Will This AMC Gremlin ROAD TRIP 500 miles to see Dylan McCool after sitting ABANDONED for 32 YEARS?

[@Trenton-om9qs]

That little Gremlin seems to be a pretty decent little car. AMCs are very underrated in my opinion

[@jerrybishop9515]

A couple of things. You can also say: "some days you are the dog and some days you are the fire hydrant" And jeeps count as AMC's until Chrysler bought it in the 80's. My 93 YJ Wrangler has AMC stuff all over it still. keep up the good work :)

[@iamgriff]

Freiberger and Finnegan haven’t had good luck flat towing a Gremlin. It is too bad there wasn’t a GoPro to capture that chaos

[@SallysSpeedShop]

I would have loved to have seen that on camera haha I believe they were flat towing the Prius with though. A truck towing the gremlin would have to be safer haha

[@Derf1313]

Nice to see what shakes out when ya drive a Gremlin, & just how many have fond memories (I know I do, lol!). Great trip, at least it "looked" fun. Sure glad y'all could involve quite a few, not to mention all the countryside sliding by! Thanx !

[@sleepervega71hill28]

Hello guys! Jacob. I like the gremlin too! I guess you're doing necessary things to run the car " " Google Mechanic's huh? 😆

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Hey there! That's all we were trying to do was get it home haha Thanks for watching!

[@donaldhelgeson6769]

You guys are awesome! My brother had a ‘73 Gremlin (Orange) back in the 70’s. He drove it out to San Diego, from Ohio

[@DaPenceman]

Maybe add a large rubber push bumper to the utility truck

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Now there's an idea! I hadn't really planned on pushing the car though haha

[@thatguyontheright1]

If you end up rebuilding the engine, try swapping the crank with an 80s 258 Crank for a bit more stroke. Also the 80s Crank is lighter so it will spin over easier. The 70s 232 and 258 cranks have counterweights between every rod, and the 80s 258 only had three counterweights.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Good tips! I definitely plan to keep it straight six powered, but I have some pretty interesting schemes haha

[@thatguyontheright1]

@@SallysSpeedShop you can always put a 4.0 or a stroker in. I'm putting a 4.0 bored 60 thou over and stroked in my Eagle Sedan.

[@alan6832]

I like to retain the original fuel efficiency for daily driving and so don't normally increase displacement, and also value snow and mud traction and so don't increase engine weight in a Front engine RWD car. I disagree with "Cash for Klunkers" in that I believe building new cars pollutes more than running old cars, especially small old cars like this one, which don't suck huge amounts of gas. So I like reliable daily drivers like your service truck, that retain at least the original gas mileage and prevent people from building new cars, so better to flip them than collect them. Thanks again for the classic daily service truck! Far too many KZbin mechanics run modern service trucks and even modern dailies. There is a legit roll for nonclassic winter beaters in salt country, but that spray wax at the car wash helps that a great deal. I was most impressed when Thunderhead289 got 45 mpg's out of a 302 Maverick daily. That's what I want to see! I personally run the "hybrid beater" 3 cylinder Geo Metro, daily, now becoming a classic.

[@DeadReckon]

"Oh the radiator is leaking" *poke "OH NO!" I died of laughter lol

[@shanewright6958]

Nothing like a great road trip 👍👍

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Yeah buddy! Thanks for watching!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

NEW in the Automotive World Always Means Never Ever Worlks lmfao 😂😂 @Sally's Speed Shop

[@bloodybones63]

My brother bought a Gremlin new in 1972, same color. 5.0, 304 CID V8. 3 or 4 speed. Must have been a high gear, cause it would outrun almost anything on the road, up to 104 MPH. That was as fast as it would go, but get there quickly. Enjoy the fun you guys have. Cale's dry humor kills me.

[@MrVinylista]

Love this video, greetings from England!

[@shawncave8339]

Another thing I've noticed is that when you try to start it the timing seems off. It binds whern cranking

[@SallysSpeedShop]

It’s probably a touch advanced for sure, but it runs great so we left it haha

[@grantkoeller8911]

@@SallysSpeedShop please use timing light

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Digging the Drone Footage and music just awesome Jacob @13:15 @Sally's Speed Shop

[@thman6453]

I never thought for a moment that it wouldn't make it but of course it's going to give you some grief it is a gremlin after all lol great little car 👍

[@peterstang-walz2778]

Yeah, more amc content!!!!

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Yes sir! Thanks for watching!

