The Gremlin: AMC’s Oddly Named, Oddly Styled, Oddly...
Nov 16, 2020 · AMC advertised the 1970 Gremlin as being the lowest-cost American car, with the best gas mileage (on regular), despite having a standard 199 cubic inch six which produced 128 hp - to Volkswagen Beetle's 57. AMC quoted the 0-60 time as 15.3 seconds, "the kind of pickup you need for expressway driving." The turning circle was three feet less than ...
Brake upgrade for gremlin - The AMC Forum
May 10, 2012 · Probably your best (simplest) bet is to find someone here that is parting out a 75-76 Gremlin or Hornet with power brakes and get the complete booster and lever assem. and maybe the brake lines that go to the master, or just bend up some new ones. Then pick up a new power brake master Cyl. from any parts store.
15” wheels on a gremlin - The AMC Forum
Apr 29, 2022 · The stock AMC 6 slot rally wheel with an appropriate sized tire should pose no clearance issues. Long time AMC fan. Ambassador 343, AMX 390, Hornet 360, Spirit 304 and Javelin 390.
Gremlin Traction Woes - The AMC Forum - Page 1
Oct 19, 2020 · For reference, the Gremlin is stripped out and runs a 360, 727 and AMC20 rear, no bumpers and weight is around 3000 lbs with driver installed. Looking at moving weight around, about the only thing I can think of is moving the battery from the engine bay to the rear, but this would only be an incremental change.
1976 Gremlin Fuel tank compatability - The AMC Forum
Dec 4, 2014 · I have a 76 Gremlin too and the tank as you know is "loaf" shaped (deep and rather short, front to back). I suppose any model of Gremlin tank up through 76 will fit. In 1977 (had a 77 Gremlin too) they relocated the fuel filler to behind the license plate.
Gremlin swap - The AMC Forum - Page 1
Jul 4, 2012 · The 6 cly rear. a AMC model 15 will work for a crusier till you get the time/money for the 9". Or do a search for a Explore 8.8 swap as I hear a lot came with 3.73 gears and posi units and some with disc and can be had cheaper than the 9" and would work just as good in your case for a crusier if you wanted to upgrade from the 15.
Gremlin Power Brake Booster Options - The AMC Forum - Page 1
Jan 25, 2020 · I'm wanting to go with power brakes on my 76 Gremlin. 401 with headers. Rock Auto is out of stock on the boosters and master cylinders. Local stores won't sell me the parts without a core. The car was a manual brakes car. What else could I use for power brakes? I'm thinking something off of another car or something from the aftermarket.
finding paint code for '74 gremlin - The AMC Forum
Oct 29, 2014 · This color was available in 1974 on 3 models: Gremlin, Hornet, and Javelin. Below is a 1974 AMC exterior paint chart and also photo of my wife's 1974 G4 Plum Metallic Javelin before it was restored. As you can tell, those original colors faded really bad after a few years.
AMC Manual Transmissions - The AMC Forum - Page 1
Jan 9, 2020 · T-14 3 speed -- used behind 232 in all but 70-72 Hornet and Gremlin, 68-74. It was a heavy duty option for the Hornet and Gremlin 70-72. Used in 71-74 304 Javelin/Hornet/Gremlin. Borg-Warner overdrive was available through 1969 for sixes. Reintroduced in 75 for the Gremlin with 232/258 only. Side shift, 6 bolt top cover.
Gremlin tilt wheel/steering column - The AMC Forum - Page 1
Dec 28, 2023 · It's the same length as my other Gremlin, Hornet tilt columns and it has the correct, 6 cyl, reverse lock out lever for a Gremlin or Hornet. I was going to convert it to a 8 cyl, lock out (Yes the lock out lever is different on 6 & 8 cyl. …