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Can someone tell me what would cause a steering wheel to split like that
Not bad. That car has a lot of potential. I like it. I have never seen one of those in person though. I am not sure why a steering wheel would split like that.
I can't find any parts though
Old age and shrinkage. Ya need one?
Yeah, but I got my eye on a nice one on eBay
Cool. If you don't get it let me know.
the steering wheel isn't in eBay stores anymore, is yours blue
Yup, sure is.
can you post a picture
I think so. Yup, I can ;D. A little dirty, but no cracks. The horn pad is only the cover, the part it mounts to was toast.
I am trying to find a perfect one, It will be better than new when I am done
where are you located? Im picking up a kammback parts car I might try selling stuff off of.
in South Jersey
Darn it. Well anything little let me know if i pick it up ill see what i can do.
Here is a more recent photo
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Here is a list of problems I have found so far:
Passenger dooow won't open from outside
Passenger window won't go down too far
turn signals VERY slow
flashers stop when I depress the brake pedal
when I floor it when I rev her up, she'll sometimes stop running
weird switches
differential won't stop leaking
oil on center 2 cylinder spark plugs
I'll post more as I remember them
Sounds like a ground problem with the signals/brake lites.
NICE,you restoring it or cusomizing it?
Definately restoring her. Original cars bring more money at the auctions
Not for a long time, if I ever do
Unfortunately, my Kammback sits on the grass now, but still has a killer look
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Better in the grass at your place than in a salvage yard. And, we know it will be getting better with time.
Really all the things that you listed are not too bad to fix. How bad is the body rust? That would be my first concern.
Just a tip. try not to keep it on the grass for too long. Sitting on grass is what killed my kammback. :-\
my wife hates my car kammback your not alone,mine is parked 30miles from home,and when its finished she is barred from sitting in it.
I haven't gottern much done, but I'm getting there, just very slowly
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I have great news, she was parked on concrete of blacktop most of her entire life, so pretty much no rust on the frame
Only rusted through in one spot, and a very small hole too. Yep, rockers are good
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THEY ARE PERFECT!!!!!!
Yes, they do look good. :)
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Trying on some new hubcaps, I don't like them on there
Quote from: Eagle Kammback on November 24, 2007, 11:53:45 AM
THEY ARE PERFECT!!!!!!
you lucky you!!! :P those are the rear seat backs i
REALLY want. (vinyl) my bench is vinyl, but any split seat backs i find are fabric. I suppose i could recover them but it just wont be the same.
The wire wheel covers look good but they were popular when I grew up
I was waaaay off when I thought the Kammback had a more solid foundation than the wagon
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what is the black stuff in the one picture, oily/greasy stuff
how do I remove the interior "undercoating" type stuff
Quote from: Eagle Kammback on April 28, 2009, 01:29:10 PM
what is the black stuff in the one picture, oily/greasy stuff
how do I remove the interior "undercoating" type stuff
Not sure what black stuff you're referring to, but to remove the interior undercoating stuff use a sharp paint scraper, or if its really tough what I've used is a sharpened wood chisel and a hammer - use a shallow angle so you don't gouge the metal. I see some oily/greasy stuff in one picture, might be able to get that up with a solvent and a rag or maybe even use gasoline on it (be careful about fire! always have an extinguisher handy). Or if its on the undercoating it will come up when you scrape the undercoating off. The paint scrapers get dull fairly quickly, but one style has replaceable blades and even those and the non-replaceable blade ones can be sharpened on a grinder if you have one. That's my preferred method because its cheaper than buying replacement blades or scrapers and a lot faster than taking a break to drive to the store. After you've scraped the worst of the undercoating off remove the remainders and any paint with an air sander and/or sand blaster to get a surface you can recoat or patch with metal as need be. Any spots of undercoating where the metal is solid and the undercoating as well I leave as is unless you need a couple of inches of perimeter for a metal patch. No need to make extra work for yourself.
That oily stuff is an asphalt compound they use to seal between overlapping body panels. Since a lot of panels are only spot-welded into place, there is warpage a lot of times between the spot welds, and that stuff helps keep it weather tight and reduce noise.
All repairable.
