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Eagle 20
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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by Eagle 20 »

On the surface that looks like a really, really awesome setup and someone sure needs to jump on that with both feet. Can you imagine what an awesome finished coach this one will make?
Greg Roberts
New Mexico
1989 Eagle Model 20
6V92 DDEC II, Allison ATEC HTB 748
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beltguy
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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by beltguy »

It looks like 01 bumpers. Not sure why you would do that.

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Jim Shepherd
Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
2005 Dodge 2500 with 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed manual 2022 Sunset 28 foot trailer
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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by white-eagle »

wonder how much that engine weighs down the rear? i heard 20000 lbs was the dot limit for any vehicle on one axle?
Tom and Fran (Bandit RIP 10/10, 16 yrs),
91 Eagle Model 15, 8V92T, 740
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Dreamscape
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Bus Model: 1968 Silver Eagle Model 01
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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by Dreamscape »

white-eagle wrote:wonder how much that engine weighs down the rear? i heard 20000 lbs was the dot limit for any vehicle on one axle?
Tom, I'm not sure I understand your question, on one axle.
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Silver 8V92 HT 740

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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by white-eagle »

if he changed out to a larger engine, and mine weighs down to over 20000, on the rear axle, i wondered how much his cummins weighs down his drives and what will the eventual weight be after installing genset, tanks, etc. One cummins change i saw, hung out over the bumper so much the doors on the back wouldn't close, but that was an mci.
just a question?
Tom and Fran (Bandit RIP 10/10, 16 yrs),
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Re: Eagle Shell

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Tom, Thanks, I now understand what you are talking about.
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Silver 8V92 HT 740

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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by Songman »

I'm concerned about the rearward opening door. Eagle doors are enough trouble keeping them sealed going down the road the normal way. It does look like a nice place to start for someone though. I would have to change to later bumpers though.

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Dale Houston
1993 Eagle 15-45
Nashville, TN
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Two Feathers
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1990 Eagle 15

Re: Eagle Shell

Post by Two Feathers »

I have two Eagles with Cummins M-11's. The weight is not a factor. The installation in an 05 fits without modification for either height or length. I have approximately 14"-15" from the rear of the engine to the inside of the engine door.

That M-11 shown in the photobucket pictures is NOT a new engine in any stretch of the imagination. There would be no need to lengthen the coach to accomodate the M-11. It looks like they took the rear of the bus off and built new rails to set the engine on before the installation. It remains offset to align with the drop box from what I can see in the picture.

Dave
1990 Eagle 15 Under Construction
Cummins M-11 Celect Plus
Allison 746, T drive axle
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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by Dreamscape »

Here is a reply from the owner I just received. I replied back asking for more information.

BTW, I like the 01 bumpers, they fit the front and rear look better! IMHO! ;)

"I really appreciate you doing that and putting up on the website .I tried to register but for some reason its not activated yet .I seen some of the questions that were asked and am more than willing to help with any questions that are needing answers. hit me up anytime and if you want to see the bus You can come check it out anytime ..Thanks"
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Silver 8V92 HT 740

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Re: Eagle Shell

Post by Songman »

There is nothing wrong with 01 bumpers. It's just a preference thing. And since this bus would have originally had later style bumpers, someone specifically did this to get the look.
Dale Houston
1993 Eagle 15-45
Nashville, TN
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