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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
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