Yes, repairable
but I can't afford to fix that right now. Can't get her into the vo tech body shop since school is over in 2 months
Will have to try for next year
I would do it myself, but I know nothing about this, and the gas tank is right there
the pictures don't show the damage to its full extent, most of the rear floor pan needs replacing
I know this is a pretty dead topic. As some know this car recently went for sale and as of about 15 minutes ago I paid off the balance owed and I now own this car. Getting it back on the road is going on number 1 priority as soon as it arrives home.
I would like to keep this thread alive with the progress of the car because this car has history on the site (former eagle of the month winner april 2007) and there is no way i can take that away from the car.
Stay tuned for updates, write ups, and pictures
GASP! You mean Eagle Kammback no longer has a Kammback? :o
Isn't that like Superman without a cape? ;D
Quote from: El Matador on March 03, 2011, 06:33:16 PM
GASP! You mean Eagle Kammback no longer has a Kammback? :o
Isn't that like Superman without a cape? ;D
I guess I'll have to change my screen name haha, but I already have people who just know me as "Kammback" haha
I got in over my head with this car and I'm glad she's going to somebody who can do what I can't.
i say leave the name, I have no thought's of changing mine to "thereverendbill who now owns a kammback" ;D
Good to see Kyle's Kammback went to a good home and is still in the Nest.
Congrats to thereverendbill!
I am going to give kyle the honor of the first drive in the kammback once it is finished and street legal
Bill, I am glad you are keeping this topic alive. It shows history of the Kammback. I like that. Eagle Kammback I think you should keep your screen name. That is what everyone knows you as.
Bill, can't wait to see what you do with it. I am glad it went to a good home.
Quote from: thereverendbill on March 03, 2011, 10:05:30 PM
I am going to give kyle the honor of the first drive in the kammback once it is finished and street legal
Thank you, I really can't wait for that. I taught myself how to drive stick in this car
HI I have seen that car some place but I don't know where..it will come to me SorL......... :amc:.......Don
Quote from: Eagle Kammback on February 26, 2007, 08:34:46 PM
Can someone tell me what would cause a steering wheel to split like that
I didn't read every single post (ok I admit I only looked at pictures), but my steering wheel is split and cracked in probably 10 different places. My best guess is that whatever material they used dried out over time and became brittle, along with lots of handling it just cracked after a while.
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Quote from: thereverendbill on March 03, 2011, 10:05:30 PM
I am going to give kyle the honor of the first drive in the kammback once it is finished and street legal
Thank you, I really can't wait for that. I taught myself how to drive stick in this car
This is a great story... Can't wait for it to unfold a bit more.
Good luck bill 8) :amc: :eagle:
Next weekend I plain on going out to the kammback and get it ready for transport (running, driving, and stopping) already worked out details to have it picked up during the fallowing week then dropped off here at the house so that we can start getting it ready to be shown at the summer car shows along side the wagon. More than likely it will have a flat black finish for this year and during the winter months get a nice coat of blue like original
Are you going to keep it stock Bill?
Quote from: IowaEagle on March 04, 2011, 08:28:10 PM
Are you going to keep it stock Bill?
As much as i would love to make "eagle rod II" I think that the kammback is going to be restored back to stock with a rally console and aftermarket gauges. I am pretty sure that was kyle's plain with the car as well. From time to time i will consult with him if I am stumped with what to do because if this car ever see's the market again i made a promise that he gets the first chance to purchase it.
This WILL be going to the meet this year, but it will be going in primer flat black and maybe the interior restored
Since i am so new to the kammback is the gremlin's interior from the doors back a direct fit in or did they change the eagle quarter interior trim?
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Quote from: IowaEagle on March 04, 2011, 08:28:10 PM
Are you going to keep it stock Bill?
Since i am so new to the kammback is the gremlin's interior from the doors back a direct fit in or did they change the eagle quarter interior trim?
Route66Rambler would be that question as he has a Kammback and Molly Blue, his Gremlin. I would think they would be similar. I have been in a Gremlin, but I have yet to see a Kammback in person (that might change with tomorrow's road trip).
Quote from: thereverendbill on March 04, 2011, 09:21:03 PM
Since i am so new to the kammback is the gremlin's interior from the doors back a direct fit in or did they change the eagle quarter interior trim?
I believe it MAY be different since the Gremlin has that famous "curved" window..whereas the Kammback has a longer window and then curves down.
