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Title: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: thejumpsuitman on October 30, 2009, 07:16:10 AM

Have a look at this. An old man I know with a 4104 was moving his bus across the yard to wash it and ran into the corner of his roof! Needless to say, he was sick.

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: John316 on October 30, 2009, 07:29:14 AM

What a bummer. Sorry about that. I know what the feeling is like. You just feel awful.

I hope that you can get her fixed with no problems.

God bless,

John

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: thejumpsuitman on October 30, 2009, 07:32:15 AM

It's not my bus. It's someone I know. Worst part is that the window/door post took a hit and he couldn't get the door to close. I would imagine it's a tricky thing to fix since it's aluminum.

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: Tom Y on October 30, 2009, 07:49:18 AM

A block of wood and a big hammer. Tom Y

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: John316 on October 30, 2009, 07:54:11 AM

Quote from: thejumpsuitman on October 30, 2009, 07:32:15 AM
It's not my bus. It's someone I know. Worst part is that the window/door post took a hit and he couldn't get the door to close. I would imagine it's a tricky thing to fix since it's aluminum.

Oh, I see. Still is terrible one way or the other. It just makes it a tadd better.

God bless,

John

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: thejumpsuitman on October 30, 2009, 07:59:10 AM

Quote from: Tom Y on October 30, 2009, 07:49:18 AM
A block of wood and a big hammer. Tom Y

I didn't get a good close up, but the post is actually a little twisted, so the window channel is pulled away toward the interior. I would think a hammer and block of wood would at least get the door closed though.

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: Dreamscape on October 30, 2009, 10:03:16 AM

That sucks, I'll bet he won't do that again! ;)

Maybe a porta power and a strong telephone pole to push against.

Paul

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: buswarrior on October 30, 2009, 10:19:00 AM

The direction frequently ignored:

Look up, look up....

happy coaching!
buswarrior

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: thejumpsuitman on October 30, 2009, 10:29:03 AM

He is a small guy, in his 70s and kind of frail. Personally, I think it got away from him since it has no power steering. I am sure he would rather say he just didn't see the house, though.

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on October 30, 2009, 05:54:05 PM

Quote from: thejumpsuitman on October 30, 2009, 10:29:03 AM
He is a small guy, in his 70s and kind of frail. Personally, I think it got away from him since it has no power steering. I am sure he would rather say he just didn't see the house, though.

House? What house officer? Of course I didn't see no house, shoot I didn't even see an intersection! ;D
;D BK ;D

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: TomC on October 31, 2009, 06:47:34 AM

Best argument I can think for a spotter-second person outside giving directions. Good Luck, TomC

Title: Re: Too old for non-power steering
Post by: buswarrior on October 31, 2009, 05:37:57 PM

Spotters, the direction frequently ignored:

Look up, look up....

happy coaching!
buswarrior

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