Will an ABANDONED AMC Run & Drive Home After 36 YEARS!? - Gremlin X Revival

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[@JunkyardDigs]

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[@quinn5189]

My first car sat 36 years also

[@Mark-rq5ne]

Hemeygremmy electric boogaloo 2

[@offroad4x4nhlife45]

The gremlin x isn't your typical gremlin. Look up the x trim line

[@laurafoisey4121]

Jacob Davis would be happy

[@extremecheddarswityomom]

Please do a coyote swap gremlin or atleast a 351.

[@srt8madman727]

I really like how Kevin rolls right up to the sidewalk by the store and dumps antifreeze all over the place then goes inside and buys an ice cream. Classy...

[@tommylucatiel7911]

A splash of coolant on the sidewalk is a far cry from the half eaten chicken and shit filled diapers that are rountinely left in a casey's parking lot. Calm down there.

[@michaelramsey82]

"I have come here to spill antifreeze and eat ice cream... and I'm all out of antifreeze."

[@P1Gman]

Taking your car out for her maiden voyage after you've spent months buying parts, waiting for shipping, using every weekend to wrench on her. And then, she finally fires up. There's no other feeling like it. When I finally fired up my 69' Datsun 510, I drove it to Little Caesars and ordered a pepperoni pizza. Ate the whole thing right there in the parking lot with the biggest grin on my face. Miss that car.

[@JunkyardDigs]

​@@michaelramsey82 holy shit 😂😂😂😂

[@rexjolles]

When I was going to Penn Tech in Williamsport (middle of nowhere), we pulled up to this little store and we had all these oily rags we didn't know what to do with, so my dad told me to distract the guy while he shoved them in their trashcan. Then we bought ice cream, drove away, and overheated 3 miles away. I

[@_Frank_the_Tank]

What a find. I'm a fellow Iowan, live about a half hour north of ya. About 20 years ago I had a neighbor give me a 1970 Amc Hornet that had been in their machine shed since the 80s. I messed around with it off and on over a few weeks and got it running and driving, it's been a fair weather cruiser for me ever since. it's almost the same green exterior color with red and green plaid interior. It has the smaller 232 inline 6 and a 4 speed. It's not a fast car, it's not a "cool" car, but pretty much everytime I drive it anywhere a random old timer will wonder over and tell me about how they haven't seen an Amc in decades and ask me all about it, people still seem to have a sweet spot in their hearts for them.

[@madmod]

Okoboji Ia over here

[@timbrindley451]

hornets are cool

[@cheetohair4481]

kanawha ia over here

[@saltyshamp741]

Yeah, my mother had a green Hornet. It wouldn’t go into 3rd. So she’d get that thing screaming in 2nd, straight to 4th. What a treat it was to get dropped off at school! No wonder I wasn’t popular! Hahahaha

[@Philc231]

These cars were faster than you think . I could squawk the tires in three gears .

[@lifeoftheboss3193]

When I look at the time for the vid and if it's over 40 minutes I celebrate Look at me im famous

[@edmonddrake1409]

Same here 🎉

[@denniscoughlin7437]

I feel the same. I watch each episode when they come out and again with my 70 year old dad. He loves the channel also.

[@MicroSoftner]

Let the celebrations 🎉 begin !!

[@Available594]

Love it!

[@xbrun3356]

I see it and than it pan and plan the rest of my day around it.

[@heidimoore4209]

I have a 72 waiting for the engine to be put together and re-installed. Factory air, my grandparents purchased it brand new off the lot in 72. Watching this definitely gives me a reason to get the work done.

[@jacobhosler1982]

This summers gonna be fun with this channel.❤

[@antibanplay]

Absolutely. I'm planning to get a Volga. It will be more fun

[@jeffrrey6791]

I'm gonna crumb 🤤

[@stevenmunoz5360]

Sick Car Bro Bro

[@fireworks1972]

@@antibanplay your going to import one?

[@greatheightsu]

I miss sick factory stripes like this. The paint job is awesome.

[@MicroSoftner]

Plus the rally rims....

[@michaeldibb]

Very Starsky and Hutch

[@thatguybryce752]

Literally though. This is why I love old cars and junk digs so much, and why I want to do stuff like this when I get the chance.

[@StragglerTx]

I think only came in 3 colors a green a purple and a gold

[@jaysrandomnesschannel]

​@@StragglerTx yellow also

[@roughntumblegarage]

Can’t wait to watch all of this. We’re actually recovering a 1967 AMC rebel SST next week, so this is pretty damn cool. UPDATE: Guy who has the car won’t be able to see us for a month, so I’m going to try to push out the first video in the next week. Stay tuned!

