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Member ID: ImperatorSx4

Location: Los Alamos, NM

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1982 AMC Eagle
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  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed100mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

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ImperatorSx4’s AMC Eagle
“"The Tank"”

    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
     
    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
     

This is my 1982 AMC Eagle Sx/4, possibly the coolest and strangest car ever. I got it from a guy in Santa Fe, NM. It had been sitting in the sun for a long time, and as such, had to be repainted. There is a lot of sun damage to the right side interior. The paneling has been severely beat up by the sun and the dash board is cracked. Other then that, its in great shape. Under the hood I have a 258 straight six with a cold air intake I added. Also, I decided to replace the original muffler with a Cherry Bomb muffler from Glasspack. It sounds a lot better than before. All in all, this thing is a beast. MORE PICS COMING SHORTLY!!
ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle
Here I am in Moab, Utah, taking it where cars fear to tread. I'm pretty sure I'm one of the only cars that went out there.
ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle
We got some decent snow this year so I had to romp it through the streets. I can laugh at everyone who gloats at their cars being faster than me as I watch them get stuck in the snow. Glorious.

ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle


More Moab shots. It was a blast to be out there in a car with all of the jeeps and trucks. Although I did run into another Eagle in Moab.
ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle
ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle
Here is the rat's nest of hoses and wires that is the AMC Straight 6. Ideally I would like to get a 4.0 L fuel injected straight 6, but I live on a college budget, so for now all I can do is dream.

ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle


I need to get some more pics. I tossed the old seats and installed some new racing seats. Very nice, I'll get those up ASAP.
ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle
ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle

ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle


ImperatorSx4's 1982 AMC Eagle
I'm going to be ripping out the old carpet and go with rubber flooring instead. I'm going to be replacing the sun damaged door panels, possibly opting for plain sheet metal. I'm also tossing the useless back seats (nobody can really sit in them, they're just too small) and will hopefully put a half roll-cage in the back.

Sadly, in November of '08 I experienced a series of electrical issues. Some of my wiring shorted out and caught on fire and the alternator died. I've had some electrical issues with shorts in the past, but this time it was too expensive. I couldn't afford to fix it on my college budget, so I was forced to sell it. What I would do to drive it one more time! I absolutely love these cars, and plan on buying another one when money isn't so tight. Goodbye Vivian.

 

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MOnzaMan211  

Posted by: MOnzaMan211

nice eagle! was this car in 4wheel and off road magazine?

olds68  

Posted by: olds68

5 stars. My first daliy drive, back in Sept of 1992 was a 4-banger 1981 Sx/4.

pLaYtHiNg  

Posted by: pLaYtHiNg

Hi There! Do you still live in NM? I live just outside of Abq! Nice lookin' SX4! I wish I had one, my Eagle is a waggy but I still love it! Are you a member on the Eagle's Nest? There are a few of us "Eagle Nuts" in and around Abq looking to get together and ride a couple of times a year, if you ever want to come out to see us let me know! BebeDasha & the pLaYtHiNg

232stinger  

Posted by: 232stinger

Nice ride overall, but the steering wheel is REALLY awesome! 5 stars! Come check out my Hornet, if you get a chance.

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Member ID: ImperatorSx4

Location: Los Alamos, NM