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Title: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 01, 2012, 04:23:22 AM: hey everyone. so i got carnuck's spirit that he had for sale, and i am going to build a sx4 clone out of it. so i started the tear down last week. i found very lil rust in the whole car. i am taking out the rear plastic side parts and going to sell them. i am also stripping all the tar and carpet. i know i will be putting in lizardskin and roll on bed liner. i have also pulled the rear dif out and i have an 8.25 diff going in, also i will be pulling the trans out tomorrow for the new aw4. after that will be the 242 tcase. i am up in the air abt the front end i want good gas mileage so i am thinking i will go with a vacuum front dif but i would use a cable on the dif. our i will use the none vacuum front dif i have. i am also thinking abt a two inch spacer lift in the front with custom upercontrol arms. i have pics so far but i dont know how to post them on here
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Jurjen on May 01, 2012, 06:17:58 AM: I don't think that a vacuum front diff will bring you much in MPG's.
The vacuum system is a bit complicated too.
I would stay with a vacuum operated T/C, just two lines from the vacuum switch and has the advantage of being "Switch on the Fly" too.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 01, 2012, 01:37:53 PM: Vacuum axle switched to cable shift is the way to go.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 01, 2012, 02:00:14 PM: yea i am thinking the vacuum axle with a nice strong cable would be the best think for mpg and would be less work on the tcase when not in 4wheeel drive
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 01, 2012, 02:22:11 PM: (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8601.jpg)
the back of the car after a good scraping.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8593.jpg)
the little bit of rust i found.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8608.jpg)
the rust after wire wheel and treat meant. with this great stuff i found at my napa

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8611.jpg)
the rust treatment.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8597.jpg)
my old axle and the new 8.25

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8578.jpg)
the dash. anyone want the old am radio and bezel. i am going to be putting in a double din screen in its place for the rear view camera and for the soon to be new member of the family.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Pat on May 01, 2012, 10:16:35 PM: Looks pretty solid, Just surface rust.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 01, 2012, 11:35:05 PM: umm its a lil more than surface rust in the back. there is a few lil pin holes back there. but other than that its in great shape. the rust treatment works great thou. i have used it on my 79 mustang and was able to save a lot of puts that i thought where scrap metal.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: rohnk on May 01, 2012, 11:44:39 PM: The new axle seems a bit beefier. What have you got planned up front? Adding some horspower?
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 01, 2012, 11:47:44 PM: i am thinking about a 4.6 stroker. but that axle is out of my jeep cherokee
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: vangremlin on May 02, 2012, 12:45:19 AM: Didn't I read on the Nest somewhere that a Spirit to SX/4 conversion is very difficult because of the size difference in the transmission tunnels, and that the Spirit tunnel isn't large enough to accomodate the transfer case?
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 02, 2012, 12:52:25 AM: you are right vangremlin but i have an eagle wagon parts car for the new dog house i also think u could make a jeep cherokee dog house work but that would be more work
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: captspillane on May 02, 2012, 02:41:44 AM: You likely read it in my project thread, "Perkiomen Project Pics" on page 2 and 3. I'm also converting a Spirit into an Eagle. Another member here on the nest has already completed a conversion. It's actually pretty easy because its just a matter of cutting a donor Eagle floor pan in the right spot to line up perfectly with the old Spirit floor. There is several pictures posted, including a picture of his floor already welded in. You don't need to disturb the subframe.

http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=36839.0

modified to fix link
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 02, 2012, 11:12:13 AM: the man thing that different is the cross brace also i want the tunnel to unbolt so i can work on the trans easy. but i do have an 82 Donner wagon for parts. also i was thinking abt the jeep cherokee seat tracks cuz they r off set for the tunnel
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 02, 2012, 07:32:32 PM: Probably need to make a channel that goes where the tunnel sits for strength so the floor doesn't spread apart.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 02, 2012, 08:06:55 PM: hey stop stealing my thoughts man i am going to make a grove along with a set of bars that go across. by the way that pesky lil trans is out and laying on the ground.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Pat on May 02, 2012, 10:10:43 PM: Quote from: max98059 on May 01, 2012, 11:35:05 PM
umm its a lil more than surface rust in the back. there is a few lil pin holes back there. but other than that its in great shape. the rust treatment works great thou. i have used it on my 79 mustang and was able to save a lot of puts that i thought where scrap metal.