[@Fucktard2]

I think I'm your 10th subscriber I'll gladly watch a video about that rebel sst. 🤣🤣

[@jacobkoolick3208]

I look forward to the video

[@Viscalis]

26th sun better see it soon lol 😅

[@albert4599]

You gained a subscriber. Hope to see some good car content.

[@Truck3r96]

I almost got my hands on a amc marlin. But the owner wouldn't sell

[@Steve-p1u]

Count the Gremlins in the movie Terminator. Every chase/crash scene features one.

[@patrickdombrosky6951]

Cool fact, my grandfather was a foreman in one of the Pittsburg, Pennsylvania steel mills that made the metal for AMC. It's very likely my grandfather passed off the steel this car was made out of.

[@Mr.FluffyYT]

How did you know that we would ever need an hour long video? 😲 I'm impressed with how well these run on startup!

[@FriendlyRider88]

These X models were race track ready straight off the show Room floor

[@DibsRibs3279]

@@FriendlyRider88 Fitted with top of the line drums and leaf springs

[@mark8lifestyle322]

I thought a Gremlin X would have been a 304 V8.

[@77yogurt]

​@@mark8lifestyle322 I also thought that the Gremlin X was a V8 from the factory. I actually went straight to the comments to say so.

[@3rdworldgarage450]

@@mark8lifestyle322 The 304 V8 was an option and the large 258 (4.2 Litre on rear deck) was standard. (There were two smaller versions of this engine (3 if you count the 4.0 Jeep) and those are the 199 and 232.) However, I am surprised this car does not have the 4 gauge pod beneath the middle of the dash or the gated floor shifter as those are found on all the Gremlin X cars I have seen. It also has the wrong wheels but the right size tires, center caps and trim rings.

[@oddshot60]

I worked at a Pontiac/AMC dealership back in the 70's. Those engines were pretty good. The only thing I saw was hi-oil consumption due to bad valve stem seals. I replaced a TON of them. I owned a Hornet Wagon, which is pretty much the same car, just longer. As simple and reliable as a 16 oz Stanley Claw Hammer.

[@claytonbouldin9381]

My friend's parents had a Hornet too. That thing was a tank and only died when the rust ate it all up! (Ohio roads are salted like it is going out of style)

[@beeenn649]

I noticed over the years that of all the cars out there, AMC cars seem to never rust or very little rust. They must have either used a good quality steel or had a great undercoat on them.

[@carolinemiller2211]

Wow. This is the first time I saw this channel. I was attracted because a coworker of mine waaaay back in high school drove a gremlin. His was a ‘semi automatic’ but the color green no matter what! I don’t know ANYTHING about cars, and I am still astonished that it would even start let alone run. I am inspired to learn more about vehicles. Especially those from our past. If this old Gremlin could work after decades of neglect, then it proves that anything is possible with a little know how ✌️❤️🔥

[@carolinemiller2211]

PS. Another title to this video could be…’A Gremlin Resurrected’.

[@squidelleotious6362]

semi automatic or automatic? semi auto means that it is automatic but has a function to allow it to switch to manual mode, like what some newer cars have. for example a 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is a automatic, but I can move the stick into manual mode and then I can use the shifter levers on the steering wheel and shift manually. but a automatic just has one lever that has a P for park, N for natural, D for drive, a D1 and D2, and sometimes a D3, and an R for reverse. I don't think we had automatic/manual (semi automatic) cars back then.

[@MechaTheSpider]

Dude that Gremlin is AWESOME. I'd love to see more of it!!!

[@mjc8248]

Oddly enough, I'm a big fan of gremlins and pacers. They came in some great colors.

[@2003cobramustang]

So surprised you got it running so quick. Love this little AMC. Remember these when i was a kid.

[@joelvjy94]

You know summer time is here when Kevin and mook are doing some badass revivals

[@coco9004]

The color and design of the AMC is very nice and rare. You will not find any other cars like that on the road. You are lucky to have a nice body car like that

[@jbthemechanic]

I love these recovery videos! Its so cool finding something that everybody thinks is lost forever and bring it back to life.

[@notasolution]

Gremlins are awesome, please, if you can, keep any and all gremlin content coming. There’s not much footage on these cars and I think they are super underrated and overlooked. Super quirky and super cool. Best content in my opinion is the weird stuff just like this

[@alan6832]

And unless V8'd, they can still be daily driven without prohibitive gas bills, especially with Thunderhead289 around. As for tires, the easy way is to get wheel/tire sets from junkyards that only need to bolt up and not hit the body, regardless of rim diameter.

[@alan6832]

Ozone generators can also get rid of residual mouse stink without total interior replacement, maybe even saving an original carpet or seat.