Quote from: 83Eagle! on February 26, 2007, 08:37:13 PM
Not bad. That car has a lot of potential. I like it. I have never seen one of those in person though. I am not sure why a steering wheel would split like that.
My SX/4's steering wheel is split the same way, except on both the top and bottom...
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Quote from: thereverendbill on March 04, 2011, 09:21:03 PM
Since i am so new to the kammback is the gremlin's interior from the doors back a direct fit in or did they change the eagle quarter interior trim?
I believe it MAY be different since the Gremlin has that famous "curved" window..whereas the Kammback has a longer window and then curves down.
I think that would be the case. The Gremlin had the Richard Teague signature rear quarter window profile. The Spirit did not.
Quote from: IowaEagle on March 04, 2011, 09:40:38 PM
I think that would be the case. The Gremlin had the Richard Teague signature rear quarter window profile. The Spirit did not.
Unless there is separate pieces in which you can use pieces the don't involve the window... But most likely, it's all one piece from the door all of the way back to the hatch. That's how it is in my SX/4, I would imagine it's the same on a Gremlin or Kammback.
Quote from: thereverendbill on March 04, 2011, 09:21:03 PM
Since i am so new to the kammback is the gremlin's interior from the doors back a direct fit in or did they change the eagle quarter interior trim?
I think the pieces that are next to the rear seats are the same, but the pieces that are in the back end are different. I don't have my Kammback at home to compare the two so I'm working from memory here.
Quote from: amc78concord on March 04, 2011, 09:47:19 PM
Unless there is separate pieces in which you can use pieces the don't involve the window... But most likely, it's all one piece from the door all of the way back to the hatch. That's how it is in my SX/4, I would imagine it's the same on a Gremlin or Kammback.
No, there are pieces that go from the door to the wheel well, and then other pieces that go from the wheel well and wrap around the back. This applies to both cars. Also in both cars there is a wide metal strip that is just below the window and on top of those trim pieces. I may be able to take some pictures of the Gremlin interior tomorrow, but its too dark right now.
please oh please take lots of pictures of both the kammback interior and the gremlin interior. Right now the interior is out of the kammback and i will be the first to admit i am clueless on how it goes together or how it is to look once together
Quote from: thereverendbill on March 04, 2011, 10:11:18 PM
please oh please take lots of pictures of both the kammback interior and the gremlin interior. Right now the interior is out of the kammback and i will be the first to admit i am clueless on how it goes together or how it is to look once together
I'll take some Gremlin pictures tomorrow. I'm going to drive it out to the Rambler Ranch to drop off a starter. The Kammback will be delayed a little, hopefully not more than a couple weeks before I get it back from the body shop. I'll look around to see if I have any previous pictures of the KBack interior, but I don't think I do.
The Kammback is ready for it's relocation!!!!! Today me and my father went back out to the kammback and got it running and moving, installed the "mover" wheels and tires, gathered up most of the pieces and brought them home, and installed a seat. I also got some pictures!!!!
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there's how she looks as of now, the wheels (movers) are 1994 ford ranger wheels with the hub holes trimmed out
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New for 1981 the Race inspired interior ;D
where is the 4x4 selector switch? My first eagle was an 82 kammback, and the only real issue I had was it leaked bad around the hatch window and it started to rust around the seal. It looks good though with those wheels, keep the pics coming.........
full time 4 wheel drive ;D
Are those Ford rims?...they look pretty good
looks like its ready for transport to its new home........ ;D
Quote from: shanebo on March 13, 2011, 01:46:52 AM
Are those Ford rims?...they look pretty good
Yup, they are 90 something ford ranger wheels that i got from my cousin because he fell in love with the steelies I had on my wagon (95 Cherokee) I mainly use those wheels (that are on the kammback for now) for when I do bodywork and painting on fords, Jeeps, and AMCs. i have yet to stain them up which really surprises me
Well, surprisingly, when the driver came to pick the Kammback up today, we wanted to drive it onto the trailer, and she started up almost immediately, not much smoke, and he drove her onto the trailer.
