sold me replacement vinyl for a 72 Chrysler I had about 10 years ago which is also top quality. I look forward to seeing more from you. I enjoy everything I have seen you do, and I REALLY enjoy the fact you don't take it too seriously. You'd be a hoot to meet at a car show! Thanks again!
So, it was actually me who "sliced and diced" the old top. When I bought the car, the previous owner had just ripped huge strips off the roof, so I trimmed all the loose edges, applied a quick coat of spray paint to the metal, and ran silicone around all the edges to keep water out. It was an ok temporary fix that wound up lasting longer than I planned. But now it's all done!
I'm glad you're a fan of the channel and a fan of AMCs! Be sure to keep watching for more! I'd love to see your Buick someday!
@@AutoMoments I think it was a great job. You were working with not a lot and it made it look really presentable. Most definitely an "A" for effort. It would be a pleasure to show you that Buick.
Looks great!
Obviously, a justified proud moment. 2 of my 66 Studebaker's had full vinyl tops, a Daytona, and Cruiser, 1 66 Cruiser did not, 1 64 Daytona did not, and my dream car, a 64 GT Hawk had a half vinyl top. All, fortunately were in beautiful condition as were the cars themselves. The Hawk was fully restored. Those SPC cars looked like Aussie UTE's. NICE. This was 11 months ago, hope your still Ambassadoring. What do you think when you park next to a "bathtub" 49-50? Personally, I've always liked the 51's. Vastly improved styling, and fine, comfortable car.
Truly enjoyable video. In 1972, I was 26 and drove a Matador for the City of Dallas.
Matadors are cool, too. Thanks for watching!
Keep up the good work👍👍
Besides AMCs, I also love Studebakers and some Packards.
Occasional treatments of 303 Aerospace Protectant will keep the vinyl top looking like new permanently. I've been using this stuff on rubber, vinyl, and plastic for 25 years and I've never looked back!
Interesting. Thanks for the tip!
I have experienced the same phenomenon when after a wash or tire replacement; the seat belts work more smoothly and stuff thats not even electrical or connected to the drive train at all work better!
You're right! Thanks for watching.
WOW! Looking Sharp!
Sounds like SMS. While their work is good quality, their customer service and turnaround times are less than exemplary. My own experience they quoted me "Next Spring" for my two Gremlin front door panels. Well, "Next Spring" must've meant the following year as 18-months later I finally received my door panels. I was told I'd get my old ones back but never did.
The new ones look great at first glance but close inspection reveals many very minor flaws.
But, needs must when the devil vomits in your kettle. They're the only game in town.
Tell you what, the top looks great, but a little kindness on the phone would go a long way. Haha. Thanks for watching!
My aunt had a 1975 or 76 Matador. Kind of a orange/brown or orange/red color. I believe it had the 304..nevertheless, she got good service out of it. It was a unique looking vehicle. I've always wanted a Eagle.
Was it a coupe? The coupe is unique looking. The sedan is rather boxy and par for the course in autos of the era if not dated by the time they were discontinued in 78.
The top looks great! Thanks for the video. I was excited to see a new one
Thanks for watching!
You are lucky. My 81 Concord had a huge hole in the “C” pillar and was actually leaking into the trunk. Glad yours isn’t that bad. Sharp looking Ambo there too!
Yeah, we were worried that it would have bad rust underneath, but we got lucky. Thanks for watching!
Looks good.
Invest in a magnet license plate cover if you insist on blurring out your plate. Slap it on, make editing much easier.
You could find a flat AMC logo steel plate you can attach magnets to that will lock onto your regular plate (if it isn't aluminum, most states are stamped metal) or one with a 1972 printed on it like you see in the old promo photos.
Very Nice car! Like your vídeos, they are well done! Congrats from Brazil! Already subscribed!
Thanks for watching!
Hey Joe. Another awesome vlog. It'll be nice to finally see the Ambassador get a new hat for his head. It'll look so much nicer than the older one that was on the car.
It looks great! Thanks for watching!
@@AutoMoments You're welcome. Keep up the good work. :)
Oh man! As you probably know, I am a massive fan of the Independents, AMC included and actually own a Studebaker. I always thought the Ambassador was so "government" that it would be right at home in any alphabet-soup federal agency from the GSA to the FBI! At least it was used and enjoyed by quite a few police forces, so there's that at least.
