Author Topic: 82 WAGON RALLY MACHINE (Read 8506 times)

cadman929 · « **on:** February 06, 2013, 08:08:04 PM »

so i figured i should start a new topic because my eagle has been an ongoing project since i got it. heres the list of

what i have done.
-Rebuilt the carter bbd and converted to a manual choke.
-new front struts
-new fuel sending unit
-welded leaky gas tank
-welded a new seft of 4 door handles
-used the modified vacuum diagram to get rid of some unnecessary lines
-welded a tube bumper for the front
-got all the gauges to work
-lots of cosmetic stuff

And what i have planned.
-manual 4x4 shift conversion
-2" lift
-getting the windows tinted
-transfer case swap eventually...
-new rims/ tires
-lots of other small things

also if someone wants the rear left bumper cap, it was the only one that hadn't rotted apart, i also have "honey" colored drivers door panel etc and a set of "honey" speaker grilles if anyone wants or needs them.

the day i got it and now

shanebo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2013, 11:01:01 PM »

Sounds like you got all the common bugs worked out with her and have a pretty good start on a really sweet bird!

TheWraith · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2013, 07:34:10 AM »

Looks good. Shined up nicely.

cadman929 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:29:43 AM »

Thanks guys!

DGeagle · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2013, 10:27:35 AM »

The roof rack delete looks good! Seems like the majority have the rack on them.

mudkicker715 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2013, 10:29:17 AM »

Would like to see a pic of the tube bumper

cadman929 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2013, 03:52:07 PM »

i plan on redoing it eventually but until i get a pipe bender this will have to do

mudkicker715 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2013, 03:55:27 PM »

Thanks

eagleflyer · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2013, 04:20:35 PM »

Hi , I really could use those speaker griles you mentioned . they are the right color even! Thanks, Ron (eagleflyer)

cadman929 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:38:23 PM »

i'm needing new rear shocks, any ideas guys?

JayRamb · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:16:55 PM »

Monroe air shocks

vangremlin · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:22:45 PM »

or Monroe Sensa-Trac #58510

Draekon · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2013, 10:27:21 AM »

Or KYB Gas-a-Just KG5522

cadman929 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:03:50 AM »

my front seats are in rough shape and im thinking about getting these soon what do you guys think?

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Baskinator · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2013, 11:35:42 AM »

Proper installation might be a challenge, but if you're up to the task then I'm sure they would be more reliable than the stock seats/seat frames. You might want to get measurements of the seat back though, it looks a bit tall.

Personally, I think that red would be a little too bright for my taste and the style/color would clash with the interior. Otherwise, looks pretty comfy

JayRamb · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2013, 12:51:45 PM »

I would price out a seat rebuild of your current ones from an upholstery shop.

profeagle · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2013, 02:50:22 PM »

I bought a pair of similar seats but soon found they woun't fit because of interference between the front inside corner of seat and the floor hump. I adapted them to the original seat rails to keep them properly centered, but maybe would fit if moved over almost against door, not very good for comfort. replacement seats cannot be any thicker than original seats for best fit. At lest that is my experience, so gave up on that idea and kept original which were in good shape anyway, I just wanted different ones.

I think those seats your looking at are not worth consideration. Real so called racing seats cost a lot more than that !

Has anyone found seats that will fit ?

shanebo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2013, 12:33:03 AM »

Eagles are kind of weird for seat fitment due to the hump from the t-case...If you had the more common nutmeg or blue interior finding descent junkyard seats is a bit easier...The garnet interior, however, is probably one of the harder ones to come by next to black. I did see a write up in the interior section i believe, which shows how to modify jeep cherokee seats to fit.

shanebo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2013, 12:35:41 AM »

here is the link http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=36693.0

kalve · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2013, 05:55:10 AM »

monroe sensa-trac for hauling an towing

cadman929 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2013, 09:21:52 PM »

got some helper spring add a leafs for the rear and new shocks i got the monroe sensa track ones and im getting the windows tinted soon also

cadman929 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 02, 2013, 11:36:18 PM »

treated the eagle to some nice tinted windows as a birthday present to myself today! whoot whoot finally 18! and i got a job at Tires Les Schwab so i will have more funding for this project!:D and i got the add a leafs on so now she finally sits level! i will post some pictures in the morning.

kalve · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2013, 12:08:44 AM »

sounds good what is the next thing you going to do to it?

cadman929 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2013, 01:39:53 AM »

not too sure yet, im wanting to start doing some performance stuff on the motor but im not sure what to do to it... $:-\$

cadman929 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2013, 02:00:57 PM »

once again the before and after

shanebo · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2013, 01:15:07 AM »

Lookin good man!! These motors can turn descent numbers by swapping the 4.2 head for a higher compression 4.0 head and cam out of an early 90's cherokee.