'72 Gremlin w/ Schwartz Performance G-Machine Chassis... and a v8...

[Schwartz Perf]

Yup, you read that correctly.

The owner has always wanted a Gremlin, and once he finally had it, he decided he wanted to embarrass Corvettes... So, he called Schwartz Performance.


The car was originally a v6, so he needed more power, but wanted to keep the AMC heritage intact. A built AMC v8 engine solved that problem.

Once the car made it to Schwartz Performance, we assessed the situation and decided the best way to fit our G-Machine Chassis was to retrofit a first-gen Camaro chassis (The other option was a Mustang chassis). Basically, we shortened the wheelbase. We wanted a lower than average stance, so we integrated the frame into the car more than normal. This wasn't our typical bolt-in installation.

The Gremlin doesn't have a great deal of rake into its body design, so we raised the front fenders 2 inches for a more aggressive look.

This car is truly going to be an autoX, autocross monster. It has suspension and brake upgrades — RideTech tripple-adjustable coilovers & Baer Extreme Plus 6-piston caliper with 14in drilled rotors.

We minitubbed the rear to fit 18x12 wheels with 335/30/18 BFGoodrich KDW tires...

Enough text...


DSCN4027 2 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

Gremlin_Forza1 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

DSCN6381 2 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

DSCN9575 2 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

DSCN9565 2 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

More to come...

[FETorino]

But I like weird stuff.

I like the AMC motor for sure and the high impact color. I hope you post some more build updates and details.

[Flash68]

Wow that is wild. Very cool.

Jeff -- just saw you on Gearz tonight doing the TT LS7.

[WILWAXU]

LMAO! Love it!

[Fluid Power]

subscribed. Keep it coming.

Darren

[k7king]

I love it......I've always like Gremlins.

[strtcar]

Very cool. Saw you on Gearz last night, congrats.

[groovyjay]

Absolutely love it!

[xvette]

Love the build , my first car was a 72 and I would love do build one , that looks to be a 74 by the bumper mounts and body lines behind the rear side window

[whitey02]

This is really cool

Do you have any plans for the big bumpers?