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Started by trapperjack, May 25, 2008, 03:19:26 PM

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blondedriver

#105
August 16, 2008, 11:32:28 AM
here in the panhandel ( not sure about Amarillo but still think it is the same)  There is no Smog check ,, is a visual inspection including the exhaust lights etc and a tiny road test.   

83Eagle!

#106
August 18, 2008, 12:02:00 AM
Nebraska just does a title check when you buy a car from out of state.  I had to go thru that when I bought the Eagle.  It was from Colorado.  The owner never licensed it here. 

My brother had his Maxima licensed in Tennessee one year when he was in college here in Nebraska (Mom & stepdad live in Tennessee).  When they decided it was more cost effective to relicense it in Nebraska he had to have it inspected and the thing never left the State. 

It was a good thing, because he was constantly having trouble at gas stations who would refuse to let him fill unless the back of the car was on camera (even if he pre-paid).  It is apparently a pain to have only one plate in Nebraska.

Sounds like things are goiing well for you on this project, glad to hear it.
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1983 Eagle Wagon
2003 Saturn LW200
2007 Saturn Ion
1985 Mallard Class C motor home

After our fiasco with the Toyota Corolla I got for my wife I believe I am done with Japanese vehicles.

Dude you are preaching to a choir member that is close to becoming an AMC Minister if you know what I mean.

trapperjack

#107
August 24, 2008, 09:43:25 PM
Not much time lately for wrenching, and when I do get time, i'm too tired to start a project. Did get the air shocks on this evening. got about 1 3/4 to 2" of lift at the back, looks a litttle more even now. Has around 50 lbs in them.

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contsesting the vote.

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
                  Thomas Jefferson
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference-they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."
                   George Washington
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
                   Abraham Lincoln
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What? No Eagles?
1968 Chebby Panel Wagon "Woodrow"
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr "The Javelina"
1967 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4


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IowaEagle

#108
August 25, 2008, 06:47:35 AM
Looks nice.  About what I run in mine Jack.
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Not a Jeep.  Not a Car.  Its an AMC Eagle!

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

trapperjack

#109
September 03, 2008, 09:35:23 PM
Since the battery is no longer being drained, this thing fires right off frst time evrytime. Took it down to the bus stop at the main rd today to pick up the kids. Drove fine, never got over 30 mph, but steers good, shifts fine, stops as it should. Pulls to the right a little, not under braking, just coasting. i need exhaust front to back, jury rig that bumper mount, and a little tinkering with the lights up front. All i need is time and a little money. Almost there.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contsesting the vote.

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
                  Thomas Jefferson
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference-they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."
                   George Washington
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
                   Abraham Lincoln
All generalizations are false, including this one.
There's room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
Billions of electrons were disturbed to bring you these messages.

What? No Eagles?
1968 Chebby Panel Wagon "Woodrow"
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr "The Javelina"
1967 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4


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alt="Click for Liberty Hill, Texas Forecast" height=100 width=150>

Mavericke

#110
September 03, 2008, 09:42:51 PM
Quote from: trapperjack on September 03, 2008, 09:35:23 PM
Since the battery is no longer being drained, this thing fires right off frst time evrytime. Took it down to the bus stop at the main rd today to pick up the kids. Drove fine, never got over 30 mph, but steers good, shifts fine, stops as it should. Pulls to the right a little, not under braking, just coasting. i need exhaust front to back, jury rig that bumper mount, and a little tinkering with the lights up front. All i need is time and a little money. Almost there.

Hey bro, good to know that your project is going just a wee bit better than mine, lol! Looks great though man! Keep up the good work!
Its got style... its got class...
It goes the extra mile... and still kicks @ss.
Strength. Intelligence. Beauty.
The AMC Eagle
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81' AMC Eagle Sx4 (My very first car, The Millennium Eagle)
82' AMC Eagle Sx4 Sport (Custom General Lee Style)
85' AMC Eagle Wagon Sport (My Daily Driver)
00' Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (The Grocery Getter)
And a plethora of other parts cars, and future restoration projects:
80 Wagon, 82 Spirit, Two 83 SX4s, 84 Wagon, 85 Wagon and more!!
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IowaEagle

#111
September 04, 2008, 06:47:28 AM
You are so close Jack.
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Not a Jeep.  Not a Car.  Its an AMC Eagle!

