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Detailed engine
« on: June 04, 2020, 09:47:34 AM »
Took the bird to be detailed yesterday. gal from my last job does it on the side. When she got done (4 - 5 hours later), it was 95° & this old fat boy wasn't standing out there any longer than required. The ONLY after pic. I took was the engine. I think it turned out right nice! May get more today.
'83 AMC Eagle wagon 258/auto.
'84 AMC Eagle sedan (4 door) 258/auto.
PREVIOUS AMCs:
'72 Gremlin X 304/3 speed
'81 Eagle Kammback 258/4 speed (Purchased new)
'82 Eagle wagon 258/5 speed (Ordered new, traded Kammback)
'86 (I THINK) Eagle wagon - BlackBird 258/auto. (Got hit/totaled)
'83 Eagle wagon - White Eagle 258-auto. (Front subframe was rotted out - sold for parts)

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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2020, 02:06:39 PM »
Looks really nice.  Can't wait to see some more pictures!  Thanks for posting.
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2020, 03:33:42 PM »
Looking good



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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2020, 09:48:42 AM »
One LARGE problem is I'm teknolojliklee challenged! Technology tends to confuse me. :-\ I get by fairly well on spacebook, but that's about it. One of the groups there (AMC Universe) was gonna do a "virtual" car show since everything's getting cancelled. So, me & my bright ideas decided to make a video like they said. I almost didn't post it & am still half tempted to delete it! I don't know how to get it from there to here even if I wanted to. Sorry, y'all, by the way, the birds got me the FIRST night! Right across the hood & front fender. Apparently they found something purple!
'83 AMC Eagle wagon 258/auto.
'84 AMC Eagle sedan (4 door) 258/auto.
PREVIOUS AMCs:
'72 Gremlin X 304/3 speed
'81 Eagle Kammback 258/4 speed (Purchased new)
'82 Eagle wagon 258/5 speed (Ordered new, traded Kammback)
'86 (I THINK) Eagle wagon - BlackBird 258/auto. (Got hit/totaled)
'83 Eagle wagon - White Eagle 258-auto. (Front subframe was rotted out - sold for parts)

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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2020, 03:27:20 PM »
Those birds were jealous of your nice looking Eagle  :censored:
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
1964 TBird 390 - sold

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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2020, 08:28:54 AM »
IF this goes through, it's my attempt at a video. NOT the best video you're gonna see in your life unless this is the only one! Van Gremlin, I expect you're right. There's just something about a clean car & birds ...! :censored: Thanks all for the kind words, if y'all recall Brandon, I got it from him a couple years back. He took care of it when he had it, I'm just trying to keep up with what I started with. Do have ONE more pic. The gal that did the detailing posted a pic. on her page, so I stole it.


'83 AMC Eagle wagon 258/auto.
'84 AMC Eagle sedan (4 door) 258/auto.
PREVIOUS AMCs:
'72 Gremlin X 304/3 speed
'81 Eagle Kammback 258/4 speed (Purchased new)
'82 Eagle wagon 258/5 speed (Ordered new, traded Kammback)
'86 (I THINK) Eagle wagon - BlackBird 258/auto. (Got hit/totaled)
'83 Eagle wagon - White Eagle 258-auto. (Front subframe was rotted out - sold for parts)

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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2020, 07:19:09 PM »
Thanks for the additional picture and the video.  It's tough to do things that require two hands, like opening a hood, when you are holding onto a camera lol!
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
1964 TBird 390 - sold

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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2020, 10:12:13 AM »
 ;D Kinda a tight fit under there anyway with that brush guard. My somewhat larger than needed hands don't help. Thanks for the compliments, it's been a good old bird since I got it. Brandon took care of it while he had it, I'm just trying to keep it up.
'83 AMC Eagle wagon 258/auto.
'84 AMC Eagle sedan (4 door) 258/auto.
PREVIOUS AMCs:
'72 Gremlin X 304/3 speed
'81 Eagle Kammback 258/4 speed (Purchased new)
'82 Eagle wagon 258/5 speed (Ordered new, traded Kammback)
'86 (I THINK) Eagle wagon - BlackBird 258/auto. (Got hit/totaled)
'83 Eagle wagon - White Eagle 258-auto. (Front subframe was rotted out - sold for parts)

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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2020, 11:21:11 AM »
I remember when Brandon had that car, looks like it is still in great shape.  Keep up the good work!
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
1964 TBird 390 - sold

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Re: Detailed engine
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2020, 01:33:25 PM »
Thanks! :) I'm trying, it's rough. He had it pretty much done when I got it, just keeping up is a job sometimes!
'83 AMC Eagle wagon 258/auto.
'84 AMC Eagle sedan (4 door) 258/auto.
PREVIOUS AMCs:
'72 Gremlin X 304/3 speed
'81 Eagle Kammback 258/4 speed (Purchased new)
'82 Eagle wagon 258/5 speed (Ordered new, traded Kammback)
'86 (I THINK) Eagle wagon - BlackBird 258/auto. (Got hit/totaled)
'83 Eagle wagon - White Eagle 258-auto. (Front subframe was rotted out - sold for parts)

 

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