I go by 1 OLD Ford Man for a reason. My mistake, to MY eyes, it didn't appear to have any holes is why I said solid/surface rust.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 02, 2012, 11:03:13 PM: its ok it wasnt bad but just a lil more than surface rust and i found a 1"x1/2" spot
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 04, 2012, 01:06:48 PM: Quote from: max98059 on May 02, 2012, 08:06:55 PM
hey stop stealing my thoughts man i am going to make a grove along with a set of bars that go across. by the way that pesky lil trans is out and laying on the ground.
Any fingers under there? ;)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/spirit/Spirit998.jpg)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 04, 2012, 01:57:26 PM: only a little fat and a lot of blood left
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 04, 2012, 02:54:38 PM: (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8625.jpg)
it not to bad right
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: maddog on May 04, 2012, 07:16:59 PM: ouch dude that looks painful. :o
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 04, 2012, 08:54:51 PM: lol i didnt feel anything untill the a few hours after i did it
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Baskinator on May 05, 2012, 02:10:55 AM: This makes me feel like we need a "Battle Scars" page 8)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 05, 2012, 02:33:16 AM: Ever watch Lethal Weapon? I grew up on a farm and I'm a Vet. Some of my scars have their own scars!
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on May 05, 2012, 02:33:51 AM: Quote from: max98059 on May 04, 2012, 02:54:38 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8625.jpg)
it not to bad right

Wow, I didn't realize that curling and brushing your hair could be so dangerous! ;)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 05, 2012, 11:44:28 PM: lol oh yes its very danger-es . how about transmissions and jacks
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 06, 2012, 05:25:32 PM: It's amazing what you find when you take stuff apart too! I'm VERY glad you found the title for the 5 ton! (behind the dash!) Now I can finally take it for scrap metal after I load it with stuff from the 5th wheel.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 06, 2012, 06:03:49 PM: I think I need to change my Avatar
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 06, 2012, 06:10:13 PM: yes u do need to change it. and ur welcome abt the title to the 5 ton. what r friends for right
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 06, 2012, 06:24:40 PM: You got that right! Wish I didn't have a head/back ache right now.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 06, 2012, 07:23:49 PM: thanks for ur help it is so nice. srry i couldnt do much my finger isnt doing the best
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 06, 2012, 10:57:55 PM: does anyone know how to take out the carter feed back and wiring
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 07, 2012, 10:48:21 PM: so i started to get the false floor in
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8678.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8677.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8676.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8675.jpg)

what does everyone think? will look good?

oh i found a lil hitchhiker in the heater.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8669.jpg)
i started cleaning it out with my bare hands. when i got a nice wake up

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8672.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8673.jpg)
i found this little nasty creeper.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 08, 2012, 12:26:22 AM: well i want the floor as a storage spot that is secure for a purse or something of value. also i am going to make this one stronger and removable. bwt casper do u need some interior quarter panels. i am sure i could have one of my family member bring it down to Hermiston if needed
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 08, 2012, 02:02:26 AM: Quote from: max98059 on May 06, 2012, 10:57:55 PM
does anyone know how to take out the carter feed back and wiring

