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Post by Tim Pattemore on Aug 3, 2016 9:16:44 GMT
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Post by jamman on Aug 28, 2016 0:41:32 GMT
Hi. I am new to the Eagle. For my sins I bought the item listed above :-) I was then looking to find out more information as I hadn't looked at these RV's since the 1980's. That is when I found this forum. Big plans for the kit. I just couldn't resist it as there can't be many factory fresh unbuilt RV kits lying around and so have always fancied one but didn't like the clumsy Range Rover version or the feeble Daihatsu. But now there are several modern 4 X 4's with separate chassis that will slide under this nicely. If anyone is interested I will post more details. But I think this idea will really make a great modern vehicle and bring the Eagle bang up to date. I don't expect it to be too difficult compared to some of the custom builds we have done in recent years either. Would love to hear some thoughts on it before I start! Cheers...
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Post by Gary on Aug 28, 2016 19:20:10 GMT
Always interested in builds we like pictures lots of pictures A modern RV really sounds like a great idea
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Post by jamman on Aug 28, 2016 20:00:42 GMT
Hi. Thanks. Will get some pictures as it goes on. I will be using a Frontera Sport. I can almost hear the gasps 😀 But before anyone condemns it please let me explain. I need a 4x4 that is great off road, is great at towing and that has impeccable road manners. A tall order indeed. At present I have a 2 door Rangie with 3.9 manual on Jaguar SU carbs and 5 speed box. That ticks all three requirements but is a bit thirsty, even though the carbs have helped a bit. 25 mpg is its very best. I also have a Nissan Navara. Great on the road. Great at towing, but rubbish off road. Then a friend of mine introduced me to Frontera's which he reckoned were the best kept secret in the 4x4 world. He points out that it is largely an Isuzu. I must admit that his has been pretty indestructible apart from rust. It seems o do everything pretty well. So I bought one a year ago.. and he is right. So, to cut a long story a little shorter, I started measuring up the short version of the Fronty (mine is a LWB). Then I was told about the Eagle for sale. The dimensions are remarkably similar. £300 later and I am the proud owner of a Daihatsu based Eagle. Don't fancy the Daihatsu even though I know the mechanicals are tough. It is just not good enough at towing or on the road. My Fronty is a diesel but I think I will go for the 3.2 V6 Fronty Sport. That will be fine for a fun vehicle and fit in with the Jeep image. Should be amazing off road too.
Having looked at the Eagle shell I now know why they craze and crack so much.I am sure you all do to. The grp is so thin and no reinforcing at load areas. So I have decided to make the shell totally unstressed. In order to legally avoid IVA I must ensure that nothing at all is altered on the chassis or running gear. That way it is just a form filling exercise, inspection and it keeps its reg no. As I say, the Frontera is very very similar in dimensions to this F50 based Eagle so I see no major issues. I think I may have to lengthen the shell by two inches or so. All brackets and reinforcing behind the dash to take such things as brake servo and pedals will be mounted from the chassis. Depending on how the dash goes, it may still have its airbags as well. Well I won't bore you all with it now. Time to hunt for a Frontera. They are cheap as chips right now.
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