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captnflkbbqtm
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Posted: Mar/20/2019 at 11:35am |
Hello all, Was not sure where to post this but I am picking up a 72 True V8 gremlin, I was wondering if base gremlins came with the 304 as well or if this is an X, more so is there a way to tell a true gremlin x? It was originally a 304 3 speed manual car? Thank You |
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ArdsleyTank
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The X package came with a sport steering wheel, engine-turned aluminum dash, Gremlin X badge on the glovebox, and bucket seats as standard. Along with side stripes, painted rear panel (same color as stripes), painted grille (same color as body) and engine size decal on the back, of course. Also, I know that some (not all) X-cars have a "GX" added to the color code on the body tag. For example, my Gremlin X's color code is D7-GX. D7 denoting the main color, Trans-Am Red, and GX denoting the X package, for the rear panel and grille. Hope this helps. Peter
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1973 Gremlin Factory V8 Base--Trans-Am Red with Gold Pinstripes--304 2BBL Bone Stock
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captnflkbbqtm
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According to the Codes its a C9 Hunter green, with no x so assuming its a base car though I never knew you could get the base model in a 3 speed v8 still cool none the less. *it is curently stripped down and primer* which is why i am trying to figure it out.
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73Gremlin401
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The thing to remember is that the "X" option was a trim/appearance option - nothing more. About the only thing driveline/chassis related to the "X" package option were things like specific tires, wheels, and on some years, a front sway bar. Drivetrain selection were different line items, so it is absolutely possible to have a base Gremlin with a V8, just as it was in 1977 for instance, to order a Gremlin "X" - with the tiny 2.0 litre 4 cylinder and an automatic. There's this whole hobby-wide belief that Gremlin X's were better performing (in whatever metric) than a base Gremlin, and this is absolutely not the case - unless someone took the time during the ordering process to intentionally make it a better performing car by ticking the appropriate boxes completely separate from the "X" trim box. |
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73 Gremlin 401/5-spd.
77 Matador Wagon 360/727. 81 Jeep J10 LWB 360/4-spd 83 Concord DL 4-dr 258/auto |
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captnflkbbqtm
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Thanks for that explanation. I actually just read something else explaning. I plan to go with hunter green for the paint not sure which direction to go with trim yet, but trying to atleast keep it year specific though I do know the dash is from something else it has 3 gages instead of 2. Important thing to me was clean title and vin matched the car.
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73Gremlin401
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Thanks for that explanation. I actually just read something else explaning. I plan to go with hunter green for the paint not sure which direction to go with trim yet, but trying to atleast keep it year specific though I do know the dash is from something else it has 3 gages instead of 2. Important thing to me was clean title and vin matched the car.
[/QUOTE] Nice! The Hornet-style 3-hole dash does pop up from time to time on Gremlins, so it is possible that it may be original to your car (unless it has obviously been swapped) Typically it was either part of the 'custom' interior trim, or if a clock, tach or fuel economy gauge was ordered - each year was a bit different, and the 3-hole setup was more frequently seen (but was never standard) in the later years. For your specific year model, I don't know if that was the case or not, but I can do some research through my materials and find out. The green paint is a great choice to stick with, there were never many in that color. Phoenix Graphics makes virtually every stripe pattern that was offered on Gremlins, base, custom and X trim lines, so there are plenty of choices out there when you get to that point. Good luck! I'm on Gremlin #5 myself, and really enjoy them.
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73 Gremlin 401/5-spd.
77 Matador Wagon 360/727. 81 Jeep J10 LWB 360/4-spd 83 Concord DL 4-dr 258/auto |
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greasygt III
AMC Addicted Joined: May/27/2014 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 676 |
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Have you checked out Phoenix Graphics web site?
Missed it by that much. Edited by greasygt III - Mar/21/2019 at 2:52pm |
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