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The Shop => Project Cars => Topic started by: el-camino on June 11, 2015, 06:55:32 PM

Title: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on June 11, 2015, 06:55:32 PM: hi all
6 years i own now my Eagle, i had never a big problem, only small work and a little paint job in the last years.
but now it´s time for a bigger work. ;)
last week i start the business
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3ltyqzY1jJA/VXhdy5i7YJI/AAAAAAAANPI/QGp44yBDkxY/w1523-h1142-no/P1130856.JPG)

first i will only change the clutch, but i think this job takes a longer time
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ilUFvCm4O0o/VXhd4I9JqNI/AAAAAAAANQA/x5sUf4HSIYA/w1523-h1142-no/P1130966.JPG)

the flywheel are realy bad, but a new one is ordered and on the way 8)

also new seals for the NP and the engine
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QcIsv9BQd5s/VXhev802B_I/AAAAAAAANV4/qf2B9y6cuWY/w1523-h1142-no/P1140469.JPG)

and a lot of parts are ordered, all bushings front and rear, balljoints, bearings, and much more
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HAqDTxU81sQ/VXhfDvZtbKI/AAAAAAAANWg/GY_OhuR6pUo/w1523-h1142-no/P1140474.JPG)

otherwise is the Canadian Lady in a good condition, no rust holes everywhere.

the rear leafs are 34 years old, its time for add a leaf, front coils are new from moog

when the technical stuff is ready, i think around 8-10 weeks, we do also a new paint job, this time the complete car with engine bay and so on.
the green Eagle is history ;D
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: eaglefreek on June 11, 2015, 09:21:31 PM: Wow! What color do you have planned or are you going to surprise us?
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: vangremlin on June 11, 2015, 10:32:52 PM: Yeah, I'm interested to see what color you're going to paint it. It will have to be pretty cool to top the green paint job!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on June 21, 2015, 05:33:11 PM: höhö, the new color ? surprise surprise, in a few month you will see the color 8)
cleaning up the leafs
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uSWRKKxtAZY/VYMqnbi-TDI/AAAAAAAANYs/SekGpXE3CnY/w1523-h1142-no/P1140876.JPG)

a lot of Eagle parts :)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5HOwkhEVlKc/VYMqmI35dAI/AAAAAAAANYk/6bEr6ZxtX9c/w1523-h1142-no/P1140875.JPG)

the rear axle are read, new drums coming next friday
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w5XXdNWd568/VYcrc-8MgXI/AAAAAAAANZ8/u_h7nFlM7oY/w1523-h1142-no/P1150273.JPG)

the leafs springs with new bushings and a Suburban add-a-leaf
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_SGPIKJ9W5Y/VYcrwgMVZ3I/AAAAAAAANaE/QCV_8EL_zWU/w1523-h1142-no/P1150275.JPG)

next week i install the rear axle back in car and pull out the front axle for overhaul :blob1:

and tomorrow is christmas and delivery :hello2:
an Eagle need Eagle wheels !
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-V4-F0DPGO28/VYc1kwt04aI/AAAAAAAANaY/VSTLuNAOko4/s400-no/eaglewheels.jpg)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on June 24, 2015, 05:33:27 PM: done ;)
the rear axle is back in place
the add-a-leaf lift the car nearly 2"
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qszl2M_6X-4/VYsgFxWwrhI/AAAAAAAANb0/hL6s_IkyVr0/w1523-h1142-no/eaglerear2.jpg)

the rims fits great, i need only other tires with "rubber"
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bwZofIwhT3I/VYsgFuwJbJI/AAAAAAAANb8/QB327xJWgvc/w1523-h1142-no/eaglerear3.jpg)

just now are 50series tires on the rims, i think i go up to 65series
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EHCojQ2wPxw/VYsgGSHd9gI/AAAAAAAANb4/Ig7ddABpsaY/w1523-h1142-no/eaglerear4.jpg)

