News: Putting FUN and FRIENDLINESS, FIRST into owning and learning about AMC small bodied cars, primarily Eagles, Spirits and Concords as well as vehicles built in AMC's Mexican subsidiary, VAM.

The AMC Eaglepedia can now be accessed using the buttons found below  This is a comprehensive ever growing archive of information, tips, diagrams, manuals, etc. for the AMC Eagle and other small bodied AMC cars. 

Also a button is now available for our Face Book Group page.

Welcome to the AMC Eagles Nest.  A new site under "old" management -- so welcome to your new home for everything related to AMC Eagles, Spirits and Concords along with opportunities to interact with other AMC'ers.  This site will soon be evolving to look different than it has and we will be incorporating new features we hope you will find useful, entertaining and expand your AMC horizons.

You can now promote your topics at your favorite social media site by clicking on the appropriate icon (top upper right of the page) while viewing the topic you wish to promote.


  • June 23, 2024, 03:14:57 PM

Login with username, password and session length

« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: New AMC car for me  (Read 4250 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline TwoEaglesForMe

  • Eagle
  • **
  • Posts: 105
  • Thumbs Up 12
  • Greg
New AMC car for me
« on: April 13, 2014, 06:17:48 PM »
Howdy all just thought I would drop a line and let everybody know I stumbled upon my new summer project.  I picked up a nice 1980 Spirit AMX  with A/C and a 4 speed.  All factory decals are still in good shape,  even the hood chicken lol.  Bumper end caps and spoiler are all there too.  Bought from the original owner for the amazing price of 800 bucks.  Has a problem with 3rd gear,  so I will look to swap in a 5 speed instead.  Looks to me to be an all original survivor.  Interior is mint minus the broken hood release cable.  More to follow in the project cars thread when I get the ball rolling on this one. 
Logged

Offline Amc1320

  • Eagle Sundaancer
  • ******
  • Posts: 785
  • Thumbs Up 48
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2014, 06:23:28 PM »
Awesome!

Can't wait for pics!
« Last Edit: April 13, 2014, 06:36:01 PM by Amc1320 »
Logged
Rob c
84 Eagle Limited Wagon (driven everyday)
81 Eagle Kammback
81 Spirit (undergoing surgery)
83 Spirit (parts car giving it all to keep the rest going)
Manchester, TN

Offline mudkicker715

  • Administrator
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ******
  • Posts: 3010
  • Thumbs Up 167
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2014, 06:34:45 PM »
Where is the emocon that says     this thread is useless without pics     lol

Awesome x2
Logged



Manitowoc WI

Offline vangremlin

  • Administrator
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • *****
  • Posts: 4439
  • Thumbs Up 213
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2014, 06:48:05 PM »
Congrats on the great acquisition.  Can't wait to see pics!
Logged
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
1964 TBird 390 - sold

Offline eaglefreek

  • Moderators
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • *****
  • Posts: 4011
  • Thumbs Up 209
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2014, 07:57:19 PM »
Quote from: mudkicker715 on April 13, 2014, 06:34:45 PM
Where is the emocon that says     this thread is useless without pics     lol

Awesome x2
Logged
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4.2L/4.0L head, AW4,NP242, Chrysler 8.25" rear.
1981 AMC Eagle Wagon As Seen On TV  Lost In Transmission


 

"I know he'd be a poorer man, if he never saw an eagle fly,
Rocky mountain high"  John Denver
Click for Fayetteville,TN Forecast" border="0" height="100" width="150

Offline TwoEaglesForMe

  • Eagle
  • **
  • Posts: 105
  • Thumbs Up 12
  • Greg
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2014, 09:58:48 PM »

Logged

Offline mudkicker715

  • Administrator
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ******
  • Posts: 3010
  • Thumbs Up 167
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2014, 10:55:09 PM »
Thanks
Logged



Manitowoc WI

Offline Prafeston

  • I <3 Wheels
  • Global Moderator
  • Eagle Turbo Diesel
  • *****
  • Posts: 1461
  • Thumbs Up 55
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2014, 11:10:40 PM »
Love that hood decal!
Logged
1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 - Penny

Offline Amc1320

  • Eagle Sundaancer
  • ******
  • Posts: 785
  • Thumbs Up 48
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2014, 11:29:57 AM »
Very cool!

thanks for the pics, it looks in GREAT shape, you got a steal on that one!
Logged
Rob c
84 Eagle Limited Wagon (driven everyday)
81 Eagle Kammback
81 Spirit (undergoing surgery)
83 Spirit (parts car giving it all to keep the rest going)
Manchester, TN

Offline BenM

  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1512
  • Thumbs Up 74
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2014, 05:22:47 PM »
That's a head-turner.
Logged
NSS#47184

1987 AMC Eagle Sedan -- 1976 Pacer Coupe -- 1968 Pontiac Tempest Custom S -- 1940 Mercury (& a 2002 Jetta Turbodiesel, 5 spd., the Wife's Daily Driver)

Offline IowaEagle

  • AMC Eagle Archivist
  • Administrator
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ******
  • Posts: 31968
  • Thumbs Up 477
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2014, 12:18:47 PM »
Congrats to you for saving another great AMC!
Logged
Click for Toledo, IA Forecast" border="0" height="100" width="150   


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

Offline TwoEaglesForMe

  • Eagle
  • **
  • Posts: 105
  • Thumbs Up 12
  • Greg
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2014, 06:04:05 PM »
I will start a new thread in the Spirit/Concord section with as I go along pictures.  As of today, the AMX made it home safely and is now resting along side it's AMC family.  I spent some time researching this car and from what I've read it seems pretty rare around my parts.  I've only seen them online.  It's a keeper for sure.  I saw somewhere on here a member who sells the rear marker lens?  I have one missing.  And also how do I tell if the tranny is a T-4 or SR-4?  Thanks all for your help and support.  Because of this place and the way my Eagles turned out,  I can't wait to get this project started.  It should be a show winner by the time I'm done with it.
Logged

Offline rollguy

  • Turbo Diesel Eagle
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1797
  • Thumbs Up 84
  • Southern California
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2014, 07:41:03 PM »
Those cars are rare in all parts of the country, not just where you are.  There is one down the street from me here in So. Cal, but I have not seen too many others anywhere.  It looks like you have a great car to work with, and we all will be watching closely at your progress.
Logged
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
1985 Eagle Sport Wagon October 2007 ROTM (SOLD)
4 Biofuel powered Benzs ('98 E300, '82 300 CD, '82 300 TD (wagon), '80 240 D)
1983 GMC Van (6.2 Diesel)
1985 Mitsubishi pickup (2.3 Turbodiesel)

Offline mudkicker715

  • Administrator
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ******
  • Posts: 3010
  • Thumbs Up 167
Re: New AMC car for me
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2014, 10:07:39 PM »
sr4 reverse is up to the left. t4 reverse is down to the right.
Logged



Manitowoc WI
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk