Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Slotted Rallye Wheels

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,

 To remove the coil springs you need an inside tool. I am doing the same thing now. Removed the drivers side last night.

 I have an extra set of those rally rims.

 Davis

 Amc Team

 Meriden, CT

Bill Larkie <bldfw@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Folks,
> I'm in the process of restoring my 72 Gremlin. So far
> I've stipped out the engine compartment and pulled the
> engine and tranny to pressure wash all of it of what
> was obviously 20 years of neglect. Some of the crud
> was on so thick that even 2000psi couldn't dislodge
> it. The only thing remaining there to be removed is
> the master cylindar and the brake lines across the
> firewall. Then the whole car and engine bay can be
> repainted.
>
> I picked up a set of disk brakes to replace the drums
> and am about to start rebuilding the front end. I ran
> into a snag last night on trying to remove and replace
> the coil springs (sagging). Seems there's
> insufficient room for the spring compressors to
> function. Nutz!! Have to locate a different set of
> tools.
>
> The interior has been gutted pending further cleanup
> and rebuilding. I removed
>  the dash, heater and AC
> housings and coils. There's some rust through in a
> couple of spots but nothing major.
>
> While all this has been going on, I've been looking
> towards the future and what wheels and tires to
> eventually outfit her with. I've gone back and fourth
> from obtaining some 16" wheels with lower profile
> tires to keeping it somewhat stock. I keep coming
> back to those rallye wheels with the volcano hubs. 
>
> Question: Are those difficult to find? I like the
> looks of them. What width rims are they usually? 6"? 
> Any one have a set or know where I can find some? 
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Bill
> Dallas, TX
> '72 Gremlin
> '72 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon (newly restored)
> '71 Mark III
> '70 Cadillac Convertible
>
>
>
>
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