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Cliff (Floridacracker)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 9:40 pm: | |
In the beginning their was Wannabe's
And they roamed the earth looking for their bus.
Sometimes they thought they saw their bus but it was scooped up by another. They even bought one with a "Buy it now" on the evil E-bay, but it was somehow sold to another Wannabe.
It looked as if they would wander busless forever. Only to smell the diesel fumes, but never to create them.
Then through a strange set of circumstances involving the BNO BBS Flea market and a passing question they came to meet there bus.
Oh she was beautiful, she shyly peeked from around the barn and I knew instantly that this was the one for me.
1975 GMC 4905A
Now the real work(and Fun) begins.
Cliff |
Derek (Derek_l)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 9:58 pm: | |
Congrats on your new bus. Here's hoping it suits you well, so you will never be a wannabe again.
BTW, Methinks you or the seller should donate $50 to I@N in niceness for arranging a place for the possibility for a sale to occur...
Just me thinking out loud, nothing negative intended.
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Robert Wood (Bobwoodsocal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 10:38 pm: | |
Good for you, Cliff! I too found a bus here! if you click on my name you can see a pic. I had a good time Thurs running my other one. I put some Bio-bor in her tank for the winter. She is a good ship also. Have fun buddy! Bob |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 10:39 pm: | |
4905...not a bad choice...ol' DON/TX had one...probably can give you some hints...think that is the one that has a big rear bay...or...maybe that was the 4501.... |
Don/TX
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 11:04 pm: | |
Yeah, 408 cu ft of storage there, enough to make the Eagle people turn green with envy. At that time it had the largest baggags space of any bus made!
I still think they are a wise choice. If you want to look at a hundred or more photos of mine in progress, email me at DonGeneda@direcway.com and I will give you an internet link to view them. |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 11:14 pm: | |
see....I told you....look at them pictures |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 12:12 am: | |
yep...big bays are nice...I was thinking about a mother-in-law bedroom in the front bay,have a trap door to it...carpet,lights,bed,t.v. & the t.v. could be turned so you could view it from under the awning after ya' parked..... |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 12:17 am: | |
I alredy have a washer & dryer in here,have access to a stackable set out of a travel trailer,now picture this...washer & dryer in the middle bay..faceing out on passenger side...sure would give more room inside the bus... |
Gary McFarland (Gearheadgary)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 12:26 am: | |
Mother-in-law bay....
Eject button?
gary |
Robert Wood (Bobwoodsocal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 12:31 am: | |
HEHEHE! |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 12:36 am: | |
kinda reminds ya' of AUNT ETHEL....remember,going to WALLYWORLD |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 12:39 am: | |
back to the original post...about them guys out wanderin' in the desert...."I HAVE SEEN THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN...AND IT IS GOOD"....now....who said that ?? |
Cliff (Floridacracker)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 8:56 am: | |
One of the things I didn't mention in my original post was the genteman I purchased my bus from.
Many of you may know Bob Spena from his articles in Bus Conversion Magizine, or on one of the Bulletin Boards.
Bob is truly a gentleman and a busnut through and through. Due to some recent health issues Bob sold me his bus. I learned an incredible amount from him in our first three hour meeting and I can tell that we will be getting together many times over the period that I am working on this conversion.
Yes, Bob's loss is my gain. But I think Bob knows that this Ole 4905A is in good hands.
Cliff |
R.H.Spena (Bob_spena)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 10:19 am: | |
Please welcome Cliff (Floridacracker)Current who as of last night is no longer a wannabee, but now a certified and official busnut. He is now the proud owner of "This Old Bus" a GMC 4905A. Some health issues have forced me abandon our bus project for now but I have Cliff's assurance that we will have many meetings during the course of his conversion, so I can still keep my hand in.
Thanks to all. |
BrianMCI
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 10:52 am: | |
Y'know, the only time I ever bought a vehicle and had practically everyone I told congratulate me, was when I got my 96A3, one of the sweetest feelings in my life.
Congratulations Cliff!
Brian |
Jayrjay
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 8:12 pm: | |
No matter what the condition, I guess you know us old timers is gonna''spect to see it at Arcadia next month !!!!! Cheers...JJ 4905A
BTW- mother-in-law bay...I can't say much about that, but while in Spokane, WA a couple of years ago, a gent stopped by in a 4905 with a trapdoor in a bay for the kids at night. (5 an 8 yr. olds) What a ruckus- seems every kid in the place had his dad's hacksaw out going to do surgery on the old man's toy !!!! |
Mike Eades (Mike4905)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 8:31 pm: | |
Cliff I ahve 4905a and I love it. I am in FL and if you need any help, I am in Ruskin,FL on 41 south. Let me know and we might be able to get in touch with each other. Mike4905 |
Bob Oakman (Bobsbus)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 11:06 pm: | |
Congratulations Cliff!
I should have been on this forum when I announced the purchase of my bus. Instead I proudly announced it to the general (non-busnut) public. I was scorned, but stuck to my plans. Glad I did too. Though I would love having it all finished and be traveling in it, I also enjoy the whole conversion process. Something about it makes the bus feel more like your own.
I know you'll enjoy and probably become very captured by the whole experience. |
Stephen Fessenden (Sffess)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 9:51 pm: | |
Even Prevost owners can envy the 4905 owner. That bus is a masterpiece of engineering. And soooo much bay space. |
Cliff (Floridacracker)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 5:15 pm: | |
Thanks everybody for your posts and encouragements.
I hope to meet as many of you as I can in Arcadia.
Talking my wife into sleeping in the 4905A shell instead of the comforts of Her Class C may be a challenge. Well see!
Cliff |
temporarily misplaced
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 11:38 pm: | |
we bought a 25' bookmobile and people say 'boy, jest what in the hell ! i've never known what i was doing before i did it before, why start now . figure the journey is the main thing since destinations can change. happy motoring.... |