[@peterstang-walz2778]

@SallysSpeedShop I own several AMC cars so whenever I see your videos instant like 👍

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The rolling photos neet what a awesome kid and the service truck was the photo opp lighting equipment during the Drive nice

[@robertsomerville320]

Amazing content there Jacob, really digging your channel! As a fellow car enthusiast (from the old school) I wanted to say that it is impressive to hear a younger man speaking so eloquently about the passion and feelings the relationship with a car can inspire. I have always wondered how folks that don't care about cars go about enjoying anything in life. Memories and friendships are built around four wheels and an engine, there can be nothing greater in this world. This Gremlin is super cool, and considering it was taking a dirt nap just prior to your journey, i have say I have a new respect for AMC, seems like all the BS I hear about quality and reliability are completely false. Keep on rocking the wrenches Jacob.

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Well said Bro.

[@timmchale6880]

My big brother had a gremlin identical to that back in 1981 good memories

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

It hates the air cleaner it's probably clogged lol

[@blueeyz2046]

top dawg Sarona and I enjoyed this. My Dad had Hornets from 1974 to 1980.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching Craig! They're good little cars!

[@GUE5TPA55]

At some point can you make a video of your service truck and what you keep in it?

[@SallysSpeedShop]

I’ll have to do that! I need to get more organized in that thing for sure

[@robertvance1873]

Old Gorgey Porgy is a Trip 😅😊😂😅 looking forward to seeing the next video I already know you made it but I still enjoy seeing the crazy adventures and I can't believe you were in Indiana that's where I live I would love to meet you someday.

[@timdavis_365]

Where in Indiana? My parents (Jacob's grandparents) are from Southern Indiana...Tell City and Jasper.

[@robertvance1873]

@@timdavis_365 South Bend Indiana

[@kennethchapman9564]

We had a 1974 AMC Gremlin that was in excellent condition and I would not have wanted to take a long trip in that thing because it rode about as good as a wheel barrow. Either you guys are really brave or legit crazy. Really cool content though 👍👍

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha I love it! And remember, bravery and stupidity often look a whole lot alike 😅 Thanks for watching!

[@DavidWilliamsTellYourStory]

Love to see it on the road. So happy to see it making the miles.

[@bobmanzi7712]

That was some great stuff guy's thanks .

[@PaddyBoy644]

34:25 you should carry an old tyres and just use the service truck to push your broken down cars. Great content as always mate. Cheers Pat 🇦🇺

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha that’s not a bad idea! Thanks for watching!

[@DeadReckon]

@@SallysSpeedShop Drill some 1" holes in the old tires so no one wants to steal them and they don't turn into skeeter farms, still make great bumpers! And they double as tie down holes!

[@alan6832]

@@SallysSpeedShop You should also outrun dogs as soon as possible so that they give up before they get lost.

[@alan6832]

@@DeadReckon If someone steals my old tires, I just find more, because there are plenty, though perhaps not in his size. He should ask but oh well.

[@alan6832]

@@SallysSpeedShop while at the sketchy car wash, spray wax any and all potential rust such as the fenders, underside and battery box, even the interior in autumn when mold is least likely. That spray wax stops rust great, and dry rot too.

[@davidelack8809]

Been my experience having owned almost every AMC made( except pacer, just couldn't do it) ,your carb is going to be the weak point followed by the starter. Trans is the 904 chrysler bulletproof!

[@kingquadrider3525]

i noticed the seat belt light went out after you put old coil back on lol

[@kevinbright3080]

Wow what a flasback! Years ago I just divorced my ex and came across a 76 gremlin with two snow tires two regular tires, a push button starter. Saw it on this guys lawn and said he bought it for his son but he wouldnt drive it. Best $100 dollars ive ever spent! It got me the freedom to be mobile from my Army base at the time. Oh did I say it had a loose muffler and I called it the beast!

[@sdmoparmaninsd6713]

No shame here, I torque my wheels (along with everything that has a torque spec). You're rewarded with not warped hubs/rotors.

[@Sandkei]

Wow, some very strange happenings with that Gremlin. The dog was telling you the car has Demons BEWARE

[@jeffangelli6136]

Love these vehicles ive had 2 gremlins and an eagle gremlinback lol mine were great ! Tough fun decent handling .mine rode comfortably enough with the bias ply square tires from last century viva la amc e george

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Omg would love to see that gorgeous charger on another episode 47:31 that would be amazing Jacob get the whole gang together Kevin and Dylan and Mook everyone from this series @Sally's Speed Shop

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I have a 3rd gen 4runner that will not run if im working on another vehicle she is my jealous Truck and if I work on another 4runner she will get mad and The starter won't work till I stop messing with the other 4runner they do have there own minds and souls and They are definitely characters and Have personalities for sure with there own minds it's a vehicle lover thing 54:42 @Sally's Speed Shop

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Atleast the majority of the repairs were withing the first few miles if the trip and food before repairs is always a Plus Jacob @Sally's Speed Shop

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

What is with KZbinrs and Rain-X? A set of wiper blades is cheaper than a bottle of Rain-X and lasts a lot longer. I'm sure you have been asked before, but who is Sally? I'm new to your channel, but not new to your cars. I watched the green Hornet being built at Finnigan's and do burnouts at the doughnut shop.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha the wipers didn’t work so Rain X was the move 👍🏼 And Sally is my grandma, I actually grew up working on my cars in her driveway so it seemed fitting to name things after her. Thanks for following along all this time!

