patrick66
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AMC Gremlin
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More crazy bodywork. Does not have to be perfect. Will go over with bondo anyway. Then rust proof the whole thing with Krown ;)
Complete engine rebuild kit on the way as well.
Both rockers left and right, complete floors, wheel arches are done. Now they are starting on the front and rear valances, and the entire rear end of the car. Lots and lots of patches everywhere, but nicely made and welded flush to the rest of the body.
Complete engine rebuild kit on the way as well.
Both rockers left and right, complete floors, wheel arches are done. Now they are starting on the front and rear valances, and the entire rear end of the car. Lots and lots of patches everywhere, but nicely made and welded flush to the rest of the body.
Rear hatch area replaced along with the trunk floors. Another week or so of cutting and welding, then another week of aligning all the body panels and getting the fitment right. Hope to have it at the paint shop next month. It'll be painted by the same person as my Newport a few years back.
More updates. Body work mostly done. Now onto aligning and fitting all the panels and getting it ready for stripping the rest of the paint/ rust and then onto paint.
Recently recieved all the bits for the engine rebuild. Other items i still need to order are a new carb, alternator, starter, complete suspension, complete steering links, and all brake parts.
Recently recieved all the bits for the engine rebuild. Other items i still need to order are a new carb, alternator, starter, complete suspension, complete steering links, and all brake parts.
3175375
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There’s a LOT of effort in your car! Great work and it’ll bring much joy soon!
You may have already said this, but what engine, transmission, rear are you going with in this?
Someone must have been a little high in 1973 ordering this car.
It's a 232, torquecommand trans, manual drum brakes, with factory Air. The color was green with the white hockey stripes. Oh, forgot to mention, manual steering. lol
I have no idea what gear ratio it has in the rear. EDIT/ looked it up on google. 1973 should have the std 3.08, which is a shame, because my previous 1971 Gremmie had 2.37 which was a blast to drive, nice long gears and smooth gliding down the expressways...
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Thanks. It's similar to the one we have: 258, 3-speed manual, manual brakes and steering, AC, Dana 15 rear. Also a '73. Of course, all that is gone now, but the manual steering and brakes remain.
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