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Title: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Homegrowndiesel on January 27, 2014, 05:11:41 PM
 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=455212154587668&set=a.442086195900264.1073741829.122569741185246&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=455212154587668&set=a.442086195900264.1073741829.122569741185246&type=1)

Seems like something I am in the middle of.

I guess I should spread it (weight) between the driveline and engine?

Figure this an Eagle 10. make sure the single axel can handle the weight. I guess I should talk to Sonny?
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: bevans6 on January 28, 2014, 03:33:35 AM
another pic linked here, the bus on the new chassis and the body put back together, going for paint...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=496790803763136&set=a.442086195900264.1073741829.122569741185246&type=1&permPage=1 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=496790803763136&set=a.442086195900264.1073741829.122569741185246&type=1&permPage=1)

Brian
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Oonrahnjay on January 28, 2014, 04:20:42 AM
Quote from: bevans6 on January 28, 2014, 03:33:35 AM
another pic linked here, the bus on the new chassis and the body put back together, going for paint...

    Did they have to extend the body to make that work?  It kind of looks like it in that photo.
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: luvrbus on January 28, 2014, 05:24:10 AM
Looks like they added about 3 ft to it for the rear mounted radiator I wonder what they did to the rear cap not to take away from the Flx look 
Title: Re: Re: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Seangie on January 28, 2014, 06:42:26 AM
Quote from: luvrbus on January 28, 2014, 05:24:10 AMLooks like they added about 3 ft to it for the rear mounted radiator I wonder what they did to the rear cap not to take away from the Flx look

Cliff - looks like they added a 3' section to the shell between the back 2 small windows.

Fulltiming somewhere in the USA
1984 Eagle 10S
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Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Jeremy on January 28, 2014, 09:48:07 AM
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Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Hard Headed Ken on January 28, 2014, 12:18:15 PM
Looks like it has all the latest emission controls on a 60 year old vehicle.

Ken
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on January 28, 2014, 12:34:24 PM
 A 300 horse 454 would have been a good alternative and not need all the crap.>>>Dan
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: bevans6 on January 28, 2014, 01:56:50 PM
Does a 300 hp 454 come with a complete new chassis and running gear?

Brian

Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on January 28, 2014, 02:24:29 PM
 They aren't needed, these babies are timeless.>>>Dan (If that's what your after, why bother with the body??)
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: TomC on January 28, 2014, 02:53:11 PM
The nice thing about having the most current polution controls, is the engines also are getting the best fuel mileage ever. I bet that Cummins will get around 12mpg. I don't think any type of gasoline engine could get that-plus the torque is way higher on the Diesel. Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: bevans6 on January 28, 2014, 03:22:26 PM
looking at their web site, these guys are heavily into leasing and renting vintage vehicles for modern marketing programs, so in that case putting a totally new and reliable undercarriage beneath a vintage shell is a great thing to do.  Turn key, every time, all the time, not a single worry about will it start, will it stop or will it not delivery it's daily revenue...

Brian
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: Eagle Andy on January 28, 2014, 06:08:15 PM
Let me see, To each his own?  I guess they can do what ever they want.   ;D
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: uncle ned on January 29, 2014, 08:41:46 AM


I can't believe people would spend that kind of money on a old bus.

Must be some kind of mental illness.

uncle ned
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: pabusnut on January 29, 2014, 09:13:30 AM
I am going to the Dr this week---What is the *****care medical billing code for that??!!!   ;D
Title: Re: New power for an old bus.
Post by: luvrbus on January 29, 2014, 09:15:15 AM
I think they just wanted something different I know that chassis wasn't bringing much at bankruptcy sales a few years back people were buying for the engine and transmissions