[@alan6832]

I would get the ice cream and pizza before adding water to the radiator.

[@thqp]

The body on that car is in such great shape! I hope there will be more episodes on this one!

[@TXCherokee]

Once on 1978 El Camino had radiator leak. Stopped to add water cap blew off and geyser flew up scalded my face

[@itsvondell]

The bit at 40:15 when you start walking back from picking up the wrench and the sight of the car sitting on its own in the environment from a distance hits you is SO wholesome, I love that feeling

[@markgriffin5889]

Amen, brother!

[@markrichter8362]

I really enjoyed this video! Never owned a Gremlin, had a friend with a Pacer. but I would love to see this little gem restored some and it would be great to see the progress. Thanks Kevin, thanks Mook!

[@grizzlygrizzle]

The Gremlin was the prototype Mirth Mobile. My sister had one. It was a piece of crap to drive. But then, at the time I was driving a '66 GTO.

[@Karmy.]

Yeah I really would love this thing all fixed up with a new interior and the lingering problems sorted out

[@beaterville]

Pul dash back or remove, heatercore may have rats near on top. When the heat on the smell is mind boggling horrific! Lucky for you this Gremlin has power steering!

[@exlonghauler]

A guy I worked with back in 77 had a Gremlin !! Huge boots on the back and it went pretty good !!

[@dale116dot7]

In a few weeks I’m going to be visiting a 1959 Canadian GMC with a 235 and trying to get it going. I forgot about the boat tank for fuel, that’s a great idea and that’s what I’m going to get. One exhaust valve is stuck but it did spin over.

[@MikeGervasi]

Ah..Gremlin. The punchline to many jokes as I grew up.

[@pollyg562]

WOKE UP FEELING anxious really low but there's certain channels that cheer me up and to see ive got a whole hour of Kev to take my mind off things is a real relief

[@phillipsrundripbubblecompa9232]

Yep..

[@chieflongsock]

Amen

[@mromatic17]

hang in there things will get better!

[@michaelmauro9335]

A little corny with the jokes but I enjoy watching

[@SpawnofChaos]

You have no idea how furious I am that I'm all caught up on your videos! 😂

[@billz4071]

This is great! I used to own a 1973 Gremlin X that had a 301 V-8 with a 3-speed stick in it. Had a factory 350 rear in it. It was a little screamer on the road. Poor gas mileage due to the V-8 and the 350 rear, but FUN to drive. Lots of luck with this beauty.

[@jaysrandomnesschannel]

Had to have been a 304.

[@billz4071]

@@jaysrandomnesschannel Yes, In fact that is what it was. Thanks!

[@plippleplop]

As a huge hot wheels collector of gremlins, this video was absolutely fantastic!! Thank you! Safe travels!!!

[@LucoreAuto]

Yes yes yes yes YESSSSS another AMC and a GREAT choice this time! Love this thing... and we have some reallllly good ideas for this thing once you're done making it home! Think of the fun we could have if we did just a FEW minor upgrades for power and enjoyability... we need to discuss! OR just sell it to us ;)

[@radjvalieff]

Before cranking the engine that was sitting for a long time it's better to take spark plugs out and put some motor oil into cylinders. That will definitely help to save cylinder walls during the very first piston moves and create so called oil compression in the case if piston rings are worn and weak.

[@outfield1988]

Penetrating oil in cylinders for sure

[@noostNL]

He turned the motor, it was free. Nothing much to it

[@512Squared]

​@@noostNLnot a mechanic are you 😂

[@Jv19979]

It has iron rings it's fine

[@noostNL]

@@512Squared No I am not. Indeed. But I understand logic and it's perfectly logical what he does with the car. He uses it to shoot a video and does not restore it and doesn't need to take all the care for it. And he turned the motor and it was free enough, so yeah.

[@AxiomRazor]

I love when you guys do cars like this, the oddities. I'd honestly love to see you guys go back to the farm where you got the S10 and the GMC 1500 from and work on the Buicks. Those 3800s are indestructible and have a semi following now, especially the forward hooded one. I'm working on a Celebrity myself and they're classic GM, will run forever, the rest just comes off over time.

[@deadon4847]

They're not allowed back there.

[@BariLopesh]

​@@deadon4847 spill the beans...

[@deadon4847]

@@BariLopesh After the video some idiots went on to the property nosing around and harassed the family about the vehicles and they told Kevin & crew not to come back.

[@77yogurt]

​@@deadon4847 aww mannnnn. Some jackwagon had to ruin it for everyone else because they can't practice proper etiquette!!

