AMC Rebel Parts & Accessories

AMC Rebel Parts & Accessories

The AMC Rebel was the successor to the Rambler Rebel and was produced under the AMC banner from 1967 to 1970, serving as the company's mid-size offering before being replaced by the Matador. Riding a 114-inch wheelbase, the Rebel was offered in two-door hardtop, four-door sedan, and station wagon configurations. Engine options ranged from the 232 cubic-inch inline-six through the 290, 343, and 390 cubic-inch V8s, with the 390 four-barrel in the 1969 and 1970 Rebel Machine package producing 340 horsepower and representing one of AMC's strongest performance statements of the era.

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Rebel owners most often search for exhaust headers for the 343 and 390 V8s, carburetor rebuild kits for the Holley four-barrel, front disc brake conversion hardware, and polyurethane control arm bushings. The Rebel Machine's performance legacy inspires many owners to build period-correct performance packages using Edelbrock intakes, Holley carburetors, and tuned exhaust systems that extract maximum power from the big-block V8.

What is the AMC Rebel Machine?

The Rebel Machine was a high-performance package offered in 1970, powered by a 390 cubic-inch four-barrel V8 producing 340 horsepower paired with a close-ratio four-speed manual or Shift-Command automatic. It came standard with a hood scoop, functional Ram Air, a heavy-duty suspension, and a bold graphics package on a white body. It was AMC's direct answer to the Chevelle SS 396 and Road Runner in the muscle car market.

Are AMC Rebel parts interchangeable with the Matador?

Significantly, yes. The Matador succeeded the Rebel directly and retained the same basic platform dimensions and engine mount geometry through 1974. Exhaust manifolds, carburetors, ignition components, and front suspension hardware cross-reference extensively between the two models. Matador parts are often more available due to its higher production volume, making them useful sources for Rebel restoration projects.

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