I feel like I’ve read good reviews from you (and others) about a lot of their stuff but haven’t seen much on their folding rack. This model was replaced in 1971 with the equivalent Hornet Sportabout version. The 232 engine series was already being produced in Mexico while the 195.6 engine series was imported from the US. [77] However, there are "B" scheme cars in the Hurst SC/Rambler registry with very early build dates, putting their manufacture among the "A" scheme versions. [25] The convertible and hardtop were the sportiest of the final 100-inch (2,540 mm) wheelbase Rambler Americans, and arguably the most desirable now.[27]. In 1959, AMC and Sonotone Corporation announced work on a car to be powered by a "self-charging" battery. I had a bad experience with spotter arms so I wanted the safeties from a four post rack. Some of the other unique standard items on this model included racing mirrors, anti-hop rear axle links, and blue Magnum 500 steel wheels (common to Fords) with chrome beauty rings and AMC hub centers. For its third generation, the American emerged with what would be its only completely new design. Apparently they had at least one instance of the top half of the rack coming clean out of the wall. There are other minor drawbacks besides the high price tag. My singular business doesn’t mean much to them. First, thanks for your great website. Early in 1960, the company signed a new agreement with Willys Mexicana S.A. de C.V. and the first model produced was none other than the Rambler American, becoming the first American Motors product made and sold by the company that would become Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos S.A. (VAM) in 1963. Between January 1968 and January 1969 Rambler production was moved to the Datsun assembly plant, Rosslyn Motor Assemblers. LOL, I just read my earlier post and realized I did see custom wall rack from http://www.blackwidowtg.com which was probably shortly before I pulled trigger on Valor uprights. Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. I think we can all agree that hardcore powerlifters train in a power rack, not on a wall-mounted squat stand/pull-up bar. The same engine was later available in a larger 258 cu in (4.2 L) version (used from 1971 to 1989) and the fuel injected 242 cu in (4.0 L) versions that debuted in 1987, known as the Jeep 4.0, which Chrysler would continue their production after its purchase of AMC in 1987, all the way through 2006. In addition to the top-of-the-line 440 models, the cheaper 330 and 220 models were also available, and Rambler American sales soared to a record 160,000-plus. The instrument cluster was changed from the previous rectangular design to round gauges: The speedometer and odometer were center, with twin, smaller fuel and engine temperature gauges, with matching warning-light pods on both sides of the speedometer. I wonder why that’s okay to cut at that, but not the pull-up bar. They’re more permanent in that they require floor anchoring, and technically yes they do require the most floor space among these racks, but both are very well-built, space-saving, and completely functional. [74] There were no factory options to this package. The compact Rambler American was most often the lowest priced car built in the U.S. The Titan T3 Folding Rack is an exact clone of the Rogue R-3W Folding Rack. [2] The introduction of the new low priced subcompact Rambler was ideal—America had just entered into a recession in 1958 as the car was introduced. It’s difficult to find competitive prices in Canada! Steve, do you ever do banded work with the bands anchored to the folding rack? [45] It was one of the best convertibles on the market, but lacked some sporty features that buyers wanted, such as a V8 engine. 3″ x 3″ steel is acceptable as well, but it will be more expensive and there isn’t much of an advantage to having it over 2″ x 3″. 4-stars for affordability, 4-stars for functionality (load limit), 3-stars for the bad J-cups, and 2-stars for deviating from normal steel types and eliminating accessory access. swinging, shorter distance between wall and uprights should amount to less play. The Twin-Stick-shift had the kick-down button on top of the main shift-knob to facilitate five-speed shifting. The line continued with minor changes in 1962, which were mostly cosmetic. Both depth variations stick out less than 5″ from the wall when stowed away so there is plenty of space when it’s opened yet very compact when closed. I can’t think of any advantage to being 40″ away from the wall. I looked at so many different products and options, I probably should have kept a notebook! Parts and spares were supplied locally out of the Chiswick service center located on Great West Road for the whole of the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East. Less than what you could probably sell the R4 for. http://www.garagegymreviews.com/ recently compared the Titan to Rogue rack and the Titan came away with a very good write up. It has a semi-adjustable pull-up bar, Westside hole spacing throughout the bench region, and it can be ordered in two different depths. And before someone with a 405 bench and a folding rack yells at me, I mean by-and-large, not as a blanket statement. I wouldn’t worry that it will fail or be dangerous. Yes the beefy RML variations are only $20 more than their Infinity counterpart but accessories are going to cost more as well. K&C was formed in 1906 and imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. That’s twice as much as other folding racks that I’m going to show you, and about as much as a full-size, beefy power rack like the RML-490. The stringers should come with installation instructions that tell you what size anchors to use, but I’m fairly sure they won’t actually come with the hardware. Yeah I think they replaced their version of the Rogue-style folding racks for the Lean Racks – was probably a tough sell. I read in a few of the reviews on rogue of people having issues with kipping on the 20.5″ model, do you have an experience that says otherwise? The 440 and Rogue versions picked up a stainless steel trim piece running stem to stern on either body side, straight back between the wheel wells and the beltline. [132] The cars continued to be campaiged in Canada during the early 1970s.