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| christopher l cole sr. (Muziklvr)
Registered Member Username: Muziklvr Post Number: 40 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 68.119.228.79 Rating: N/A |
i was thinking of rj's advice,and attending the upcoming rally.i think the opportunity to meet some "nuts",and to be able to absorb some knowledge of my new purchase,and buses in general would be priceless for a newbie like me.any info on the timmonsville rally would be great!(contact name,number,). is there fees?registration?thanks-chris | ||
| Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
Registered Member Username: Bob_greenwood Post Number: 146 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 4.227.116.191 Rating: N/A |
If no one has the particulars, phone the Timmonsville chamber of comerce,monday thru friday | ||
| Dallas (Dal300)
Registered Member Username: Dal300 Post Number: 112 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 67.33.248.141 Rating: N/A |
Bob, The Timmonsville CoC wouldn't be of any help! He's laying under a tree down by the pond with a cold beverage in his hand and 23 empty ones beside him. Christopher.... You can find information about the rally in Timmonsville, Sc at: http://www.busconversionstuff.com/eventpage.htm There you will find the flyer and a link to the registration form. Fill out the form and send it email or snail mail to us along with the camping and food fees and show up on October 5th-8th and be ready for a great time! Dallas and Cat Timmonsville, SC | ||
| Ross Carlisle (Rrc62)
Registered Member Username: Rrc62 Post Number: 147 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 67.142.130.29 Rating: N/A |
I'll be there....Also don't forget about the one in DE in two weeks. Both will be a lot of fun. Then there is BK's rally in middle nothern TN in late October. The rally scene is quite active this year on the east coast. | ||
| JR Lynch (Njt5047)
Registered Member Username: Njt5047 Post Number: 57 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 69.132.238.127 Rating: N/A |
Speaking to people that have been thru the "newbie conversions" can save you a bundle...you'll learn what to not do! And you will meet a good many "Nuts"...I'll garuntee! Come'on down...even if you cannot arrange your bus pickup dates...it's not a long drive from Asheville. Definitely an easy drive...interstate almost all the way. Downhill off the mountain too! NCBob's coming down from Franklin...that's a lot further. Almost as far as Jack C's driving up from Florida! Not quite...almost.. Also a very inexpensive weekend! See you at Timmonsville! JR BTW, you don't play a banjer do ya? Bring it with you! "Muziklver" must be a musician...be some music in Timmonsville! (Message edited by njt5047 on September 15, 2006) | ||
| christopher l cole sr. (Muziklvr)
Registered Member Username: Muziklvr Post Number: 41 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 68.119.228.79 Rating: N/A |
Jr, me no banjo player,i'm a bassist/sound guy.wife,kids,and i will be using the 4104 when we move to nashville tn in about7-8 more weeks.i have the opportunity to get a formal education at the SAE Institute of technology,i'll be taking their sound engineer program.i am a muziklvr for sure!thats how i got inroduced to buses.i bought a gas pusher transit conversion when i was 26.ya know musicians and buses go hand and hand!i think i fell in love with bus travel as much as the music!LOL! there is no comparisons,i have had 3 rv's since the bus.just got rid of the last one last week.finally got me another bus.....yeehaw!!! | ||
| Thomas Weeks (Buscrazytom)
Registered Member Username: Buscrazytom Post Number: 45 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 66.188.77.156 Rating: N/A |
Christopher, First of all, thanks for the forwards on the 4106's on Espray. I'm really considering them, but I also found a '63 4106 in Atlanta that I might do because it's closer. Funny small world, I am also a sound engineer as well as a technical electronics engineer who keeps most of the studios running around here (and a number everywhere else). Good luck at SAE. If you ever need a referral contact in Nashville in the studio biz, drop me an e-mail, I may be able to help. Also used to play bass, but haven't in years. Enjoyed it when I did, though. Happy bussin' BusCrazyTom the Analog Dinosaur | ||
| christopher l cole sr. (Muziklvr)
Registered Member Username: Muziklvr Post Number: 43 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 68.119.228.79 Rating: N/A |
crazytom,thanks,i'll hold you to it.i see that you are in athens(R.E.M, B-52' s country). i thought of coming through your way on the way home with the 4104,who knows maybe i'll check ya out sometime.good luck with the search for the 4106.the one with the new caps that is on flEa-bay,looks like it may be a good deal.hell....i'm traveling over 1500 miles to get mine.it's worth it if you can get a really good deal.on the bright side of things, it looks like the cost of fuel is coming down a little bit.... | ||
| Thomas Weeks (Buscrazytom)
Registered Member Username: Buscrazytom Post Number: 46 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 66.188.77.156 Rating: N/A |
