RE: [BaadAssGremlins] TAKE MY POLL - PLEASE!

["Chris Oostveen" <coostv@xxxx>]

FWIW - I for one would put in what ever you have the means to install. I
have a 350 Chebby in mine and would not trade it for another motor. (keep in
mind I am a "Ford Guy" by designation). Just because I have a brand
preference and subsequently know more about that brand than any other does
not mean I stick to it. I actually traded my 66 lowered short box F100 for
the Gremmy. The truck was a very nice driver, but I wanted to go fast so I
swapped it for the SBC powered Gremmy. I knew both vehicles before they
became mine so I know how much was spent on parts etc. the gremmy had about
$4500 dumped into the mouse motor alone and is very healthy, can it be done
with another brand? Sure, just a preference I suppose I just happen not to
care much as long as the end result puts big stupid grins on my face!!

I also think a lot depends on your lo-cal and who you know. AMC stuff is
somewhat a rarity around here. Chevys , Fords, and Mopars are very
prevalent. I can only recall seeing one AMC at the last few local shows and
that was a tunnel rammed 401 late '70's or so AMX (or clone or whatever),
that includes the St. Ignace, MI car show last summer, I do not recall any
AMC's in the show. Next year there will probably be one, but it will be
Chebby powered:). I also do not know a single soul who is into AMC's, but
for me ignorance is bliss because I have a fairly fast reliable car without
the difficulty of finding *stuff* if/when something does break. The only
thing "factory" about my motor is the block and main caps anyway. Well, it
is as reliable as a solid roller cam motor can be... I broke one rocker arm
(Harland Sharp) last summer.

Just one guys varied opinion that should have no bearing on what you choose
to do with your car.

Chris
1973 Gremlin SBC