DIY Budget Paint Job Completely Changes The Look Of Our Gremlin?
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Can we turn this neglected 78 AMC Gremlin into a replica of Grem from the movie Cars 2 ? We bought this car for $800 with no engine or transmission back in December. After having trouble crashing into walls with our Malibu burnout car at the Cleetus and Cars events we decided to go with something a little smaller and this Gremlin is perfect. I know a lot of people have been wanting me to do a budget paint job for a long time, I just didn't expect it to be on this car. Stay tuned for future videos of this car as we try to get it done in time for our upcoming events.
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Ralphy hitting his head on the steering wheel was epic, I would so have done that 100% so I can relate.
We laughed so much
It's like you didn't hurt nothing
@Sleeperdude Just bought a t shirt bro.
Ralphie pulling the steering wheel off while testing the brakes doesn't know his own strength 💪 must have been all those tighting bolts up making him 💪
When are getting hats.
I just want to say thank you to Ralphie for giving me hope in the wardrobe department! If you ain't the original, you are definitely king! I can't wait till I surprise my wife with my overalls with belt again! Thank you again for renewed hope. You pull it off like a boss!
Just like his high knee socks!
Great minds think alike Rich. 😂
Ralphie's sense of fashion is unmatched
@@roberts7324100% Did this, for years during that period.
just curious would it be better to have the front brakes on separate levers to help control the burn out spins
Josh , YOU ARE THE MAN ! Teaching your children skills to be able to get a job doing most anything that has to do with the automotive industry is awesome
I had a rough day today due to an outpatient spinal procedure. I can't tell you how happy i was to see a Sleeperdude video pop up when i got home. So many things to love about both this and all of your videos. But, Squeezy saying that "sometimes you gotta make budget cuts and improvise", well she certainly made my day.
Thank you I’m glad we helped today
I love how you let your kids try all the different aspects of working on the cars. Excellent parenting.
There's nothing that makes me happier than seeing a family coming together for a project 😊 well done!!!! EPIC!!!!
my thoughts exactly. Incredible original American Family Values.
Josh, This video is amazing!! So proud of Ralphie and Wawa for working so hard. They listen to you so well. Ralphie is a natural body man. This was so much fun to watch. Can't wait to see the engine and Trans you put in this car. Ralphie and Wawa are really good mechanics. You have taught them well. Squeeze is becoming a really good artist. Tash did a great job as well.
Thank you
The AMC Hornets, Concords, and of course Gremlins and the Spirit use the same front disc rotors. I would search your local junkyards and LKQ yards. Great job on updating the master cylinder too!
I always watch you guys on my android smartphone 👍. And I love it. But I sat at home last night on vacation and watched Your videos on an 80-inch screen TV.
I never knew buying a yellow Pinto and loading all the tools in the garage could be so much fun. Almost 58 years old and grandfather of 5 amazing grandkids. I love watching your kids enjoy so much time with their parents it is priceless. I am so sorry for the long message, but you guys do an amazing job. And I pray God bless you always.😊
As a former bodyshop painter, I started as a sander & prepper I hatred sanding, especially a whole car 🚗 so I got my boss in teaching me to paint cars and as years went by I loved painting car's.. I learned to get the paint codes, make the colors, and paint the cars. I guess my natural talents came from my father, who knew how to paint cars....
Mark CEN cal have to get back to your video tomorrow I'm going to bed just like Biden 😂😂😂😂 it's 522 I know
God,please bless this righteous Family.. It warms my heart to see them workin together and having fun doin it. Thank you for sharing.
To see a family thats actually functional is refreshing.
Gives you hope doesn't it?
I agree.
Yes no yelling or total craziness
I lost it when you said you might have to butter your hips to fit in the seat. You and your family is just the best! I love your family so much!
Cut back on the Vienna Sausages lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣
These are serious life skills, great to see the kids getting into Dad's specialty! I love Gremlin's, I wish it could have been restored....but a burnout car is a nice life for it 😊
Thank you
Ralphy’s reaction when he heard that there’s more sanding after primer was priceless
That was great teaching everybody how to sand the Gremlin, apply and smooth out the bondo, the primer paint and the top coat. Grem looks so much better now! The paint color code reminds me of the color Plymouth used on the 1970-1972 Dusters and Scamps. A very good stand out color and the stripes make it even better!