tomorrow i will start to remove the front axle 8)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: Nightpath on June 25, 2015, 01:11:02 PM: Dear god get more of a tire on those rims...they looks horrible lol. Eagle was meant to have big beefy aggressive tires yo!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on June 25, 2015, 04:35:24 PM: the new tires comes next monday, 215/60-17 Bridgestone
this size its the same size as a 195/80-15 or a 215/75
i need no monster tires, the Eagle is not a Monstertruck ;)
and agressive ? no way, the Eagle is a fine and smooth car ;-)
aggressive, yes, but therefore i have other stuff ;)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lGQZwd_kVzU/VSqgb1aVM8I/AAAAAAAAMSQ/yuA0gaBk50g/w1523-h1142-no/DSC01301.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: johnbendik on June 26, 2015, 12:09:43 AM: Nightpath, remember that some of us got our Eagles to be bad-*ss all-wheel drive street machines (as opposed to raised off-road machines, which are another kind of cool).

For the street. a lower aspect ratio lets you run a wider width (and get a bigger contact patch) while keeping the overall diameter the same (so that gearing and speedometers work normally). http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=42205.0 (http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=42205.0)

Different strokes for different folks, as we used to say in my misspent youth...

JB
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on June 30, 2015, 05:02:52 PM: yap, the right size tires are tested ;)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiIWH3RmJlY/VZMDRGeRAJI/AAAAAAAANck/e8EFBsKlYic/w1523-h1142-no/P1150756.JPG)
215/60-17 , i think it´s ok for me :blob1:
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on July 03, 2015, 06:52:58 PM: ok, just this weekend is here in Sweden the world biggest US-Car show with over 20.000 cars, but i have no time, the Eagle show must go on ;)
the rear end look great back in place
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u-jA0qtGJ4w/VZcP7atUkXI/AAAAAAAANhI/cu54PN2NLEQ/w1523-h1142-no/P1150814.JPG)

now have the car his own shoes on the rear, and the party begins with the front end
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0uXACuDqQnc/VZcO5aFrV-I/AAAAAAAANeA/GUSQgt36wE0/w857-h1142-no/P1150823.JPG)

springs, arms and all the other stuff must out
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FEPcVbYqd3o/VZcO7BVi6jI/AAAAAAAANeM/49RKdU2o_2A/w1523-h1142-no/P1150826.JPG)

after this i remove today the front axle and all the rest
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zp6XJYU4nfI/VZcPWd3iK7I/AAAAAAAANgY/cSHA0Qx54Dg/w1523-h1142-no/P1150865.JPG)

this car is great ! no bolts or screws are damaged, not all was easy to open it, but it works
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hkz9GApa3cg/VZcPOs7_jvI/AAAAAAAANfw/JMra-VbeGQM/w1523-h1142-no/P1150859.JPG)
next week we remove all the rust and prepare the fenders for welding an paint the engine compartment 8)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: rollguy on July 04, 2015, 01:59:51 PM: You are taking on a lot of work, but it is going to be awesome when it is finished!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on July 08, 2015, 04:23:01 PM: a lot of small parts must be cleaned an painted
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-91H2jEgvvOI/VZ2EnqY47pI/AAAAAAAANh8/DbYOtb325o4/w857-h1142-no/P1150918.JPG)

new bushings and balljoints are mounted ;)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xK1ThwFimIQ/VZ2EmZMuSXI/AAAAAAAANhw/nuHg5oJe39o/w857-h1142-no/P1150917.JPG)

some new parts arrived
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-szoIaQfk_8g/VZ2Eq41biNI/AAAAAAAANiQ/NNeDV4iJ_iE/w857-h1142-no/P1150921.JPG)

also front and rear shocks
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ahtKJeMxmwM/VZ2ExhQ41wI/AAAAAAAANiw/R9GOslYYcp0/w857-h1142-no/P1150931.JPG)

next week i will kill the one and only rust on the car: front fenders
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6_CNvE1o4PA/VZ2EsFnmZRI/AAAAAAAANiY/QyfDMCvEaV4/w1523-h1142-no/P1150922.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: eaglefreek on July 08, 2015, 09:03:12 PM: Wow, that's some rust. Is the suspension parts the same color that you'll be painting the car?
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on July 23, 2015, 07:00:13 PM: oooh no, only the front fenders, thats all with rust.
here we have donkey power in the engine room 8)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u6VlmezLRho/VbFtwSP9pLI/AAAAAAAANwM/xxjEqfPhcAc/w1523-h1142-no/P1160194.JPG)

