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Here are some 'scenes from the driveway' on the 73 AMX. I hung the fenders,
but will wait until I can get my Nicaraguan paint guys over, providing Homeland
Security didn't send them back to Managua. I was going to install the wiring and
dash today, but got a fluury of mail, and also had to go shopping for provisions
for the kiddies. They are getting good at passing poppa tools while I'm under a
car too.
found the build sheet in back seat but not readable, but still took photo
of it while there.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: new
project (was david340)
Nice Eddie. After I am finally finished with my gremlin I will be looking
for a project I can build to take the family arround in.
I won't say whipping it out anymore, however might use the term cleanup
on aisle ten though. Speaking of cleaning up, this is my new project that
just came in, and I am unsure what I might do with it. 73 AMX, no engine or
trans. Originally was a heavily optioned 360/AT, function cowl hood with
flapper, ps, pdb, ac, tilt, heated rear glass, even Machine rims shown. The
body is one of the best I have had come thur in abuot 10 years, about 99%
rustfree. Small bodywork done ready to paint back original Fresh Plum Poly,
a unusual color for 73 AMX. I have about 90% of the items to put it back
together and am going to weight whether I will, or move it, as I have a
number of people wiating for a rustfree body.
I am still going thru the SC/360 and will be installing carpet in that
shortly, then bolt down seats. However this is a unique opportunity to
tackle a unusual AMX in a color I have always been fond of. Coming up with
engine/trans no problem, I'm just impressed with the body. So no decision
one way or another whether to put it back together or sell at this
time!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 4:32
AM
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins]
Anybody know a 340 David on ebay???????
Eddie.
Please refrain from "whipping it out" in my presance.
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Hi Davis, yes, some years had more pieces than others. The NOS
"kit" I mention in the previous email to Charlie....I decided to make
like Blazing Saddles and "whip it out" and guess what......it is ten
pieces....and one large decal, so 11 pieces, but all pieces are for side
body: fenders, doors, 1/4 panels, and small rear hatch area....no upper
1/4 fins or grille however...
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 4:59
PM
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins]
Anybody know a 340 David on ebay???????
Eddie,
If I may add... The whole kit should be 11 pcs. you are
forgetting the rear quarter fake vents and the one that goes on the
grille.
Charlie brings up a godd point, I will bring up
another. AMC commonly sold their stripes individually. Yes, you
coulc get a "kit" whihc might include (in Gremlins' case) six
pieces. But I had bought out many dealerships in late 80s and most
boxes had only one piece. One part number, one piece. Why? For
repairs, collision shops, dealerships, it was bigger market up for
AMC to sell that way, and few people wanted.....or would need... a
complete kit. You still see dozens of these at bigger AMC meets for
sale, even ebay. Best thing about them is you can make a template
with it and make your own.
NOS stripes and decals. Warning, while not really
of dubious quality back then (AMC used mostly 3M....same shit
Phoenix Graphix and others use in 2007) the problem with NOS stripes
is that they usually last 3-5 years on your car once installed. They
have been tossed around, dragged to swap meets, stored in warehouse,
exposed to cold, heat, humidity, varmints, whatever. So suddenly you
apply one to your $3k paint....and discover a few years (or months
in Texas case) that they are peeling.....or cracking....or
both.
Plan on showing your car? If it is out in the
sun....old El Sol will take them out. Quick. And the hotter the
areas of the US....the quicker. So the more you show your car,
especially in warmer climes....the quick it will deterioiate.
This can also be applied with carpet sets, and
some interior parts AMC used, especially by Wheel Horse...whom they
would later buy to manufacter their own interior
pieces.
So while it may be NOS...as I commonly tell people
daily....not all that glitters AMC NOS is gold!
is the seller's main link, nice looking Gremlin
car for sale item #200109661251
The stripe kit I think ya'll taking about is item
#200110242555
**Email them quickly if interested to ask them how
many pieces in the 'kit', should be six, 2 for fenders, 2 for doors,
2 for 1/4 if a 'kit'.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007
8:46 AM
Subject: Re:
[BaadAssGremlins] Anybody know a 340 David on ebay???????
Hey. Anyone know a ebay seller named "340David"??
Has a Gremlin stripe
kit i was interested in. I asked a
couple of questions...reeived
standard replies. When i
asked if it was a complete car kit(both
sides)...or JUST
only one side...like alot of AMC kits i've seen..he
got real
smart ass with his amswer to me!!
Thanks,Joe
Joe,
I'm curious -- if this is NOS stuff, do you want to
display them as a collectible, or are you thinking about putting
them on your car? Those decals were of dubious quality
new -- sun and car polish caused them to crack and fade in short
order. Sitting for 30 plus years has probably rendered them
useless. You can get great reproductions made from good quality 3
m stock from Phoenix. Plus, you don;t have to deal with smart
ass, feebly losers.
 Charlie
"Cool Factor
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