BAAAD AMC Eagle

Discussion in 'Station Wagon Auctions, Craigs List and Other Stat' started by Eagle Freek, Mar 6, 2012.

  1. Eagle Freek

    Eagle Freek Well-Known Member

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    It would be close to impossible to duplicate this for the asking price, even if you did most of the work yourself.

    http://provo.craigslist.org/cto/2869738752.html


    This is my dream car. 91,653 original miles, engine only has 40,000 miles.
    I spent a total of $20,210.43 on this custom build. I can no longer afford the payments, plus I am getting married soon and need to put money down on a house. I really hate that I have to sell my dream car but that's the way things go sometimes. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy my loss. I will loose over 8,200 dollars on this whole thing but I realize that I can't get what I put into it, so if you have any other questions please contact me. I am selling it to the first person that can give me 12,000 dollars Or Best Offer by the end of March. There are no leaks, and no faults with the engine or trans, interior is flawless, mint condition. Let me know when your available to take you for a test drive. I really enjoy driving this car, so please give me the excuse to take her out. Sadly I simply can't afford to drive it and have to down size. Below is a listing of what the I paid Speen Peterson my mechanic at Distortion Fabrication up in Murry UT to do, his number is 801-633-8833. Yes all this work was done by a certified mechanic. You can email me or text me at 630-551-6975 my name is Todd. Oh yeah, There is a full sound system that comes with the car. 12 inch infinity sub with a 1200 watt amp pushing it. Head unit and mp3 hook up conveniently placed. These add up to 500 dollars in audio equipment. Freebie on me. I have many more pictures. email me if you want to see the rest of the car. Craigslist only lets me put up four.

    These stats are off of http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f5/ls1-ls6-ls2-ls7-general-engine-specs-75925/

    My car actually has more horse power because of the headers and full 4 inch exhaust

    LS1: A319 T5, 107#
    Displacement = 5.7 L. / 346 CID
    Bore x Stroke = 99mm x 92mm / 3.90" x 3.62"
    Compression Ratio = 10.1:1
    Horsepower = 345/350 HP @ 5,200 RPM
    Torque = 350/375 #-Ft. @ 4,400 RPM
    Redline = 6,000 RPM
    Fuel Cut OFF = 6,200 RPM

    Motor: Ls1 from an 03 Corvette 40,000 miles 350+ HP
    transfercase: np231
    front fox 14" coil overs
    35 inch baja tires

    This was the first time I brought it in before I did the Axle swap and suspension switch
    engine, trans, computer, main harness,
    throttle pedal, sensors and engine accessories. 3500

    t case np321 500
    tcase apator with speed sensor 495
    slip yoke eliminator 195
    fuel lines 68
    fuel pump 130
    intake manifold 190
    fuel injectors 150
    exhaust headders 480
    gauges 365

    parts subtotal $ 6,074

    here is a breakdown of the labor

    plumbing, water, fuel, transmission, 400
    electrical labor, modding main harness,
    removal of old harness and guages. 1250

    custom dash insert installed 130

    motor install with transmission mounts 250

    labor subtotal.....................................................$2,030

    And this is where I put most of my money, the axle and suspension change, If you notice in the pics there are custom bumpers as well. I had Speen install a hitch mount in the rear, so yes you can tow as well.

    2338.57 Front Axle (complete) Jeep Cherokee
    1164.99 Rear Axle (complete) Chevy
    415.12 Brake system (lines, fittings, Labor)
    536.91 Total cost of steel, ( tubing, frame, plates, etc)
    662.67 Front suspension components( joints, bushings, mounting tabs, etc)
    327.17 Hardware and supplies (fastenal)
    488.50 Parts, supplies, and paint.
    800.00 front fox 14" coil overs
    257.98 Headlights w/ Hid conversion
    450.00 Front frame boxing, motor mounts, sub frame and transmission mount. fab and install.
    190.00 Gauges and install
    300.00 Rear leaf springs with upgraded bushings
    200.00 Rear shocks + frame cross member install
    767.10 wheels and Tires Mounted and balanced
    307.42 shop supplies I.e. welding supplies, fabrication supplies.
    400.00 Labor for front and rear suspension fabrication and install.

    9606.43 Total as of 11/19/2011
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    More pics http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums...z Eagle/?action-view&current=28759635.jpg
     
  2. Blackfoot

    Blackfoot Wagonless Soul

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    All that custom work and he goes and butchers the paint job around the wheel wells, WTF? It is a cool machine, would be nice to see it sitting at normal ride height, not showing its articulation flex.
     
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    I love it.
     
  4. 65 2dr

    65 2dr Fix 'em all -

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    It's a shame someone gets ripped by a shop, and expects to get 1/2 his money back!

    Being a wagon, maybe he'll realize a moonshiner might buy it to outrun the revenuers off-road!!
     
  5. Eagle Freek

    Eagle Freek Well-Known Member

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    It was built as a off road rig not a show car. The bodies take a beating off road.

    Ripped? There is a lot of custom fabrication there. Not too mention a lot of that is the price of the parts. I've done a little fab work on my Eagle and can see why it costs so much. Just the materials alone like steel, cut off wheels, welding wire, paint and etc. add up really quick.
     
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  6. Eagle Freek

    Eagle Freek Well-Known Member

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    I was driving through Provo on my way to Nevada and got the pleasure of meeting Todd and going for a ride in his Eagle. Amazing machine! It's fast and a very capable offroader. I should have never done it. Now I'm trying to figure out a way to come up with the cash. :banghead:
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  7. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    The ultimate Eagle!
    Really looks well done......
     

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