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Title: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: Paso One on April 28, 2010, 09:41:19 AM

Last weekend I took the 47 MCI Courier out for a little spin with its new shoes.

I took the rear 1100 x 20 tires from my bus and put them on the rear of the MCI

Then I put the 1200 x 20 tires from Fishbowl Brians bus on the front.

Raised the bus nicely now I have 22.5 rims all the way around on My bus and the 47 has lots of tread.

I can not believe the get up and go this bus has with the 6 cyl Continental engine R6572

Title: Re: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: kyle4501 on April 28, 2010, 09:55:34 AM

The less weight you add in the conversion, the more get up & go you'll keep.

Marble & granite look good, but carry a residual price . . .

Looks good with the 5 hole rims.

What color are you planning on for the bus?

Title: Re: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: Paso One on April 28, 2010, 10:15:50 AM

The inside of the bus is completly finished. It was a conversion done in the 60's The PO used it as a hotel room for his work ( Crane operator ) then as a camper when he retired.

Not sure what I'm going to do and when, Currently it gets all the " hand me downs " from the parts buses that I have bought over the years.

Brians bus was robbed of conversion pieces for my project and what wasn't used the 47 gets upgrades.

I am currently up grading the 47 on the side mainly to save it I'm sure you know what that is all about Kyle :).

Title: Re: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: kyle4501 on April 28, 2010, 10:21:11 AM

I understand saving cool classics. ;D 8)

I ain't got that much experience when it comes to taking them for a spin . . . . :o

Title: Re: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: Stormcloud on April 28, 2010, 10:29:19 AM

When you're ready to give it a good run, come on down.....you can park in BOTNs spot.

Lookin' good!!!

Mark

Title: Re: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: Paso One on April 28, 2010, 12:10:43 PM

Thanks for the invite Mark also for the privilage to park in BOTN personal spot :)

But maybe I should park closer to your MCI so there is no ground shock :) and leave room for Bob.

Title: Re: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: Stormcloud on April 28, 2010, 01:54:25 PM

We could hide the Prevoo in between.... :D

Have a great day!

mark

Title: Re: Big Tire Swap How's it look
Post by: bobofthenorth on April 28, 2010, 02:21:17 PM

I'm waiting for the covered shelter with full length pit. We should have been parked there a month ago - could be shopping for a replacement now.

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