the original saggy chainsaw ;D
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TKY1BCW15Rc/VbFtw2E4NtI/AAAAAAAANwQ/2MskyRuu_LA/w857-h1142-no/P1160290.JPG)

blown away the rust and the next step is welding new edges
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PiznrHuEEwo/VbFtzxejZiI/AAAAAAAANwo/coiP0kURwdk/w1523-h1142-no/P1160302.JPG)

rust free and protected engine bay
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kdgAgRTaZ7Q/VbFtx8EU-AI/AAAAAAAANwc/94XxkG2VFXA/w1523-h1142-no/P1160299.JPG)

also the wheel houses
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pa7xUOtw4Xk/VbFtz4kER0I/AAAAAAAANws/KLE3xUnhu8Q/w1523-h1142-no/P1160304.JPG)

the new stuff in place
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0cX3yNEd9F8/VbFt09KSAAI/AAAAAAAANw0/CetbAeluATQ/w857-h1142-no/P1160309.JPG)

i think its good for a daily driver ;)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K24iWtZjmIw/VbFt24PZQLI/AAAAAAAANxE/WvHSUTV45h8/w1523-h1142-no/P1160419.JPG)

this guy feels good now
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zEJ3Vq844A4/VbFt5LAdAAI/AAAAAAAANxU/Ep_Kkak-qSU/w1523-h1142-no/P1160422.JPG)

many new parts back in place
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-muwfFMcFJDI/VbFt7xlBOTI/AAAAAAAANxk/deLRDS8VR6A/w1523-h1142-no/P1160475.JPG)

and i wonder why, the National 3942 Oil Seal dont fit on my 81 knuckles front, the seals are to big in diameter
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on July 26, 2015, 04:09:18 PM: the next step
steering column out of a 92 XJ with tilt, the lower steering shaft is out of a 96 ZJ
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Hcgtqddsa0E/VbU61vKpktI/AAAAAAAANzU/n1OGZsbXYD4/w857-h1142-no/P1160518.JPG)

the front end is nearly ready with new bushings, ball-joints, Moog springs, KYB shocks and much more
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2Os5VczkN5k/VbU6yM9ss2I/AAAAAAAANy8/REKJPYHmbYg/w857-h1142-no/P1160510.JPG)

the new flywheel and clutch are in place
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sBeXIBccrhE/VbU6vQtPxCI/AAAAAAAANys/ITacMIunxOw/w1523-h1142-no/P1160503.JPG)

tomorrow i will install the tranny and the rest, the transfer case have new oil seals ;)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W8l9DzDeIYA/VbU6qjp0hLI/AAAAAAAANyU/tMsspkFLw6M/w1523-h1142-no/P1160497.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: eaglefreek on July 26, 2015, 06:23:00 PM: You're making some great progress!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on July 29, 2015, 03:53:29 PM: thanks ;)
but the car must be ready before the first snow comes in november 8)
front end finished
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cNGUqcdlStE/VbksebpzxxI/AAAAAAAAN0A/jGzOo5isGSo/w1523-h1142-no/P1160579.JPG)

rear end ready
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JDj93s84Otc/VbksfvAGylI/AAAAAAAAN0I/AhHvmSn3K_I/w1523-h1142-no/P1160580.JPG)

only small things to do on the list
today job was in the engine room
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4ilyq09pNwQ/VbktOk9WYNI/AAAAAAAAN0g/zTMuL7P5oTE/w1523-h1142-no/P1160584.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HewwKh3NeJ8/VbktRa9f6PI/AAAAAAAAN0o/25sfVMXXGDU/w1523-h1142-no/P1160585.JPG)

the Cherokee steering column is in place, tomorrow comes the electrical part
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-stkGj8tvh3I/VbkskjTnf_I/AAAAAAAAN0Y/Vv2rVv68ERQ/w1523-h1142-no/P1160588.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on July 30, 2015, 04:28:21 PM: today was exhaust time ;)
the first pipe after the manifold is no longer avalible
so i bought one new pipe for a 87 Jeep Wrangler and modifed this thing
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--TeqHClw5TQ/VbqFZkUgMII/AAAAAAAAN1Q/8uN01V-1eeY/w1523-h1142-no/P1160611.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jk6xbcIVuSw/VbqFdbrWygI/AAAAAAAAN1o/UDV2B5dsB1A/w1523-h1142-no/P1160623.JPG)

