Greetings from Goatman302

[GoatMan302]

The Eagle has gotten itself stuck in our swamp of a field, but not too deep. Are there any points to pay close attention to when I can get it out of the mud/water?

[shaggimo]

Depending on how deep it sank, may want to drain and refill your axles, clean and grease your front hubs the best you can. no worries otherwise, unless you sank upto the tcase and trans  , in that case fresh fluid for them too, lol. Give it a grease job at all fittings too  .

[GoatMan302]

We did get the Eagle unstuck once the water drained away, there is a lot of gunk and surface rust on the front end of the car now. What we had to do was jack up the car, pace rocks and boards in the ruts and pull the Eagle out dead, as it refused to start.

Unfortunately, all work on the Eagle has ground to a halt due to the VA finding tumors. I have already had one surgery so far, with more likely within the next few months. With losing my job because of the tumor removal surgery (Wal-Mart threw a fit because I was not willing to reschedule the surgery because of their inability to schedule people right, they had me scheduled for work on my surgery day, despite my having submitted a leave of absence the month prior.), things are having to be put on hold.

[Prafeston]

I might have a hatch available soon (I'll also have to double check it's condition as much of the vehicle is pretty beat up)...as well as some other things if you need them. Including a drivers side mirror. My hatch only has one useable hinge though. The left drivers side hinge.

I live in Rolla, MO and could take it as far as Kansas City...maybe farther if need be.

[TheWraith]

Goodness GoatMan302, just read your thread and it sounds like you are having a heck of a time.  Shame you can't serve your country and retire in peace.  Hope all the in-law stuff works out to your favor, but how do you put a dollar figure on all the time and grief spent on dealing with the low lifes?  Best of luck to you with that.  And best of luck with the surgeries too.  I've had good and bad experiences with the VA.  Hope your experience is positive.

Boo on Wal-mart for treating you so poorly.  Consider contacting the news media.  I can see it now, "US Vet Fired From Wal-Mart For Having Tumor".  I so hate Wal-Mart.  Sorry if any of you work for Wal-Mart, but I just hate it.

Let us know how it goes with your Eagle and all.