I have searched CL for some rare gems, just for you automotive weirdos

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
11/15/2019 at 12:18 • Filed to: None

an immensely pristine Eagle

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an immensely pristine Metro convertible

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DISCUSSION (32)

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:23

that geo metro is screaming “crack pipe” into the void

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:24

Holy shit! GIB EAGLE NAO!!!

E90M3 > winterlegacy, here 'till the end
11/15/2019 at 12:25

T hat’s actually the amount of dimes you need to buy it , not the amount of dollars.

MonkeePuzzle > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!
11/15/2019 at 12:26

in exchange for money, I’m confident the seller would do exactly as you request :D

fintail > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:27

Geo is cracky but I respect the preservation and am happy the color still exists. The 90s at least tried to be fun.

I am out on podunk WA coast right now and I think I saw a SX4 yesterda y, not sure what one is worth but I think this one is wildly optimistic given the claimed rot.

CalzoneGolem > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:27

That metro give me the fizz

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:30

Kinja'd!!!

MonkeePuzzle > fintail
11/15/2019 at 12:31

I too respect the preservation, someone clearly loves that quirky 90s beast

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:34

Sweet Jumping Hey-Suze! That Eagle has a manual.

(And, the Iron Duke, which is a bummer... but it’s got a stick and clutch. )

MonkeePuzzle > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
11/15/2019 at 12:35

when I aimlessly window shop on CL, I always limit to manuals

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:41

For a split second I thought that said LS1 on the Geo ad, and the price almost made sense. But no.

I’ll give them 2 grand for it and will stuff a b18 under the hood. And maybe another in the trunk just for lulz.

Also, that Eagle is glorious. but also no.

arl > fintail
11/15/2019 at 12:42

My ex from MANY moons ago had a Metro convertible. It was actually kind of fun to drive. It was the whole slow-car-fast thing.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 12:43

I want that eagle more than life itself. A buick L67 supercharged v6 will bolt right up to that transmission.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
11/15/2019 at 12:43

Same bellhousing pattern as a buick 3800 Series II naturally aspirated or supercharged...

MonkeePuzzle > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
11/15/2019 at 12:46

acquire it. you must, so we dont have to

MonkeePuzzle > arl
11/15/2019 at 12:46

but enough about the ex... hiyooo

MonkeePuzzle > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
11/15/2019 at 12:47

the trunk is very engine bayish

fintail > arl
11/15/2019 at 12:53

I called these “roller skates” back in the day. It seems most in this area were yellow.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
11/15/2019 at 12:56

I like the Cut of Your Jib, Jake... Yeah, wouldn’t that be the real deal? Classic Eagle with a modern S/C 3800-II?

Better mileage and great performance.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
11/15/2019 at 13:01

And whiny noises

GoodIdeaAtTheTime > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 13:19

I see an Eagle like that every time I go out to Knob Creek. Just casually relaxing in someone’s yard. Been there at least 6 years, it’s how long I’ve lived here. Not quite the area to stop and ask if it is for sale. But lordy do I want it.

fhrblig > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 14:52

Step 1: buy SX4

Step 2: yank out the Iron Puke

Step 3: HELLCAT

MonkeePuzzle > fhrblig
11/15/2019 at 15:15

step 4: death. probably.

jebidia24 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
11/15/2019 at 15:33

Yes and no. While the L67 V6 uses at T5 trans, the duke here is attached to an earlier SR4 (which is the weak(er) cousin to the T4 and T5). The L67 also likely uses the GM T5 bellhousing pattern while AMC used the ford bellhousing pattern. This can be solved with the correct bellhousing as the L67 uses the GM 60 degree bellhousing pattern and AMC used the same pattern in the Cherokee in both 4.0L inline six and 2.5L inline four engines. Beware, before that AMC used the SBC pattern for there engines. Where this really gets difficult is with the mounting of the front differential. The front diff on an Eagle is mounted to the engine block. There are ways around this too. Like build a plate to mount the front diff in between the engine crossmember and the fire wall. But then you have to have enough space for your exhaust and drive components. Custom engine mounts will also be needed and fabbed into the existing crossmember. Crazy (mostly V8) swaps have been done to Eagles before and it can be done, they are just a ton of work. Also, Jeep T5s are also weak and can only handle about 250hp.......same for the NP128 transfer case. Don’t let this discourage you, you should totally do this and share it with the internet for all to bathe in it’s glory.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jebidia24
11/15/2019 at 15:57

“AMC used the ford bellhousing pattern”

Crap, they did? I figured the Iron Duke used the same GM Metric pattern as every other 1980+ Duke.

fhrblig > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 16:34

But just think how much fun it would be in the 14 seconds right before, though!

MonkeePuzzle > fhrblig
11/15/2019 at 16:53

I live my life 14seconds at a time

cmill189 - sans Volvo > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 17:27

Kinja'd!!!

Down at the Pick N Pull recently.

benjrblant > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 19:16

T” car runs and drives but can be a bit sluggish. The Select Drive switches to 4 Wheel Drive just fine. We just had the timing gear replaced and it may need some carb or timing adjustment. It needs new CV axles and just recently developed a new gear grinding sound when moving that needs to be researched and fixed.”

Uhh, nah. If you’re asking $7500 for an AMC Eagle, it’d better be mechanically sound.

Xanadu603 > MonkeePuzzle
11/15/2019 at 20:14

Oh man a LS'd Eagle with good suspension etc... would be wicked.

MonkeePuzzle > Xanadu603
11/15/2019 at 20:56

agreed. theyre quirky , but cool.

that dull engine has gotta go

jebidia24 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
11/18/2019 at 17:00

The Duke uses the SBC engine side pattern and goes to a Ford T5 style on the transmission side. A MC was always the parts bin cars from the big three, so there were a variety of parts used. 1980s(1982-3 and after) AMCs are the best places to find bellhousings for GM 60 degree (metric) engine side that goes to ford T5 transmissions. You could try to put WC or Cobra gears into a Jeep T5, it will be stronger. Also, G-Force makes performance T5s, but I’ve never used one and the tail housing will need to be modified to fit the transfer case .