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

trapperjack

#112
September 07, 2008, 08:35:01 PM
No money for real stuff, but rattle-can primer is cheap. Sanded the new sheetmetal, taped off a few things and sprayed away. Also fixed my lighting problems, will actually have to BUY a part for this. Need a high-beam headlight. Tried the 4 spares I had, on both sides. got d side up and running, but will have to buy a headlight for the p side. All clearance lights and blinkers now work again. Also of note, decided to "blow the soot out of it" after several posts lately, and must say, it idles better, shifts better, and ac is cooler. Here's pics of rattle-can primer (NJ look away), redneck painting at it's second best.



Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contsesting the vote.

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
                  Thomas Jefferson
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference-they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."
                   George Washington
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
                   Abraham Lincoln
All generalizations are false, including this one.
There's room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
Billions of electrons were disturbed to bring you these messages.

What? No Eagles?
1968 Chebby Panel Wagon "Woodrow"
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr "The Javelina"
1967 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4


<img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/miniStates_both/language/www/US/TX/Liberty_Hill.gif" border=0
alt="Click for Liberty Hill, Texas Forecast" height=100 width=150>

IowaEagle

#113
September 07, 2008, 08:39:59 PM
Looks better already.  How come your mystery dent is on the wrong side?  I probably have a high beam lying around somewhere. 
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Not a Jeep.  Not a Car.  Its an AMC Eagle!

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

Gil-SX4

#114
September 07, 2008, 08:47:34 PM
All most looks like IowaEagle's.
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1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
1985 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado
1995 Ford Aspire
1978 Ford Bronco

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IowaEagle

#115
September 07, 2008, 08:50:57 PM
Looks better, at the moment.  Some of the paint flaked off on the fender I replaced.  Has that nice Kammback Copper showing.  Oh well, that can be fixed easily enough.
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Not a Jeep.  Not a Car.  Its an AMC Eagle!

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

sx4brosco

#116
September 07, 2008, 08:58:03 PM
the critter is looking good, jack. well done, sir
Rustomod to Restomod

Mavericke

#117
September 07, 2008, 09:13:51 PM
HOLY :censored: TRAPPER!?!?

That front clip is awesome! Ive been saying I wanted to do that forever... so cool man... there another dude here on the forums that has one similar... dude... whats your secret man? lol

You've been holdin out on me...
Its got style... its got class...
It goes the extra mile... and still kicks @ss.
Strength. Intelligence. Beauty.
The AMC Eagle
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
81' AMC Eagle Sx4 (My very first car, The Millennium Eagle)
82' AMC Eagle Sx4 Sport (Custom General Lee Style)
85' AMC Eagle Wagon Sport (My Daily Driver)
00' Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (The Grocery Getter)
And a plethora of other parts cars, and future restoration projects:
80 Wagon, 82 Spirit, Two 83 SX4s, 84 Wagon, 85 Wagon and more!!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

txjeeptx

#118
September 07, 2008, 09:28:29 PM
Lookin good, Jack 8)
'82 Eagle SX/4 "Golden Eagle", '89 YJ 2.5L '93 MPI-converted rock-crawler, '79 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle "FSJ", 'o7 F150 Supercrew FX/4 daily driver

Mavericke

#119
September 08, 2008, 12:12:26 AM
ok so I got to looking closer... thats just the regular panel under the bumper.

You have seen the one I'm talking about right? Dude took his bumper off and made a flat front end. Looked really cool.

Honestly, I kind of like the way it looks like that too... but it should be flsuh with that corner. Regardless dude, it looks great.

Its got style... its got class...
It goes the extra mile... and still kicks @ss.
Strength. Intelligence. Beauty.
The AMC Eagle
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
81' AMC Eagle Sx4 (My very first car, The Millennium Eagle)
82' AMC Eagle Sx4 Sport (Custom General Lee Style)
85' AMC Eagle Wagon Sport (My Daily Driver)
00' Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (The Grocery Getter)
And a plethora of other parts cars, and future restoration projects:
80 Wagon, 82 Spirit, Two 83 SX4s, 84 Wagon, 85 Wagon and more!!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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