AMC Eagle Den Forum
The Shop => Resources => Topic started by: 1985amceagle on January 17, 2014, 12:02:43 AM
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I apologize if this is in the wrong category, as I'm not completely sure what category this would best fit in. I am interested in know what the front skid plate was normally found on? did the majority end up on sport models, did limiteds get this as part of the package, or did it just depend on what the owner or dealer ordered? Thanks for your input
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I believe the front skid plate was an option only. I have owned 2 limited wagons one had a skid plate and one did not.
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my 87 sedan that i once owned had one. but i believe the po put it on.
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I think it was an option as well. It also seems that more of the ones that had skid plates were from up north (Alaska, Canada, etc.).
Out of my 5 (a sport sx, a DL sx, a base sx, a Limited wagon and a base wagon) not a single 1 had a skid plate. And I know 2 for sure were sold in the south and the sport sx was sold in Michigan.
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My parts car has the front skip plate on it. SX/4 Sport so likely an option.
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Yes, an option.
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Yes, an option.
Expensive and rare... Probably worth as much as what I paid for the parts car.. :rotfl:
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thanks for the info about it everyone! im wondering how hard it would be to clone one? :idea:
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thanks for the info about it everyone! im wondering how hard it would be to clone one? :idea:
The skid plates are made of some pretty thick :censored:! If you've got something to cut it, bend it and drill some holes in it I don't think it would be too hard.
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I have to use my original one for a template when I raise the front of my cra a bit by dropping the axle down 2 inches.
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Yeah, it's a pretty simple design. Could easily be made with a sheet of steel and some way to bend it...with a couple holes drilled. Four torque star bolts and two u-bolts.
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Now this is a nice skid plate too....
http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/107sw/83AMCEagleheavyhaulage1800x531.jpg
Anjo
Holland
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Next time I'm up in KC I'm going to help SpreadEagle get his skid plate off the parts car and then we'll be able to make some measurements if anyone would like to make their own. It's really a pretty simple setup. Big piece of sheet metal cut and bent on a few ends.
This is my old one that I stupidly sold! :(
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20120528_161917.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20120528_161917.jpg.html)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20120528_161818.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20120528_161818.jpg.html)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20120528_125830.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20120528_125830.jpg.html)
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I am thinking diamond plate aluminum would be cool to use for a skid plate
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I am thinking diamond plate aluminum would be cool to use for a skid plate
Thinking the same thing have to see what can be figured out.
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Not much too them. Let us know.
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I never realized these things were so rare. I haven't even been checking the Eagles in the junk yard to see if they have them. Of course, shipping costs would be kind of a killer....
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I've been watching this, but I haven't the closest Idea what this looks like. any pictures of one on an eagle?
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This may help you visualize it. Scroll down to J-6.
http://amceaglesden.com/guide/index.php?title=Group_10_Front_Suspension_--_Power_Steering_--_Steering_Gear
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I've been watching this, but I haven't the closest Idea what this looks like. any pictures of one on an eagle?
I took pics of the plate. They are on the page before this.
Here it is on my old car that didn't come with it stock.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20120222_193849.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20120222_193849.jpg.html)
There are supposed to be 4 Torx bolts that hold it on on the bottom, but only 2 were tapped on my non-skid plate Eagle. Those two are tapped because they hold the other mini skid plate that should be on all Eagles. Not sure what it protects over there on the passenger side.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20120222_193920.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20120222_193920.jpg.html)
Here it is on the Eagle I took it off of. An '83 Woody Wagon Limited. Just like my other one, but this one had the skid plate option.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20111110_185023.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20111110_185023.jpg.html)
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These things are much more than skid plates. They collect fluids dripping from your engines (oil, coolant, etc.) and also are sure to catch the tools you drop - and its not always easy retrieving them :rotfl: :rotfl:
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Yep, they collect quite a bit of grime over the years. Which is why I took a wire wheel to mine.
I initially just scraped of what I could with a puddy knife.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20120222_184916.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20120222_184916.jpg.html)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/Prafeston/20120222_184930.jpg) (http://s776.photobucket.com/user/Prafeston/media/20120222_184930.jpg.html)
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It would be nice if it would cover the radiator as well.
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This skid plate is on my 1983 Eagle Limited. Nice too, but I was wondering if one of you recognizes this version as original equipment? Any idea?
http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/107sw/83AMCEagleheavyhaulage1800x531.jpg
Anjo
Holland
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Not original. Looks pretty cool though.
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Not really something I'd think to look for on an eagle. I like the one on your wagon a lot.