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Andrew Karle (Andy_karle)
Registered Member Username: Andy_karle
Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 66.82.9.80
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 7:54 pm: | |
I just registerd today but I have been visiting this site for about 3 weeks Im sure I will need your advise in putting my dream together, you all seem to have alot to offer. I bought a 85 model/10 it was widend to 102 and stretched to 45'it had all the skin replaced and has about 250,000 original mi I cant wait to get started.It was an entertainer coach and has been gutted it does have a 3550 gas gen so my family and I can start useing it soon as it gets warm. I know what your thinking too good to be true!!!! Exactlly what I was thinking the whole 500mi trip home with my new dream coming true. |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
Registered Member Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 535 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 64.136.49.228
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 8:15 pm: | |
had you ever driven a bus before the 500 mile trip ? I remember my first trip home,it was 100 miles..was fun..but a strange feeling |
david anderson (Davidanderson)
Registered Member Username: Davidanderson
Post Number: 192 Registered: 2-2004 Posted From: 66.90.199.240
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 9:36 pm: | |
Welcome aboard. Wow, a 45'. I saw one of George Strait's 45' buses at a shop in San Antonio once. It looked soooo long compared to my 40' Eagle. Watch out for right turns or you'll mess up that new siding you have on your coach. What engine and tranny do you have? Post all the questions you want. David 1985 Houston Metro Eagle 10 |
Andrew Karle (Andy_karle)
Registered Member Username: Andy_karle
Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 66.82.9.49
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 9:45 pm: | |
Its a 6v92 HT747 |
Andrew Karle (Andy_karle)
Registered Member Username: Andy_karle
Post Number: 3 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 66.82.9.49
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 9:57 pm: | |
I learned to drive a semi at age 10 but a bus was a differant feeling. Guys the bus is gutted no joke give me a list of where to start. Floor plan wiring ??????????? |
christopher l cole sr. (Muziklvr)
Registered Member Username: Muziklvr
Post Number: 62 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 71.228.195.103
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 10:20 pm: | |
andrew,congrats on your new "dream".best of luck to you. |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
Registered Member Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 538 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 64.136.49.228
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 5:52 am: | |
Start with plumbing,try to get the rest room over the rear bay & tanks & everything in rear bay |
H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace
Post Number: 440 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 72.184.175.104
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 8:41 am: | |
Plumbing is the best place to start and don't do like I did in MY Eagle. DON"T assume everything is clear because there are air tanks right up under the floor on the drivers side that I know of but didn't when I went to put a drain for the shower in. Made it very interesting to say the least especially when the rest of the bathroom was almost completely done! Ace |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905
Post Number: 384 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.126.56
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 5:19 pm: | |
Welcome to the site. We'll all be ready to help you all that we can.If you have an idea of the layout you want, you can make full scale mockups up of the interior components; partitions, counters, chairs, couches, etc, out of large pieces of cardboard that are taped together to make these items. You can get as exact and elaborate as you want. This is great in working out clearance, isleway issues etc. before you really get into the conversion.Great way to get the family involved and enthusiastic. Don't forget to read the archives for lots of useful info. Also great use of time when you can't be working on the coach. |
jim morrison (Jim_morrison)
Registered Member Username: Jim_morrison
Post Number: 57 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 72.142.29.218
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 8:13 pm: | |
great motor for a great bus , wish i had one , motor like that , that is , yep use the cardboard thing, works great and is a cheep way to find what ya want and can live with, you found the greatest site to ask what ya need to ask, the folks here are the most helpful and most know what to do to help.jim |