2 Borla XR1 muffler must be ok for the 258 ;D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4rGF99SsKTQ/VbqFYtB7-eI/AAAAAAAAN1A/12MfeGtgO5A/w1523-h1142-no/P1160615.JPG)

the bow over the rear axle fits not realy good for my homemade exhaust system, the same thing, cut and welding
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NhtfvRv8EJg/VbqFZCVXY3I/AAAAAAAAN1M/5nbGWPa4OXs/w1523-h1142-no/P1160616.JPG)

only small things do do on the exhaust, 2 hangers , slipping and painting the welding points
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WMHRZE7vLUM/VbqFa3hn6zI/AAAAAAAAN1Y/jI7L_sIkLy8/w1523-h1142-no/P1160618.JPG)

i think that sounds ok :blob1:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dau4d_HWjYA/VbqFc4YCf4I/AAAAAAAAN1k/i9c2UBmu-Fs/w1523-h1142-no/P1160620.JPG)

the underbody is now nearly ready, only re-paint the both sides floorpans, handbrake wires and new brake and fuellines
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on August 14, 2015, 04:48:26 PM: first start after 2 month :blob1:
back to life again
the Borla mufflers sounds good, but i remove the first one, is toooo quiet, now its better ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZGok17kDtw&feature=youtu.be

some engine parts are new
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5nSwpO9m3g/Vc5SIFwx83I/AAAAAAAAN3I/hCHYNB8bKgU/w1523-h1142-no/P1160925.JPG)

all fuel and brake lines are new, all hoses also ;)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8SdkPwMz1DM/Vc5SEAApNOI/AAAAAAAAN2s/L7E6BoSt42M/w1523-h1142-no/P1160912.JPG)

front shot
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W4zGr957fgA/Vc5SEwQw1OI/AAAAAAAAN20/OWGK9yKXar4/w1523-h1142-no/P1160922.JPG)

same color for the new drums
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l13MfwSVfek/Vc5SJpS14MI/AAAAAAAAN3Q/TEYfvXWjuP8/w1523-h1142-no/P1160944.JPG)

next week i will start the body work :)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: amcfool1 on August 15, 2015, 12:09:48 AM: hi, greetings from a Canadian expat, now in USA. what kind of paint did you use on the blue chassis parts, and the black engine bay? it looks really thick. looks good! thanks, gz
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on August 15, 2015, 05:37:47 PM: hi
its Hammerite, i dont know you can buy this stuff in USA ?
http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/direct_to_rust_metal_paint_hammered_finish.jsp
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on August 18, 2015, 05:55:08 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTOHxGYTwmA&feature=youtu.be

walk around ;) after 8 weeks the first roll out
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: amcfool1 on August 19, 2015, 09:36:02 AM: sounds great! what size wheels are those? I know 17", but how wide? and what is the offset/backspacing? thanks gz
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on August 19, 2015, 05:36:47 PM: thanks ;)
first i tested with 215/55 but now i changed to 215/60-17
the rims are 8x17 with 4" backspace
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: amcfool1 on August 22, 2015, 01:01:42 AM: Hi, ok last question, maybe! I am in the middle of my own restification of an 84 Eagle 4dr Sedan. The tool you used to remove the front springs, is that home made? I need something like that. could you post a picture of just that tool, so maybe i can make one for myself. thanks, gz btw, I was born in the Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia at the time), went back in 2012, saw the art work, and the history of when Sweden and Bohemia were at war!? 1630. or so, Your King Gustav was quite a man! Very interesting, and a great visit back home! thanks, gz
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: amcfool1 on August 23, 2015, 03:08:47 AM: hi ,ok, too late for you, but the Eagle exhaust down pipe is still available at NAPA, your exhaust looks good as it is. gz
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 08, 2015, 02:19:29 PM: amcfool1
i will take a picture from my homemade tool ;)