Did not to see that happen. worked 20? some years as a body tech and never seen a car getting painted on this channel. I bet it will be a great family effort as usual. Thanks for the weekly quality time.
Yeah, I kind of got burnt out on it
I agree with your assessment of what they call the Mustang these days if it doesn't have an internal combustion engine it's not really a Mustang
Facts
Mustangs should not have 4 door's. Henry Ford and Lee Iacoca are rolling over in their grave 🪦
I haven't commented for a while. I don't think you're realize the impact you're having on all of us who are watching your videos and actually look forward to when they come out. I've been told That more as caught than taught. The passion you approach your life and this channel and more importantly your family, you and Tosh are such great examples of how we are to live and train up our children In the way they should go. The admiration that your children show As they look at you as they listen to you and Tosh Is not something to take for granite. They say "more Is caught then taught" and boy your kids are catching a lot from you two. For that you are to be commended. I wish I could live my life over again Made a lot of mistakes but I'm proud of my children And what type of accomplished. I wish I'd been a better example. Stay obedient and Stay obedient and faithfulness will follow. Nuff said.
I think it's great the way your family interacts with one another.
Thank you I am blessed
That moment Josh teaching Ralphie to use the paint gun;
Awesomesauce!
Watching Ralphie paint a car is going to be awesome!
That Gremlin looks awesome. That honestly looks better than a budget paint job. I painted my 95 dodge 1500 ford tractor red from majic paints at tractor supply came out decent for a fun truck. I also shot that 2k clear rattle can stuff that was a little pricey but so worth the shine and protection to the paint 😁. I one day might hope to get it done professionally, since i completely restored the interior. But from someone with zero autobody experience i filled some dents and it turned out way better than my expectations. As always you and your family do such great work and appreciate your dedication to your family and channel. God bless yall.
100% agree on that Mustang. When I passed one going uphill on the highway I thought someone had put the logo on as a joke.
🤣🤣🤣
Awesome job gang ! I would like to see a Squeezy inspired ,one of a kind original paint job on a car in the future . I bet it would bring top dollar at auction .
Yeah maybe so
The Sleeperdude team is truly amazing in what they are willing to tackle in a home shop and acomplish can't wait for the finished car revell
Thank you
Are you guys gonna bring anything to the Rod Run this year? We came to Tn hoping to see you guys
Tractor paint for the win guys 💪🏻. This is not the first car I've seen painted like this, works great 👍🏻. I'm excited to see what the hoops and casings are going to look like. Looks awesome sleeperfam 👌🏻
Tractor Supply tractor paint is really great stuff. Just limited on colors. Done right and some clear cote and it'll shine up really nice.
I can totally relate to Ralphie hitting his head on the steering wheel, I've hit my head on my steering wheel on my 1957 Ford Fairlane many times! loved the video!
Thank you
What a piece of art the Gremlin turned out to be. From Ralphie's door and quarter to Wawa's fender, truly beautiful. Josh, teaching the young ones the proper way to do things will help you in the end.
Bought some merch, 4 days to me, incredible! Keep it up!
I've been waiting to see Josh's auto body skills in full force! 💪👊
Dear Sleeperdude and family.
👍👌👏👏👏 Oh WOW, what a killer filler, killer paint job and killer colour! Congratulations 🎉 The tractor paint looks simply fantastic! I'm sooo glad that you did enough body work to let look this Gremlin shine brightly orange. I bet that the car will be standing out between almost all of the other event vehicles. And that you have even been able to simultaneously build the engine and also film that, is quite impressive. Of course I'm eagerly looking forward to watch this video.
2) Please kindly allow me to suggest something important: Please take good care of yourself. I really hope and pray that you didn't put yourself under too much pressure again. To move all the stuff from the old to the new workshop, was already more than your back/body was able to take. No viewer and especially none of your family members wants to see you burn out. Thanks in advance for consideration.