[@JunkyardDigs]

@@deadon4847 It is the unfortunate truth

[@bulldogcraft]

I grew up driving around with my Dad in a purple 73 Gremlin X. This brings back memories!

[@mattmopar440]

Those old Inline AMC motors are such good engines its sad to see so few on the road anymore best jeep engine ever made

[@DreamState71822]

I remember having to change the head gasket of my brothers 74 Gremlin that was black on green in the middle of winter when I was 18. Darn the memories of the pain I went through Michigan winter and snowing but I do remember having a blast spending time with my brother back then. 31 year old memories gave me a nice smile. Great video.

[@scottdahl1938]

I was in Chicago when I had mine. Did you put cardboard in front of the radiator for heat like I did?

[@cassiekeith4990]

The gremlin is my absolute dream car. I’m glad to see one in such great shape. Thank you so much junkyard digs for the awesome videos. You guys are awesome.

[@pmscalisi]

My brother had one same year, similarly equipped . It was kind of a purple color with gold hockey stripe. It’s surprising to find one that hasn’t self destructed 😂 they were known to do that, my brother’s did 😂😂😂

[@petem.3719]

I had a green '71 Gremlin almost identical to this one in 1973. You have modest dreams.

[@chrisbraswell8864]

That ain't Bill Clintons car is it. He had a green Gremlin. Drove it out west after College.

[@awboat]

I had a 72 that my grandma gave to me for graduation. Thanks granny. The chicks loved me.

[@judecapone7651]

Had an orange 75 in high school.. it saw more action than the dweebs in the 70 Chevelle's! I bought it for 60 bucks off a horse farm. This was 1985

[@pedalbyte]

Thank you! This video made me miss my first car: 1976 AMC Gremlin. I drove the wheels off that car. Truly a car I could work on. I replaced the brakes, water pump, radiator among other minor fixes. Lots of room in the engine bay. What a car!

[@awilliams5007]

Grandma used to sport a green Hornet, true grandma car.

[@kristopherboice197]

This is a true 1974 Barn Find Survivor! Never knew I needed Gremlin X content in my life, but it's such a kool looking car! We all need to see content on this monthly, if not weekly. Great find Kevin and Mook!

[@macgvrs]

I had a relative who had one of those. That little six ran strong. It had a lot of torque and would accelerate quite nicely. They were a fun car.

[@funnyguy3D]

it's crazy and amazing how you start watching a bunch of separate people on youtube and then they all start interacting and making videos with eachother.

[@Smokezors]

I agree. We just have great taste in video watching! Have a good evening fellow connoisseur. Cheers.

[@funnyguy3D]

Like one day here i'm gonna see a Diesel Creek + Brandon Hererra + Junkyard digs(or mix and match as you'd like) collab video and it's going to be amazing.

[@Acece665]

What an incredible find. Couldn't believe it when you had it idling nicely after sitting for so long.

[@kcan416]

I'm currently in the Air Force, and that sticker you have on the back glass is from my career field, Munitions "Ammo." Noticed it when you first walked to the back of the car at the beginning of the video, really cool.

[@ryanwertz7609]

I also noticed it so came to the comments to see if I had any fellow ammo troops. IYAAYAS!

[@totallynotafed8786]

Weapons troops probably still waiting on ammo line delivery haha

[@treroberts1696]

Would love to see more of this gremlin, it looks like such a great/ fun project, great job guys!

[@teigjames8076]

I used to hate those cars but they've grown on me. Can't wait to see more on it!

[@OrvilleRedenbache007]

Haha me too! My grandfather used to say it might be ugly but it will win the race... Later, he took me to a race event and I'll be doggone that thing a gremlin took 2nd place only next to a stock 318 charger on an endurance race! Good times! :)

[@SuperHaunts]

I've heard many people complain about AMC cars, but I absolutely loved the Pacer!

[@ctfan1486]

Thats a first!

[@scott1564]

A buddy of mine had a Pacer in HS. One time, he, another friend, and I were riding around doing nothing but causing trouble. Back in the day, they sold these soda bottles that were around 12 oz. and were glass with this plastic thin foam type stuff on it that went around the bottom. You could carefully pull the foam down below the bottle, creating a 2-3" air pocket. Then, if you hit it right, it would make a loud popping noise. So my buddy in the front seat had done a bottle just right and we drove right by these two dudes walking on the sidewalk. My friend "pops" that bottle and it was perfect -- sounded just like a gunshot blast and those two guys hit the ground! We kept driving. I don't know if they ever figured out it was us, but if so, I'm sure they were pissed! Just a small sample of the trouble we got into in that car.

[@mattbreese1555]

i’m not doing so hot and your videos keep me going. keep up the hard work

[@michaelb.42112]

Hope you are feeling more positive today, Matt.

