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#21

Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...

Last post by juhap - October 06, 2025, 10:45:55 AM

Three of four are done...



Right front flare is a trouble here... there is the original in this pic too...



A couple of badges are almost done.



Mirror, done..



This trouble maker again...



After many hours...



At last, done...

#22

Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios

Last post by 89 MJ - October 06, 2025, 10:18:59 AM

I went with 3.54 gears and for the most part am happy with it. Biggest problem is the fact that I am now turning too many rpms to spend any real time on the interstate because I don't have overdrive. If mine were a car that was going to stay with the factory 3 speed forever, I would wish I went with 3.07 gears. Because my car will probably end up with overdrive in the future, I am glad I went with the 3.54s. I also usually don't end up over 60mph.

#23

Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios

Last post by spacedust - October 06, 2025, 09:40:46 AM

I watched a few videos and of course they made it look super easy, in realty I can tell that it takes some serious patience. I'm going to poke around and check to see what my local shops will charge.

Long term I actually am hoping to engine swap it. I was talking to a fella down the road that LS swapped his Eagle and I even found a Tahoe doner. His drove really nice and and his had 3.73 gears so I think 3.54 gears would work nice for me. It'll drive decent now with the inline 6 and if I do ever LS swap it then it will also be decent. Plus my 8.8 already has 3.55 gears that I don't want to change.

Are you guys happy with the gears you chose or would you do it differently now?

#24

Eagle Sightings / Re: Beautiful Wagon in Leesbur...

Last post by Taylor - October 06, 2025, 06:46:23 AM

It was there again this week and in the usual parking spot on a different day was a Renault Alliance.

#25

Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios

Last post by 89 MJ - October 04, 2025, 10:43:08 PM

Thanks guys! Sounds like I should probably leave this one to the pros although ironically I have machining experience so I've got dial indicators and experience in the right tolerance department and actually have a hydraulic press too! I'll pull the diff even if I do bring it to a pro, it sounds like that's definitely the way to go. I found a couple of diffs in the junkyard, I might grab one since it's a 3.07 non disconnect. I assume the non disconnects can hold more power.

If this is a car that will see a lot of highway use, you might actually want 3.07s. It sounds like you could swap the gears though. Maybe watch a few videos on D30 gear swaps and see if it's something you think you can do.

#26

Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios

Last post by spacedust - October 04, 2025, 10:28:09 AM

Thanks guys! Sounds like I should probably leave this one to the pros although ironically I have machining experience so I've got dial indicators and experience in the right tolerance department and actually have a hydraulic press too! I'll pull the diff even if I do bring it to a pro, it sounds like that's definitely the way to go. I found a couple of diffs in the junkyard, I might grab one since it's a 3.07 non disconnect. I assume the non disconnects can hold more power.

#27

Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!

Last post by Taylor - October 04, 2025, 08:29:56 AM

That is hilarious, Mercedes.
I have heard the GMC one several times but never have I seen a Eagle confused with anything made in europe.

#28

Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!

Last post by maddog - October 03, 2025, 05:22:33 PM

I had someone mistake my wagon for a Pacer one time. At least they got the company right.

#29

Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!

Last post by 89 MJ - October 03, 2025, 11:41:36 AM

I've had people think my Eagle was an AMG or a GMC when I tell them it's an AMC. It's wild.

#30

Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!

Last post by vangremlin - October 03, 2025, 11:07:41 AM

I'd take the Eagle over the Mercedes any day!!