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

@@SallysSpeedShop All makes sense now. Thanks for taking the time.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Should have cleaned carburetor, clean gas tank , filters ect as the motor itself will make if treated right.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I think you will make it Jacob even without needing the mobile mechanic truck @Sally's Speed Shop

[@johnsarian_cu]

Get the impression George really, really didn't want to leave Indiana. But finally relented. LOL

[@SallysSpeedShop]

George was very stubborn indeed, luckily for me I'm more stubborn haha

[@That_AMC_Guy]

Nah. Gremlins weren't always pieces of crap. That title wasn't bestowed upon them until the 1980's when the few survivors were REALLY clapped out and getting long in the tooth. But through the 70's, man, if you looked after your Gremlin - it held value WAY longer than any Vega, Pinto or Import did. The original owner of the Big Bad Green Gremlin (in my profile pic) LOVED her Gremlin. She kept it from the summer of 1970 through 1983. By that time it'd been hit in the front pretty lightly and was in desperate need of a new transmission and had well over 100,000 miles. The guy I bought the car off of in 2000.... has asked me a couple times now if he could buy it back! lol

[@SallysSpeedShop]

I think they’re great little cars! Thanks for the cool info, I didn’t know they held their value better than their counterparts, very cool. You’re gremlin looks beautiful! I’m not surprised he wants to buy it back!

[@That_AMC_Guy]

@@SallysSpeedShop Oh heck yeah. If you saw a used Gremlin at a car lot after the OPEC embargo, it was generally priced a lot higher than the typical Vega, Pinto or even Maverick. Keep in mind, Pinto could only be a 4-cylinder car.... Gremlins had a 6. Vegas "silicone" engines self-destructed while AMC's tried and true six lived on. Pinto eventually got a bad reputation. And imports? Man, not only were imports MORE expensive back then but very few mechanics over here could keep them running properly. And if you needed specific parts, you had to wait weeks or MONTHS to get the stuff from Japan. AMC's "Buyer Protection Plan" covered every single part on the car for 12 months or 12,000 miles, excluding tires. So even if a light bulb burned out, the dealership would replace it free of charge.

[@seriousrampage]

Guy with the Charger apparently doesn't care for his dog at all letting it run free along the road like that.

[@jeromezielinski8773]

I noticed the seat belt light went out ... fixed itself or blew out the bulb ? 2nd best episode of the 3 ...

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Honestly not sure haha I'm not complaining either way!

[@jamesbigham9036]

I am really looking forward to seeing the next video. I really hope you guys can work a deal on being able to help get the dodge charger up and running I have been a long time fan of dukes of Hazzard and seeing you Dylan and Kevin together working on that car. You will definitely get it running and you guys will have fun and teach us some stuff as well.

[@grantkoeller8911]

if the dog is stray, then call the pound, if the dog has an owner , tell them about the leash law.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

It was owned by the family with the Dodge Charger. Not many people end up on that road so I'm sure it generally isn't an issue haha

[@sleepervega71hill28]

I would not have driven without angling the filler neck (fuel) outward venting

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Eh... We had a rag stuffed into it haha It was fine!

[@sscottphillips1973]

It was you pushing the car into the gas station and the cop the whole time for me, lol.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Hahaha oh yes, he didn’t seem to care 😂

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Some awesome views at the end loved the bumper view facing the lights

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Oh man that chevy sounds amazing 1:02:32 @Sally's Speed Shop

[@Deadfeat]

Love the IKEA lamp switches ignition key!

[@rickyteague447]

Yes if you keep it at 85 MP all the way😂😅🤣🤯🙏

[@christianmcconnell7395]

If you're ever in Southern Indiana again hit me up.

[@scottliggett877]

That sound that you somehow make that sounds like something clanking on a hollow metal pipe when you're recording drives me INSANE !

[@SallysSpeedShop]

The GoPro case had started to come apart and I didn't know about it till after this video. I did my best to edit it out as much as I could. Sorry about that!

