Wagon of the Day - 1955 HUDSON Rambler 5518

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  1. wagonmaster

    wagonmaster Administrator Staff Member Moderator

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  2. Dragsterbus

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    Ah my Rambler ( Humphrey) , he's changed a bit since this pic was taken , after the trunnions failed and i couldn't get any, (and the gearbox was worn out , and the axle, and the rockers were rotten , and the floor etc) I decided to build a new chassis with a narrowed Jaguar XJ6 front suspension unit (with Airbags) a narrowed ford 9" axle on a 4 link (with Airbags) I've made new floors , inner wheel tubs etc but kept the original bench seats, steering wheel etc so to the untrained eye he appears stock except very low when the bags are deflated , his new engine is a 355 chevy with lots of good bits and triple 97s and a powerglide , he looks totally stock on the outside and is running steels with beauty rings and wide whites ,
    I'll post some pics when i'm on my own computer or have a look through the pics on my facebook page - Intergalactic Custom Shop
    cheers
    Wayne :)
     
  3. Taranau

    Taranau Well-Known Member

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    yowzah ! yowzah !! yowzah !!!

    looking good
     
  4. Hanswurst von Plumpskloh

    Hanswurst von Plumpskloh Prisoner of Foo

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    Too bad they didn't offer a 2-door hardtop wagon

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    With the V-8 offered in 1956:

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