We started today. Too bad the heat/cottonwood pollen made me feel so sick earlier
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: maddog on May 08, 2012, 03:01:40 AM: :o that looks like a fiddle back to me. i hope it didn't bite you because i've seen what a bite from one of those can do.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 08, 2012, 03:03:17 AM: Just found out it's a Callobius spider. http://pep.wsu.edu/pdf/PLS116_1.pdf
Picture 6 on page 5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callobius_severus
Not deadly but the bite does hurt awhile
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on May 08, 2012, 08:40:16 AM: Yeah, definitely not a Brown Recluse. I've seen too many of those to count in MO.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: eaglefreek on May 08, 2012, 08:52:58 AM: Quote from: casper on May 08, 2012, 12:08:36 AM
me personally, i dont like the false floor. the sx4/spirit is limited on its space as is. the wagons false floor does have me thinking of a really cool subwoofer spot tho. ;-)
Since my spare is on my rear bumper on my 86, I replaced the door in the floor with a sub enclosure with a slim Rockford Fosgate 12. I hinged it so I could utilize some of the space for storage.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 08, 2012, 11:22:08 AM: yea that sounds cool but with the baby no sub. also i will be building a computer for the car.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: priya on May 08, 2012, 02:25:14 PM: I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the false floor. I gather you got it out of a wagon but I'm amazed it appears to fit perfectly, I sure wouldn't have expected that. Pretty cool - way to go Max98059!
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 08, 2012, 02:32:23 PM: It's from the wagon we're parting. Tomorrow will be another busy day with moving stuff, and cutting up the parts wagon. Anyone need body panels? Inner fenders? Rear 1/4s? Now is the time to speak up before we fire up the sawzall..
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: mudkicker715 on May 08, 2012, 02:35:27 PM: Front passenger dogleg would be good for me. gotta think about that cause shipping might kill it. Let me know via pm to keep your topic clean.

thanks
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 08, 2012, 02:41:07 PM: There is a parts thread here
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=38647.0

Free rear interior panels from the Spirit (should fit some SX4s)
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=38695.0

And my Eagle wagon for sale (link below)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 08, 2012, 02:50:25 PM: Quote from: priya on May 08, 2012, 02:25:14 PM
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the false floor. I gather you got it out of a wagon but I'm amazed it appears to fit perfectly, I sure wouldn't have expected that. Pretty cool - way to go Max98059!

ya it almost fits. its just a little to long and it will need bracing under. so i can cut off the feet also i will be putting a cage in for the stroller. to keep stuff in the back also.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: jim on May 08, 2012, 09:14:06 PM: If you drill holes to mount that false floor, remember what is just below! We had a member who was installing a stereo and drilled a hole in his gas tank.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on May 08, 2012, 10:09:05 PM: Drilled a hole through a metal gas line once...was just glad I didn't blow up!
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 08, 2012, 11:37:11 PM: lol nope u will see how i am mounting the false floor. it will be stronger and use less space then factory.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: rohnk on May 09, 2012, 09:44:51 AM: Where did you get the false floor?
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: doc65 on May 09, 2012, 10:16:32 AM: Looks like it was pulled from a wagon
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 09, 2012, 10:23:25 AM: Quote from: doc65 on May 09, 2012, 10:16:32 AM
Looks like it was pulled from a wagon
yes doc you are right the floor is out of a wagon an 82 wagon to be exact. i have parts for sale. they are listed on here
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 10, 2012, 01:46:53 AM: Yup
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=38647.0
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 10, 2012, 12:33:46 PM: after a lot of hard work i finely got the floor chunk i need cut out

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/spirit/success.jpg)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on May 10, 2012, 12:37:30 PM: Hooray!
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 11, 2012, 01:33:12 AM: yea so i hope i get the tunnel in this weekend. but it all hinges on tomorrow.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: mudkicker715 on May 11, 2012, 01:36:27 AM: Hope it goes good.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 11, 2012, 01:59:11 AM: thanks man i am still wondering whats better for the under side of the car. i figure under coat or bed liner. i dont want to spend a lot but want something good
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 13, 2012, 10:26:26 PM: so today i went out and started to strip the under coating off

after a little work
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8699.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8702.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8701.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8700.jpg)

so after i stripe the whole car i will be doing a roll on bed liner.

unless anyone has better ideas
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 19, 2012, 10:27:26 PM: so today was spent on tar removal i am half way done now. the back is done the passenger front floor is done and the back seat is almost done!!!