[@jimm8246]

Me either. Been rehabbing from 8 surgeries since last July in a nursing home. God I want to get out of this place.

[@VeganGorilla555]

I'd love to see a full revival of this car!

[@boneyardrendezvous]

This one hurts my heart. My grandpa had an old AMC Gremlin, and he loved that thing. After he passed, my grandma sold it and the family talks about it often. It was nothing special, far from perfect. He used sheet metal and pop rivets to patch all the rust holes, so it was all faded yellow and aluminum paneling. Lots of memories growing up riding in that car. Thanks for the memories.

[@Chisos1]

I bought a new '72 and a '74 Gremlin and they were great cars, both with the 258 motor, Chrysler Torqueflite auto trans, A/C, P/S and P/B. Think I paid 1900 for the new 72 and 2200 for the '74. Excellent, dependable and inexpensive cars for my young family. You see these "worst car" lists and they will usually have a Gremlin. Problem there is, the dudes compiling these lists are morons who never owned any of the cars they are trashing especially the Gremlins.

[@boneyardrendezvous]

@@Chisos1 His ran like a clock. Started up just fine in the dead of winter. I was too young to really know a lot about cars so I have no idea what engine or options it had. Every american car from that era had rust issues, and yea, they could have gone with higher quality materials but that would have driven up the cost.

[@johnchildress6717]

​@@Chisos1 Amc,s were far better cars than most people knew.I had a73 amx javelin ,brother had a gremlin and a hornet with a 304.All very good cars.The gremlin had good ac that always worked very good.

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

About the same memories for me. Lot of childhood memories riding with grandpa/grandma. I believe it was a stick shift.

[@kathleenharvey3005]

This takes me back.took 5 kids camping.check the floor in back probably roted.had one for 4 years.good luck with restoration😅

[@jcrows6627]

I bought one of those when they first came out. It was not a bad car. It rode nice, got very good gas mileage, it was pretty quick. If I remember correctly it had a 20-gallon tank gas tank.

[@lestaylor3641]

A win for AMC 's gremlin. That shot on the road when you got out for the wrench was really cool. The green , a favorite color of mine , and the black wheels was the right look for that car. Get proper tires and leave it alone , well maybe nice redo on interior. Very cool car. ❤👍👍👍✌

[@stevedeleon8775]

I was given a 1976 Plymouth Arrow for work I did on a Landscaping job back in 1991..The lady was $100.00 short so I took it & had my mechanic go through it..he got it running & I drove it for 6 years & then sold it in 1997 for $600.00 to my neighbors daughter..

[@jameshollerud1549]

Tip for cooling down an overheated engine: don’t open the radiator cap, keep the engine running, then take a coke bottle filled with water and drizzle over the top of the radiator. It will cool down in no time and be a lot less dangerous.

[@DizzLexic]

also turn the heat up on full blast to pull it from the engine

[@ricardofierro7041]

I bought a Gremlin Levi edition in 2013 from a gentleman that took care of an old movie theater in downtown Odessa Texas. As a matter of fact the Gremlin was stored in that old movie theater . It is a 6 cylinder 258 , automatic transmission. I have redone the interior , rebuilt the engine and transmission. The outside is okay but old, no rust. I haven’t painted it but yet lots of people want to buy it. Most everyone that talks to me at the gas station had one at sometime or knowns someone that had one. Did y’all know that the second George Bush had a Levi edition Gremlin while his father was president of the United States. While in Washington he went to pickup a girl on a date in the Gremlin . She was NOT impressed.

[@mdoyle1981]

My uncle worked at Overland Park AMC/Jeep back in the day and I remember seeing these new on the lot. Always liked the quirkiness of these. looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@onthefritzfarm]

My grandfather owned an AMC-Jeep dealership. I worked there one summer in the garage. We had Concords, Pacers and Eagles. He also had the Pontiac and GMC dealership at the location. It was fun working there.

[@edwinhewson2354]

My first three cars when I was 16 were Gremlins. I absolutely loved all of them but of course at the time I didn’t appreciate them. I would love to find one again at an affordable price. Love the car buddy. I am definitely envious.

[@gmlover82]

I agree, it’s a cool car now. Not many around, guess people used/abused these. AMC made a ton of them. Also, thanks for doing all the AMCs on this channel.

[@johnszabo7650]

Mook and Kevin you have the best 😂channels I've seen. Gremlins are great for the future. See you next week.

[@DetroitYugo]

Whenever I take my Yugo to our local orileys or any gas station I always get people coming up to me lol. The 9 hour drive home from where I bought it in TN in 2019 was filled with thumbs up from truckers.

