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#41
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by 89 MJ - August 17, 2025, 11:49:19 AMOh, not too far at all then.
#42
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by Jawbone1021 - August 17, 2025, 11:16:40 AMQuote from: 89 MJ on August 16, 2025, 11:52:05 PMWhere in MN are you? I'm from WI, over near La Crosse.I'm about 45 minutes south of the Cities kinda near Farmington
#43
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by 89 MJ - August 16, 2025, 11:52:05 PMIf you don't want to do any trimming, I think a 205/75R15 would probably be the biggest you could go. I've got 225/75R15s with a 2" lift and some trimming.
Somewhere on here is a thread about doing repairs in the door with a handle swap.
Where in MN are you? I'm from WI, over near La Crosse.
Somewhere on here is a thread about doing repairs in the door with a handle swap.
Where in MN are you? I'm from WI, over near La Crosse.
#44
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Limited wagon
Last post by Jawbone1021 - August 16, 2025, 12:21:18 PMI've been looking for a 1980 rear valance but I think it's an impossible task... Mine disintegrated long ago and I think it really hurts the look of the car having a big gap there. If anyone finds or sees on for sale please let me know. Thanks
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A few more questions. What tires (in what sizes) do y'all run? I kinda want some all terrains but I don't know. And I'm dealing with some sort of battery drain so I was wondering if any of you knew any Eagle specific causes for that. I was also wondering how to fix my driver door handle. The clip inside broke so I replaced it but now there's a piece of metal that's bent inside the door. What should I do about that?
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A few more questions. What tires (in what sizes) do y'all run? I kinda want some all terrains but I don't know. And I'm dealing with some sort of battery drain so I was wondering if any of you knew any Eagle specific causes for that. I was also wondering how to fix my driver door handle. The clip inside broke so I replaced it but now there's a piece of metal that's bent inside the door. What should I do about that?
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#45
For Sale: AMC Eagles/4wd Jeeps / Re: Massachusetts - 1983 AMC E...
Last post by BAEA-SX/4 - August 15, 2025, 01:23:04 PMOops that smiley face is an 8
#46
For Sale: AMC Eagles/4wd Jeeps / Massachusetts - 1983 AMC Eagle...
Last post by BAEA-SX/4 - August 15, 2025, 01:13:53 PM1983 SX/4 with the 4.2L straight 6. Blue with blue interior.
~92k miles, I got it with ~81k miles
Clean title (South Carolina)
I purchased it in 2016 in Portland Maine (was sitting in a field), got it running and drove it around Maine & Newhampshire while working to restore it. I moved to South Carolina and drove it from CT to SC where I had it titled. When we moved back north I had it shipped up.
Currently not running, and it hasn't ran since 2022 but could probably get it fired up with some minor love.
Asking $2,000 or best offer. I'd recommend bringing a trailer if you're not local. Looking to get it in the hands of someone who will continue to restore it.
Major work I did or had done:
- front and rear suspension
- brakes
- ripped out emissions controls
- distributor
- belts and hoses
- upgraded carb
- removed and cleaned fuel tank with a chain
- PS pump
- valve body replaced
- replaced transfer case (Under 100k mi)
Major work remaining:
- clean the interior, front seats, mouse/squirrel action, carpet kit
- some electrical for dash
- transmission xmember reweld
- box out a piece of frame rot in front right
- lower control arms (junk yard dive, but someone might have these for sale online?)
- paint and some body work
- Decent bit of rust, but it did get a ziebarr undercoating early in its life.
The select drive still works.
I have reciepts for all work done.
I bought the rear spoiler kit (spoiler and side pieces) off a great old timer in Maine and this will come in included.
I'll post some photos and more details or provide over text/email to folks who are interested. Located in Brimfield, MA. Respond here or message. # is (Five zero
769.9eight9eight.
Asking $2k OBO. Would love to see this thing fly again and eat snow for dinner.
~92k miles, I got it with ~81k miles
Clean title (South Carolina)
I purchased it in 2016 in Portland Maine (was sitting in a field), got it running and drove it around Maine & Newhampshire while working to restore it. I moved to South Carolina and drove it from CT to SC where I had it titled. When we moved back north I had it shipped up.
Currently not running, and it hasn't ran since 2022 but could probably get it fired up with some minor love.
Asking $2,000 or best offer. I'd recommend bringing a trailer if you're not local. Looking to get it in the hands of someone who will continue to restore it.
Major work I did or had done:
- front and rear suspension
- brakes
- ripped out emissions controls
- distributor
- belts and hoses
- upgraded carb
- removed and cleaned fuel tank with a chain
- PS pump
- valve body replaced
- replaced transfer case (Under 100k mi)
Major work remaining:
- clean the interior, front seats, mouse/squirrel action, carpet kit
- some electrical for dash
- transmission xmember reweld
- box out a piece of frame rot in front right
- lower control arms (junk yard dive, but someone might have these for sale online?)
- paint and some body work
- Decent bit of rust, but it did get a ziebarr undercoating early in its life.
The select drive still works.
I have reciepts for all work done.
I bought the rear spoiler kit (spoiler and side pieces) off a great old timer in Maine and this will come in included.
I'll post some photos and more details or provide over text/email to folks who are interested. Located in Brimfield, MA. Respond here or message. # is (Five zero
769.9eight9eight. Asking $2k OBO. Would love to see this thing fly again and eat snow for dinner.
#47
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by Taylor - August 13, 2025, 12:47:59 PM #48
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by juhap - August 13, 2025, 12:24:02 AMThank you for those kind words... 
#49
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by maddog - August 12, 2025, 11:55:38 PMYour work always amazes me.
#50
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by 89 MJ - August 12, 2025, 10:31:18 AMLooking good!
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