The Eagle Owners Club


 

A tale of 3 Amigos (left to right) Simon, Jason and Chaz all rebuilding the SS's

The plan is to restore an old rotten eagle SS to show condition and fit a 3.5 litre v8. All nuts and bolts replaced with stainless, all rust removed, and few gadgets on the drawing board including a wind down window system (looks good on paper).

 

The Old The Hard Work Finished Back together End Result ?

Before work

After shot blast apply primer

After Work (and paint)
   
         

Callipers need to be changed for refurbished set

New callipers painted

The legendary fire guard. overhauled front cross member
 

Suspension arms removed

Shot blast and re-paint springs
 

Disassemble front suspension gear

cleaned and painted front hub assembly with new disc's
 

Will look and perform better when bushes are changed

front suspension parts all painted
 
         

Restoration makes sense
Pending Pending Pending  

Plans for an executive interior with a new style dash
 
Pending Pending Pending  
         
 
Re-moulded headlamps
Pending Pending  

Hope the V8 will go in if sides are greased.
chassis modifications may be required

Re-moulded headlamps
Pending Pending  
 
Re-moulded headlamps
Pending Pending  
         

SD1 manual gear box
Old X-flow in background, just wasn't big enough
Pending Pending Pending  

FuNnIes

 
Jason debating with his wife Daniela as to whether the SS should be left or right hand drive

 


Jason's pink sub frame
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