3) Goodness gracious me! The calf is soooo adorably cute. 💚 Especially when sucking from the bottle. I would definitely love to see more of it.
As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and especially health to all involved life forms (humans and animals).
Thank you
@@Sleeperdude
You're welcome, it's my pleasure.
Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. I always and totally appreciate both very much.
Sincerely yours.
I would definitely check the 2WD Chevy S10 for those front brake rotors since amc liked to “parts bin” a lot of stuff. Or possibly talk to the AMC community and they might have a cross reference for it.
I just want to say that you guys make my day. I very rarely like and subscribe to a channel that does revivals and custom builds like VGG but you guys are just so amazing, the entire family gets involved including squeez at times😂and i vision that for me and my kids one day... Im from Cape Town south africa, thumbs up fam👍🏽👍🏽
My shop teacher used to say....a paint job is 99% preparation.....n 1% application.......yessir....👍🇺🇲❤️
I have seen it proven over and over....that any "Patina...or imperfect" finish car....nothing makes it look better ( like 100% better) than to clay bar the glass to clearer than factory look....looks so good !
It’s super cool watching a real professional paint a car even if it was budget, it came out looking really good! Great job sleeperdude crew!
Watching the bodywork on this old Gremlin was priceless. Been waiting for a bodywork vid since the beginning. Watching y'all teach the family how to do your old job was fantastic. Clearly, it wasn't up to y'alls standards and wasn't the job y'all would do in the shop, but seeing the process was incredible. The color is perfect, and y'all def won't be missed at Cleetus and Cars, for sure.
Thanks for another great vid. Always looking forward to whatever all y'all are up to!!
It’s looking really good for a cheap and quick paint job. The kids did some good body work for a first time. Can’t wait for the next video
Dear Dillon family,
You’re such an amazing ream and such a sweet family that you’re a good example for most other families. Saying this my wife WIlleke and I love to follow your channel and are with every vlog surprised with how you’re dealing with older cars. We look forward to your next vlog and send you love from the Netherlands
I checked Amazon for those rotors and there were plenty to choose from. The prices weren't too bad either, around $50-$60 a piece or so.
I love how the kids share your passion for cars. I’m on the edge of my seat about your selection of the engine. Thank y’all so much for sharing. ❤
@ClickOnProfile85 no you won a package. A four by eight cell. Keep it up. Scammer🖕🏼
I can't wait to c the progression of this car. I know cletus and cars at bristol has been already. Its great to watch your family work together in all these videos. I wish you all nothing but good vibes and and prosperous future.
Thank you
Ralphie’s head hit…..owie! But…that outfit, he was owning that. The family did an epic job on the prep and paint. New calf! So many feels!
57:05 proud parents. And I have to admit, for a dedicated viewer one feels a bit proud too. He is picking it up fast. Kids grow up man. You all are blessed. how cool. happy for ya
Joshy I didn't know you were into painting your toes. Sounds like there's going to be the engine video then the Kletus and Cars actual burn out still yet to go to get up to date. They can't come fast enough. Great paint job. So much work to sand and sand and sand. Kudos to you all SleeperDude Crew!
Looks awesome! Especially for the money you put into the paint job. The stripe really sets it off! Woot Woot!!!
I bought a new 1970 American Motors Hornet. It was similar orange. I like it a lot. 258 engine with 3 on the tree. God bless you all!!! Eddy
Awesome
Cool family interaction and dynamics, a family that races together - stayces together.
I had a 1974 Grem Grem with a Straight 6 with 3 speed manual, loved that car, never should’ve parted with her. Definitely a lot of room under the hood for a V8.
That's a pretty nice budget paint job. Finally painted a project car. It looks great... Looking forward to seeing the motor go in. Ralphie definitely has some paint shop skills!
Thank you
Thank you
Always a great day when the sleeperdude crew posts a new video! Absolutely love the videos!
Not bad at all! It really turned out darn good. Great to see the whole family get involved.
