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Make sure the torque tube stabilizer trunion is in good working condition. Replacements come from NashRamblerRubber.com . It's the only part that needs to be in good order for the car to drive straight and safely. The same trunion is used in the Nash Healey, Hudson Hornet, Nash Ambassador and Rambler. An old or worn trunnion can disable you on the road or cause the rear wheels to steer the car so you can't stop straight. Regular maintenance will keep the Rambler running well. Drain and change all the fluids regularly including the radiator, and flush the brake lines every 2 years. Lube all the chassis moving parts regularly. Ramblers of that vintage are generally reliable and hold their value nicely if kept in good cosmetic condition. Enjoy your drive!

Did anybody see that 54 Nash Ambassador LeMans on BaT? It's an amazing completely original find listed for sale on Bring A Trailer/Nash I've always liked that style and don't think I've ever seen one that nice in that condition.

Amazing find. The Nash Ambassador is a wonderful automobile. If it's been sitting idle for long you need to replace the torque tube drive stabilizer trunnion for safety and reliable driving. Find them at NashRamblerRubber.com along with other rubber, emblems and technical books you might need. It's nice that you're keeping your Nash original and are planning to drive it and show it. You're lucky to have and enjoy it.

If you're going to buy the Nash be sure to check and replace the torque tube drive stabilizer trunnion. NashRamblerRubber.com still has some. When the trunnion is soft or fails, it won't drive straight. The rear wheels will steer the car because the old trunnion allows them to move left and right. It looks like a rubber doughnut seal or cushion where the torque tube connects to the transmission. It prevents the covered driveshaft and rear wheels from moving forward or sideways when decelerating. We had a trunion that was bad on a 57 AMC Rambler and it drove the young mechanics crazy figuring out why the car was driving crooked. After much trial and error replacing front end parts and adjustments we finally found the right torque tube part at www.nashramblerrubber.com. Fixed the problem and the Rambler steered and stopped safely again. It has the same driveline as the Nash Ambassador, Nash Healey and Hudson Hornet. There are photos on the website. Good luck on the Nash. It should be a fun car to drive.

There is a clear explanation of the Nash torque tube drive on www.NashRamblerRubber.com . They make the torque tube trunnion for Nash Ambassador, Nash Healey, Hudson Hornet and AMC Rambler. Go to "trunnion info instructions" or trunnion pictures. Using the original drive train and new trunnion is easy and inexpensive compared to extensive modifications. Done right the car is a great driver.

The people at www.NashRamblerRubber.com were able to get my '57 Hudson Hornet to drive straight again. They are the source for the torque tube drive stabilizer trunnion. It's the shock absorber that goes between the covered driveshaft and the transmission. It goes bad because of oil leaks from the torque tube at the trans or differential, or age. When the torque tube flexes or lowers at the trunnion, the rear wheels will steer the car or cause unstability in driving. That's what happened to mine. The torque tube lowered enough at the trans to cause scraping and clunking noises from the inside turning driveshaft. When I had the trunnion replaced the noises disappeared and the car really drove straight and smooth again. Hudson & Nash had the same drivelines in 55-57, Nash Ambassador used torque tube drive from 49-57, so did Nash Healey & many AMC Rambler up thru 62. Good source and good to know.

Hudson Hornet and Hollywood used the torque tube. NashRamblerRubber.com is a good source for a new torque tube stabilizer trunnion. The same torque tube stabilizers are used on the 49-57 Nash Ambassador, all Nash Healeys and many ramblers through 1962. All with automatic or standard transmissions. Jim

Torque Tube Stabilizer Trunnions come from www.NashRamblerRubber.com. They work well for Nash Healey, Nash Ambassador 49-57 and Hudson Hornet from 1955 -1957, and are injection molded to factory specs with a precision flange fit. They will restore straight driving again. The old ones become worn or broken after 60 or so years and the factory never made replacements. NashRamblerRubber.com is the company that has correct windshield rubber for Nash and Rambler American. I've used them both on my 51 and 57 and found them to be reliable. Jim

www.NashRamblerRubber.com is a good source for the windshield rubber for Nash and later Rambler American. They also have the torque tube drive stabilizer trunnion for your Hudson Rambler. All the 55-7 Hudson Hornet cars need them too. Hudson Rambler was the same as Nash Rambler in '55. Many of the parts will interchange with Nash. Try getting a cross section of the rubber you need, so you can match it up to what you might find from vendors that may list rubber for other makes. Jim

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$um Fun You might try Doug at American Parts Depot. If you are going to drop or do transmission work on a Nash you will need a Torque Tube Drive Stabilizer Trunnion from Nash Rambler Rubber . The old one will probably come apart during service and they are not available at any of the the usual auto parts supply places. The Nash won't steer right without a good one. The OD from a Hudson from 55 or 56 with standard OD transmission will work too.

Carburetor boots for Nash are difficult to find. There's a reproducer of the carb rubber boot for the 49 & 50 NashRamblerRubber.com that do a nice job. They are the same folks that mold the torque tube drive stabilizer trunnion for Nash Ambassador and Healey and Rambler through 62 or 63. Hudson from 55 -57 have the same drive line trunnion. They might have other years or be able to make a run if they have the molds. You should try coating your carburetor elbow boot inside and out with Protectant 303 or Armor All every month or so. It helps keep it soft and pliable, that is if its not too bad already. Careful taking it on and off the air filter.