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Buying a gas-saver: 1974 AMC Gremlin!

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by 2004TacomaSR5, Sep 7, 2013.

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  1. Sep 9, 2013 at 3:23 AM
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    They were a piece of shit 40 years ago, any surviving ones are probably rusty pieces of shit.....
     
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  2. Sep 9, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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    rough weekend?
     
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  3. Sep 9, 2013 at 8:57 AM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    A buddy of mine had a Spirit when we were kids. Same yellow color and the 6 banger. I didn't love working on that engine sometimes in his with the room but that car got him through 3 years of school pretty easy.

    An old girlfriend's mother had a Concord and an Eagle..
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    No serious rust on this one, only surface rust. Vehicles only rust because some people are too lazy to keep them clean.
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2013 at 6:27 PM
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  6. Sep 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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    They look way better than econoboxes of today, like the Prius for example. Nice Plymouth.
     
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  7. Sep 10, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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    Wasnt able to drive it Monday because I had to order parts. A petronics electronic ignition conversion kit. Definitely want to do away with the antiquated points ignition.
     
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  8. Sep 10, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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    I've like petronics conversions, inexpensive and reliable. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Sep 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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    Know some of you have really been waiting for a update. I just been so busy to get the car running, but am planning to change that today so stay tuned!
     
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  10. Sep 18, 2013 at 4:48 PM
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    She running yet?
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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    Nope, unfortunately I believe the engine is shot. Car wasn't getting spark and I peered into the distributor hole and saw that the distributor gear wasn't turning while the car turned over.

    Ah well, I have an uncle who is going to give me a 1985 Chevrolet Citation with only 87k on the clock and I know the car runs and drives, drove it before. Has the 4 banger so will probably get better mileage than the Gremlin. It has 4 doors so will suit me and my dogs better for sure. Really too bad the Gremlin didn't work out, I really like those ugly little turds lol but such is life.
     
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  12. Sep 20, 2013 at 10:04 AM
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    bummer
     
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  13. Sep 20, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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    Well that's a bummer, if it were my cat I'd drop a little 4cyl diesel in there.
     
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  14. Sep 20, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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    1240194_225525157605853_708550204_n_zps0_b04df6ba18feafdd1b12ef6d46222f55e8426b84.jpg
    Well, here it is. Drove it straight from my uncle's shop to home since it isn't insured, started right up despite having sat all summer. Going to get it insured and start driving it next week, allegedly this car is supposed to get 35mpg city and 40 highway so can't say no to that. Is the 2.5 Iron Duke 4 banger and automatic transmission.
     
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  15. Sep 20, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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    EPA says 21 city/29 highway, 35/40 might be a little wishful. A few hypermiling techniques could get you there. ;)
     
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  16. Sep 20, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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    1st gens have those :cool:
    oh, and you need a new paint job...

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Sep 21, 2013 at 11:11 AM
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    547026_225800747578294_1575898607_n_zps8_6c7a887afb0f235bfb45425f97e8481efe77585f.jpg
    I sure like the color of this car way better.
     
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  18. Sep 23, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    Actually the Citation has 76k on the odometer so about the same as the Gremlin ironically. Think I will like this car better, front wheel drive and 4 doors for easy access to the backseat and more room for the dog.
     
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  19. Sep 23, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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    You are correct. Get the beast running and cleaned up then post up a few more pics.
     
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  20. Sep 24, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    It is already running and driveable. Going to hopefully get it licensed and insured today.
     
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