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grinch4om · 03-22-2007, 07:06 PM

look what I stumbled on, not truck related but darn interesting, what doesw this look like? A gremlin maybe? This was made from an AMX by AMC

bigblock73 · 03-22-2007, 07:12 PM

Wheres the pic???

Kurt L · 03-22-2007, 07:25 PM

yeah where's the pic?????????????

*Zilverado* · 03-22-2007, 07:47 PM

I'd say a gremlin for sure...

Or at least the photo was eaten by one...

49studebaker · 03-23-2007, 12:03 AM

Must be a Gremlin, you usually never see them!

1969k10stepside · 03-23-2007, 12:06 AM

The pic was there when I checked earlier,it musta been a small car to dissapear so easily

Bishops Trucks · 03-23-2007, 12:07 AM

Looks like a grimlin to me.

grinch4om · 03-23-2007, 05:37 AM

there, picture back...must be 10% smarter than the equipment used....boy I'm hurtin....

Blackstone · 03-23-2007, 07:22 AM

Yeah, it's a Gremlin. It looks as though the nose may have been lengthened a bit on this one. AMC built a couple thousand red, white and blue, 390-powered Hurst Ramblers... didn't know that they carried the paint scheme over to the Gremlin though. Any AMC that came with these color-combos are worth HUGE money.

"American Musclecar" ran an AMC special last night. Chrysler destroyed all of the molds when they bought AMC. You've got to have a lot of respect for the AMC restorer. They've got to be very patient to build a factory-correct car since nobody makes restoration parts.

49studebaker · 03-23-2007, 07:30 AM

I doubt that is a stock Gremlin, looks to be customized, much more rounded with the bumpers more sunk into the body. The one's I rode around in had sharper features.

grinch4om · 03-23-2007, 07:44 AM

it is a javelin made in 68. a show car from AMC, you can see how the Gremlin came about.

Blackstone · 03-23-2007, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grinch4om

it is a javelin made in 68. a show car from AMC, you can see how the Gremlin came about.

That makes sense. The front clip resembles that of an early Javelin.

chevymalibumn · 03-23-2007, 08:06 AM

That looks to be a Gremlin-X but the front does look a little long. The gremlin was created when a designer took a piece of paper and covered the rear half of a station wagon. If I get a chance I will ask my grandfather. He was there when the car for being designed.

Tman · 03-23-2007, 11:28 AM

You're right it was a 68 AMX GT show/ concept car. From my AMC muscle car book, " The 1968 AMX GT show car grafted a kammback rear end to a 1968 AMX to create a unique and aggressive coupe. The chopped-off rear end was used on the 1970 Hornet to create the 1970-1/2 Gremlin. " There is alot of cool AMC facts in this book, with alot of other concept cars. I bought it and a few others to research some info on a 1970 Javelin I have. And yes it is very hard to find parts oem or otherwise.

Malo83 · 03-23-2007, 02:34 PM

Nice set of Rollers

John

Prerunner1982 · 03-23-2007, 04:43 PM

I saw that and it reminded me of one I had photoshopped..
I liked the AMC cars... but maybe I am just weird...

grinch4om · 03-24-2007, 07:47 AM

no I agree prerunner, I remember a guy in winterport maine had a scrambler rambler back in 69, he was kickin everyones butt! I've wanted one ever since. Alas they are scarce and now expensive.

Curly86 · 03-24-2007, 08:19 AM

A freind of mine used to have a one like that with a very bad 6 cyl in and nobody could touch it

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-24-2007, 02:59 PM

I like the photoshopped one, its bad.

piecesparts · 03-24-2007, 08:34 PM

Having been an owner of a very fine Javelin (wheel standing capabilities), I can safely say that picture is of a Gremlin. There is some modification to the hood, though. It has a hood scoop grafted onto it from a 69 Javelin.

I would kill for a 69 AMX right about now.

bigblock79 · 03-24-2007, 09:01 PM

when i was 16 my brotherinlaw had a 304 Gremlin-X. it was bad he had it bulit. i ran it up a 4 foot bank it got away from me. hey i was only 16 and on dirt road

StepinNJ · 03-24-2007, 09:27 PM

"Among these were the 1968 AMX GT. Teague styled a truncated kammback rear for this short wheelbase sports car that was then used on the 1970 Gremlin."

Here is a shot of one of my old toys, a Rebel Machine.

Kurt L · 03-25-2007, 01:59 AM

those gremlins came in a purple color too.wanted one when they came out,it had a 304 if i remember rite.but dad said he wouldn't co sign.looked sharp too.it was a purple with the white stripe,with factory mags also.