so, folks, the green is legend, no longer green ;D

silver base an the rest is home-mixed, realy near to original

today i was ready with color sanding and now we buff the Eagle

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/r9yN0ZhiHk7XPU3NLhQBj4909FJsYIzdtUKyjayqf2Lr5S6dY-hOSIVSlTBbh7u0ql4fKln_CqKtgyK5-WizmE4_8cXV3bBCCv188GfmgArog6mYeQdB1lUg5631MotyNXjp1dehIC2fSi8R36OaOtN6uhjZk9SJqJT9EIOKo4kCyT97mAMogWLFkSoosDxKU2vKdEm5vgRqj86Hp6zZUOkOEsbEq-wa1pIxobmrOA-ZacuuyNuqGZCir6yLqpFGf3CXlz6Zeaf2SLVTc9gUWdHN9A6F8UjG8LdufClR0-JlAEjqNn6MJBbltUFy1KZP361A0v3a0uMZ9exc0bQMDe7a_3flDXrS8ZyAX--6tXf1ij5ic0rIEmhk76D63a4ESRLtiKzGLZNuNFWrNK2eq8_jvQR1PRdvFXfnmwuSnhqfMan0z9VTcG6ERhLTPVfocLHCjCoe7-NB4Z9FJCOcmp2nDfJ0TJAghnubTE4giLvgrIhcML4XAgfSpmikhlhsGZdxWyA3zM4G7lS0nUVlbJw=w1643-h1232-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YDpYipL6GUa2j6zrRVpdow1Zj4WwecP6qGKTB6JcwjKbObWS-DiyReS2-e9Kkq4gUlPmet2fdGs_lBACvbjeZM798DuK-Y74JSS3M1Q82aWOn4MxWwXSuR4G35k05pMI8gzU424cwVnnYHVsezfcSA6zHyfmX7G1P9bOQEAAsl8Gkvg8GBYyAOx-0cC71xRkkbZeIeJqCRnRxoHXtnQuZWDH5Nzthmp8OecCXcPHzFC-Mj9t11JJuxx6NDZuLIL4n2e_kT7IbK7A6sfL0nR8Sd4EbWBG6PJIjZMPGX-ZllpP6aKIGxqCvpwVHpC6vkNe0ipVpaLRE-GzxzkqWlPCRONE6soU6UXYT98INY6NIoBatRIdQAxjOipgL4h5TIkAeLuomhH-SHW4Z49bI-ifuUWMSdylRThZWlo2qPYz_iIH41k2KcCILsfTZDMJ1ERvt6l0iF2Da9ZoEP7bgBFv59t4X0sYSvHA7EHL6S0DVW9fWwxs8MNT4rKs-nwoZvNe1XazT-MWXvsFskKcWisqyVI=w924-h1232-no)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: eaglefreek on September 08, 2015, 09:31:33 PM: Looking good!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: johnbendik on September 08, 2015, 10:24:07 PM: el-camino,

Is that the AMC color known as 'slate blue' (Paint Code 2C)?

I'm asking because that's my Eagle's color, and I've always wondered what it looks like 'new'. Mine is so faded that it's hard for me to imagine...

Thanks,
JB
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: Amc1320 on September 08, 2015, 10:45:08 PM: Wow, looks great!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 09, 2015, 04:14:54 PM: amcfool1
my homemade tool, one meter M14mm threathed rod, its ok when its a little bit shorter.
the lower part is only a metal plate with two holes for bolts that fits in the shock holes
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kctvXTaseRGe292z6agfLNmX_7bbV52um7wOtT55SnZRx3-6VD4tmy5WHX_CDOglLAwHHw1HIupEIQJ8u2CCm0vNqKX8GOiozXGSIVDPZsM6PuYn1O3m8yNYbI9Sm_7XUox0d4ouDn2AaMfNtBHCIIBN0CFlUZElXd36wf6lr0sTlL8X_7_w8-wplcUkxYT8_R99bmm00cPBhkn7EypKGuZVNDblUmvVnkQ2SqrJ-cNZWe_cpKCe4mYrswQw5y9jY2nSueSBe2WI45huZucVpjo762zNDuYilQBY8Gp0uz2oIgVaPEdB1Dhv-POwb1GPXLL6g6jU7r1tSB_-0jL28EjBI2TOsO4jjyw3OCuFHaLd6j5gOaMFYDsc8ts59dQzsYEWFz_W8eFwz-fPdAXq8OVSn_Je-N7pdvNLn-tHvyh7eCdu0cBDKSiUoqqzzkukdJQl24_--xjk4v2a4n6mqRed_XXl7Kh40nDjpWVHJYHKNRINfBY0EJFIfLvdx1nFnojUvVtgqQzUqu7v4DBAokk=w1643-h1232-no)

