b-body fan Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Last week I thought A.C.Norton had a fun idea. Build an out of them box Gremlin. It's a fun kit with plenty of options to build a stock, street, or strip model. The premise is keeping it simple. Only parts from the box. No wiring, hoses, or parts from other kits etc.. It is not a contest !! Just a interesting way to see what people do with it. Hot rod, rust bucket, show room original, or who knows. At present 3 people are in. Interestingly, from 3 countries.Anybody interested please let us know. Any questions, please ask. Anyone not interested, please do NOT feel obligated to respond!!! Thanks all, Mike!Please check A.C.Nortons post down a few for guidelines and start date. All are welcome to join. Edited August 16, 2015 by b-body fan update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I've got a Gremlin in the stash and I'm interested in taking part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-body fan Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Excellent, as soon as we have more details I will let you know. Start-end date and what not. Thanks, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardnerpag44 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Count me in on this , I have a couple Gremlin kits been wanting to build one this will help get started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-body fan Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Sweet Paul. This should be a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Michael, you are the life saver in this deal,,,the old ace should have posted the idea here in the first place....let get this thing going, and get GREMLINED- UP.......................the ace.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) ok, for those interested, we have finalized our guidelines for this gremlin build off...1-kit used as mentioned prior can be either the 75 or 76 AMT GREMLIN X issue that is currently available..2- spark plug wires added if you wish , 3- wheel / tires of the builders choice, 4- exhaust modification to dual exhaust setups for street machines,,and-5 any decals of your choice.........that's it for changes to otherwise an out of box build. of course any paints, plastic building Evergreen and such, and BMF are the builders choices. the start date is SEPTEMBER 1ST, and that runs the full month to OCTOBER 1ST . that allows plenty of time to buy the model, if need be, and time for completing your model. also, you can post pictures in progress within this thread, if you wish. I know many would enjoy that....ok, any other questions please contact Mike or myself,,,and lets get this GREMLIN BUILD OFF started......remember,,,stock, drag, street machine, rust bucket,anything you desire for this build......thanks to all.....the ace............ Edited August 17, 2015 by AC Norton text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks for posting the guidelines Ace. I got my Gremlin out of the stash yesterday ready for the start date. .  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 that's terrific, Tim....glad you are on deck with all of us......best,,,the ace........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 OK, I am in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 OK, I am in hi Jesse, that's great...been trying to reach you thru PM, but says you are not taking any messages. ...anyhow, glad we finally got this together.....the ace........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardnerpag44 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Sounds really good glad I'm in on this !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Sounds really good glad I'm in on this !! .........and Paul, we are sure happy to have you onboard with us on for what I think should be a fun build for all involved....the ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 When's it gonna start? I'd be in on it if it started in say, the next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 When's it gonna start? I'd be in on it if it started in say, the next month. ....Miles, we are running a SEPT. 1ST start date, and closing off for OCT. 1ST.....that gives everyone about 6 weeks from now. the guidelines for this build are listed above in this forum, and we would love to have you jump in with us on this.....thanks,...the ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Sounds good! Should have my kit in the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Sounds good! Should have my kit in the next week. ....if you have just bought one, great.....if not yet, the 76 kit does have 3 colors for stock stripes, as the 75 has just red stripes....kits are identical other than for the front marker lites and grille design....the ace..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I think I'll be going for a '75, ultimate law-pusher weekend dragstrip hero. Should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 .....great build choice....looking forward to seeing yours already, and glad you jumped in, Miles.....the ace....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-body fan Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Glad to have all you guys in on this. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. It should be a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 PLEASE READ FOR GREMLIN BUILD OFF,,,,,,SOME MEMBERS HAVE ASKED ABOUT SEAT BELTS FOR THIS PROJECT. AS MOST FOLKS KNOW, THE KIT SUPPLIES NONE, AND THE GUIDELINES DO NOT INCLUDE AFTERMARKET, ORÂ SEAT BELTS BORROWED FROM ANOTHER KIT,,,,,BUT---THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT IN USING BASIC BUILDING SUPPLIES, AS STATED IN THE GUIDELINES POSTING,,,THERE IS NOTHING FROM STOPPING OUR ESTEEMED MEMBERS FROM USING MASKING TAPE FOR BELTING, Â AND PLASTRUCT OR EVERGREEN STRIPSÂ TO FABRICATE BUCKLES AND SUCH OF THEIR OWN...HOPE THIS CLARIFIES THIS ASPECT....CONTACT MIKE B BODY , OR MYSELF WITH ANY OTHER INQUIRIES....WOULD LIKE AS MANY MEMBERS AS POSSIBLE,,,,MORE THE MERRIER............BEST,,,THE ACE............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherunicorn Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 PLEASE READ FOR GREMLIN BUILD OFF,,,,,,SOME MEMBERS HAVE ASKED ABOUT SEAT BELTS FOR THIS PROJECT. AS MOST FOLKS KNOW, THE KIT SUPPLIES NONE, AND THE GUIDELINES DO NOT INCLUDE AFTERMARKET, ORÂ SEAT BELTS BORROWED FROM ANOTHER KIT,,,,,BUT---THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT IN USING BASIC BUILDING SUPPLIES, AS STATED IN THE GUIDELINES POSTING,,,THERE IS NOTHING FROM STOPPING OUR ESTEEMED MEMBERS FROM USING MASKING TAPE FOR BELTING, Â AND PLASTRUCT OR EVERGREEN STRIPSÂ TO FABRICATE BUCKLES AND SUCH OF THEIR OWN...HOPE THIS CLARIFIES THIS ASPECT....CONTACT MIKE B BODY , OR MYSELF WITH ANY OTHER INQUIRIES....WOULD LIKE AS MANY MEMBERS AS POSSIBLE,,,,MORE THE MERRIER............BEST,,,THE ACE............... The enterprising could make their straps from strips cut from the instruction sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 The enterprising could make their straps from strips cut from the instruction sheet ...........no doubt, they certainly could,,,,but better yet, Ken, are you jumping in to our Gremlin build off....be great to have you in........the ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherunicorn Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) ...........no doubt, they certainly could,,,,but better yet, Ken, are you jumping in to our Gremlin build off....be great to have you in........the ace.... Just ordered one. So yes. Edited August 23, 2015 by otherunicorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Just ordered one. So yes. .......outstanding, Ken.....glad to have you aboard on our little build idea....best,....the ace......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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