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#31
4X4 and Driveline / Re: OEM Transfer Cases
Last post by Still Pat - August 19, 2025, 03:06:44 PMI have an '83 w/a 258/auto. & switched - NOT 'On the fly'. It JUST 5h1trolet the bed & I need another one. I have located one out of a Kammback 4 banger, 4 speed. Is it an acceptable replacement? I forgot to ask what year Kammback. The one I had was full-time 4 WD. NO switch ('81).
#32
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by Taylor - August 19, 2025, 06:11:13 AMJust another idea for having the part made.
It might be possible to have a tech school or engineering department at a local college or trade school make them too. A nephew of mine was able to make a bunch of different things and offered to make a few parts for my Eagle when he was in College.
It might be possible to have a tech school or engineering department at a local college or trade school make them too. A nephew of mine was able to make a bunch of different things and offered to make a few parts for my Eagle when he was in College.
#33
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by juhap - August 19, 2025, 12:48:41 AMLast saturday was a busy day. I fixed tail gate seal. Used old one, it had some issues, but it is now good to go. Lights, lock and many other items found their places.
Fender flares needed some attention. This was the worst... more hot air and pressure and putty needed...
At this point I remembered those bumper ends and bumper guards... they need some black aint too...
Front bumper parts were in good condition, just removed spary paint out of those. Easy job...
But there were rear bumper parts...
Parts car had these, but nuts were so rusty I could not use those...
Tried to fix with hot air and pressure, no good...
So a little bit sanding and putty...
Smootihing it.
And the other side too...
Metal parts in side of thos rear guards were very rusted, front ones were in mint condition.
Rust had made center part almost 6mm (1/4") higher than rest of the part.
Removed rubber with grinder. Parts were easy to remove aftre that.
Sand blasted metal arts and welded a new bolt. Removed all rust and made space for the putty...
Used vise to press parts together and then filled outer cavity.
Job done. Now I let these all to dry for a week or so...
Fender flares needed some attention. This was the worst... more hot air and pressure and putty needed...
At this point I remembered those bumper ends and bumper guards... they need some black aint too...
Front bumper parts were in good condition, just removed spary paint out of those. Easy job...
But there were rear bumper parts...
Parts car had these, but nuts were so rusty I could not use those...
Tried to fix with hot air and pressure, no good...
So a little bit sanding and putty...
Smootihing it.
And the other side too...
Metal parts in side of thos rear guards were very rusted, front ones were in mint condition.
Rust had made center part almost 6mm (1/4") higher than rest of the part.
Removed rubber with grinder. Parts were easy to remove aftre that.
Sand blasted metal arts and welded a new bolt. Removed all rust and made space for the putty...
Used vise to press parts together and then filled outer cavity.
Job done. Now I let these all to dry for a week or so...
#34
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by maddog - August 18, 2025, 07:44:19 PMQuote from: Taylor on August 18, 2025, 12:15:24 PM3D printing is what I was thinking, however they are quite long and my guess that it would need to be scanned and printed in several pieces.There are 3D printers that are big enough to print them in one piece but they're also really expensive.
#35
Inside Your Eagle / Head liner trim removal?
Last post by EagleSX4_5Speed - August 18, 2025, 06:14:19 PMI was wondering how to remove the metal trim piece that holds the headliner up. (Circled in red in the pic.) I can't find any screws or obvious clips to remove it.
#36
AMC Eagles by State/Province/Country / Re: Pennsylvania, USA
Last post by Still Pat - August 18, 2025, 02:29:10 PMGrew up in S. Central Pa., JUST (LESS THAN a week ago) moved back w/2 Eagles. Wagon is currently in the shop, sedan needs to be, but I CAN drive it!
#37
AMC Eagles by State/Province/Country / Re: Eagles in Mew Mexico?
Last post by Still Pat - August 18, 2025, 02:24:21 PMJust saw this. Lived in Alamogordo years ago. Was stationed at W.S.M.R. & settled in Alamogordo when I got out. JUST (LESS THAN a week ago) moved from Misery (long story) to Pa. near where I grew up.
Bought this in Cruces back in '82.
Bought this in Cruces back in '82.
#38
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by Taylor - August 18, 2025, 12:15:24 PM3D printing is what I was thinking, however they are quite long and my guess that it would need to be scanned and printed in several pieces.
#39
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by Trooper - August 18, 2025, 10:58:16 AMQuote from: maddog on August 17, 2025, 08:00:26 PMI would love to find one of those bumper filler pieces myself, but unfortunately those are made of unobtainium.I wonder if a 3d printer could copy them?
#40
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by maddog - August 17, 2025, 08:00:26 PMI would love to find one of those bumper filler pieces myself, but unfortunately those are made of unobtainium.
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