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8706.jpg)

a lil heat and a lot of fire :)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8707.jpg)
me at work thanks to my wife for taking the pics of me working

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8708.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8712.jpg)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on May 20, 2012, 12:28:50 PM: The way I felt yesterday I'm glad I wasn't there to smell that.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 20, 2012, 01:16:19 PM: yea it was pretty bad i had a fan going in the back and i grabbed my mask to breath.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on May 24, 2012, 02:47:07 PM: yea what happen
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on July 28, 2012, 04:20:43 AM: ok so i am sry i haven't made any post. today i got my cross bar and motor in and sitting on the wheels for the first time in months.

me and my wife
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8760.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8763.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8764.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8762.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8761.jpg)

standing on the cross bar
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8759.jpg)

the new turn signal
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8758.jpg)

carnuck helping me out
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8756.jpg)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on July 28, 2012, 01:06:55 PM: (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/spirit/sote.jpg)

Need to extend the 2wd column down 2 inches to match up
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/spirit/tooshort.jpg)

We have a pair of these vacuum 2.72 front diffs for sale now.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/spirit/272VacAxle.jpg)

I don't know why but floors seem to fall out whenever this guy is around!

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/spirit/XJFloor.jpg)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on July 28, 2012, 02:24:05 PM: i dont know also but i am keeping my front diffs for now
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on July 29, 2012, 12:29:18 PM: The big question is will you badge it as an Eagle our a spirit? ..or a mix of both?
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on July 29, 2012, 01:53:26 PM: i am thinking custom badges or none at all. but it will say 4x4 on it for mr. :police: man
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: thereverendbill on July 29, 2012, 03:52:54 PM: the body looks pretty straight (i can't be sure if that is a dent in the left door). I would just polish it and leave it as is with the badges
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on July 29, 2012, 03:57:00 PM: yea thats one of the few dents. but i am thinking abt badging it as a Subaru :newbie: >:D
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on August 27, 2012, 06:19:37 PM: so i built this rack. what do you guys think.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8851.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8850.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8849.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG_8848.jpg)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on August 27, 2012, 07:09:29 PM: Pretty cool. Looks a bit bulky and maybe too large for the size of the car...but it should do it's job hauling stuff around.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: mudkicker715 on August 27, 2012, 07:20:43 PM: If your setting up for offroading as i see with gas cans. its horrible,unless a desert. also a cooler will suck ice in the wind.

so what are your intentions with that? no one can answer you without knowing its application.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: jim on August 27, 2012, 08:04:32 PM: Did you do any reinforcing inside? What did you do to make it water tight?
You did a nice job of fitting the feet to the curvature of the roof.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on August 27, 2012, 10:10:26 PM: i put it on the reinforced part of the roof and its built for camping and off road. its also not 100% done.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on August 27, 2012, 10:29:12 PM: It seems too tall to me..and I'm used to seeing like the Thule/Yakima top boxes that are built with much thinner piping so the large piping is throwing me off. It also seems to stick out past the windshield a bit. I'd keep it in line with the roof...and make sure you have it far enough in on the back that when you open the hatch it doesn't hit.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on August 27, 2012, 11:40:25 PM: i wanted it to over hang the windshield for my offroad lights the are 7" hids. also i left a ton of room over the back hatch.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: rollguy on August 28, 2012, 12:46:48 AM: Interesting build. I think I will follow along!
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on August 28, 2012, 12:49:34 AM: thanks so do u have any pointers for me at all
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on August 28, 2012, 02:39:06 AM: The sealing will come later. (it's removable and fits into the back when not needed) For now, it's functional and light (made of aluminum). The tall rails will help keep things from bouncing out and straps will keep them attached. We should take a pic of both of us sitting in the rack! Maybe add Tom too! Lol! (on painkillers and having trouble sleeping due to torn rotator cuff)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: mudkicker715 on August 28, 2012, 11:07:05 AM: For offroading its bad. trees will knock everything thatcis on it. or get stuck to it. i would never put lights on it for the same reason. however the trail i frequent has a swamp.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on August 28, 2012, 06:06:15 PM: but i am still less than 6 ft which is shorter than most jeeps.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on August 31, 2012, 12:43:27 AM: thanks for the info i was kinda thinking l.e.d and not the hid now
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 02, 2012, 09:16:09 PM: well we are off to Lake Havasu Arizona. all loaded up for camping with the lil one.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG186.jpg)

and me and my lovely wify shauna
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/IMG189.jpg)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on September 03, 2012, 12:44:34 AM: Safe travel! Hopefully no more tires will come apart on you!
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: maddog on September 03, 2012, 04:06:12 AM: what route will you be taking.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on September 03, 2012, 01:26:11 PM: I don't think he has net access at the moment. Last I heard from him last night a tire came loose. and that was I-5 near OR border
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 05, 2012, 01:48:51 PM: well all in all i made it down here pretty good i vapor locked 3 times on the way down. but it was a fun drive down.