In other news, the other automotive oddball I really have my eyes on (in terms of owning and driving) would be a 1948-50 Packard four-door sedan. Something about their slab-sided form seems both elephantine and regal which I really like. The 1,000 pound Thunderbolt flathead straight eight would also liven things up. God I feel old...
Thanks again for the AMC update and best of luck!
If you ever make it up to Maryland, stop by and see Ross Miller! He could hook you up with a big Packard, and he'd love to see your Studebaker, too. Thanks for watching!
You could narrate Arrested Development.
Nice job on the roof!
Ha! You're actually not the first person to say that. Funny, Joe must sound like Ron Howard... Thanks for watching!
looks great
Looks amazing and period. Love the car so much 😍😍 great car show too. Great video
Interesting and Fun !
Hi, I was watching your videos and was wondering what happened to the other videos in between because I'm sure those would be a blast to watch. I do find AMC a very cool car manufacturer with very unique cars
You can watch the whole series of Ambassador Vlogs right here! There are 8 episodes. th-cam.com/video/zzlWKCNXB14/w-d-xo.html
Mike did a good job
Nice car!
Wow that Granada is beautiful.
It sure was!
Exactly!!!
It looks terrific! Don't laugh, when I get my car washed I think it rides better too. :-)
It's true! Haha.
i had a 68 ambassador great car
So nice to see that vinyl top go on there. That old top just took away from the Ambo’s style. Looks nice!
I met you at the car meet. Glad to see you and your car are doing well!
Nice meeting you too! Thanks for watching!
Good video it helped me alot 👍
A part of me would really like to put some really wacky fabric on my car. Like imagine a poka dotted vinyl roof or floral one!
You need to google "Chrysler Mod Tops."
Greetings my friend. You have an incredible talent for making any car topic fun. The old girl really looks good now. Hey ... if the shop owner hadn’t done a vinyl roof in five years and looks like that, imagine what it would look like if he still did 2 per week?!? Lol. Kidding . Keep up the good work Joe. Wishing you many more years of fine material!
Thanks! It's been great.
AutoMoments oh I’m sure it has. Terrific!
Love ❤️ this Channel!!! I grew up with these cars. Man great stuff!!!!
Thanks for watching! Please share this with your friends!
There’s a 1980 amc pacer wagon for sale in Michigan for 1,200 dollars that will go to the Crusher in a junk yard it’s on craglist
My grandfather Bob Ratliff had one it was green with a white vinyl top
Oh wow, that's a great color combo. Ambassadors look good in green!
I remember moving to Dallas right after I finished college in 1981 and Vinyl tops were all the rage, except the North Texas sun decided that it didn't like vinyl tops and proceeded to burn every vinyl top into a tattered grey mess within 18 months with its powerful UV radiation.
She's ready.
777 that's that shit! love your channel! wish you liked old Mazda's like myself but we all have our loves=)
I think the Ambassador was a very underrated car and much more practical in the age of wretched excess. The car was trimmer and came in a more reasonable package when the Big Three kept making their full sized offerings bigger, heavier and more under-powered. With the 401 engine the Ambassador outperformed all of the competition. Too bad AMC was so financially limited. It could have done more.
Yeah, it's too bad AMC didn't keep making the Ambassador. Oh well; all the more reason to take good care of this one!
I was at that meet, I can't believe I didn't recognize you!
Wow!!! I didn't know that awesome... U know my car that I love I have is 1976 Ford Granada Ghia 4 doors so I have vinyl top but I see my sunroof glass and vinyl old crack can replace install like that? I wonder where this service?
You done good!
This is my first video. It popped up in my recommendations. Live it. I will be back for more
Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our other stuff, we've got a lot more!
I just found your channel and must say that I liked this video, I subscribed and hope many others will in the future!
What's your thoughts on Armor All? Our grandma had a 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis with a landau top. She Armor Alled her Mercury's landau top religiously, and her landau top looked just as fresh as the day she bought the car, the same day she sold her Mercury Gran Marquis in the late 90's. I know that there's a lot of Armor All horror stories on TH-cam, but we've been using Armor All for decades without any horror stories of our own. Lastly, I even wrote to the MythBusters t.v show about using Armor All, but it never was a aired topic.
Personally I don't have anything for or against Armor All, but I've heard "horror stories" too. The guy at the top shop recommended something from Meguires, so I'll probably go with that.
I love your AMC Ambassador. I knew a guy that has a two door black model.
Oooh, that sounds real cool!