RE: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: parting out amc eagle NJ crusher alert & more Eagles for sale & parts

["LarryS" <vision1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You speak the Truth, absolutely.

Part of my trouble is that I'm not a really serious 'car guy'.  I have
tools.  I have a nice shop.  But I can't use a car trailer to go GET these
things.

Ok... boo-hoo... big sob story, here....

See, long ago, momma got tired of me dragging home all these relics and
hulks.  Admittedly, I tended to buy somewhat indiscriminately (for the
parts! ;-).  She put her foot down in a way I've never seen before or since.
This one issue became The Issue.  Simply put, whatever I want, I have to
DRIVE HOME.  If it can't make it through the gates on its own power, it
can't stay here (that's a pretty close quote ;-).

Now this sounds kinda easy.  But just like your offering, getting 1,000
miles to Houston was not a really big deal in and of itself (it was last
year, but not right now), but how do I get HOME??  I can drive my truck to
you, and I can drive your Eagle to here, but how do I get my truck back?
Travel Friends are few and far between for a journey of that length.  No
licensed kids.  Momma has a clever plan, here.  Women can do that.  They're
much more clever than they let on to be.

So if it's not pretty close -- and I've gobbled up everything in 100 miles
-- I can't get it.  I passed on a *slightly* overpriced Pacer that I now
wish I'da gotten (as usual) to match the one I have.  All my Eagles, save
one, are pretty rough and need plenty o' TLC.  But that's what was out there
when the passion hit me.  

Today, if I wanna travel, I can get VERY nice Eagles... looks like.... which
makes my little nest all the more saddening.  I don't have an intact bumper
cap AT ALL.  

I do have a 5 speed though ;-)

L.