I love watching your family work together. What a lucky bunch of kids, to be learning everything you are teaching them. This is a GREAT car. I love the cars that came from American Motors. AMC was an original and, like the French, they did things entirely their own way! Keep up the amazing work.
That Gremlin looks so good and even teaching the wify & kids was a good learning experience for them. But yep car looks like that other, next the engine & transmission and it’ll be off the chain sweet!! Cant wait for next video. Ralphie still got it going on with his braces. So he can be proud ☺️ this is one great video! Sending Blessings to you and your family 🙏🏻
Thank you so much
Nice to see that, I always wondered why we never get to see a paint job of any kind when in fact your a body shop tech
Yes!!
Now this is what a lot of people want to see . We all know you can paint cars . Hopefully we will see you do more painting. With some of these cars ..
I love how the whole family works on projects together.Ralphie might just have a future in bodywork.
You are gonna have to teach the boy about wet sanding. It has such high reward potential.
Yeah for sure
It must be so hard NOT to do a pro paint job, but it looks great to me! It's what my grandpa would have called a 10 footer... Now looking forward to the mechanicals, even if I already saw it on PPV from Cleetus and cars.
Love the paint. Please hurry with the engine video. I can’t wait. Also y’all need a CARS eyes windshield sunscreen
Thank you. You read my mind
That was a great video. It made me think that even a klutz like me, with the proper equipment and taking a good amount of time, could make something semi decent. What you did came out amazing.
Really great job guys !!!
So good watching everyone jumping in together for the cause. Can hardly wait to see more vids on this project.
Hey again. Wonder how much vision loss you'd have by painting the eyes on the windshield. ??? Just a thought
I have to admit they are doing a good job being a former autobody man they are doing well love watching this family videos
Awesome job guys. My wife passed away suddenly on Sunday so it was nice to get lost watching alittle sleeperdude and family. Thanks for the escape I really needed it.
I hate that for you. I’m glad we could help
Awesome vid. Love to see the kids involved. Even if they don't use those skills later in life, the fact they learned will help them with work ethic, thinking outside the box, and being creative when it comes to problem solving. I also think it would be cool to get sqeezey into air brushing, first with just art pieces, and then she could move on to doing cars. I bet she could do some great artistic air brush work on cars!
I love this content! This family is such a breath of fresh air in our wacky world. Thank you!
Good Afternoon Family, I am so glad to see you again today and I hope you are doing well today 😊! Have fun with your burn out car , everyone 😊 !
I always love to see Josh, Tosh, WaWa, Ralphie and Squeezee working together on family projects. Be sure to tell Squeezee that I love her canvas work, and especially the jellyfish on the most recent one. Glad to see Josh back in his element, preparing and spraying a car. If he were honest, he would have to admit there are things about his 20-year job that he misses.
I worked for 44 years as a truck driver, I retired January 2022, I miss the driving a little. The rest I dont miss at all.
@@bertgrau3934 I was a police officer for nearly 30 years. The camaraderie is the thing that I miss the most.
@@jbmbanter
I can understand that. I had to deal with truck brokers , they had to be the dumbest working people ever. I was sent to the wrong place to Pick up a load, or Givin bad pick up numbers. That part I was glad to get away from.
And your whole family takes part. 😊😊😊😊😊 greetings from germany Christoph 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋
Best day of the week = new sleeperdude and family video ❤. You all are the best on CZcams. Love Scooty, rocky, granny, rowdy Rhonda, rocky 2-5 and the rest. You guys are family now, keep it up !!
Thank you
Josh and family, once again you have hit it out of the park. Your content is the most entertaining family oriented content on you tube. I can’t wait for each new video. I had just commented on your last video how much I wanted to see this one. I knew you must have one coming. Now I’m on the edge of my seat waiting for the mechanicals for this build. Thank you so much for sharing your family with us.
Kids are good workers and so good for them at this age to learn that if we want a decent life we all have to work hard.
Very true
I really enjoyed watching some basic body and paint. A lot of us just want to tidy up a daily driver. Appreciate the tips, Josh.