[@scottliggett877]

It's in all of your videos. Maybe no one has ever pointed it out. @@SallysSpeedShop

[@SallysSpeedShop]

@@scottliggett877 it’s definitely not in all the videos, but it’s in a lot of the recent ones unfortunately.

[@coachmattc]

Funny, watch all of your videos, and I have no idea what sound you are talking about. 🤔

[@terryeustice5399]

I Think Jacob that it did have a few Gremlins in it.And drove to Dylan’s And going back. Whew ❤️💯👊

[@SallysSpeedShop]

It has lots of gremlins for sure haha

[@pauls3117]

So you fill the dust cap. I assume for the next time you pack bearings and beat it back on in the center with a dead blow. I can't watch anymore past a minute, hurt my head😮🤣

[@SallysSpeedShop]

It’s a good trick that will save you in a pinch if something goes wrong. Adds some extra grease to the mix in case of a problem 👍🏼 Obviously it’s not the same as truly repacking a bearing.

[@bryanyoung3764]

You could put two tablespoons of black pepper in that radiated and it would have been good to go. Sounds crazy I know told my friend he was on dope he basically said just do it.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha I would have been very nervous about that cause it actually had about a two inch long crack that was leaking. But I have heard of the pepper truck working!

[@DanaTheInsane]

I keep wanting to scream. What about the gas cap?

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Ah, it'll be fine haha

[@alvinbaker8137]

I’d like to correct you, if I may. Indiana has no mountain roads. A few small hills, but nothing I’d call mountains.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha they’re basically as big as the mountains we have in Georgia 😅

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wonder if it lost spark 34:42 @Sally's Speed Shop

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

What's the song called 54:18 Jacob? @Sally's Speed Shop

[@timdavis_365]

"Who We Are" by Josh Shaw

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The center caps are perfection @Sally's Speed Shop

[@gaspedalkid]

It was great to see you!

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Great seeing you too man! Thanks for the great photos!

[@mr_mongo7228]

My first car was a 77 AMC Gremlin I paid a whopping $200 for a purple car!

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Very nice! That's a deal right there haha

[@mr_mongo7228]

@@SallysSpeedShop it was in 1980! 😂🍻

[@PAUL-1961.]

If that is a points car the coil should be at reduced power when running,,probley over heated the new coil

[@SallysSpeedShop]

It’s definitely possible. You can get away with running them at 12 volts for quite some time generally though.

[@timdavis_365]

It's some weird 1976 AMC electronic HEI system.

[@lovemye36]

I need this route for my next cruise

[@alaskaruss1]

Keep the AMC videos coming!!!! Immensely enjoy watching.

[@billsalzman]

...Its a wing nut stud.haha. I think I had 1 of those on a 68 Mustang, 6cyl.air cleaner.

[@mikedearinger9390]

WHAT CAN GO WRONG? I HAD 6 AMC CARS AND ONE AMC JEEP CJ5 EVERYTHING CAN GO WRONG ALL THE TIME.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha you aren't kidding. Plenty can go wrong!

[@erikalbertson7483]

My aunt had a Gremlin. Yellow with tan interior and a 3-speed. We ripped around North Carolina in it ! Cool little cars.

[@jmcahron368]

I grew up in So. Indiana, and every other road is gravel. What took you so long to hit one?

[@marktimmons6149]

Jacob this is awesome the little Gremlin is doing great the state of Indiana is great state have safe trip.

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

Glad to see ya Just Diving It!

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Yes sir! You know that’s what we do! 🙌🏼

[@spankynater4242]

God bless that little Gremlin. He's not playing by your rules.

[@lonnymay3997]

It was cool to see you came thru Tell City, it's a cool little town! I'm about an hour away in Evansville but I'm in the Hawesville/Tell City area regularly for work.

[@timdavis_365]

Jake's grandpa, my dad, is from Tell City. His grandma, my mom, is from Jasper.

[@lonnymay3997]

@@timdavis_365 That's awesome. I was in Jasper yesterday and I'm just outside of it in Huntingburg today. I work on forklifts so I'm all over the area.

[@matthewanderson7766]

Dodge used the 360 up to 2002 amc Made great stuff

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Yes sir! AMC really did have some good stuff!

[@todddenio3200]

That Gremlin would be a perfect home for a 401.

[@LTShineySides]

@Sally's Speed Shop what center caps did you use for the H2 rims on the service truck?

[@SallysSpeedShop]

They’re off of a early 2000s Chevy 2500, but to put them on an older vehicle you have to use an adapter lug nut that is 9/16 fine thread on the inside and the metric thread for the center cap nuts on the outside.

