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#91
Hatchlings / Re: Fuel sending unit
Last post by 89 MJ - September 16, 2025, 10:04:25 PMI'm not sure if anyone makes one or not. If one is reproduced, it would be from somewhere like Kennedy American, AMC Parts Warehouse, American Parts Depot, or AMC Acres.
#92
Hatchlings / Fuel sending unit
Last post by dmsjeep - September 16, 2025, 08:37:24 PMI recently purchased a 1981 AMC Eagle SX4. I need a fuel sending unit. Any idea where I can get one?
Thanks
Thanks
#93
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by juhap - September 13, 2025, 01:52:19 PMSide skirts fits well.
Test fitting rear fender flares...
Roof rails needed fasteners, I used BMW clips... I polished rails, but they are not ready yet.
Hood molding and ornament on their place...
I had to remove swiss made conversion of parking lights. Now they are factory stock.
FIAT LUX! Let there be light!
Light bezels and grille test fitted...
Test fitting rear fender flares...
Roof rails needed fasteners, I used BMW clips... I polished rails, but they are not ready yet.
Hood molding and ornament on their place...
I had to remove swiss made conversion of parking lights. Now they are factory stock.
FIAT LUX! Let there be light!
Light bezels and grille test fitted...
#94
Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Discontinued Inner Tie Rod...
Last post by Ludworks - September 12, 2025, 08:33:30 PMRight, an update on this. I've sourced Suzuki tie rods that do fit and paired them with an inner sleeve of the correct length. This should be a simple solution but there are two holdups.
The first is my suspension is still all blown apart because I'm working on reproducing several of the components, so I can't test fit the new tie rods in situ until that's all completed. They have a slightly reduced max pivot angle compared to the Moog parts, but I can't tell if that will be an issue or not out of the car. I don't think it will but you never know. There's also the possibility that the sleeve contacts the subframe, which I'm really hoping is not the case because I can bulk order the sleeves I found and custom ones, though certainly possible, will only add additional delay time.
The second holdup is the rapidly changing tariffs. The tie rods would need to be imported and the tariff rate has gone from less than 3% to 100% back down to 15% and back up to 30% etc etc all in the last year, which is obviously very difficult to deal with and plan around. Hopefully it will stabilize in the near future.
So all that to say, does anyone want to be a guinea pig and test fit some tie rods for me? I'll ship one side (inner, outer, and sleeve) to you (with a return label) you fit them on one side, turn the wheel from lock to lock, take some pictures, repeat on the other side, and send them back.
The first is my suspension is still all blown apart because I'm working on reproducing several of the components, so I can't test fit the new tie rods in situ until that's all completed. They have a slightly reduced max pivot angle compared to the Moog parts, but I can't tell if that will be an issue or not out of the car. I don't think it will but you never know. There's also the possibility that the sleeve contacts the subframe, which I'm really hoping is not the case because I can bulk order the sleeves I found and custom ones, though certainly possible, will only add additional delay time.
The second holdup is the rapidly changing tariffs. The tie rods would need to be imported and the tariff rate has gone from less than 3% to 100% back down to 15% and back up to 30% etc etc all in the last year, which is obviously very difficult to deal with and plan around. Hopefully it will stabilize in the near future.
So all that to say, does anyone want to be a guinea pig and test fit some tie rods for me? I'll ship one side (inner, outer, and sleeve) to you (with a return label) you fit them on one side, turn the wheel from lock to lock, take some pictures, repeat on the other side, and send them back.
#95
Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Spring Perch Bushing Dimen...
Last post by Ludworks - September 12, 2025, 08:09:24 PMWell it's been about 9 months since this project began, but it's finally moving forward. I hope to have real spring perch bushings available by early next year. I have a manufacturer I'm working with to reproduce them. There's still quite a bit of R&D to do, but I hope to recruit a couple of you mechanically minded fellows to help out on that front in the future.
In the meantime can anyone take some pictures of their spring perch bushings? They need to be unmodified with the original rubber still in place. In the car or out is fine, I just need pictures from the front and back where you can see the rubber as clearly as possible.
In the meantime can anyone take some pictures of their spring perch bushings? They need to be unmodified with the original rubber still in place. In the car or out is fine, I just need pictures from the front and back where you can see the rubber as clearly as possible.
#96
Fun activities / Car show - Breezewood, Pa.
Last post by Still Pat - September 12, 2025, 02:22:14 PMJust found out about this one. Gonna TRY TO make it. This'll be my FIRST one since the move. Just in case anybody else wants to show up, here's the info (IF I can do this. Seems to sorta hit or miss w/me & posting pics.)
#97
Project Cars / Re: My First Car - 86 Wagon
Last post by vangremlin - September 12, 2025, 11:14:56 AMGood to hear! It's funny how I will miss driving a car and not even realize how much until I drive it again!! Happy motoring!
#98
Project Cars / Re: My First Car - 86 Wagon
Last post by 89 MJ - September 11, 2025, 11:45:41 AMThe Eagle has now come to school with me in AZ. Feels nice driving that again.
#99
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by juhap - September 10, 2025, 01:07:25 AMAt last got doors painted...
Side skirts were next... but they had a lot of filth and paint... Cleaned one, it took several hours. Another needs some attention too. Oh boy, every plastic piece is a mess.
Here is on ready to paint...
There is no roof rail fasteners available (two piece setup: barrel and fastener), so I bought BMW parts from local dealer. They fit well and I used those for my V8 Eagle years ago.
For Your Information, here is link to finnish dealer. I´m sure that these are for sale all over...
https://www.nippelit.fi/1st/html/default.asp?id=14353&p_id=345&editmode=showprod
Side skirts were next... but they had a lot of filth and paint... Cleaned one, it took several hours. Another needs some attention too. Oh boy, every plastic piece is a mess.
Here is on ready to paint...
There is no roof rail fasteners available (two piece setup: barrel and fastener), so I bought BMW parts from local dealer. They fit well and I used those for my V8 Eagle years ago.
For Your Information, here is link to finnish dealer. I´m sure that these are for sale all over...
https://www.nippelit.fi/1st/html/default.asp?id=14353&p_id=345&editmode=showprod
#100
Hatchlings / Re: 45 year search
Last post by Jawbone1021 - September 06, 2025, 07:26:00 PMQuote from: amcfool1 on September 05, 2025, 12:04:37 AMWelcome! Beautiful car. I have an 84 4dr Sedan. 1st question for you: Why were there 2 different styles of the wheels on your car? Difference was very slight, the black band in the "spoke". Again, welcome to the group. gzI've been wondering that too. Kinda interesting
Quote from: Frankt on September 04, 2025, 04:23:16 PMAfter a 45 year search for my bucket list car,I found it. Exactly as I envisioned. I worked in the AMC Styling studios on this car. I did the outside mirrors and wheels.Love the color! I have a Limited wagon with no wood panel too. Is yours lowered? Looks pretty slick
This exact model of the car was there, used as a reference vehicle. 1983 Eagle Wagon Limited. 19k miles, a 9 out of 10.Fully optioned, sport wheels and Copper Brown color. Checks every box for me.
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