[132]. Is space really that tight in your garage? [27] Passenger room increased from five to six.[15]. This i. Pros: Low price and shipping, looks like a Rogue rack from afar. They said that during testing they were having issues at heavy weights with stability and I guess that stringer staying together, so to eliminate any liability on the off chance someone hurts themselves or just destroys their wall, they say no no no. Their site advertises it as a rack that makes a small footprint <5" and makes up for its space saving by having J-Cups that are 16.5" long and are rated at 1000 lbs (on the Elite model). It’s really just a matter of which you want to do. [50] The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units.[68]. Alan I apologize this went to spam for some reason, even though there don’t seem to be any links. "[91], Production was continued by the Iran Jeep Company plant in Tehran. These are the best weight benches for your home gym, including flat and adjustable options for incline and decline presses, concentration curls, and more. It seems to be a quality piece of USA steel and manufacture, just looking for some inputs before dropping $600 on something that might not be worth it. There’s no other reason to be that far from a wall in a folding rack, and all that space inside is basically useless anyway – not to mention more steel = more money. No way. [128] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. No luck. The American was the second incarnation of AMC's forerunner Nash … The question is: do you need to be 5″ inch from the wall at all times? This length of support leaves little room for the car and i’m considering shortening the supports to make them 12″ (305mm). Have you had an opportunity to try the Ethos folding wall rack? Just started shopping for folding wall racks and wondering if I need to cut the mats. I have been unable to find it suggested that spotter arms should not be used with these racks anywhere else other than that review, so hopefully Rogue will clear this up. What did you decide on? In reality the Titan T3 is made with inferior steel, cheap hardware, and it’s just riddled with flaws and inconsistencies. You’re going to want to pay attention to ceiling height requirements, the steel used (dimensions and gauge), where it’s sourced, the size of the hardware used, the build quality (this has a lot to do with where it is sourced), and what kind of finish the unit has. Available only as a two-door hardtop, the interior came in standard gray charcoal vinyl upholstered reclining seats with a headliner embossed with small squares. Keep in mind that most people don’t lift enough to dislodge all those lag screws with a failed rep, but some people do. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. Most folding wall racks are less expensive than freestanding power racks, and many can even handle some of the standard rack accessories (dip station, landmine, etc.) It only swings horizontally so you wouldn’t need any extra clearance. Shown before the introduction of Ford's compact Falcon-based Mustang, AMC's show car was "an instant success" with 60 percent of surveyed potential buyers stating they would buy one. I had to have four posts for how I exercise. Great review. Makes my tiny gym seem a lot bigger and I spend a lot more time exercising than moving stuff around. After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. [118] This was also the same year the old Rambler reappeared as the new American, with the song popularizing the re-released car and making AMC the only automaker have increased sales during the recession of 1958. [54], For 1967 only, AMC's new high-compression (10.2:1) 343 cu in (5.6 L) V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor that produced 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) and 365 pound force-feet (495 N⋅m) of torque @ 3000 rpm, was optional in Rogue and 440 models. Vulcan has shipping worked into rack prices already I think, so keep that in mind. Wondering if a W4 with 24 inch crossmembers would allow enough space for kipping pull-ups and/or bar muscle ups. I say filling holes in concrete is easier, and I also say racks on the ground are superior to wall racks, but that’s just my opinion. My Rating: I want to give it no stars because it’s not even their product to rate, but I’ll give it 5-stars for affordability and functionality, 2-stars for quality, and zero stars for ingenuity. As I suspected, the force can basically pull the rack out of the wall. The Slim Fit Rig also has a kipping/pull-up bar set away from the uprights, and very far away from the wall. Not that Rogue would ever condone this, but on the 40″ model one could install the safety spotter arms to the interior and squat “inside” the rack for heavy lifts. It is said that 1 out of 63 children are autistic…also how helpfull it would be for any disabled child that can’t get alot of outdoor play. There absolutely were assembly instructions included. For the 1960 model year, the Rambler American line added a four-door sedan body style and a third trim level, a top-of-the-line Custom. The front of the car was extended three inches (76 mm), that increase allowed the optional air conditioning to be installed with the new 199, and 232 in-line six-cylinder engines, which were longer than the previous 195.6 versions.