Thread: 1965 Rambler pictures finally

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Originally Posted by thesals

be glad at least your American is an overhead valve 196 my 61 is a flathead 196. . . i'm considering putting a v-8 in mine but its got a very tight engine compartment, the wheel wells come almost to the sides of the motor..... if i cut them out i could probably fit a 454 in next to the 196

If mine was the flathead, I probably would not have bought it. but both motors were prooven designes, as the flathead version dates back to 1934 and the OHV version is just a slight redesign to accept the OHV head.

yeah i was suprised when i saw that the 61 had a flathead, the ohv was optional on that model...... but i got a 61 convertable with all the interior options original R hubcaps and all, with a flattie and a 3 on the tree for $500 when i was 16..... push button am/fm yes FM radio still works with the rambler printer across the buttons.....the red paint is in perfect condition not even faded, the top is gone just the frame right now.... engine is at crower having some parts specialized for it, been there for like a year and a half now as a little side project..... i'll take some pictures of it next time im at my parents house.... i like your car though.... i've always liked the american look, its too bad rambler died right when they started competing for horsepower