New Owner - '84 Wagon

[HarpySolitarius]

Just got myself an '84 wagon! I got a lot of work ahead of me, but it should be a really fun project with lots of learning opportunities. I hope to be frequenting this site as I get adjusted to the workings of this car and attempt to get it restored to a condition that the machine deserves.

Current condition:
- Originated from Colorado
- Feedback carb
- Still has plastic Valve cover (Previous owner gave me an aluminum kit)
- Still has original distributor (Will absolutely need to do the TFI upgrade)
- Still has several factory hoses
- Starts but runs lean
- Stalls when put into gear (unless given ether or extra gas)
- Several small vacuum leaks
- stuck in 4wd (I'm starting to think a lot of issues are vacuum related)
- Previous owner did some form of de-smogging??? (I think they tried to bypass the egr lines then did some rerouting of the pcv, its really weird and I don't think its working as they intended)
- No major rust damage (That I could find initially, this will probably change)
- 139000 miles
- New-ish 3 speed auto transmission rebuild (Complete with receipts from the shop and the dipstick shows some fabulous forbidden grenadine)

[AMC of Houston]

Congrats on the new ride; and having the guts to tackle the car, and to be different in the collector car community!  You've come to the right place for help.  Please let us know in a year if its still "fun"!!   

[HarpySolitarius]

Congrats on the new ride; and having the guts to tackle the car, and to be different in the collector car community!  You've come to the right place for help.  Please let us know in a year if its still "fun"!!   

Haha, thanks!!! I'd say I'm definitely a glutton for punishment, so I could probably still find some fun in the car after time has passed.

[89 MJ]

Welcome! I'd like to see some pics of the car if possible.

[vangremlin]

Congrats and have fun with it!!