03-22-2007, 07:06 PM	#1
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	interesting find look what I stumbled on, not truck related but darn interesting, what doesw this look like? A gremlin maybe? This was made from an AMX by AMC Attached Images Last edited by grinch4om; 03-23-2007 at 05:36 AM. Reason: pic dissapeared

03-22-2007, 07:12 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: interesting find Wheres the pic??? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-22-2007, 07:25 PM	#3
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: interesting find yeah where's the pic?????????????

03-22-2007, 07:47 PM	#4
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Re: interesting find I'd say a gremlin for sure... Or at least the photo was eaten by one... Last edited by Zilverado; 03-22-2007 at 07:47 PM.

03-23-2007, 12:03 AM	#5
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: interesting find Must be a Gremlin, you usually never see them! __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

03-23-2007, 12:06 AM	#6
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: interesting find The pic was there when I checked earlier,it musta been a small car to dissapear so easily

03-23-2007, 12:07 AM	#7
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03-23-2007, 05:37 AM	#8
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: interesting find there, picture back...must be 10% smarter than the equipment used....boy I'm hurtin....

03-23-2007, 07:22 AM	#9
Blackstone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 210	Re: interesting find Yeah, it's a Gremlin. It looks as though the nose may have been lengthened a bit on this one. AMC built a couple thousand red, white and blue, 390-powered Hurst Ramblers... didn't know that they carried the paint scheme over to the Gremlin though. Any AMC that came with these color-combos are worth HUGE money. "American Musclecar" ran an AMC special last night. Chrysler destroyed all of the molds when they bought AMC. You've got to have a lot of respect for the AMC restorer. They've got to be very patient to build a factory-correct car since nobody makes restoration parts. Last edited by Blackstone; 03-23-2007 at 07:29 AM.

03-23-2007, 07:30 AM	#10
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: interesting find I doubt that is a stock Gremlin, looks to be customized, much more rounded with the bumpers more sunk into the body. The one's I rode around in had sharper features. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

03-23-2007, 07:44 AM	#11
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: interesting find it is a javelin made in 68. a show car from AMC, you can see how the Gremlin came about.

03-23-2007, 08:06 AM	#13
chevymalibumn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 13	Re: interesting find That looks to be a Gremlin-X but the front does look a little long. The gremlin was created when a designer took a piece of paper and covered the rear half of a station wagon. If I get a chance I will ask my grandfather. He was there when the car for being designed.

03-23-2007, 11:28 AM	#14
Tman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reynolds, ND Posts: 78	Re: interesting find You're right it was a 68 AMX GT show/ concept car. From my AMC muscle car book, " The 1968 AMX GT show car grafted a kammback rear end to a 1968 AMX to create a unique and aggressive coupe. The chopped-off rear end was used on the 1970 Hornet to create the 1970-1/2 Gremlin. " There is alot of cool AMC facts in this book, with alot of other concept cars. I bought it and a few others to research some info on a 1970 Javelin I have. And yes it is very hard to find parts oem or otherwise.

03-23-2007, 02:34 PM	#15
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: interesting find Nice set of Rollers John

03-23-2007, 04:43 PM	#16
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: interesting find I saw that and it reminded me of one I had photoshopped.. I liked the AMC cars... but maybe I am just weird... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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03-24-2007, 07:47 AM	#17
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: interesting find no I agree prerunner, I remember a guy in winterport maine had a scrambler rambler back in 69, he was kickin everyones butt! I've wanted one ever since. Alas they are scarce and now expensive.

03-24-2007, 08:19 AM	#18
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: interesting find A freind of mine used to have a one like that with a very bad 6 cyl in and nobody could touch it __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

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03-24-2007, 08:34 PM	#20
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: interesting find Having been an owner of a very fine Javelin (wheel standing capabilities), I can safely say that picture is of a Gremlin. There is some modification to the hood, though. It has a hood scoop grafted onto it from a 69 Javelin. I would kill for a 69 AMX right about now. Last edited by piecesparts; 03-24-2007 at 08:35 PM.

03-24-2007, 09:01 PM	#21
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: interesting find when i was 16 my brotherinlaw had a 304 Gremlin-X. it was bad he had it bulit. i ran it up a 4 foot bank it got away from me. hey i was only 16 and on dirt road __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

03-24-2007, 09:27 PM	#22
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03-25-2007, 01:59 AM	#23
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: interesting find those gremlins came in a purple color too.wanted one when they came out,it had a 304 if i remember rite.but dad said he wouldn't co sign.looked sharp too.it was a purple with the white stripe,with factory mags also.

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