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Classifieds => For Sale: AMC Eagles/4wd Jeeps => Topic started by: dowditjr on December 11, 2013, 02:06:06 PM

Title: eagle hunting
Post by: dowditjr on December 11, 2013, 02:06:06 PM
Hello all!
So I've been looking for an eagle wagon, with select track, for the last 8 months or so, checking the internet, local papers and dealerships almost every single day, with no luck. :-[ So now I'll ask the experts on the topic.

Pretty much I want it to be one that i can work on my self, lift it, drop a bigger engine, so on. So my main concern is that i can drive it home and the body is in good condition, essentially rust free, for 2-2.5 grand. I live in southwest Michigan, and would be willing to drive up to 200 or so miles to get it.

So anyone selling or know someone who is selling one in that price range in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois or Wisconsin? Any help would be appreciated, and thanks in advance!

  :newbie: 
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: Prafeston on December 11, 2013, 02:15:06 PM
Well from the sounds of it you have a decent budget and I would think you could find something easily in that price range that looks pretty good! Keep your eyes peeled! Craigslist is your friend. And if you have to you might need to up the distance you'd be willing to travel! Don't lose hope. You'll find something!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: IowaEagle on December 11, 2013, 02:55:34 PM
... and welcome to the forum.   They tend to be scarce in the winter.  Come spring time they start popping up again.
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: carnuck on December 11, 2013, 05:54:44 PM
You just need to go 2000 miles or so! ;)
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: dowditjr on December 18, 2013, 10:07:11 AM
Well guys, the day after i posted this I found one in Wisconsin, went and picked it up yesterday! I'm now a proud Eagle Owner.  ;D
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: 1985amceagle on December 18, 2013, 10:31:03 AM
Congratulations on your new eagle!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: IowaEagle on December 18, 2013, 10:38:24 AM
 :hello2: :eaglebig: :occasion14:
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: drock87 on December 18, 2013, 10:39:45 AM
Pictures please!!!  ;D
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: dowditjr on December 18, 2013, 11:13:25 AM
I'll post some pictures tonight or tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: Prafeston on December 18, 2013, 03:45:45 PM
Congrats! And looking forward to seeing the pics. Add yourself to the AMC SOAR Database!

http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=42855.0
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: shanebo on December 19, 2013, 02:09:54 AM
Congats on new Eagle!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: vangremlin on December 19, 2013, 09:04:25 AM
Congrats and welcome to the family of Eagle owners!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: dowditjr on December 19, 2013, 10:05:06 AM
how the heck do you post pictures? :-[
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: drock87 on December 19, 2013, 10:13:36 AM
Best way is to set up a photobucket account. There is a link somewhere...I think in the welcome section. But, set up a photobucket account, then up top there is a box (see arrow). Click that, then a popup will show, copy link and paste in the body here.

(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s378/drock1987/photobucket_zps19d15536.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/drock1987/media/photobucket_zps19d15536.jpg.html)
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: Prafeston on December 19, 2013, 10:28:43 AM
Drock, it's even easier than that. The IMG code link is found in the bottom of all the link to the right of the pic...gotta scroll down a bit on the photo you posted. Or if you are thumbnail view of all the pics the links are also displayed underneath the pics. Can easily copy the bottom link from that view too.

Stole these pics from Google.

This is the thumbnail view. Copy the IMG code link at the bottom. Paste into the post where you want the pic to display. This photo is pointing to the "Direct Link" which you can copy too, but then when you are making a post in here you have to click the button above the content box here that looks like a picture of Mona Lisa. That provides the img code and then you paste the direct link inbetween the code.
(http://www.printedexistence.com/designhelp/htmlandcss/grafix/photobucket.gif)

And here is when you are actually viewing a single photo in your photobucket account. Links are found to the right.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6REoDfBfosI/TkSEoDi_UTI/AAAAAAAACCU/rEVfIZuCYhM/s1600/pt+3+needs+edit.PNG)
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: drock87 on December 19, 2013, 10:31:14 AM
Oops! I never noticed the side link!!  :help:
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: dowditjr on December 19, 2013, 10:40:11 AM
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/dowditjrdowditjr/IMG_20131218_090258_052_zps9817e2eb.jpg)
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/dowditjrdowditjr/IMG_20131219_090001_920_zps8a3871a3.jpg)
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/dowditjrdowditjr/IMG_20131219_090017_862_zpse168f5af.jpg)

She needs some tires and tlc lol but the body and undercarriage have no rust.  ;D
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: Monkeyjoe on December 19, 2013, 10:44:11 AM
congrats.  It will make you happy, mad, sad, cry, laugh.  who could ask for more out of a car.   :occasion14:
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: IowaEagle on December 19, 2013, 10:55:20 AM
What Joel said.  But, with all of that you are a member of a select group of great folks!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: dowditjr on December 19, 2013, 11:00:21 AM
Yeah, this is a great website, and I'm sure I'll be on here quite frequently.
oh look in the last picture you can see my 6000le in the background. lol
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: IowaEagle on December 19, 2013, 11:04:40 AM
Thanks for your vote of confidence.
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: Prafeston on December 19, 2013, 11:05:12 AM
Looks like your got yourself a nice start! Rear wiper! Sweet!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: drock87 on December 19, 2013, 11:36:18 AM
Quote from: Prafeston on December 19, 2013, 11:05:12 AM
Looks like your got yourself a nice start! Rear wiper! Sweet!

You have no idea how much you will appreciate it. Or, on the flipside, wonder how those like me who do not have rear wiper survive in the winter.
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: dowditjr on December 19, 2013, 11:41:45 AM
Hahaha well even though ill replace it, i don't really need one, I started driving with that ford in the first picture, with a cap, so the rear window didn't do me much good anyhow, so i just learned to backup using my side mirriors and blindspots. which was good, cause my Pontiac doesn't have a rear wiper either. but It will be nice to finally have one!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: carnuck on December 23, 2013, 04:30:03 PM
Looks almost identical to mine!
Title: Re: eagle hunting
Post by: Monkeyjoe on December 24, 2013, 11:06:56 AM
My wife loves my SX-4 but it is too difficult to fit 2 car seats in the back.  So I may be able to add a wagon to my stable of cars/trucks/motorcycles.  That is a nice wagon to start with. 

I had an '84 wagon, rust free but didn't have any of the plastic trim pieces left.  I sold it because I need the money and regretted it ever since.