Ralphie Looks good in his bib overalls. I wore them so much when I was a kid I can not wear them now. Lol. The Gremlin is awesome.. Great job.
Thank you. He gets in kicks with them and wears them for a bit
I can't wait to see the end result and I think that you all will do a great job. Paint it kids let's go.
The result is, its run good until it broke down at the event doing the burn out..
Spoiler hahahaha
Lots of respect for such a hardworking family!
So impressed with that paint work. Love watching you teach the kids and how much they are into it. Nice work Tosh and Josh.
Love it! Your videos are always so entertaining! Been waiting to see you pull off a paint job! You put so much work in bringing those cars back to life and paint seems like that last step lol. Also Ralphie caught the fishing bug, that's great!
Your kids are all going to be multi-talented beyond the scope of most kids their age these days and you deserve full credit for that sir. Love to hear your take on the step side pole barn "restored"
Absolutely beautiful! Family Forever! ❤
Thank you i am blessed
It was great watching you teach Ralphie how to bondo, super dad son moment.
Thank you
A GREMLIN? Wow . AMC Sure did have trouble building a pretty car. However the Javelin AMX was a looker.
For sure
My guess on what you were trying to recall the smell from the interior:
I tried to disinfect a car (carpet removed) with cheap pine cleaner once to get rid of the mouse smell. It seemed I could always smell that combined Pin-Sol & urine odor for the rest of the time that car was in the shop. It was almost as if the pine solution 'etched' the odor into the paint on the floor boards. The car wasn't rusty, just stored too long.
🤮nasty for sure
Josh maybe you can teach the youngest Squeezy how to air brush. That way she utilizes her artistic skills on the vehicles. Cartoons, flames etc. 👍
Maybe it would be cool to also buy the see-through perforated cartoon eyes for the front windshield. 👀
That would be cool!
Ralphie has got a good dad that teaches him how to do that that is great that he is learning how to do that body work like you
Thank you
Josh I liked when you mentor Ralfie and WaWa they are such good helpers and are really good kids keep on keeping on all the best SSG Tourville retired Army
Thanks so much
I think the entire family did an awesome job on the bodywork and bondo application. Wawa was really serious and took her time to ensure the body lines were matching. The paint choice is beautiful. I had a buddy back in high school a hundred years ago that painted his 55 Chevy the exact color. I wasn't that brave, so I painted my 57 Chevy Midnight Blue Metallic. They both complemented each other. Looking forward to seeing the engine build video.
Thank you we put a lot of work into it
Josh youre the only dude I’ve seen that works on vehicles in flip flops and not worry about dropping something on your foot. That Tennessee lingo is hilarious. I need a dictionary to know what half of it means 😆 we speak appalachianese here
No, THAT'S not a MUSTANG!! I agree....... And, "Are REALLY getting the pen out?"!! Excellent! Love your videos.
The looping of Ralphy bonking his head was hilarious!
He recommended me doing that
Pretty decent so far I like it 👍 great job all
Thank you
You guys did a great job I love how you all work together I'm 64 and it takes me back to my youth Thank you for the memories God bless
Nice job. Can't wait to see the rest of the build and the burnouts.
Thank you
Fantastic job, love it! 🧡
Thank you! 😊
Awesome job! Pole barn garage has done some super work with tractor paint also.
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It's so enjoyable to watch your channel as you are just a good family and as parents teaching and including your kids in your workplace and teaching them things i sure wish alot of people these days would spend more time with their children as parents these days spend more time working because the cost of living but anyhow thanks for being just a Good Set of parents to watch and enjoy your channel Stay Safe
Thank you we try
I absolutely love this show and all the family and the animals too. I look forward to every episode. Fun and educational viewing for all.
Loving that gremlin, she's gonna be a show stopper. : )
What’s the number for that color of paint??
Beautiful video.
I love how your family works together.
It’s Kubota tractor paint
squeeze said " i thought its STOP sign hahahahahah
She’s a mess
It is truly wonderful how everyone is helping out. You folks are the best!
Steering wheel 🛞 2
Ralphie 0