Re: [gremlintime] 1976 Gremlin X "Spirit of '76" FOR SALE

["John" <photo954@xxxx>]

if tcar seem as described the price is certainly withina reasonable range ,a
ndnyou avoid the hassles of out of state sales, waiting for checks to clear,
pick up and delivery etc. I can be there saturday morning.
----- Original Message -----
From: <thatjoeguy@xxxx>
To: <gremlintime@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 6:25 PM
Subject: [gremlintime] 1976 Gremlin X "Spirit of '76" FOR SALE


> Hey guys --
>
> I'm offering this here first before E-BAY.
> If it doesn't sell I want to make it into a camper --
> DOES ANYONE HAVE ONFO ON THE FACTORY ROOFTOP CAMPER OPTION?
> Thanks!
> --------
>
> FOR SALE
> '76 GREMLIN X
> - "Spirit of '76 Edition"
> - White exterior with "Spirit of '76" stripes
> - Blue interior
> - AC still works!
> - Original AMC AM radio still works!
> - 6 Cylinder w/ 3 speed auto
>
> HISTORY:
> This car has about 40,000 original miles! We believe we are the 3rd
> owner. We bought it last year from the 2nd owner who only had it for
> a year.
> Both of us were going to give it to our respective kids for their
> first car --
> but the generation gap is dissing on us! the kids wants an import
> (heavy sigh).
> The original owner took very good care of the car -- rarely driving
> it at all.
>
> CONDITION:
> The engine compartment is so Spartan -- it appears detailed -- yet it
> is simply original and uncluttered.
> All electrical (wipers, signals, lights) work except for fuel gauge
> (may need new sensor?)
> This car has never been in a wreck. Body is perfectly straight with
> only 4 flaws;
> 1 & 2. Both doors have small rust hole in lower front corners.
> 3. Passenger side headlight door was broken during transfer.
> (replacement piece included in sale)
> 4. Drivers seat material is starting to tear in bottom cushion.
> Dashboard, headliner, all glass, latches,weatherstripping fine and
> intact!
> I have both original keys, one for ignition, the other for doors and
> rear hatch.
>
> REPAIRS:
> I do not believe the 2nd owner had the car long enuff to effect any
> maintenance.
> These are the repairs we effected in preparing the car for our son's
> birthday surprise:
> 1. New brakes, front and rear including shoes, bearings and cylinders
> 2. All fluids flushed, changed or topped off.
> 3. Rebuilt radiator at Pep Boys (Lifetime warranty).
> 4. Replaced water pump at Pep Boys.
> 5. New tires (Original AMC hub caps included!)
> 6. All new gaskets and seals (valve cover, transmission, differential)
> THERE ARE NO LEAKS!
>
> EXTRAS:
> The car has a factory roof rack, (the long metal ridges style but I
> located an original chromed roof wing to refinish and add at paint
> shop.
> (included in sale)
> I also have a complete spare front grille with "X" emblem and orange
> lights.
> (included in sale)
>
> FINAL NOTES:
> The car is smogged, tagged and currently insured altho not currently
> being used,
> (It was supposed to be a present for our son).
> The tranny is beginning to slip a bit.
> I have priced a rebuild at a local shop @$380.
> Other than the above I was prepared to take it into the paint shop
> and have it redone in one of the shocking purple or screaming yellows
> that I have seen in the online galleries.
> This is a great car and is really fun to ride in.
> We paid $1500 last year + approx. $1000 in repairs.
> I was planning on spending another grand for the tranny and paint job
> to finish it off.
>
> If anyone is interested please call me at (310) 235-1926
> or email me at THATJOEGUY@xxxx
> Pictures are available here:
> http://www.funnypaperz.com/1976gremlinforsale/albframe.htm
>
> Please make me an offer -- I can also help with shipping/delivery
> arrangements.
> We are in the Los Angeles area.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Joe King
>
>
>
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