You are here:
- Home
- Autos
- Auto Repair
- American Motors
- classic 550
American Motors/classic 550
Advertisement
Question
since my Rambler has only 38k miles since 1964 should I repaint it? because it runs like new and looks like new on the inside, got it in North Carolina when the days were Winston Cup drivers not Nextel want-to-be's. Paint it? yes or no? jgerard63. You can call me at . thanks man. Ramble on
It depends on whether you want to keep it original or not. An original paint job will make the car more valuable. If you paint it, the value can drop; unless you do a professional $3000 paint job. If you want to keep it for fun and to drive it around, don't paint it. Maybe you can have it detailed and have someone experienced buff the paint. Bring it to a body shop and ask them if the paint can be buffed.
Related Articles
- NASCAR Silly Season Is Here - Drivers Losing Jobs Already
- Who will be the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year?
- Here's To You, Mrs. Robinson NASCAReporter Nascar
- NASCARs Younger Drivers Taking Over
- Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts an anticlimactic, but still important, race this weekend - 11/03/98
Kevin Pilotte
Expertise
I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience
I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.