works easy and good
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BMzvDAUbM7twwKWIP5vFlQ8eDuVzadc3QtqtFI2Gy10N-i_u_00H69DBIRSRMyXFgpIzWsvQeaabRVRhGi2fHGVG3_s_yr4eT39f5cbFGskLIiBZCOCF9XxQd2T6IZfXyGpsucfHlZwLco2aqjXg2ma2OFY-PaqjGZK5ESxhmF0izPoA6R1X1A5RQlgWQ91BlmHol1dUSmkdMBEVQJ5z3zoH-ej_Ebuwezh0MOnq-OUSwFY2vIjURMNUiCmExUn0-eh1UAobzPxwJBdiQP1W3aR-cSeG36AwKjjxsSCQ6XWDlAVefzb0paA9OhdYDWDQk15klGB8pSa4GPm9wtV-mDomAFCTxC97MYivHN9_tnYT9GCfV2BaD0U98PyzayX8HTdos5C39qnnhyZyLELg9PoWoliro8XeSWkrnkGXZUq-UlEw5OpQNZ4mgzbj52DOznAp-ZxNTFpk-VMJyOdl-Qoshd6yupUnNj7l_hzPJrYeHaLOa9tdTIdUFDB4akT317qWVQN4QstQlXfJmMUGueI=w924-h1232-no)

today i handle the buffing job 8)
the "new" Eagle is on place
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SEhtZyVqtVwhdvjdPwIG-yVgMyzfwDyvhMgpwxVLQ2r51xAjzo5BwdODYh8Yi5r9JtDxCyQdnCeoZ1J03O9w2EGdq44O-bSmtZBtUonx0SXvWgPtjrbR2-Re7eJ48GOK1o3m5OsUGXDIZFrXPWiTONnD2NY9Hj-C40293dT_oLtsP7FXiYxE569hxJi4sruaDqRXMyYJRZ1gAV-nljlEwJEWK73_nHP3copDUKMKXGz06I1ZKaQ3HlLC0Xzm2LTvmvKL10ILTnkcuOnMj4oNDWS4Er0XVgSMkrHpmsL6Kn5VFksc-RpTBeubEyUYuaaACrv9ZyETZn7y6vOF_IpucVOi-g0rbjfkks0Ef_9lZMWzeMCwDzq5kAiNL2Zkur13lsZI5IsLcNPR9c6dUx-8zNLQpRoUpzndC8mRTtCgdSdSM6fXV9tFFdzO2pyu91RFkOxszHuvarfUG8RB8oEdkmoSLoXRpY6_n-anTirckjy6cu5cUabJr3HR2vQH0VLz4aOzPJFdZxx0HHOaJlXmH3Y=w1643-h1232-no)

the paint code ? i dont know, i mixed all the rest colors i have at home
2 liter silver metallic
1/2 liter SAAB Cosmic blue
1 Liter GM Dark metallic from my Chevy Van
thats the mixture and i think looks nearly original, a little bit darker
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/P9mEK1MnmQ0BWIoT7gW_pJx6zIXRNoknykWWeIM8sJ2Wl_IC-QMZp-is6mrIf3Vh8paYyDQ7-yH5bc8fSmazmpGvgouQbZP7UbqFNK8KMHfoh67WY6bDf-xMW591jPgT0i4LIvU11_scFAX6QmYf3AcL5dW6hJ-IXcL5037xv7NEzhbihP8dW72m_p9hW39m2ijLO3A0FiRE3NlzbifYTVubKIO7W5FH3Bdwq94Ika75ArKCQDPmVoxI5v0hyQS2hzZ58fGcB_P4-4RFFobcKh3GQy2_dUDQ6x6qJSn8Q2PfzdTi5VjWCngfgXJEUYXT2xyt0oi9KRauMCBV2ptm6HKfhMLHQUcrXm4rSdT-4uM5HGAZHUanOxJ2a60q3otNFrrI31r6lPP3Mza_leOljdShUeCkanPkrUD1JCN1lyTcZ1Waig6jz7a-Bo00tpaG53h5Gkdv5wtojsS8-8r3kse0XNLJ2Cpfd69PpN3J5TfO6Aco8buevr5gRWzeq3rnjTX6nnKW84nJHAnMU55FGNM=w1643-h1232-no)

