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Offline Nightpath

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Eagle rot points video
« on: July 13, 2018, 10:37:56 AM »
I've made a video showing the usual rotting areas that happen in a Eagles

https://www.youtube.com/embed/VuZJNxdL7GA
« Last Edit: July 13, 2018, 10:45:59 AM by Nightpath »

Offline Murdoc1905

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Re: Eagle rot points video
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2018, 11:03:30 PM »
Thanks very much for the Info! I know what I'm gonna be doing tomorrow.

Offline Still Pat

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Re: Eagle rot points video
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2018, 10:40:18 AM »
Here's what one I bought looked like! Sad part, the interior was almost perfect & the outside didn't look bad (No visible rust).
« Last Edit: July 14, 2018, 10:43:02 AM by Still Pat »
'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)

Offline Nightpath

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Re: Eagle rot points video
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2018, 08:49:29 AM »
I'm positive that a good welder can fix that easily, it doesn't look too bad. The Eagle is mostly square 1/8" steel in the frame (if not more)

 

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