cobraman Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) My next little project will be the AMC Gremlin. I have heard a bunch of negative stuff about this kit but thought I would give it a try, We all like a challenge don't we ? I looked at the parts it doesn't look all that bad. I did notice the seats seem to be very narrow, very narrow. Since it won't be a stock build I will raid the parts box that looks more of a normal width ( if it will fit in the interior bucket ). Not sure where I will be going with this build. I sometimes just like to start a model and see where it takes me. I do know I want to try and make it a drag car that a backyard mechanic might build. Edited September 11, 2012 by cobraman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I just bought one of these last week , and am looking forward to building it . I'm going to mention only the positive aspects of this reissue : - Two sets of 'glass' (love the option of tinted !) ; - Gorgeous drag slicks ; - Nice decal set ; - Building options ; - It's not a $100.00+ ebay purchase !! I'm thinking of building it with the "Go Package" 4 Bbl setup , the headers , the "functional" Thrush side pipes , custom wheels ( maybe the kit's Cragar S/S , but am not sure) and a mild custom colour ; and yes , those tombstone seats will have to go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Ray......you don`t see ,many of these built........can`t wait to see what you do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST442 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hopefully A.M.C. powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hopefully A.M.C. powered. Yep, absolutely. This is gonna be very nice build. I've been looking for this kit too for a while, even if it might be bit poor quality, it's very interesting subject and cool little car. I'm sure this'll be very nice when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hopefully A.M.C. powered. Pretty much will be parts from the box so yes, it will be an AMC powerplant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Small update here. The front body panel / grill suround does not fit well. It is too wide. If you stretch the fenders to get it to fit then the hood doesn't fit right. I am just going to add some strips under the fenders to support the hood and hopefully make it look like a more proper fit. I filled the holes in the engine block and oil pan since I won't be using the metal axel. I dechromed the bumpers as they will be body colored. May try and get them closer to the body. I also made a rear spoiler/wing from some sheet plastic. The spoiler/wing may or may not make it onto the car not sure if I like it or not. It may be a bit large. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Interesting, looking forward to more progress. Glad to see you building this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Since its such a small car l noticed on my kit also will those slicks fit under it?? l have not figured out if l will even build mine or not.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Since its such a small car l noticed on my kit also will those slicks fit under it?? l have not figured out if l will even build mine or not.. I think I can massage the slicks under if I don't go too low. I may have to narrow up the rear end or saw off a portion of the axel stub on the wheel. I really don't want to put the work into this one that would be required to get it as low as I would like. You know how it goes....you can never change just one thing. If you change one thing you will probably also have to change 2 others. Thats normally the fun stuff but I just don't feel like putting that much work into this one as I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 If I remember right at time I think someone put out a funnycar of this kit. Many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Gordon, your right. I believe it was a AMT kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acro 94 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 are these the same slicks that are in the superwagon(65 chevelle wagon) kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 Robert I honestly not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 This is gonna be another cool build!! Reminds me when I lived in Sacramento and there was a guy who worked at Tognotti's Speed Shop he had a Pinto painted like the General Lee.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Got a little futher along on the Gremlin. Using pretty much parts from the box with no special detailing. I did swap the seats because the stock ones just look silly. I still need to decal the body and clear coat it and BMF the winddow trim. Just a little more assembly for the chassis. One thing I may have screwed up on is painting the body forgetting to do a final mock up. I rushed to paint it before making sure I had the right clearance to fit the slicks in without having the rear end jacked up. If it doesn't fit now I don't want to have to mess with the body since it is painted. I will just have to keep my fingers crossed I guess. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Looking GREAT ! That 304-360-401 / Torque Command 8 duo looks NICE ! I'm glad that Round2 included headers in this kit (unlike the original-issue Matador ! ) ; Good call , guys ! I hope that the rear tyres clear the wheel arches as well ... * I forgot to mention how in love I am with the "Michigan '76" plates that AMT included in their kits during their original period . Best looking plates in 1:1 , in my opinion ! * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 looking good Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Bill. This really a pretty cool little kit. Only a couple of problems so far. As I said in another post the front bucket seats are very narrow. Eaisly fixed with a trip to the parts box. The other problem I had was with the headers. They come so far below the frame that even with the whels mounted they were hitting the ground. Not having a set that would work in my parts box I had to cut them back till they cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Car is getting closer to being done. I threw it together just to see how stuff is fitting. This is just a mock up and there is still more to do. Thanks for looking and as always comments pro or con are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 That looks great Ray. nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ray......looks GREAT!!!!.......you sure do pump these out fast with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Dang Ray, that's a wicked little Gremmie!!! Nice man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thank you guys. John, I may pump them out fairly quick but as to the great results........ not so much. My models would not belong in the same room with the high quality models some of you build. Derrick, my inspiration was that little white Gremlin you did as a slot car body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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