so is there any nest members here in havasu
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Prafeston on September 05, 2012, 03:44:52 PM: He was trying to sell his Eagle I think..
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 06, 2012, 12:52:16 PM: (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/DSCN1614.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/DSCN1613.jpg)

what happen when i was leaving seattle.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on September 06, 2012, 01:01:01 PM: Told you that thing wouldn't last. Too many cracks in the sidewall and tread.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 07, 2012, 04:09:26 PM: yea well u were right
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on September 07, 2012, 04:18:54 PM: sadly.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 09, 2012, 01:11:01 PM: so yesterday i took my car off road for the first time and i broke the front left half shaft
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 09, 2012, 11:02:01 PM: it broke the inner joint so i had to jack it up out in the middle of the desert and take apart the axle then beat it apart. what a job in the sun. and idk how i did it. but i think i didnt like going 25-30 mph on the red gravel road. i am thinking s10 half shafts.

heres some pics of my outing today and yesterday.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/DSCN1687.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/DSCN1686.jpg) its like 105 and 40% humidity out there.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/DSCN1683.jpg) my wife.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/DSCN1680.jpg)

i only had 2wheel drive.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/max98059/DSCN1690.jpg) the cactus these 2 both r over 400YRS old
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 09, 2012, 11:10:29 PM: i thick that the spirit upper control arms are different and give like a 2" lift. but mine is pretty high.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 10, 2012, 12:24:20 AM: lol yea i took a look at the eagle arms i have and they r a little different so. but it sits really tall much taller then carnucks stock wagon. and all i did was leave the stock spirit spirngs and arms when i did the 4x4 change. oh yea i forgot one of the jeepers here said that the amc eagle is not an offroad car and amc didn't own jeep and when i was out and abt today he was stuck in a ditch. i pulled up and said well i guess u need a tow truck cuz my car is a pos wanna be 4x4 and he said no please help me so i pulled him out and he said thank you and i said that was in 2 wheel drive, his mouth just dropped.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on September 10, 2012, 10:24:01 AM: Bummed me out because I put in brand new front springs to get lift and got only 2 inches. It does however ride MUCH nicer than it did before. (I used new springs for a Concord wagon with V8 and AC which had an extra coil round)
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: max98059 on September 10, 2012, 12:23:06 PM: well now u can get the spirit control arms and get 4" of lift.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on September 13, 2012, 09:08:18 PM: Sadly, I won't unless I sell some of my other projects
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on September 16, 2012, 02:03:21 PM: I was at a shop yesterday getting an oil (edit: not old) change (too hard to do myself with a broken shoulder) and checked out the drivetrain sitting on the floor from an '04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 (V6 auto). The trans seemed almost identical to an AW4 but it's a 6 speed and the tcase front output is MUCH closer to the trans pan edge as well as a smaller overall tcase body. I wonder if that would work with a Jeep AW4 bell (I know the Jeep AW4 and 88 Toyota 4runner auto are the same bell pattern on the case as I test fit one, but the front out was on the wrong side)
Reason I brought this up on SOTE's thread was I'm thinking maybe it could have fit with no floor modifications to make it 4x4.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on December 03, 2014, 01:36:35 PM: Well guys. It looks like SOTE is going to rise again! Making a deal to part trade against the Grumman van I sold Max98059 as he is too busy to do anything with it in the near future.
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: Eagleearl on December 09, 2014, 11:54:08 AM: That's good to hear. What does it need to get on the road?
Title: Re: the spirit of the eagle build
Post by: carnuck on December 09, 2014, 10:58:19 PM: Still waiting for his old landlord to release it to me. NEVER work for your landlord on a 24-7 basis!