its not perfect but better than many new car out of the factory ;)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cyn_qZHWEVHnWORMNlVahoE8__lVGmJkgVJpM1huZJQdhvF7eaIY-pLc85KY0qBczh9CXqoyJ0_1ikV2Jld5I7ThKZayOCMTv67_8Jz8EyATSQGnNUR6xMdB7DBLhSMaECrTOU-iUHweNftvipTzbeuH-WCkf-pr7xUm7RMFXJEmFOHn86bMfhVmivDbFuc_jIrH8BljjQiNaW32UUjMNDa90hStDdcbq7HUr4mYOlH2ExVeIwT78HrKxSqlej8L1NZCVHrlTPISp6Qzv4PpVds6olpKW_oM0iSyY8UIHyDpD9OazZgbZ2FxjP__72CUeJHNIv0isYFo8DesZzUA6Azfl0I8JRBO3nIdmC1m5FwWPFlRYtoTf4DbA54QWsUo4qyINozZ8XbCCF4xWTluZ2Ir_HXBax_gc-S45Bua-5MKvqQNfX0mqFUctM9jiL1MtQCtq-YnihgA5Omk9qfVgcge17NEEZfUJUIo7mL0BUKyEfDLg1WmUV2HgOtUYODF4fQhSwRigIpVQEo_BosVuks=w1643-h1232-no)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: amcfool1 on September 10, 2015, 09:47:16 AM: thank you! dekuji moc! gz
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 10, 2015, 02:21:18 PM: no problem, i hope this helps ;)

one more step today
rear lights are polished, nearly new ;D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DzTYaO3qbD0/VfHIoROXpCI/AAAAAAAAOCo/rGAfRp9QZrk/w1523-h1142-no/DSC01447.JPG)

some pics outside in the sun
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MdZPhA9S-6k/VfHIoVAvyjI/AAAAAAAAOCo/Ihe4-psgBMQ/w1523-h1142-no/eagle1c.jpg)

tomorrow i will install the plastic innerfenders, and the fenderflares.
the lower part of the body are painted black for matching the flares ( not done on the pics )
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2VwmJKZjbzk/VfHIoTGCCPI/AAAAAAAAOCo/Yl7-KTBfXq0/w1523-h1142-no/eagle1d.jpg)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 16, 2015, 05:22:11 PM: the next step
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sA6dtA7dpzw/Vfm18kwEQqI/AAAAAAAAOHA/WIjBN-x9rE0/w1523-h1142-no/P1170820.JPG)

takes time but is funny to see how it looks 8)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G-e-6_K-ou4/Vfm18pOtBXI/AAAAAAAAOHA/ryF5wwxWOpo/w1523-h1142-no/P1170823.JPG)

tomorrow comes the front with the lights and all the stuff ;)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3sL3GnrflbE/Vfm18htNmnI/AAAAAAAAOHA/sLdKwbBtVTc/w1523-h1142-no/P1170824.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 18, 2015, 05:50:31 PM: the headlights are in place and a little more 8)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jZlcHjFDe-Q/VfyGWClja8I/AAAAAAAAOIA/TNoC1zsqJH0/w1523-h1142-no/P1170852.JPG)