Christoper, Thanks, and if you do come through Athens on your way back with the new 4104, drop me a line and let me know. Fellow busnuts and stray sound engineers always welcome. Yeah, I'm not above driving to get what I want either, so we'll see how it goes on the ones in Ohio. Diesel here is still at $2.79/gallon, but I think it will drop lower next time they refuel thier tanks. Thanks Tom | ||
| JR Lynch (Njt5047)
Registered Member Username: Njt5047 Post Number: 59 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 69.132.238.127 Rating: N/A |
Yep. I know about music and buses. What sort of music do you play? "Bassist" sounds "upscale?" Got any deals on a nice 4 string fretted electric bass? Fender? Bought a 5 string Ibanez and played the thing for two years at Carowinds and still am not comfortable with it. Play an upright 3/4 exclusively now. I'm a bluegrass bass player ("base" player?)...don't qualify as a "bassist"...but, have a lot of fun..at some expense to the audience. That's why we only play to imbibing crowds...! Maybe you can show me some upright licks at Timmonsville? I'm bringing a bass. Have you noticed that "Bluegrass" and "Bus" both begin with the same letter...coincidence? I think not! ;) See you at Timmonsville! JR BTW, looks like you bought a completed conversion? That's good if you plan to use it in this lifetime. | ||
| christopher l cole sr. (Muziklvr)
Registered Member Username: Muziklvr Post Number: 44 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 68.119.228.79 Rating: N/A |
JR,not a completed conversion,it was,but has been completely gutted.guy i purchased fromk stipped everything because it was so dated.he went through everything on the drivetrain.he had some health/money problems and was forced to sell.......so right now i have a alluminum tent with 2 roof airs!!!only interior it has is a brand new black leather air drivers seat!!!btw,no formal training here,i qam a self taught bass(base)player,aqnd still teaching myself daily!lol!i was a drummer and horn player growin' up.i give up the horn a few yrs back,and had to let the drums go last year after i had my left shoulder re-constructed after a bad accident at work........so JR,maybe you can show a young buck a thing or two.......... | ||
| JR Lynch (Njt5047)
Registered Member Username: Njt5047 Post Number: 60 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 69.132.238.127 Rating: N/A |
"so JR,maybe you can show a young buck a thing or two.........." I'll let you decide...bring yourself and family down to Timmonsville and we'll share ideas! See you there! Did I read that the bus was going to be your home in Nashville in a few weeks? Will it serve as a truck or you going to live in it? Better get some insulation in that thing...if it doesn't have any...get real cold in there...if you plan to live in the bus. We'll sort this out too when we meet! Regards, JR | ||
| christopher l cole sr. (Muziklvr)
Registered Member Username: Muziklvr Post Number: 45 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 68.119.228.79 Rating: N/A |
RJ, we will not be living in the bus,we are buying a new home in nashville.we will be using the 4104 as a "moving truck",and will be towing a 10 ft trailer.mostly boxes in the bus,with the heavier stuff going on the trailer.this shouldn't be a problem. | ||
| RJ Long (Rjlong)
Registered Member Username: Rjlong Post Number: 1023 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.195.113.23 Rating: N/A |
Christopher - Put the heavier stuff in the bus & in the baggage bays - that will help keep the tongue weight on the trailer down. Heavy tongue weights on GMCs has been an ongoing argument for years, most folk saying to error on the side of caution. What type of horn did you play?  | ||
| christopher l cole sr. (Muziklvr)
Registered Member Username: Muziklvr Post Number: 46 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 68.119.228.79 Rating: N/A |
RJ,by heavier stuff i mean appliances,the stuff that will not fit in the bus!LOLif it will fit through the door of the bus that is where it will go,and of course i will be constructing a divider wall to keep things secure,and most importantly to keep me safe.oh yea,i played the trumpet for about 10 yrs,but quit in college because i started smoking...good news is that i quit after smoking for almost 20 yrs.now that i am starting to get my breath back again, i may get another horn to play around with some. | ||
| RJ Long (Rjlong)
Registered Member Username: Rjlong Post Number: 1024 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.195.113.23 Rating: N/A |
Well, in that case, make sure you balance the trailer as best you can, trying to keep the tongue weight in the 200 - 300 lb range. As for me, I've got four saxophones sitting in my entryway closet. . . | ||
| Bob Oakman (Bobsbus)
Registered Member Username: Bobsbus Post Number: 137 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 65.1.112.160 Rating: N/A |
Christopher, I fell in love with busses when I was a traveling musician as well. Now I am slowly converting an Eagle 05. Look me up when you get to Nashvegas. bob |