[@LTShineySides]

@@SallysSpeedShop Awesome! Thanks for replying. I bought an old Dodge w250 and found it needed new wheels. Found one in a yard on a Dodge and was hoping to snazzy it up a bit

[@lonnieboothe7973]

Love your content and the fact you a Georgis boy also and you do work the common guy can do not put out work on the the cars we can only dream of im sure u have a few good ones but wverything ive seen AMC have been my favorites lol love the gremlin want one myself to stuff a big block in

[@RearEngineShop]

I love this car! Thanks for the motivation to get working on my Pontiac 6000 wagon. Going to pick up the 3.8L supercharged V6 for it tomorrow! Power tour??

[@xerocustom]

I think it would be insane to drop a JDM I 6 in this thing. Maybe like a 2JZ with a turbo and a manual transmission

[@JoshuaDyer1981]

I see you came up to Bedford Indiana on us 50 Great video

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Beautiful View 13:20

[@tommyjefferson9525]

That's so cool plus you have to remember that the truck has the LS that you guys found on the interstate and it's a good running 53 love it this has been a great video so keep on keeping on

[@billsalzman]

Subscribed to your copilot. You guys rock. I cut up cars like he does.

[@shawncave8339]

I can't believe you guys absolutely disappointed. To drive that car all that way without fixing that shock mount. I'm shocked. I hope the trouble you have is karma to you guys for not doing that. By watching this episode seems like you're getting just that. I think you're a bunch of wing nuts. Yeah it be better if ya fixed it instead of complaining. So fun to watch karma come down on you guys.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

What an interesting perspective to take away from this video haha I’m shocked

[@grantkoeller8911]

its called a wing nut thumb screw

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Very interesting! Never heard of one and apparently this one was cursed haha

[@toddfrazier3844]

When I was a kid I was at my friend's house riding 4 wheelers and he had a pit that would chase us and bite the tires...he was able to stop the front tire while I was riding and run with me keeping the tire still

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha what a crazy doggo!

[@doctorprick2843]

Suport truck? woosy you shouldn`t be alowed to post it on you tube

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Haha I didn’t realize there were rules to such things and I had to be stranded with no options if the car were to truly break for your entertainment 😅

[@timdavis_365]

Support trucks should be against the rules? 😂

[@robhamkens2060]

Looks like a lot of helpful people in indy

[@johnogan2386]

Too bad you couldn't push it with your parts truck if you had those little push bumper things on the front of it

[@SallysSpeedShop]

That wouldn't have been a terrible idea even without it haha

[@akinoffury2332]

I actually knew a George my junior year of highschool, 2020-21

[@SallysSpeedShop]

I'm sure he was a curious fellow haha

[@sleepervega71hill28]

That car would be cool if maybe adding a turbo or 318/turbo?¿?????

[@SallysSpeedShop]

I think it's going to stay straight six powered, but we'll see! A turbo is always a good idea!

[@johnschear5798]

I need that car in my life !!

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Tis a good little car!

[@seankirby1327]

audio and video are not synced

[@SallysSpeedShop]

I think that’s on your end 👍🏼 Seems good here!

[@rickhughes811]

2Nd like First comment lovin the content keep it comin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Sorry, Landon beat you to the first comment by a minute 😅 Much appreciated though! 2nd is supposed to be the best anyhow haha

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@SallysSpeedShop support vehicle?..... SON ....BACK IN MY DAY WE DIDN'T NEED SUPPORT VEHICLES WE DIED LIKE MEN WITH A BUMPER JACK, A CRESCENT WRENCH AND A BOTTLE OF JACK!!!! WE CRANKED UP THE STONE TEMPLE PILOTS AND BELTED OUT ISL TILL THE GOOD ONE SAID ...... NOT COOL DUDE,... NOT COOL.. (edit.....it was CRACKERMAN)

[@SallysSpeedShop]

@@clevelandmaker386 😂😂😂

[@bobgrier3103]

What is the background “clink” sound when you turn the camera?

[@SallysSpeedShop]

There was a loose part of the go pro case that I wasn’t aware of. I discovered it recently and fixed it 👍🏼

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

55:48 well said!!! Been having a very hard time putting that into words the past few conversations with none-car people

[@SallysSpeedShop]

Thank you! It’s a hard thing to explain, but cars really do hold a special place in our lives.

[@billsalzman]

GEORGE!!!!!!!!!, you can do it!!

[@mmill6505]

1:14:17 and it still didn't make it? This is KZbin not Motor Trend.

[@SallysSpeedShop]

It was a long trip with lots of problems haha It took us like 36 hours to make it that far in real time