[@TheRainblossoms]

That's a neat little ride. There's something about old school 2-door hatch/coupes that are just plain fun.

[@MikhailScottKy]

Years ago Hot Rod Magazine did an article about a Pacer-X that had a 4.0l Fuel injected transplant done. This would be an AWESOME swap to do in the Gremlin.

[@JeffDeWitt]

I think it would be the perfect swap.

[@slavonicblin2984]

another reason for railroad towns being every 6 miles was that steam trains needed to fill up with water about every 6 miles.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

You should also add some 2 cycle oil or Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel when you are trying to start up a very old engine ,the cylinders need the oil on the top to help seal the rings and keep the cylinders from getting damaged ..It helps out the carburetor also

[@JustinCombs-jk1kh]

About how much?

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@JustinCombs-jk1kh MMO ,2 to 3 ounces per gallon of gas/fuel would be fine since it is not as heavy as a 2cycle oil ..2 cycle oil, no more than 1 ounce per gallon in a 4 cycle engine but a 50 to 1 ratio is safe but don't go over that ratio and use 87 octane fuel because it will ignite faster ... ..

[@charliecharles-xw4ub]

I always pull each sparkplug and pump into each cylinder about an ounce of diesel fuel. let it set for several minutes, turn the engine over a few rotations by hand, and then hit the starter with the plugs still removed. After spinning the engine using the starter, I then re-install the plugs and hit it with a little ether. Works quite well to insure against a frozen ring damaging a dry cylinder wall. On engines that have been setting for as long as long as this one, I will also drain the oil and the replace it with two to three gallons of diesel. Then I let is set several hours - preferably overnight. Then I spin the motor over, manually at first and then using the starter. Sometimes I will even pull the distributor. Using an old distributor shaft, less the cam gear, I will circulate the diesel throughout the oiling system using that shaft and a drill to engage the oil pump. Then I let it set for an hour or so. Then the diesel is drained and I replace it with the cheapest motor oil and filter I can find. "As long as it has an ASI rating it is 'good 'nuff'. It ain't going to be in there long, anyway. Can you say '"Super-Tech and FRAM? Then I start 'er up, let it come to full operating temp, shut it off, and immediately drain the oil, and pull the filter. It is amazing how much filth is removed from the engine. Then I put in better motor oil and install the best oil filter I can find. Ah, no thank you FRAM. .

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@charliecharles-xw4ub It sounds like a really good thing to do with and old engine that has been sitting up for a very long time .. The oil on the cylinder walls have drained off after many years . ...The current gasoline with ethanol is very dry with no lubricant quality .The older leaded fuel was very oily smelling and had upper cylinder lubrication ...

[@charliecharles-xw4ub]

@@VIDSTORAGEL The lubrication provided diesel fuel is sufficient that it will actually support a running engine - at least for a while. I've actually done this with an old engine I intended to rebuild - or not. When I did this I purposefully ran the engine to the point of seizure, and did so at high RPM's. My attitude was that if it literally grenaded I didn't care. Amazingly, the engine ran fine for about 15 minutes and ever-so-slowly dragged to a grinding stop. Also amazing was there was very little knocking until right before it seized. that it didn't really break anything was most surprising. It did, however, result in the destruction the crank and rod bearings main and rod caps, plus scaring of the crank journals. I believed it would suddenly experience a catastrophic end, and it didn't. That's how well regular old diesel will protect the internals of an engine. The other aspect of introducing diesel into the engine and flushing the entire oiling system is diesel breaks down a lot of crap that builds up within an engine. In many respects it is a lot like the solvents used in parts cleaners. ( Hmm... Another experiment I simply have to give a go.. Cleaning solvent in the crankcase. Interesting. I've put numerous old engines back into service using this technique and have never once had a bad outcome due to having done so. Will it save every engine? I'm sure it won't, but I suspect such engines aren't worth saving in the first place.

[@claztube]

It's amazing to see you get the Gremlin to its new home running as shakey as it did. Not that there was any doubt you would, one way or another. I watched Dal'un at PBG do some body work on the 'Silver Dollar' Silverado tonight and there was a teaser referencing the up and coming collaboration for our vtewing pleasure next week. Looking forward to that for sure. I'm guessing as of this moment you're on your way, so stay safe and have too much fun, it is possible. Good night all.

[@mbatchelor]

Neat little car... A survivor. I'm 45 and my very first ride in a car was in a Gremlin that my folks had at the time, Up through the 80s they were plentiful then most of them went to rust away or get crushed. This car is nice enough to be worth a new interior and all the other work.

