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  • December 02, 2024, 02:59:21 AM

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Author Topic: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)  (Read 1910 times)

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Offline Bnny1

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Hello there,

I'm super pumped to finally have joined this forum! I've actually been looking (as guest) through this Universe of Eagle Know-How since 2015 when I bought my first 1980 AMC Eagle Wagon (I've got another 1981 Eagle) and it's been an epic adventure ever since. I'll share the full story sometime down the road, but make this a shorter introduction instead:

My name is Lukas, I'm originally from Germany, but moved to Canada over 10 years ago. I fell in love with the Eagles after I saw one in Kaslo in the Kootenays, British Columbia (not far from Spokane, Washington) from where my buddy Herbie arranged the deal / sale of our beloved 1980 Wagon in Kamloops, B.C.
Back then my wife and I drove it as a daily driver through the seasons and mountains for two years, before I replaced the engine with a 1989 Jeep Cherokee motor. Life took many turns, years went by and even though I stored it inside a Shelter Logic tent rust has done bad things to the floor pans & rocker panels, but not much to the structural frame and the rest of the body frame. I just blocked it up and I got started to remove the rust, before learning the process of restoration as I move along. I've read through many threads and posts this past while and I'm overwhelmed by how encouraging so many passionate Eagle owners here are. For a short while I thought I had damaged my Eagle beyond repair through neglect, but now I feel excited and highly motivated to bring it back to the glory it deserves.

Looking forward to meeting all of you here! :)










Offline 89 MJ

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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2024, 08:13:18 PM »
Welcome to the party. Its looking like you picked the right time to get going on reviving the Eagle with the number of products coming to the market.
1986 Eagle: 258, Auto, Chrysler 8.25 rear, 3.54 gears
1989 Jeep Comanche: 4.0, AX-15, 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears
1940 Chevy PU: 350, 700R4

Offline MIPS

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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2024, 12:35:15 AM »
Kamloops, eh?
Small frickin' world! Welcome aboard.
« Last Edit: November 10, 2024, 12:35:58 AM by MIPS »

Offline Bnny1

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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2024, 01:46:27 PM »
Thanks! I love Kamloops really cool place / area!

Offline vangremlin

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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2024, 11:27:08 AM »
Welcome to the Den (officially)!  Nice looking Eagle!
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2024, 10:13:17 AM »
Hi MJ, what are you referring to when you wrote " good time to work on em because of the products coming on the market?

Offline 89 MJ

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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2024, 12:41:14 PM »
Hi MJ, what are you referring to when you wrote " good time to work on em because of the products coming on the market?


Ludworks, a member on here, has started reproducing/coming up with alternatives for hard to find parts, such as the lower ball joints. He sells an adapter to use Jaguar ones. He’s also working on an inner toe rod solution.
1986 Eagle: 258, Auto, Chrysler 8.25 rear, 3.54 gears
1989 Jeep Comanche: 4.0, AX-15, 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears
1940 Chevy PU: 350, 700R4

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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2024, 02:31:53 PM »
Thanks, I'll check it
out.

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Re: Eagle Enthusiast from British Columbia / Canada (not quite) new here :)
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2024, 06:09:43 PM »
Welcome to the club Lukas. I'm also in the Pacific Northwest, across the border though.

My website is TheEagleStore.com. Currently I'm not set up to ship to Canada, but Evenprime has been twisting my arm so I'm working on it.


 

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