David G. Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I was never a big fan of Gremlins or Pacers, but I've always liked the 70's Matadors and I owned an AMX Hornet that was one of my all-time favorites. You're doing a great job on this one, I may yet learn to like Gremlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 This is such a cool build, who would have thought a Gremlin could look so nice? I was always under the impression that Americans hated the Gremlin and only used them for making fun of !! Very much outside of the square this project, great work! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Man, that casting sure does look good! So crisp and clean!!!! I'd love to do one of those stock with a six cylinder! You are sure doing a nice job on this one and like some of the other posters, I am not a fan of the wheels that you are using but I have to admit that they sure do look good on this car! Your choice of colours is right on and this is sure going to be an outstanding build! I like the unusual and orphan cars - stray puppies as my wife calls them - and I have always liked the Gremlin - ugly duckling that they are. Some things are so out there and homely that they are actually cute and the Gremlin is in that category in my books - but ya gotta love 'em, cause they are so - well - they just have character and ya gotta love character!! Sure looks good here - keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Wow, it's been over a month since my last update. I spent a few weeks prepping three racks worth of parts that were sent to Little Motor Kar for plating so bench projects took a back seat for awhile. The chassis is basically complete at this time. Here are some under hood shots of the engine compartment. The engine is a combination of the AMT Gremlin and AMT Matador NASCAR kit parts with a Bandit Resin carb, Reps & Mins distributor and parts box valve covers and air cleaner. Painted the interior with Tamiya TS-67 IJN Grey. Dash was highlighted with Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black and the gauges are a decal from the Revell 1969 Nova kit. Seats are from Scale Dreams and the roll bar was modified from the Gremlin kit parts. I'll be flocking the floor with Detail Master dark grey flocking. You can't see them but I removed the molded-in automatic brake pedal and accelerator and replaced with parts from the Matador NASCAR kit. Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I really like this. I can definitely appreciate the clean building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I like it, except for the scoop. I know it came in the SC/Rambler, but it looks out of place on this car. You're doing a very clean buildup of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Here's some pics of the finished interior for your enjoyment. The interior is painted with Tamiya TS-67 IJN Grey and flocked with Detail Master grey flocking. Rollbar painted with Tamiya TS-29 Semigloss black. The rollbar is a modified part from the AMT 1975 Gremlin kit. Seats are resin Recaros from Scale Dreams. Steering wheel is a resin copy of the one found in the AMT 1957 Ford Fairlane. Shift boot from a Jo-Han Javelin AMX race car with a straight pin shifter. Gauges are from the Revell 1969 Nova SS. Finished pics will be posted soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 How did I miss this one??? KILLER color combo and I dig the running stock. When I was younger my girlfriend and a white Gremlin with the Levi's interior. That thing was quite a party bucket. This looks so 80's with a touch of modern. Diggin it. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 sweet must see this finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Very nice I like the color you picked for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 That little Gremlin is looking fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhedjon Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hi just looked at your Gremlin thread. Great looking car. Not to be picky but the interior shots do not show the infamous AMC "salad bar" under the dash. Did you leave it off or did it not come in the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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