[@ViolentDetour]

I would love to see an actual engine build series on your channel. Going into detail on the process like Freiburger and Dulcich did a number of years ago on MT+. It was a great series but not the easiest to find on there and I think watching you do the same thing would be absolutely spectacular!

[@birtzer13]

Why do we see you do almost the same thing to every old car but it’s just endlessly entertaining! Please don’t ever stop making vids this is what I fall asleep to at night

[@mbak7801]

I watch these and fall asleep during the day.

[@drewping2002]

Hey Kev and Mook! My hat and stickers came yesterday and I love 'em! Another AMC! I don't know why but I'm an AMC fan. My older brother had an 83 Spirit GT. It was pretty sweet. I'd love to have an Eagle with the 4wd , your videos on those 2 were some of my favorites. Looking forward to the Gremlin resurrection!

[@brockryan3405]

I really appreciate how you apply comprehended textbook knowledge to new situations i.e. the way Mopar transmissions lube. School changes a repairman into an actual mechanic faster than turning wrenches and learning by mistakes.

[@Tokey_The_Bear]

You're not the only one that loves a gremmie way more than you'd expect. Theyre pretty cool little cars. Shockingly, shockingly heavy. Like 3800lbs. But very cool.

[@budmud2450]

My first car was a '73 w/ 4.2 in mid 80's Loved that car, never let me down. I did however drop a 304, 3- speed in it out of a Levi's edition. Retained original rearend and ate Mustang 5.0's and Nissan 300x's for breakfast light to light. Seeing you revive this gem (not crap car) brought a tear to my eyes. Thank You so much!!

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

That car is awesome just how it sits. I hope it stays exactly how it is except fully tuned back to operating standards. That paint job is sick and I’d drive the heck out of it just how it is. What a find 💪

[@caseyorosz3619]

A 403 (or whatever the big AMC V8 was) would be cool swapped in there with some kind of overdrive Auto or 5 speed for relaxed highway crusiing.

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

@@caseyorosz3619 it would be cool but that would take away from what this model of amc was for which was a somewhat decent commuter as far as gas mileage went. But in terms of hot rod yeah your right

[@caseyorosz3619]

@@MintMonte87ACSS312 True. AMC did make a Gremlin X with a v8. But either way, I really like Gremlins.

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

@@caseyorosz3619 they were monsters too. Maybe I’m getting old I just like seeing stuff as original as possible especially when it’s a somewhat rarity vehicle. When it’s your everyday four door classic whatever it may be, go crazy, but when it’s something not seen a regular basis, my personal taste is original as possible. I don’t wanna make it sound like your idea is bad though because it isn’t. Tiny car, huge v8, yeah I’m on that radar too believe me lol. I got a s10 I slammed a 427 out of dump truck into. I feel your view brother 😂💪💪

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

After that pressure washing and bath man that green paint is quite gorgeous

[@markcollins5026]

man. I'm not to sure about it's been sitting there for 36 years, not one mouse nest under the hood !

[@soundguy10]

There were a bunch of these with 304 V-8s and some people used to swap in 390s or even 401s. A car in this great of shape deserves a power-up. The Torqueflite can handle it!

[@dhag72]

Don't forget the Roadkill Hemi Gremmi!

[@springcharlson6057]

And quite a few of them came stock from the factory of huge engines they got pretty good gas mileage to

[@springcharlson6057]

​@@dhag72 that's the car that made me really like AMC Gremlins

[@kitecattestecke2303]

Maybe keep it original when it is rare already in its good stock shape? When others gets swaped just keep this one as it will be valuable

[@williamgauntt1164]

Is this for sale?

[@3rdworldgarage450]

I love the AMC content! They're great cars with lots of character in their styling.

[@RyanStandring]

i live in the uk and ever since i saw a gremlin on fast & loud I've wanted one ever since must be like 7-8 years ago unfortunately not many over this side of the pond for a good price i can only dream of getting a gremlin at this point so cant wait to see more videos on this being restored/modded!!

[@MOTORSPORT401]

Ive been watching your videos for many years now and they are consistantly very good , I'm never disappointed , respect to you both of you

[@justindampier9017]

Great to see yet another AMC revival! I've always wanted a Gremlin.

[@tasquill]

Wow this bring backs a few memories, mine was the 304 V8, 3 speed std, in outrageous purple. I remember my finest moment doing 80mph with three of my mates standing on the rear bumper, hanging on to the roof rack for dear life...those were the days!!!

[@pmscalisi]

My brother’s Gremlin X was that crazy purple 😂

[@liveontheclassics]

I grew up in Mason City, IA and loved that town. Big fan of your channel and was pretty excited when you came to visit my town! Keep it up with the awesome videos you two! I also agree too avoid I35, its more fun to check out the backroads of Iowa. Lot more scenery.

