Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Digest Number 843

[Paul Gable <pdgable@xxxxxxx>]

Davis,
It is possible that you saw 73 cars with the three piece grill but this 
doesn't mean they came from the factory that way.I have seen two 
Gremlins with early Hornet grills as well but I am pretty positive they 
did not come from the factory that way. As you know--being pretty 
knowledgeable about Gremlins--the 74 Redesign had several minor changes 
including huge ugly bumpers with no plastic filler panel between the 
car and the bumper, different indentations on the rear quarter 
panels(from horizontal to diagonal) 100mph speedos instead of 120mph, 
moving the license plate from below the bumper to below the fuel filler 
and the aforementioned grills. There were also some 74s which had the 
push button latch for the rear hatch instead of the lever.   I put 
AFAIK in my other posting because when it comes to AMC, there is no way 
that you can say something is "certain" If they ran out of a part they 
would just grab a part from a bin and bolt it on.  Especially in 74 
when they actually had an extra long model year(I believe because of 
the higher emissions standards and unleaded fuel in 75) Ah, now I'm 
rambling. Anyway, I have loads of AMC docs and none mention the 
possibility of this grill starting in late '73 but that may mean 
nothing.
Peace
Paul

Subject: Re: Re: NOS Gremlin Grill on eBay

Paul,
  No offense taken. I see you have conflicting statemeants. First you 
said they did not change then you say AFAIK.
   I have seen 73 gremlins with the 3 piece grilles and could show you 
many pics but that isn't proof. Prove to me that the grilles were not 
changed in mid year.
  I have my information from Tom Benvie. I also have been researching 
and building gremlins for the passed 18 years. I am on my 8th gremlin. 
I am sure there are others out there that have been into grems alot 
longer but I have learned alot and seen alot. ( not that I know it all 
)
  I wounder if Eddie or some one has a parts book or some other 
documentation to show when the change was exactally.
  Also in 73 the bumpers were changed and 5MPH bumpers were added. The 
design on the door panels is different. 72 did have the gremlin guy 
plaque on the door pannel as well. Did you also know that some 70 
gremlins didn't have a glovebox? Mine was one of those gremlins and I 
just located a dash incert that goes where it is supposed to be.
  Anyway I am rambling now.
  Davis 



 
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