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Only took 28 years...

Started by JustinS, February 14, 2012, 10:21:04 PM

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JustinS

February 14, 2012, 10:21:04 PM
Hello All!

Like I said, it's only taken me 28 years to get an Eagle of my own, and it happened to be one of the body styles I had never had the pleasure of seeing in person.  :hello2:

I apologize for the quality (or lack thereof) of the pictures, as I took all of them with my cell phone.  Didn't have my camera with me. 

For now, we're stuck 240 miles away from each other, as she needs work, I got a new job, and had to move into an apartment complex with no garage.   :banghead:

Bought her for $700 from a friend of a co-worker who needed a quick infusion of cash.













I can't wait until I can get into a place closer to work where I can get started on her.
Justin S.

-1972 Plymouth Gold Duter 225ci                     
-1974 Chevy Nova Hatchback SBC (Gator)          -1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2L (Red)
-1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 258ci (Seagle)                -1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (The Wife's)

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Prafeston

#1
February 14, 2012, 10:32:36 PM
Little front end damage it would seem, but overall appears to be in pretty decent shape. Hope her underside is clean!

JustinS

#2
February 14, 2012, 10:38:54 PM
The front end damage is from the previous owner.  He got too close to his own car while behind the stick of a loader at work.  Underside is "fairly" clean, but I'm still going to be going over it with a fine toothed comb as soon as I have her closer to me.
Justin S.

-1972 Plymouth Gold Duter 225ci                     
-1974 Chevy Nova Hatchback SBC (Gator)          -1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2L (Red)
-1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 258ci (Seagle)                -1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (The Wife's)

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JustinS

#3
February 14, 2012, 10:40:06 PM
Right now, she's tucked away in my parents pole barn, safe and sound.
Justin S.

-1972 Plymouth Gold Duter 225ci                     
-1974 Chevy Nova Hatchback SBC (Gator)          -1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2L (Red)
-1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 258ci (Seagle)                -1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (The Wife's)

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shanebo

#4
February 15, 2012, 12:05:39 AM
Thats a great looking SX4!! I just bought my first sx4 too, even has the damaged right front fender....Ive owned 10 Eagles over the years and literally every single one had a damaged right front fender. Other members have noted that too.
AMC, serving up heaping helpings of AWESOME since 1954

Prafeston

#5
February 15, 2012, 12:11:29 AM
Weird, maybe the Eagle favors it's left eye!  :rotfl:

eagleman

#6
February 15, 2012, 09:35:05 AM
Happy for ya.
Turkeys walk.Eagles fly!!!

IowaEagle

#7
February 15, 2012, 10:12:52 AM
Very nice example of an SX/4.    Concord/Eagle/Spirit left side fenders tend to develop the "mystery dent" after a couple of decades.   So far, only my Concord suffers from that factory item.
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1982 Eagle SX/4 Sport;
1980 Concord DL;
1970 Ambassador 2 Dr HT, SST
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe;
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport - Freedom Drive II

Prafeston

#8
February 15, 2012, 11:51:59 AM
Hmmmm come to think of it Freeagle had a little damage to the passenger side front fender and even TQ looks like the passenger side of the front bumper is pushed in a bit.

ScreamingEagle82

#9
February 16, 2012, 04:14:40 AM
That's a great looking specimen you have there. Congrats on your sx/4!
Tom K.
'87 Sedan DD/Work in Progress

JustinS

#10
February 16, 2012, 10:16:26 AM
Thank you all very much!

One of the things I love about this deal is she was born only two months after I was.  I literally couldn't pass her up!
Justin S.

-1972 Plymouth Gold Duter 225ci                     
-1974 Chevy Nova Hatchback SBC (Gator)          -1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2L (Red)
-1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 258ci (Seagle)                -1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (The Wife's)

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Big Abe

#11
February 18, 2012, 03:32:22 PM
Nice looking SX.. congrats on find...

JustinS

#12
March 01, 2012, 07:39:42 PM
Thanks Big Abe!

I did find it a bit funny that the SX4 is shorter (bumper to bumper) than my store's commercial delivery vehicle, the new Ford Fiesta.   ;D
Justin S.

-1972 Plymouth Gold Duter 225ci                     
-1974 Chevy Nova Hatchback SBC (Gator)          -1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2L (Red)
-1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 258ci (Seagle)                -1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (The Wife's)

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JayRamb

#13
March 01, 2012, 09:36:45 PM
Congrats! I live in Bloomington, MN (of course). I have an 87 Eagle wagon in Garnet Red. This forum is great!!!
Jayson H.
Best HWY Mileage of 87 Eagle:  26.2 MPG

Believer in AMSOIL & Seafoam
1987 Garnet Red Eagle Wagon: 70,500 miles
1967 Rambler Rebel 4 Door 290 V8 (original family car) Marina Aqua 142K miles
1985 Eagle Wagon in Autumn Brown 74,800 miles as my daily driver
SOLD 1984 Black Eagle Limited w/Tach & gauge cluster: 245,100 miles SOLD

JustinS

#14
March 07, 2012, 06:52:53 PM
I couldn't agree with you more on that one JayRamb!

I've learned more browsing this site than I have in the last 10 years!
Justin S.

-1972 Plymouth Gold Duter 225ci                     
-1974 Chevy Nova Hatchback SBC (Gator)          -1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2L (Red)
-1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 258ci (Seagle)                -1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (The Wife's)

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