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Pete RTS/Daytona (209.165.16.4)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2003 - 5:48 pm: | |
Hi all
Ok - Here's a little "sneak preview" of my RTS Conversion Project paint Job (Remember it's not Finished yet) needs graphics
A little background first - the RTS II transit bus was the follow-on project for most of the engineers that developed the GMC Motorhome - The RTS is a 35' or 40' foot long and 96" or 102" wide - almost all Stainless Steel & FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) covered - 5' sections - Monocoque construction - rear engine (D/D) Detroit Diesel (350 HP / 1000 ftlbs torque) pusher with a three speed overdrive / lockup automatic Allison V-Drive transmission. With my new 4.10 rear end it cruises at 72mph & 1950 RPMs (D/D sweet spot) with a top speed of almost 80 mph and hopefully 9-10 MPG. The RTS is better known to most as the Hertz or Avis shuttle or the Disney World Bus.
Well it took just over 3 months to finally get my RTS back from the Volusia County prison -
I still need to put on the 2" metallic burgundy stripes and my signature 3- Dolphin graphics to set off the tri- color paint scheme (Light pewter with very dark pewter ground effects and fenders plus satin black windows and front trim)
35 foot 102" RTS - approx 750 sq ft of paint surface ??
3 gals - PPG Omni expoxy primer (MP170 - MP175 - MP282)
5 qts - PPG Omni MP180 Sealer
4 gals - PPG Omni MBC Acrylic Basecoat (Light Pewter)
1 gal - PPG Omni MBC Acrylic Basecoat (Dark Pewter)
5 gals - PPG Omni MC161 High Solids Urethane Clear
Plus MX193 Flex add (fenders/bumpers) MX194 Fisheye preventer
$1200 approx in paint
$2150 labor
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$3350
I spent a couple of .hundred hours
.closing off the rear entrance
.mounting the R&M door
.prepping / sanding / getting the bus ready for paint
.went thru 300 sanding disks
.a bunch of Duraglass body filler & USC Thin Ice finishing putty
.blew out 2 harbor freight dual action sanders
.worked my straight line sander way too hard
.worked my craftsman 4 HP compressor overtime and a half
.and did it all in the heat of the Florida Summer
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Pete RTS/Daytona (209.165.16.4)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2003 - 7:38 pm: | |
try --> http://community.webshots.com/user/hawk_ii |
Greg Corbett (Kootking) (24.70.251.188)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2003 - 8:06 pm: | |
Nice documentation, like the door, rear door cover, and would like to see the finished 360 degree pics.
Thanks for persevering to get the URL right, just about gave up . . .the last one worked. |
Robert Wood (Bobwoodsocal) (4.63.41.14)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2003 - 10:16 pm: | |
wow , that's really pretty Pete. i always liked the RTS, but i couldn't find one with the wheelchair lift i wanted. that will really be a beautiful coach with the graphics and all. all the best, Bob |
Geoff (Geoff) (66.238.120.20)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 7:57 am: | |
Pretty color, Pete. For you guys that aren't aware of it, finding a 35', 102" RTS is hard to do, especially when you throw in the 6V92TA. Pete got this one in California and drove it back to Florida.
--Geoff
'82 RTS CA |
Johnny (63.159.200.43)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 6:05 pm: | |
The MBTA (Boston) uses mostly RTS's, & many have (rear door) lifts. However, I wouldn't want to buy one of them; judging by the number I see belching black & blue smoke, and with loose or missing panels, their maintainence isn't spectacular. |
Jamie Hahn (Corpsdriver) (12.207.251.213)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 11:43 am: | |
Anyone got an RTSII series 3 parts catalog? if you do, could someone please look up a part # for a steering axel lug stud and nut for me? i broke one and i WON'T use the bus till it is fixed. it is the lug with the shoulder to pilot the wheel. (the FAT one) thanks! |
Jamie Hahn (Corpsdriver) (12.207.251.213)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 12:15 pm: | |
By the way, Beutiful bus Pete! (puts mine to shame!)
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