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Chassis
Unusual for an R&C feature car, the American is a uni-body, and is pretty much stock, though Keith did notch the front of the frame to clear the lower A-arms. The rear parallel leaf suspension was retained, while bolt on airbag brackets were fabricated and installed at each corner, along with Monroe shocks. Keith's buddies at Stoked Out Specialties helped with the three-month "build".
Drivetrain
Backed by the stock, yet superbly named, Flash-O-Matic auto trans, the original 196ci flathead six-cylinder still purrs under the hood, with less than 50,000 original miles on it in 45 years! Keith painted the motor Olds Gold, dressed it with a Harley air cleaner, chrome head studs, and Honda CB350 finned ignition cover hiding the heater valve and a chrome oil filter and pulleys.
Body & Paint
Re-chromed bumpers and emblems removed from the hood are about the extent of the body mods, though it had received fresh Bengal Ivory paint when Keith took ownership.
Wheels & Tires
Here's one of the few deviations from stock, and the reason (apart from the lowering) why the car looks so good. Billet Specialties' Vintec 7x18s and 8x18s replace the stamped steel stockers, wrapped in 215 and 225 40ZR18 Yokohama Parada rubber.
Interior
Totally stock, but very cool in Emperor Gold, the American's interior features reclining split backs on the front bench seat, and even the original radio in the center of the dash. A discrete gauge under the left side of the dash monitors the airbags.
hermoso!!!,lastima el flat,yo le meteria un torino 7,jajaja(para los que dicen que es igual al torino).putos
feliz año
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