Jmpolsfuss's 1973 Model 5
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:32 pm
Greetings! I have been a fan of this forum since I bought my bus almost 2 years ago and I am finally ready to get to work on it. A longer story for why it's taken so long to get started but for now I need your help and advice.
My first question is about the tandem/bogey axle. How important is it. My bus does not have one. By the fit and finish of the bright work it looks like it was removed when it was built. At least to say that the aluminum plate that covers the wheel wells matches the surrounding plate perfectly. I plan to do a modest build out inside but not sure If I am looking a serious weight restriction. Also, concerned about my braking capacity.
When I look around online I don't see any other Eagles with one axle in back. One of the things that held me back so long starting this project was saving up to do engine and trans replacement. If the axle needs to be added back first is that a $3000 dollar problem or a $10000 problem?
My first question is about the tandem/bogey axle. How important is it. My bus does not have one. By the fit and finish of the bright work it looks like it was removed when it was built. At least to say that the aluminum plate that covers the wheel wells matches the surrounding plate perfectly. I plan to do a modest build out inside but not sure If I am looking a serious weight restriction. Also, concerned about my braking capacity.
When I look around online I don't see any other Eagles with one axle in back. One of the things that held me back so long starting this project was saving up to do engine and trans replacement. If the axle needs to be added back first is that a $3000 dollar problem or a $10000 problem?