Gronk Landed his 1st Eagle!!!

[GRONK]

After looking for many years, I found a deal I just couldn't pass up.

1983 Limited Edition Eagle Wagon.
Power everything (not entirely thrilled about that)
Rides smooth (too smooth (needs struts/shocks)
Beautiful wheels and a great body
Very minimal rust
Runs OK but stalls on hard stops and lacks top end power.  
Smells like old people  
Has a Class III hitch installed.
Offy Valve Cover already installed.

Seats are trashed so a seat mod/replacement is due.  I will document everything.
Looking for a few inches (aren't we all) Probably going to swap coils and springs w/ something a little beefier.
Although the wheels are beautiful and darn near perfect, they will be up for sale soon.  I have other plans.
Interior is awesome.  I will be making a custom gauge pod/rail (will document)
I have Jeep headers (true dual) which might find their way on here if they fit
Motorcraft 2150 upgrade will be done very soon.
Although the bumpers and end caps are near perfect, I will probably make my own next year.
Add a swinging tire gate and a roof rack after I get the lift figured out.

I've owned almost every Jeep made.  Always wanted an Eagle.  I've sold over a thousand carb conversion for the Eagles, and have installed near 100 of them myself, just never owned one.

NOW I'M A COOL KID TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/ehrmannmp/83Eagle1.jpg
She's sitting in estminster until I can go through everything.


http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/ehrmannmp/83Eagle2.jpg
I can't believe these wheels.  Near perfect...

I bought from the 2nd owner.  He owned the Wag for 23 years and had bought it from his boss.  He has known the Eagle since birth.  It's all original except for the hitch/offy valve cover.

Momma gave me the green light to keep it too and make it a daily driver.

[WoodenBirdOfPrey]

 
Smells like old people  

[GRONK]

I have christened thee "BUCKET" (pronounced bouquet)

[rohnk]

Nice find! Score!

I'll throw in first bid on the wheels if your going to sell them!

[thereverendbill]

heck yeah!!! that's a really good looking eagle for your first, can't wait to see what you do with it.

[Jurjen]

It's a beauty, looks very original. Would you consider keeping it original?? Too many trashed already...

[mudkicker715]

About time. You get one.

[GRONK]

I haven't decides just yet.  I will definitely lift it a bit and change the interior to a rubber floor and 2 front buckets,

Motorcraft carb and TFI ignition already set aside for it.

I have a few wheel/tire options, just need to lift 1st.

Probably keeing the body/colors stock as there is almost no rust or dings.

[rollguy]

Congratulations! I know the feeling of finally getting an Eagle after wanting one for a while.   

[eaglefreek]

Congrats. It's about time! By the way those are hubcaps on steel wheels.

[vangremlin]

Congrats!  No surprise its getting a Motorcraft carb lol!

[maddog]

oh no not another Survivor clone. congrates on the new Eagle dude.

[Whuntmore]

Nice Eagle there Gronk.  Heyyyy!  btw, we know a person here that sells carb upgrades!

Isn't that handy?   

[eagleman]

Tell me what do old people smell like?

[amkfken]

Tell me what do old people smell like?

X2--I am the oldest on the board---what do I smell like??