| Author | Message | ||
| Dan Keeton (Ustenor)
Registered Member Username: Ustenor Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 74.95.83.177 Rating: |
Wow. A new chapter in life. Bus conversion 101. See a journal of my new 1984 Silver Eagle conversion. I'm just getting started, so any suggestions will be appreciated. www.keetonsong.com/photos.cfm Thanks Dan (Message edited by ustenor on November 17, 2007) | ||
| steve gaines (Kysteve)
Registered Member Username: Kysteve Post Number: 120 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 74.140.165.225 Rating: N/A |
Dan, I see in your journal you are headed back to Ky. Where in Ky are you, and is Ky., home to you guys? We are in Lexington Ky., so howdy neighbor. Nice bus too. Whatcha got planned for the interior there buddy?? We are working on a 69 Eagle conversion ourselves. Give us a hollar If you need help and well see ya at a rally soon. ......... Steve and Deb ......... | ||
| Glenn Williams (Glenn)
Registered Member Username: Glenn Post Number: 107 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 216.163.57.193 Rating: N/A |
Dan and Steve, I was just in Lexington performing with my quartet at U of K on Nov. 9! We were down to guest appear with the U of K men's chorus and Accousticats. Their director was at Michigan State and got us started then went to KY. I first found it funny that I was there, then I saw Dan's nickname, and then I went to your website and saw the article for the Journeymen. Pretty cool! What are your plans for the bus Dan? Personal, or group or a mixture? | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 172 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.222.139 Rating: N/A |
Hi Dan, I was first amazed at how great your site looked, then the music started. All I can say is WOW! Sounded powerful. We have a 1968 Eagle 01, last 01 made. Good Luck with the conversion. I have been working on ours on and off for four years. At this rate it will take another four. That's OK, its lots of fun and hardwork. | ||
| Dan Keeton (Ustenor)
Registered Member Username: Ustenor Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 74.95.83.177 Rating: N/A |
Hey Guys Thanks for the interest. I am from Ashland KY and my wife is a traveling nurse. We are currently in Rockville, MD. We get home most every week to work on the bus. Currently fixing leaks in the emergency exits. (new pics next week). I am kinda afraid of the rust I found on the frame around the rear exit. Hope I don't have to replace framework, I'll have to find someone or take a crash coarse on welding. OOPs! The plan is a motorhome setup just for the little woman and myself with a soundproof studio and office in the center for recording. Can't wait!!! A New BUSNUT Dan (Message edited by ustenor on November 19, 2007) | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
Registered Member Username: Drivingmisslazy Post Number: 2015 Registered: 1-2001 Posted From: 75.108.83.178 Rating: N/A |
You need to get in touch with this guy: http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=6408.0 or Dallas and BK on the same board. Richard | ||
| John and Barb Tesser (Bigrigger)
Registered Member Username: Bigrigger Post Number: 26 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 24.197.246.104 Rating: N/A |
WOW, so much talent tied in with busses! My wife and I are part of a bluegrass gospel band and are building the bus so she can leave her nurse management role and start work as a traveling nurse. Would be interested in conversing with you Dan concerning both interests. Good luck on the project. It looks like a long road ahead for mine before we are ready to "hit the road". Godspeed on your journeys, A brother in Christ and Song, John Tesser | ||
| Dan Keeton (Ustenor)
Registered Member Username: Ustenor Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 98.17.232.131 Rating: N/A |
Hey everyone! It's Black Friday! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! It's 5am and.... SHOP VACS AT WALLY WORLD....$20.!!!!!! Here I Go! Dan | ||
| Dan Keeton (Ustenor)
Registered Member Username: Ustenor Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 98.17.232.131 Rating: N/A |
More Pictures posted on the Journal Nov 21 --> www.keetonsong.com/eagle112107.cfm Roof Leaks, Rust, removing Luggage Racks Nov 23 --> www.keetonsong.com/eagle112307.cfm Racks are gone, roof insulation gone | ||
| steve gaines (Kysteve)
Registered Member Username: Kysteve Post Number: 122 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 74.140.165.225 Rating: N/A |
Dan, I'd rather been tearnin out the interior on the bus than shopping on black friday. Both the same madness.....lol.... Good progress on the bus, keep the pics coming as its allways fun to watch others progress. So far no significant rust problems I can tell in your pics. ....Steve.....over in Lex..... well get together for some war (bus) stories soon | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 176 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.222.139 Rating: N/A |
Dan, Your pictures sure reminded me of what ours looked like when I did the same thing. I had several piles of stuff that I hauled to the dump. Before you cover anything up take care of those leaks and do the rust repair work. Take your time on this part, it will pay off in the long run. Make sure all of your marker lights work too, in case you have any wire ground problems. I spayed black undercoating on the underside of the aluminum roof, will help to keep the sweating down to a minimum. (Message edited by Dreamscape on November 24, 2007) | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 702 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 75.200.54.183 Rating: N/A |
Dan hello! You say your in Rockvile Md.? Where at exactly? I grew up right there in Rockville, then moved to Wheaton, then Gaithersburg. Now residing in Florida! Ace | ||
| Dan Keeton (Ustenor)
Registered Member Username: Ustenor Post Number: 6 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 74.95.83.177 Rating: N/A |
Hey guys, I do have a little problem. Last night after I posted the pics I went out to shut up the bus and the rear window on the drivers side would not close. Seems the rust on the frame above the window has done a number on the window frame. Guess I just need to remove it and see. Any suggestions? Dan | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 177 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.222.139 Rating: N/A |
Dan, Take a flashlight and look around the opening. Something must be blocking it from closing. The frame should be aluminum, check the hinged portion also. Are they the original windows? | ||
| Dan Keeton (Ustenor)
Registered Member Username: Ustenor Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 74.95.83.177 Rating: N/A |
Yes, They are the original, as far as I can tell. Seems the bottom was hitting the frame about 1/8 inch. I pryed it up with a screwdriver and got it in. We are back in MD, and will be home next week and I will try the flashlight. Dan | ||
| Dale Houston (Songman)
Registered Member Username: Songman Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 70.92.99.202 Rating: N/A |
Good luck with the bus, Dan. I am just starting the conversion of my Model 10 as well. Wish mine looked as good as yours on the outside, but at least it is a CA bus so I don't have rust issues. Good luck! I will watch the pictures with interest. Dale | ||
| Dan Keeton (Ustenor)
Registered Member Username: Ustenor Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 75.198.153.12 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Dale From a distance it does look good, but to see it up close is another story. I got rivits coming loose and a bad spotty pait job, someone tried to paint with a brush and some house paint. So inside first! Dan |