and a small statement on the sides ;D
;D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lnW_HNfI0YY/VfyGYMHDDdI/AAAAAAAAOIA/1CoPl_AGCtg/w1523-h1142-no/P1170855.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: eaglefreek on September 18, 2015, 08:39:09 PM: Nice work. :eaglebig:
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: vangremlin on September 18, 2015, 10:08:09 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 19, 2015, 03:34:47 PM: thanks all, ;)
i think in 2 weeks are all the small job´s ready and the Eagle can fly out ;D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YWucyR4iRyY/Vf23NpCcOjI/AAAAAAAAOKI/Nb3Qib4hJ_0/w1523-h1142-no/P1170859.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 22, 2015, 06:24:32 PM: underground work ;)
the most job is done, only details to do
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8ZZ7qM0EW68/VgHTwY_zoXI/AAAAAAAAOaQ/VRk1tp5SHOY/w1523-h1142-no/P1170930.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bMQWIxrFqLs/VgHTxOGmH2I/AAAAAAAAOaU/AkGh2Ao6WYI/w857-h1142-no/P1170933.JPG)

round about 4 month takes this little refresh
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-42jVdQQwgkc/VgHT1Ydv-uI/AAAAAAAAOak/zJqMx0oNJxE/w1523-h1142-no/P1170937.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: IRON HORSE on September 23, 2015, 05:34:55 PM: WOW!! . . . Amazing, great job you've done there .. bravo !!! Regards, Iron Horse :o
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: el-camino on September 26, 2015, 03:51:54 PM: thanks iron horse ;)

today was the first Eagle flight, it´s now ready for 99% only small details to do, ready for the winter :blob1:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EFmxtXH_P6U/VgbsdHssBaI/AAAAAAAAObg/1I4aCRdfTJM/w1523-h1142-no/P1180073.JPG)

tomorrow i´m waxing the underbody with a transparent rust prevent wax
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YfTo06FIWW0/VgbshYlkwnI/AAAAAAAAObs/qL1mUgtT19o/w1523-h1142-no/P1180075.JPG)

and last but not least to do is cleaning the body and waxing with Meguiar's® Gold Class Carnauba, its good for the wintertime 8)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lHLEibl1vhU/VgbsiKXmwxI/AAAAAAAAObw/0dgfYWbwsdM/w1523-h1142-no/P1180076.JPG)

i´m very happy with my work, the car is nor perfect, it´s a daily driver.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BByugi1e8Vo/Vgbt-btdXZI/AAAAAAAAOdc/BbZmnJYV9dw/w1523-h1142-no/P1180077.JPG)

i see many Eagles, destroyed and in bad condition, the people don't realize this Eagle´s are rare cars and not so many cars have survived.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ab-TXuz7QqY/VgbskQD2jWI/AAAAAAAAOb4/eCMdbGYpaZU/w1523-h1142-no/P1180078.JPG)

a friend of mine asked me, why did you not more lift and change to a other axle in front like a Cherokee...
no man, the Eagle is unbelievable with the original front suspension.
when i will drive hardcore offroad i take a Cherokee
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l6nVXVfR-Ow/VgbuB5AoDXI/AAAAAAAAOdk/esx-_1ytbYA/w1523-h1142-no/P1180082.JPG)

it´s a difference when i will modify a car like an Eagle or a Cherokee, look at the production number and how many have survived ?
a small upgrade is ok but don´t destroy a good suspension ;)
it´s just my opinion
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3yXhTEJOGJA/Vgbs0YJYLAI/AAAAAAAAOcQ/DWPCKIeL4EQ/w1523-h1142-no/P1180088.JPG)

last week i bought a another Eagle, a 1981 SX4, its a project car, and i think i will takes 2 years or so :)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e-xI9qlCOrI/Vgbs4UeqHKI/AAAAAAAAOcY/e9onfyFSkeo/w1523-h1142-no/P1180089.JPG)

stylish wheels ;D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KdHi1wUA4qs/VgbtEpFPJsI/AAAAAAAAOc4/jeljKBHARwY/w1523-h1142-no/P1180098.JPG)

now it´s weekend :blob1:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K4YlZU8KGpM/VgbtN7ojDwI/AAAAAAAAOdQ/hlDmosP3Sdo/w1523-h1142-no/P1180104.JPG)
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: mo.eagles on September 26, 2015, 05:42:16 PM: Beautiful car!!! I would almost not want to drive it after all that work. Great job!!
Title: Re: refresh the Eagle
Post by: Eagleearl on September 28, 2015, 03:37:52 PM: Great work! Beautiful