| Author | Message | ||
| Ace (24.28.44.58) Rating: N/A |
It seems we have done so much and yet so little if you think of how much is left but hey, what else can you do in Florida after working a full time job? I don't play bingo YET!  Anyway, if your interested in our progress, you can view our coach and what we have done so far, by going here: http://groups.msn.com/AceRossiMotorsports/foolsgold.msnw?albumlist=2 There are now 4 pages to view so have fun! Oh, and friendly critique is always welcomed! It's still gonna be MY way regardless! Not nearly close to being done so there are sure to be MORE pages soon or as we get else something done! Ace | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad) (204.193.117.66)
Rating: N/A |
Ace, Great photos! Just curious, where did you get the rollers you used on your generator slide? Also what size square tubing did you use for the frame? Jack | ||
| Ace (24.28.44.58) Rating: N/A |
Jack the frame was a 2 inch sqaure double wall frame that was thrown out at the carpet shop. It was used originally for a ceramic tile display. I saw a need for it as you see. The rollers are rated at 1000 lbs each. There are a total of 6 of them spaced evenly so there is still 4 under the gen when being serviced. They are a type of bearing for something really HUGE and the cost on them was around 30 bucks each! I welded a 3/4 in stud on each one and then welded that stud thru the frame of the cart that bolts to the gen. Total cost was around 250 bucks because I had to have the tracks bent and made to fit the rollers. Thanks and say hello to Paula! Ace | ||
| Jim G-Ohio (216.29.3.95) Rating: N/A |
For those rollers, check with McMaster Carr. They have many sizes, styles, and already have threaded studs. Pick the weight capacity and mounting style for your needs. Jim G. - 1979 RTS-II | ||
| Craig Smith (Craigs) (67.35.116.171)
Rating: N/A |
Hi Ace, Nice job. I don't think I would have mounted the gen and tank in the middle of the bay. Off to the side would have left more room for other stuff. Great looking bus. Craig S | ||
| Ace (24.28.44.58) Rating: N/A |
That's probably true Craig but having the gen off to one side limits just what can be done to it while servicing and at the high cost of generators, I want to be able to service it completely. By the way, It actually is offset a little bit to gain access to a door on the left side of the bay that houses the air filter for the bus A/C This bay is one of the smallest in size on the coach and is mainly for the Gen and fuel tank. Anything dirty can and will be able to go in this bay with plenty of room left to spare. Thanks Ace | ||
| David Gregory (216.110.200.206) Rating: N/A |
Morning Ace, Nice looking job. I have a 1997 H-341 that I bought which had the tail end burned and we are working slowly to rebuild it. Did you know about the new slider windows that Peninsula Glass is making? I took one of my frames to them last year and dropped it off for them to use as a template, it turned out great! I was wondering what you used to skin over the area between your windows? David |