[50]. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. How do the horizontally folding racks (Rogue) feel/fold out on rubber floormats? Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. folding, Setting up and stowing away the Rogue R-3W takes a few seconds longer than the Profile, but we’re talking seconds. [113] The automaker waited until the 1968 model year to introduce the Javelin, a small fastback aimed directly at the market segment that was created by the Ford Mustang. The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2 plus 2 "youth-oriented" concept car. It’s seems comparable to Rogue’s but at a much better price point. I’m considering the Rogue RML-3W folding rack and installing it in my basement, where it is only concrete/cement. [77] Modified SC/Ramblers have run the quarter-mile in the 9-second bracket. IN." [135] During the 1960s, AMC partnered with Gulton Industries to develop a new battery based on lithium and to use an advanced speed controller designed by Victor Wouk. It’s priced similarly to the folding racks; though it has no moving parts. After an optional second-generation AMC V8 engine was added in 1966, it also became known as a powerful compact performance model that also included the 390 cu in (6.4 L) version built in conjunction with Hurst, the 1969 SC/Rambler. [86] Aria means "Aryan", and Shahin "Falcon". Does anyone know if the T-3 foldable power rack 41″ will accommodate a standard bar? A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard as well as the updated instrument cluster with the horizontal speedometer. Seemed like an easy task, but I guess they’re too big for custom jobs unless you’re Froning or Matt Chan. The Torino's engine, transmission, and upgraded interior fittings were unique to Argentina and were not used on any of the U.S. market Ramblers. Oh believe me, they do not care that it’s me. [101], While the Philippines was almost exclusively an American car market until 1941, the post-World War II years saw an influx of European cars enter the market. [40] The company's series of "Love Letters to Rambler" advertisements included "ordinary user testimonials" about the economy and reliability of their Ramblers, rather than in pursuit of buyers in the whole compact car market segment. car.[44]. It will need to be anchored to the wall and the floor, but it’s solid, and it’s a US-product with US-sourced steel. Keeping your weapons locked in a gun safe is a fact of Law. Hi, any thoughts on the TDS mega fold back power rack? A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. I actually don’t know who they’re intended for to be honest. Powder coat was completely intact (time will tell if it’s as durable as the Rogue powder coat, but regular maintenance of your equipment really isn’t a big deal), pins and bolts all felt properly through hardware holes and lined up properly. The transmission was still the three-speed manual with a column-mounted shifter with a floor-mounted gearshift as a dealership option. foldable, After shipping and everything, the cost gap to go to Rogue seems small considering it’s quality. Even a marble bathtub hides behind a folding wooden screen next to a silver-plated rack for hanging towels. The Vulcan Slim Fit Rack is very much like the Slim Gym, only it’s made with super beefy 3″x3″ 11-gauge steel rather than 2″x3″. Great article and very informative! I probably would have gone for the cheaper ones and regretted it. [143] The Rambler '65 24-minute music video also includes vintage AMC TV advertising clips. We have autistic child who would love it. [142] Released in 1997 by Rhino Records and titled Rambler '65, Vaughn turned his car into a makeshift studio. [7] The car's seemingly narrow 55-inch (1,397 mm) track was not much different from the industry standard, but rather an illusion fostered by the bulbous bodywork. Some AMC historians claim American Motors built a batch of 500 "A" scheme SC/Ramblers before switching to the "B" scheme, with 500 "B" models built before a switch to the final lot of 512 SC/Ramblers in "A" pattern. A new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. [94] By 1967, the local content of the Rambler Americans had been progressively raised to 53%. [60] Chapin also saw a price gap between U.S. cars and inexpensive imports (primarily the Volkswagen) and lowered the price to make the Rambler American's "total value superior to the imports, as well as superior in both price and range of choice to U.S. As long as you don’t suck at mounting it to the wall you shouldn’t have a problems, 5″ truss locks centered on the studs and you’ll be fine. There is a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and I had zero issues so I didn’t work with their customer service representatives, but every other review I’ve read says that their customer service is exceptional. That’s all well and good, but the basic kipping model is the one that starts at $800. I believe PRx has one. Just wondering if there are any real disadvantages, I can’t think of any. I’m also concerned about the attaching bar and frame. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. Despite a saturation of international brands, American Motors Corporation managed to establish a presence and the Rambler Classic and Rambler American were locally assembled by Luzon Machineries Inc. in Manila during the 1960s. [69] Other body modifications differentiating Hurst SC Ramblers from regular hardtop Ramblers included rolled-back front and rear wheel openings to allow for larger tires.