Whole thing took more than a half hour, I'm gonna miss her, but I'm glad TheReverendBill will be able to take better care of her and fix her up quicker than I could
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:) its now halfway home.......currently residing at Manheim Auto Auction waiting for me to get there tomorrow night for final transport. A big thanks to my friend Mike for getting it safely thru the first half of its journey.
as long as everything goes well with my load monday (and im headed back to the 'burgh) it will be safely home in Duncansville before sunup on Tuesday
Very cool you guys. I am glad it is on its way to its new home.
if I get the call tomarrow it is indeed going to be a sleepless monday night ;D
the anticipation is killing me I feel like I did the night each of my children where born. I got a call and pictures from TOATOTEN (the official auto transporter of the eagle nest ;D) and eagle number 3 should be home here within the hour. These pictures are little dark, but boy it sure does look good riding the rails
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Now thats what I call Precious cargo!! ;D
sorry about the poor photos, it was dark and started raining just as I brought it to the truck.
(why does it rain EVERY time I move your cars ?)
looks like we will both have a sleepless night....
I wonder what the Kammback is thinking? Last time, probably, that it was on an auto transport is when it went to the dealership to wait to be adopted.
it arrived safe and sound at around 2 AM. lighting is nonexistant around here at that hour so I had to wait to shoot a couple of pictures.
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there it sits waiting for a nice weekend or a couple of nice evenings in a row so that i can drop the tank and start making the new trunk panels. My first thought was to park it away from my driver row but i just couldn't resist a muliple eagle shot ;D
May the restoration begin! (Again!)
Hope to see the progress as it's completed.
my goal is back on the road and ready for july voting. September is the deadline for this car cause it is going to the meet
You got my vote ;D
I can't wait to see what you do with it Bill.
x2
I'll be looking forward to watching this project.
HI Bill you have a good car to start with .I wish I could help you on it so you could have it ready on
time ..you have your hands full right now .. I pray every thing works out good for you and your
misses..... Don
I can now drive it around!!!!
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this is what I had to do as far as throttle linkage to get the kammback ready to drive under it's own power onto a trailer. If you notice there is no return spring, we have no idea where it went but it was a pretty bad design we had.
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let there be linkage!!! I need to thank Mavericke for getting me the iron duke linkage.
I know some people are going to think this isn't worth posting, but a car that you can drive around and idles compared to wide open throttle all the time is a good start for me ;D
Very cool. Having a car mobile on its own is a good thing.
Time for an update!!! after over a year of sitting and all of my deadlines up in smoke progress has been made.
backed into the new workshop
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I also got the rear wheels off and the car on jackstands. Tomarrow i am going to be removing the tank and getting started getting new metal on the floors of the cargo area.
More pictures to fallow in the comming days
Nice looks roomier than i thought origijally
Progress indeed!
Quote from: mudkicker715 on August 04, 2012, 09:38:15 PM
Nice looks roomier than i thought origijally
I thought it would be a little tighter than it turned out to be but I can walk around the car and open the doors fully so that is a big bonus.
The one problem i have encountered is where to pile the interior parts in the garage with the car in there so here soon we are going to buy some wood and make a second level loft in the garage (I hate spending money on a rental) and the lighting in the shop is very poor so we'll be installing 4 florescent lights on the ceiling and then a few on the walls so that i can be sure the bodywork on the car is perfect before paint
Tonight we got the car on jackstands and all of the wheels and tires off, removed the fuel tank to get refurbished, removed the rear glass, and sucked up alot of the loose stuff in the cargo area to get a better look at what needs to be cut out and replaced
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These photos are taken from under the car cause that is where I am going to be working I'd say 90 percent of these repairs
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It's a little worse than i thought it was, but that's restoration for ya ;D
Not too aweful bad considering.
Quote from: shaggimo on August 06, 2012, 09:35:42 AM
Not too aweful bad considering.
I got word back today that a kammback that is going to the big nest in the sky soon has a cargo area sheet metal that is in better shape than mine and i am going to get out and cut it out here in the next few weeks as funds allow ....... so I will work on some other things on the kammback while i wait for the funds to build up.
I know that i could form the pieces that are needed to fix the cargo area but to just replace the entire gas tank hump and save some sheet metal for other areas is a better idea to me
Bummer to hear the other kammy is being pt out to pasture.
Looks like you are making progress
Any News on the Project Kammback ? :eagle: