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Post by tjetdennis on Dec 11, 2008 21:47:13 GMT -7
Does anyone know who makes the 1969 AMC Rambler Scrambler 390 v8 in an Ho scale die cast?
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Post by bondoman2k on Dec 11, 2008 22:31:16 GMT -7
Not real sure on this, but I think Johnny Lightning made one of those 69 Ramblers in diecast form, altho I'm pretty sure it was a racing version. Meaning that it was a replica of a 1 to 1 drag racing car, and had sponsors and such on it. No SCrambler markings. I do remember seeing one in the blister package with a small version of a 'model car box' in the package. This would have been patterned after the Johan modelkit of the '70's. Ron (Bondo)  Armadillo Racing and Resins |
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Post by Demon340 on Dec 12, 2008 18:17:52 GMT -7
Hey TJETDENNIS
It is Jonny lighting that had the 1/64 Rambler Scrambler's in
Diecast and I got one. I've had it for ten year's. I had two but I
sent one to a friend that's got a real one. I found another one
earlyer this year that has the second style paint job they had
on the later model Scrambler that's the one he's got. I'am
sending him and his son this one for Christmas.
DEMON 340
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Post by johnbalich on Dec 12, 2008 19:32:54 GMT -7
I have one of these Johnny Lightning Die Casts as well...............if you are looking for one I'll keep my eyes open for another one for you.
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Post by Demon340 on Dec 12, 2008 19:37:39 GMT -7
John how long have you had your Scrambler Diecast the one
I got has 1997 on the chassis.
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Post by tjetdennis on Dec 13, 2008 5:57:08 GMT -7
Here is an email from Troy Mead see below Hi Dennis. I don't like to copy another resin caster's work so I'll pass on the Matador Machine. However, I'm currently trying to track down the Rambler Scrambler Diecast. As soon as I run across one for sale I plan on doing that body. If you see any on ebay, send the link my way and it might speed up the process. Troy. --- Dennis Tomol <dftomol2@verizon.net> wrote: > Would either of you be intreested in making a > matador Machine I have an excellant resin cast body > to make a mold from. Also how about a Ramler > Scrambler 1969 I know someone has made a die cast but > have not been able to find out who made it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM |
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Post by hilltopspeedway on Dec 13, 2008 16:58:59 GMT -7
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Post by johnbalich on Dec 13, 2008 17:45:56 GMT -7
Mine is similar......same car with more drag decals.....(original from JL)
Mine is dated 1997
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Post by Demon340 on Dec 13, 2008 17:56:34 GMT -7
Hey John
I didn't know they had one with drag decal's on it.
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Post by L_Brown on Dec 13, 2008 18:08:15 GMT -7
Will the JL bodies fit right on to a T-Jet or magnatraction?
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Post by johnbalich on Dec 13, 2008 18:34:34 GMT -7
I'll take a photo and post in a few days..... JL die casts..........are not a drop on fit...shucks..................talented Body Men like the Meads can use them to protoype new castings that will fit...occassIonally yopu will run across a metal body that will fit the T JET wheelbase, if you can cobble up a body mount.
I also have a 1974 AMC Hornet hatch back. Believe it or not, I owned one of these in 1973...with a 304 engine it wasn't half bad............I still think the body is very sleek........let me know, Mead guys if you want to protoype one of those! (Wally Booth Campaigned one at one time)
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Post by bondoman2k on Dec 13, 2008 22:02:50 GMT -7
Most diecast, as John said, are not a 'drop on' fit. The wheelbases are usually too long, and they do take some work to shorten and keep the proportions correct. If you are doing them for yourself, not really a problem. Just make some kind of front axle extension or make a mount for the front axle in the body itself. However, if you are trying to conform to 'class rules' they need some work. I can do them fairly easy since I've been customizing 1/64 diecast since 2001 (I'm saying all this since I have started playing with resins..watch for some new bodies from me to be released soon!  ) Of course you need to create body mounts too. Also, most diecast will only fit on Tjets, without doing mods and widening. Actually widening is harder than shortening the bodies. A LOT of 'finish' work involved. ;D I have some 'oddbal' cars here that just may end up getting cast into resins, not sure yet tho. I have Chevettes, Pintos, Vegas,Mavericks, and a bunch more..even have one that I don't see getting cast. A 78 Plymouth Volare STATION WAGON!  Even has the 'woodgrain' on the sides! LOL Ron (Bondo) Armadillo Racing and Resins |
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Post by swamper on Dec 14, 2008 6:08:02 GMT -7
Bondo you have a PM from me.
Swamper
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Post by tm427 on Dec 15, 2008 13:45:59 GMT -7
Does anyone know who makes the 1969 AMC Rambler Scrambler 390 v8 in an Ho scale die cast? Dennis, I got one today. As soon as it arrives I'll get going on it. Rambler Scrambler is now on deck ;D |
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Post by tm427 on Jan 1, 2009 20:27:40 GMT -7
Mine is similar......same car with more drag decals.....(original from JL) Mine is dated 1997 John, take a look at the pic. I PM'd you  |
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) Of course you need to create body mounts too. Also, most diecast will only fit on Tjets, without doing mods and widening. Actually widening is harder than shortening the bodies. A LOT of 'finish' work involved. ;D
Even has the 'woodgrain' on the sides!