eaglescout526 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Well. Wife liked driving @89 MJ’s Eagle enough to wake up one morning and say “if you want an Eagle we can go get this one down in Tempe.” I thought I was dreaming or hearing things while being still groggy from waking up. But she was serious. So here we are with an Eagle. This is to be my daily daily. Retire both Jeeps and let them be fun vehicles. I’ll do pics and specs later. But for now. I wanted to start the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Yeah, this is definitely my fault, and I will gladly take the blame. In my defense, though, I did warn you that it was going to make you both want one even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 12 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: Yeah, this is definitely my fault, and I will gladly take the blame. In my defense, though, I did warn you that it was going to make you both want one even more! You absolutely did give us a fair warning! Hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I am excited to see some pics. Eagles are fantastic vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Ooooo, nice mud flaps And awesome plate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 Yeah! Previous owner knew what he had. He was bummed to sell it but couldn’t take it with him to California. The mud flaps are definitely a nice score. I joked that I more or less bought it for the mud flaps haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Very nice Eagle. How are those mudflaps attached? I haven't seen pics of factory mudflap mounting before. Also that trailer ball setup is interesting. I don't think I have seen a set up like that before. That rear window wiper is a nice option to bad the arm is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 23 minutes ago, Eagle_SX4 said: Very nice Eagle. How are those mudflaps attached? I haven't seen pics of factory mudflap mounting before. Also that trailer ball setup is interesting. I don't think I have seen a set up like that before. That rear window wiper is a nice option to bad the arm is missing. Thanks! i can get pictures for ya on the flaps. It looks factory. @89 MJ might know better. Yeah I noticed that….I get to join the hunt for a wiper arm that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 32 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: It looks factory. @89 MJ might know better. Yeah I noticed that….I get to join the hunt for a wiper arm that works. I will get pictures of my hitch shortly for comparison. I wish you luck on the wiper arm hunt! You saw how well my hunt is going for that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 the AMC addiction is real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 18 minutes ago, Pete M said: the AMC addiction is real It is! And I got the wife in on it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Pics of the hitch on my car for comparison. Looks similar, other than the plate on mine. Also, I’m a little jealous of the shiny paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 49 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: Pics of the hitch on my car for comparison. Looks similar, other than the plate on mine. Also, I’m a little jealous of the shiny paint. Underside of my hitch. Honestly this is the nicest survivor I have. Now chunk is by far the most luxurious vehicle I own and that’s how I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cqwpx4rhZrmLtv7a7 They are about an hour drive from me. Last time I was there he still had a metric crapton of amc cars. Bunch of eagles, gremlins, and javelins. I don't know if he still has them, or if he will ship parts, but I bet it's worth a phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted Friday at 04:39 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 04:39 AM Decided to address the nameplate issue. My goal is to not really touch this car until I get both Jeeps assessed like Chunk and the leaf spring bushings and shackle. Little Red and the track bar. But I have a list going of what needs to be fixed on this car. Im wondering what I got myself into haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted Saturday at 02:01 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 02:01 PM While goofing around, exploring and doing some more test driving I decided to address the rear cargo area. It one time had the cover. Decided to try an XJ cargo cover and found out that it fits perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted Saturday at 08:13 PM Share Posted Saturday at 08:13 PM The more you get into the car the more shared parts you will find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted Saturday at 08:55 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 08:55 PM I believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted Tuesday at 11:07 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 11:07 PM Emissions is making me despise living in the valley. Doing all the lines that the previous owners deleted just to get the car running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted Tuesday at 11:50 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:50 PM 41 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Emissions is making me despise living in the valley. Doing all the lines that the previous owners deleted just to get the car running. If you need pics of something my dad's 84 Eagle is fully stock with all the emissions stuff still on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted yesterday at 12:37 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:37 AM 1 hour ago, eaglescout526 said: Emissions is making me despise living in the valley. Doing all the lines that the previous owners deleted just to get the car running. I have some emissions stuff on my CJ with the 258. I'm removing a lot of it as I swap a Howell TBI kit on that deletes a lot of the emissions stuff. I was accumulating parts so I have a lot of new and good condition AIR injection parts I'd bundle up and send to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted yesterday at 12:41 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:41 AM 47 minutes ago, Eagle_SX4 said: If you need pics of something my dad's 84 Eagle is fully stock with all the emissions stuff still on it. I will definitely keep that in mind. I think I’ve got it figured. I learned last night that I was missing the solvac or idle stop solenoid, I found it on the original carb with the car and I saw why it wasn’t put back on, it’s broken in both the vacuum port and wire. What sucks is I can’t separate the two, otherwise I’d use the one I have from Chunks old set up that the PO yanked off. I found new ones on eBay I’ll probably snag to make this just a stock build. 2 minutes ago, derf said: I have some emissions stuff on my CJ with the 258. I'm removing a lot of it as I swap a Howell TBI kit on that deletes a lot of the emissions stuff. I was accumulating parts so I have a lot of new and good condition AIR injection parts I'd bundle up and send to you. I appreciate that!! Interesting enough 86 did away with some of the stuff making emissions more simple like the air pump stuff. I’ll let you know if I run into something that im missing and can’t get new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted yesterday at 12:45 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:45 AM 54 minutes ago, Eagle_SX4 said: If you need pics of something my dad's 84 Eagle is fully stock with all the emissions stuff still on it. That reminds me, I’m looking for where the cruise control vacuum line goes and the HVAC from the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago 2 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: That reminds me, I’m looking for where the cruise control vacuum line goes and the HVAC from the firewall. My dad's car doesn't have cruise (manual transmission). I will check for HVAC vacuum hoses tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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