Silver Eagle Checklist

DoubleEagle · October 04, 2018, 07:40:59 PM

I got the repost. It really looks like the rear torsilastic is setting mighty low in picture 1. All that money in rebuilding, yet no one could adjust the ride height? It is looking bleak at this point, but check it out further, it will be good practice.

Lukis · October 04, 2018, 09:12:58 PM

Yea, I agree. Well even if don't pull the trigger on this one, I have learned a lot about these buses and enjoy it.
I'll check it out some more when I go and take some pictures this time.

Thanks DoubleEagle

richard5933 · October 05, 2018, 04:18:07 AM

I don't know much specifically about Eagles, but there are way to many major unknowns about this bus for my liking. The seller tells about some really major surgery which was done, but there is apparently no information regarding who did it or the records of their work. Stretching a bus, in my eyes, is even more severe than raising a roof. Too many moving parts to not have kept records.

Then there are the little things. It's listed to have been done by a professional, but the backsplash in the kitchen is nothing but plastic bathroom wall covering. The front door has an exposed chain keeping it from opening too far, and the walls are covered with the same carpet that teenagers use to cover their subwoofers. The 'cover' on the lower dash is a snapped on piece of vinyl. Engine is brand new - where are the photos? Does the seller know how to open the engine bay?

It would be a great learning experience if this is near you, but please take a very clear look at everything with eyes wide open. Bring along a mirror on a stick to look underneath and behind.

luvrbus · October 05, 2018, 07:01:04 AM

Raising the roof, widening and extending a Eagle is not that hard he just needs to check to see how it was done a lot of unknowns from a owner that is in the dark,the down side to lengthening a Eagle is it takes 40 acres to turn one around.About 10 years ago we shorten one back to 40 ft and left it 102 wide,if he can get a good buy and is a handy man it may not be to bad ,the work done I doubt he would have much rust to deal with, 60k is a little high asking price

mmanning · October 05, 2018, 07:33:00 PM

I believe this might be a video of the Eagle you are looking at: https://youtu.be/5ZatFI1aRpA

Lukis · October 05, 2018, 07:54:34 PM

Mmanning,

That's it, thanks for sharing.
He did mention he had a broker trying to sell it for him as well.

richard5933 · October 06, 2018, 05:16:54 AM

That's the same outfit that was trying to sell the Flxible I looked at. Very strange setup where you couldn't negotiate directly with the owner. I find it very odd that not one of the photos or any of the video covers any of the mechanical systems, almost as if the people selling don't understand the importance of any of things beneath the surface.

buswarrior · October 06, 2018, 07:13:23 AM

Lack of meat and potatoes information?

Read between the lines...

They don't want a smart buyer...

Run fast, run far...

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

luvrbus · October 06, 2018, 07:46:48 AM

If he gets the bus for the right price that is not a bad bus some one did a lot of work,you are not working on a GM,Prevost or MCI, Eagle are easy, the generator is small so is the AC and that is no biggie people want the 8k and the larger Kw generators are easy to find that would probably be a wash.Being a entertainer set up is not my cup of tea though,he may want the setup. A close inspection he may want it or not it's his call not ours

DoubleEagle · October 06, 2018, 08:56:33 AM

Quote from: richard5933 on October 06, 2018, 05:16:54 AM
That's the same outfit that was trying to sell the Flxible I looked at. Very strange setup where you couldn't negotiate directly with the owner. I find it very odd that not one of the photos or any of the video covers any of the mechanical systems, almost as if the people selling don't understand the importance of any of things beneath the surface.

That is also the same outfit that has a feedback rating of -1 on eBay.

luvrbus · October 06, 2018, 09:03:41 AM

You need to guide him Walter when he goes to look at today,brokers are just in it for the cash and have no idea what they are selling

eagle19952 · October 06, 2018, 09:04:14 AM

Quote from: richard5933 on October 06, 2018, 05:16:54 AM
almost as if the people selling don't understand the importance of any of things beneath the surface.

they are hoping the buyers don't either.

Lukis · October 06, 2018, 09:14:43 AM

I haven't dealt with the broker. The owner though, doesn't know, or acts like he doesn't know much about it.
I do like the setup, the bunk however would be converted to shelving for products we sell at shows. One of the most concerning things, is the air conditioning and generator. From what I've gathered that would definitely have to be upgraded to 3 possibly 4.
When I go back I want to run everything and see how cool it gets. I'm sure you all are right though, especially in the summer in Texas.

DoubleEagle · October 06, 2018, 09:16:13 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on October 06, 2018, 09:03:41 AM
You need to guide him Walter when he goes to look at today,brokers are just in it for the cash and have no idea what they are selling

He seems to be fairly aware of the potential problems so far, but there are so many things hidden under the skin and interior panels that can affect the value. If the fiberglass panels on the outside are cracking because of the frame twisting due to weak welds or improper construction, it would really put a dent in the value. There is also the problem of needing a forty acre field to turn around.

eagle19952 · October 06, 2018, 09:26:52 AM

Quote from: Lukis on October 06, 2018, 09:14:43 AM
From what I've gathered that would definitely have to be upgraded to 3 possibly 4.

and the generator...8KW is is inadequate currently, imo.