AMC Gremlin

[Snotty]

from what i read previously in multiple sources, when introduced they were a 70's model year - ahead of the Pinto & Vega. The 71 was the first proper production year from what I gather.

That's what I said, April 1, 1970.

 

[Unix]

Having the seats remade, new foam, springs fixed, whole thing powder coated. Will have new door panels made from scratch as well

 

[Unix]

Masked and ready for paint of the hatch area and black stripe that surrounds it. The sides will have the sticker kit and i decided to clearcoat them.

The silver paint on the car is correct to the factory Quicksilver, managed to find it in the system.

 

[Unix]

Front bench is done, the back one almost complete. The sides on front were raised a bit to give a little cornering support. The green is what it would look like from the factory

 

[3175375]

Front bench is done, the back one almost complete. The sides on front were raised a bit to give a little cornering support. The green is what it would look like from the factory

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That looks great!

 

[Unix]

Another step completed. The "speed stickers" are on. Will have them clearcoated next week and the paint job will be oficially done.

 

[3175375]

Another step completed. The "speed stickers" are on. Will have them clearcoated next week and the paint job will be oficially done.

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Everything looks fantastic!
Do you have everything to finish reassembly?

 

[Unix]

Everything looks fantastic!
Do you have everything to finish reassembly?

Thanks!

I will have quite a few miscellaneous items missing - rear quarter lights, door handles, interior stuff like window cranks, black seat belts (the ones i have are green - maybe i will try dyeing them) etc. You know, bits here and there, but nothing major i believe.

The A904 Torqueflite is also a mystery, don't know if it shifts since the engine never ran. Will change the oil and filter, and then I'll find out once we start the engine.

I do still have the Borg Warner trans from the 71' that burned down, had it rebuilt, but not sure if all the input shafts, bellhousing and linkages are the same - i must measure... if the A904 is dead, i could try this one.