Re: Engine center measurements(Gremlin body)

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Joe, from the wiper plate to the centre of 4 barrel carb (360 motor) it is 
11 3/4 inches.

> From the wiper motor (no flat area, so I just placed the tape on the top of 
the air filer) it is 7 1/2 inches.

Regards
Kim Bueler '75 Gremlin X 360 V8
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Subject: Engine center measurements(Gremlin body)


> Could someone with a V8 Gremlin please do an easy
> measurement for me??  I need the distance from the
> carb air-cleaner stud (V8)center of a 4bbl, to the
> firewall, where the firewall to hood seal is
> attached(row of mounting clips). Or the top of the
> wiper motor attaching plate where it attaches to the
> firewall. I traded an old  rearend assy to a friend
> who runs  a custom body shop for some work on my 1972
> Gremlin. One thing he is  doing is installing my
> fiberglass 5" cowl scoop and painting my hood. I need
> the center of carb from firewall distance so that he
> can correctly make the opening in my hood. I want the
> scoop functional.WITHOUT butchering my hood(too big a
> hole or wrong place).Thanks alot,Joe
>
>
>
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