Here are some 'scenes from the driveway' on the 73 AMX. I hung the fenders, but will wait until I can get my Nicaraguan paint guys over, providing Homeland Security didn't send them back to Managua. I was going to install the wiring and dash today, but got a fluury of mail, and also had to go shopping for provisions for the kiddies. They are getting good at passing poppa tools while I'm under a car too.found the build sheet in back seat but not readable, but still took photo of it while there.Eddie Stakes'
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8-19 day reply times, just call!----- Original Message -----From: Davis MartinSent: Monday, May 21, 2007 4:10 PMSubject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: new project (was david340)Nice Eddie. After I am finally finished with my gremlin I will be looking for a project I can build to take the family arround in.Davis
Eddie Stakes <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: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!Eddie Stakes'
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8-19 day reply times, just call!----- Original Message -----From: Davis MartinSent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 4:32 AMSubject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Anybody know a 340 David on ebay???????Eddie.Please refrain from "whipping it out" in my presance.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...Eddie Stakes'
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8-19 day reply times, just call!----- Original Message -----From: Davis MartinSent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 4:59 PMSubject: 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 #200109661251The 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'.Eddie Stakes'
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8-19 day reply times, just call!----- Original Message -----From: GrublinX@aol.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:46 AMSubject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Anybody know a 340 David on ebay???????Joe,In a message dated 5/19/2007 1:03:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jgray_55@yahoo.com writes: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,JoeI'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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