 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eddie Stakes
> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:43 AM
> To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx; iowaeagle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: parting out amc eagle NJ 
> crusher alert & more Eagles for sale & parts
> 
> It's not so much the one(s) that we see like this going to 
> crusher, it is the thousands 
> before them no one cared about and went silently. Little or 
> no, interest. The last gen 
> AMCs have popped up in junkyards mostly in 90s and some of 
> the stuff on them 'common' and 
> other items' collectible' but overall you sell handful of 
> items everyone is looking for 
> like flairs, grille perhaps then you left with scrap weight 
> due to zero interest. Supply & 
> demand. And it won't always be this way either, items for 
> these will be difficult to find 
> in years to come as more and more of them disappear.
> 
> With that in mind, here is a 88 Eagle, one of 2306 made being 
> parted out:
> ======================
> http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/cto/2311876793.html
> Parting out a 1988 AMC Eagle. This car does still run, the 
> transmission is good and the 4 
> wheel drive works. Let me know what you need and see if we 
> can come to a deal. Give me a 
> call at 319 270-1600. Emails will not be answered, so don't 
> waste my time or yours. And 
> NO, junkers will not get this car for a couple hundred bucks 
> so again don't waste my time 
> or yours. Have a great day!
> =======================
> Not being parted out but a last yrear, few made 83 SX/4 for 
> $1200, gets excellent gas 
> mileage with gas headed towards $4 I guess:
> 83 AMC Eagle SX/4. Needs alternator and EGR valve. 66k 
> original miles. 4cly Gets 25mpg 
> Possible trade to atv or side by side 859 248 4540
> http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/2309859033.html
> ========================
> clean and rare color Eagle wagon for $600
> http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/2310184529.html
> 1984 AMC Eagle. Newer tires, belts, waterpump. 4 wheel drive 
> works. Runs good. Call Greg 
> 208-681-8030
> ========================
> clean 85 wagon $1400 in Minnesota:
> 1985 AMC Eagle 4WD with 55,945xx. This is a classic great car 
> in fair condition. The fuel 
> pump, ignition module and battery have all been replaced 
> within the last two months. There 
> is some work that needs to be done. The rear differential 
> needs to be worked on. The car 
> still runs and drives but there is some noise in the back 
> from the rear differential. We 
> would love to keep this beauty of a car but are moving to 
> Chicago this weekend and don't 
> have the time or energy to put the work into it. Come and 
> take a gander at a true american 
> classic. Perfect car for someone who appreciates older cars 
> and can handle the constant 
> thumbs up and smiles from passerby s. Peace, Niki
> (773)663.7870 or Ryan (952)334.0989 or nikijewell19@xxxxxxxxx
> http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/2309095920.html
> ==============================
>  old woodie 85 Eagle wagon $600
> http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2308115818.html
> 100% rust free. Original paint. Has inline 6 with auto trans. 
> Car is complete minus gas 
> tank and cat. converter. Willing to trade for flatbed 
> trailer, 67 and 69 camaro parts, 
> project 80 series scout, scout II, small body Bronco project 
> or light weight travel 
> trailer ????? Thanks Dave (76O) 553-4O55
> ==================================
> maximize your profit when you part out this one for $500
> http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/2305678242.html
> AMC Eagle, running condition unknown, complete and fair condition,
> 507-twoeightthree-eightzerozerosix
> ===================================
> you can count the 2 door sedan Eagles, much less introductory 
> year 1980 ones...on one had 
> in 2011, here is clean Dallas example for $2000
> 1980 AMC Eagle, runs good, new batery, new tires, filters. 
> Shows 65K but more like 165K. 
> looks great and runs great. new trans filter, gasket, oil, 
> plugs, distributor, battery, 
> tires, and u-joints
> call David 469-831-0754
> http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2303494476.html
> =================================
> $800 will get you 'the beast' I like this fellow's 
> description of his 84 Eagle
> http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/2303037393.html
> ================================
> your Pittsburgh Eagle has a big bad green engine $750
> http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2292494758.html
> I have a 87 amc eagle.. New gas tank, torque converter, valve 
> stem seals, valve cover 
> gasket. plugs wires, fuel pump., all gaskets on top of motor 
> except head gasket which is 
> still good. 2 new tires . does leak some juices not alot tho. 
> 4.2 litre with 2 bbl carb 
> motor is 1980 4.2 4 wheel drive works great. column messed up 
> needs front bearing No ac 
> have everything for the ac for ac to work must purchase 
> diffrent alternator new belts and 
> retrofit kit along with r134a unless you just hapen to have 
> r12 compressor is good but not 
> hooked up at moment used windshield was installed leaks a 
> little needs a little more 
> caulking hate to sell but its time to go also new timing 
> chain headlight admissins 
> components are in the back by the spare NEeds pvc gromet 
> currently registered in fayette 
> county so no need for admissions . also door is a little 
> messed up got caught while 
> backing up but runs great also rebuilt carb brand new pads 
> and shoes and cut rotors and 
> drums are like new underneath the car ? great undercoat maybe 
> one little bad spot size of 
> quarter Serious inquires only SEVEN TWO FOUR 544- Three TWO 57
> =======================================
> parting out 84 Eagle, $500 or parts:
> I am selling my 1981 AMC Eagle Wagon for parts. It is a good 
> running car with lots of new 
> parts. The only problem is that the front subframe around the 
> passenger wheel is rusted 
> out. I do not have a title for this car, for parts only. 
> Please send me an email or 
> call/text me with any ?.
> Five Six Three Nine Four Zero ONE THREE NINE THREE
> http://ottumwa.craigslist.org/cto/2288334665.html
> ======================================
> last year I put up my 1988 Eagle wagon, wife's daily driver:
> http://www.planethoustonamx.com/Photo_Gallery_AMC/88_Eagle.jpg
> for $500. Zero interest and had it advertised for 6 months 
> before deciding to part it out. 
> It was last year 1988 Eagle #100 of 2306 made.
> http://www.planethoustonamx.com/stuff/last_amc_built.htm
> 
> So when parting it, everyone wanted: flairs for end cap 
> bumpers, delay wipers, 
> AM/FM/Cassette, bumpers, and not much else. A number of it's 
> parts ended up on my own 
> fleet of Eagles, Concord wagon & sportabout:
> http://www.planethoustonamx.com/Photo_Gallery_AMC/winter2011.jpg
> 
> but also let it go for $150 with good running engine, trans, 
> whole suspension, radiator, 
> doors and some more, just....was...no interest beyond certain 
> parts. Compare it to 71-74 
> AMX & Javelins. You get past the first dozen 'collectible' 
> parts and what do you have. A 
> rolling hulk the scrap man will give you $300 or so for 
> weight. And so it goes. Hope some 
> of those Eagles, and their parts up above find good homes, 
> Eagles are a blast to drive, 
> wife drives her 88 daily, and I drive my 82 almost daily and 
> has 210,000 miles on it.
> Eddie Stakes
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.planethoustonamx.com
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "LarryS" <vision1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Oh I quite agree!  It's a GREAT car. A mighty fine specimen 
> of an Eagle.  I have 5 such 
> Eagles and none of them started off that well.  Those bumper 
> end caps are like gold.  2 of 
> mine have some way to go to get THAT good... and this one is 
> headed to the crusher. 
> Shame. The kinked hood is a VERY common problem with their 
> stupid short-link hood hinge 
> setup.  Aside that, the rest of the car looks GREAT. I'd go 
> get the thing myself if it 
> wasn't 2,000 miles away. Screw the title, I could make it all work ;-)
>  L.
> 
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