refresh the Eagle

[el-camino]

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


works easy and good


today i handle the buffing job
the "new" Eagle is on place


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


its not perfect but better than many new car out of the factory

[amcfool1]

thank you! dekuji moc! gz

[el-camino]

no problem, i hope this helps

one more step today
rear lights are polished, nearly new


some pics outside in the sun


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 )

[el-camino]

the next step


takes time but is funny to see how it looks


tomorrow comes the front with the lights and all the stuff

[el-camino]

the headlights are in place and a little more


and a small statement on the sides

[eaglefreek]

Nice work. 

[vangremlin]

Very nice!

[el-camino]

thanks all, 
i think in 2 weeks are all the small job´s ready and the Eagle can fly out

[el-camino]

underground work
the most job is done, only details to do




round about 4 month takes this little refresh

[IRON HORSE]

  WOW!!  . . .  Amazing,  great job you've done there .. bravo !!!    Regards, Iron Horse 

[el-camino]

thanks iron horse 

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



tomorrow i´m waxing the underbody with a transparent rust prevent wax


and last but not least to do is cleaning the body and waxing with Meguiar's® Gold Class Carnauba, its good for the wintertime


i´m very happy with my work, the car is nor perfect, it´s a daily driver.


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.


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


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


last week i bought a another Eagle, a 1981 SX4, its a project car, and i think i will takes 2 years or so


stylish wheels



now it´s weekend 

[mo.eagles]

Beautiful car!!! I would almost not want to drive it after all that work. Great job!!

[Eagleearl]

Great work! Beautiful