[@Ridemybike123]

Did you know in 1973 there was an electric Gremlin version? It had a range of 50 miles and top speed of 50mph. BTW I lived in Vegas from 1966 to 2021, left because its terrible there anymore.

[@stevenvalentine9810]

I just subscribed. Learned about this channel through Pole Barn Garage and I love the content of both channels. This video caught my attention as I love Gremlins. My dad's best friend from high school had a '72 Gremlin X that they stuffed a 401 in. From the stories I've heard it was one hell of a car.

[@mcasteel2112]

Funny! I have the exact same story..lol buddy from HS, older brother worked at the local AMC dealership and got rigged up. Car was a blast until the rear end and shackles ripped completely clean

[@matthewboas3776]

I have to admit you and a few other KZbinrs have been waking up the AMC brand name good job

[@lucascatrain2570]

Never thought the day would come when 2 of my favorite KZbinrs would do a collab, ad they’re from 2 completely different worlds. Can’t wait!!

[@mclarenscca]

I always loved the Gremlin! Not my most favorite, but definitely a quirky and unique car! It's unbelievable at how good of shape it's in, and can't wait to see what you do with it! ❤

[@vanillagarilla965]

Man I love that all my favorite you tubers are getting together with demo ranch. Matt is an awesome guy and everyone will get to hang out and get to know him 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Gotta love that AMC quality right there! Never had a doubt she'd run!

[@Derf1313]

Its funny, that these little "Horny" dudes keep popping up, lol!

[@nwredneck390]

Watching Kevin fall in love with the Gremlin the more he drove it was awesome! I had a '75 briefly and loved it, wish I still had it. ☹️

[@Tyme_flies]

Oh the memories ! My daddy bought my mom NO JOKE a green gremilin when i was about 4 or 5 i dont remember the yr the car was but it was similar to that one. I would have been 4 in 1982 . Anyway someone t boned my mom , i was in the backseat ( seat belt on) but when they hit i bit through my bottom lip and split my tongue. Thats it though. It was barely a dent in the doors. I have fond memories of the paramedics being really nice to me. Meanwhile my mother cried over her car. My dad bought her a Citation next. Lol !!!!

[@robertkerber831]

I absolutely LOVE this 'Rated X' adventure with the Gremlin, so jealous because it's so rust-free! I have a '74 AMC Matador coupe the exact same interior/exterior color combo, drivetrain,a d factory a/c that I did basically the same thing you did in your video a few years back to get her home under her own power after sitting for MANY years! On the way back home some chap pulled up next to me at a traffic light and offered to buy it on the spot as his dad had one just like it back in the day and his dad (and he) LOVED that car from new and all the years his family had it! I miss AMC, Marlins, Matadors and Gremmies forever... ❤

[@Trenton-om9qs]

I've been waiting for this video to come out. This car looks like it is in pretty good shape. Today I seen a pretty clean baby blue Gremlin. As a Ford guy I must admit AMCs are pretty cool

[@RDEnduro]

Incredible video, I'd say once in a lifetime but not for you two ha! Awesome Gremlin, really cool of the owner thats definetly a project and now we all get to watch it run.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Once once in a week! 😂

[@williamwoo866]

Next time turn on heater to check if engine has water. The heater bi- pass the radiator. Should heat drops slowly while heater full blast. There is good chance water pump impeller or you out of water. Great way for new engines or rebuilds to make sure fluid in engine. Also it’s impossible to touch any part of cat if over 212 F. Your finger tips is very accurate gauge. If you can hold 5 secs it’s probably 160 F. I owned a radiator auto repair shop before. Aaa Radiator in San Francisco calif

[@alanmaxwell5932]

That was one of the most satisfying pressure washings I've seen.

[@johnbecker3643]

Would love to see more working on the Gremlin. Hope there is more to come!!

[@drow8569]

I've always loved the gremlin! maybe because they looked different, but really comfortable to drive.

[@axidhaus]

When i was a kid my dad would drag me on surf 🏄‍♀️ expeditions in California… in his buddies gremlin….they would rock Bob Marley and puff 💨 hooties all the way to San Onofre

[@miroslavzima8856]

I wonder how many cars are hidden like this. But one is sure: They deserve to be recovered and given second chance!

[@uncleheide]

What a great car, and incredible condition. Hope you keep it original as possible. Not many Gremlin X’s around in original condition (I’d probably opt for some new seats!)

[@rosspane4542]

Love these get running & drive home videos, green is the only color for a Gremlin , can't wait to see this one all cleaned up & running properly, Cool car we don't see them here in Australia 😁👍🇦🇺