Re: [BaadAssGremlins] N.O.S. Grille....

[BLDFW <bldfw@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Bill,
I think we might be doing the same thing.  I'm reading
between the lines about what year you're restoring and
what year the grill is.  You restoring an earlier
70-73 Gremlin?

I'm restoring a 72 but am taking some liberties with
it but will still be AMC.  I pulled a later year
Gremlin X grill with the thought that I'd install that
without the front bumper.  I'm not committed to that
but may do it just for grins.  Both need some minor
repair so we'll see how they come out after being
painted.

In addition, I've got a set of AMX doors (correct
size) with power windows and door locks and the
wireing harness.  I've removed the rear seat and will
deck in the back area and use the rear seat well for
under deck storage.  I plan on getting a good sound
system which will be mounted back there though it will
not be the obnoxious boom box variety.  Likely the
Sirrus/XM variety to avoid being bombarded with
advertising or pointless chatter.

I'm replacing the drums with power front disks,
installing power steering with tilt steering column
and am in the process of finding a T-5 transmission
(anyone have one to spare?) to replace the original
3spd.  I'm replacing the original bench seat with
reclining buckets and am going to spray the interior
sheet metal with a thick layer of sound deadening
material before reinstalling the interior.  I want to
quiet it down as much as possible.  

I've analyzed my daily driving habits and rarely have
passengers so I've decided the eventual goal, if I
like the end result, is to restore the car to almost
newness and make it a 2 seat daily driver.  I have a
94 Buick that I can not work on myself due to all the
computerization and want to go back to a simplistic
vehicle that I can work on myself.  A dollar saved by
self sufficiency is a dollar better spent on something
else. 

What are your plans with your?

Bill
Dallas, TX
'72 Gremlin (gutted and still ready for paint)
'72 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon
'71 Mark III
'70 Cadillac Convertible
   
> 
> Message: 24        
>    Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:01:50 -0000
>    From: "William T. Renshaw" <lionwren@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: N.O.S. Grille....
> 
> I purchased a N.O.S. grille for my Gremlin and I am
> having second 
> thoughts about making such a purchase...The only
> reason is I am not 
> sure if it will fit and work... :( I guess I should
> of gotten some 
> feed back from ya'll here but the auction was ending
> (ebay) and the 
> price wasnt way gone the heck up to a bazillin
> dollar price range. 
> Will the later year grilles (74 and up) fit the
> earlier year (70-
> 73)??  I noticed a few cars in the posted photos
> that are the 70 thru 
> 73 years with a 74 and up grille and they do look
> sharp... My Gremlin 
> isnt going to be "an original".. Being young and dum
> in my earlier 
> years I kind of did things that I shouldnt of..(but
> we all do dum 
> things!) Like I swapped the 904 auto for a T-10, the
> bucket seats are 
> from a Volvo, I painted all the interior trim and
> door panels with 
> rattle can...YOU DONT HAVE TO TELL ME!! I KNOW...I
> KNOW.. 
> Being a new member here and just being a backyard
> mechanic who enjoys 
> the nucklebusting and grease and grime and the
> ocassional out burst 
> of filth (the 30 minute screw, takes ya 30 minutes
> for one stinking 
> bolt!) I am not a full fledged mechanic who can pull
> out my tube 
> bender and welder and fabricate what ever I need. I
> really dont think 
> that there is or are alot of them kind of people
> here..
> In my opinion all of us here have somthing in
> common...
> Its a love for all A.M.C.'s. Or just cars and trucks
> in general. 
> There is alot that I dont know and it kinda makes me
> feel bad that I 
> cant help with whatever the question is.. I read
> everything that I 
> get in my mail box. EVERYTHING!! I have gotten
> hooked on J.L. cars 
> (thanks guys!) I do know where there is a couple of
> Gremlins here but 
> the guy is kind of an ass when it comes to going out
> and 
> just "looking" at parts so I am not sure just what
> this guy has.. So 
> I am not much help in locating parts for people.
> There was alot that 
> I wished that I could do to help everyone out here.
> Maybe someday....
> I did go and get my new tranny yesterday. 700 mile
> round trip but 
> very, very  well worth it. It still has the original
> paint on it and 
> the A.M.C. part tag is still attached to the
> tranny!! And of course I 
> had to hit every darned Wally World and ToysRus
> "looking" for J.L. 
> cars..(once again THANKS GUYS!) It was needless to
> say a very long 
> day for me... Anyone can help me with the grille
> thing I would 
> greatly appreciate it and if not?? I guess I will
> sell it but I will 
> only sell it to someone here at this site. Bill
> Lewiston Idaho 
> 
> 


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