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Title: My bus in video
Post by: Paladin on October 04, 2007, 08:29:58 PM
Since my original post with the picture of my beast was at night and not a really clear shot I thought I'd throw this up. We just ran it around the parking lot of the local drag strip a few times just for giggles and to help get used to the thing. Helps me get used to turning the beast.

Yep, the rear bumper is off. It was never mounted since the previous owner was going to mount a tow hitch but she runs and seems to run rather well.....knock on wood. I REALLY need some windows!!

I'm going to delete the vid sort of soon so.........


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YGacTToXx0


-Dave
   
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: H3Jim on October 04, 2007, 08:53:54 PM
Guess I really need a life, I actually watched and enjoyed seeing / hearing you drive that thing around.  Or maybe I'm just a busnut.  I sure like the way the two strokes sound!
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Songman on October 04, 2007, 09:20:05 PM
I called my wife in to see the video and said to her, 'How come we never did that?" haha... Very cool!
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: captain ron on October 04, 2007, 09:24:24 PM
That's gonna be a nice bus when your done. I drove around for quite some time with no windows and still only have 2. Good luck
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Barn Owl on October 04, 2007, 09:46:03 PM
QuoteGuess I really need a life, I actually watched and enjoyed seeing / hearing you drive that thing around.  Or maybe I'm just a busnut.  I sure like the way the two strokes sound!

That's better than anything on TV! Maybe we can all get a deal on group therapy :P.
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Paladin on October 04, 2007, 10:30:15 PM
Another with the boss driving:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERHmSQhhPVQ

She's afraid that the neighbors will think we're white trash for parking it here. It is white so I was thinking I'll just paint the word trash on the side and be done with it.  ;D
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Dreamscape on October 05, 2007, 03:15:18 AM
Very COOL!  I would let my wife drive ours but the steering wheel is almost as big as she is! Don't even think she could reach the brake or clutch either.  ;)

Nice coach, keep up the good work.

Paul
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: gumpy on October 05, 2007, 06:49:30 AM
Nice looking bus. Did you see the big smile on her face when she pulled up at the end?

It'll be easier to drive when you get some windows installed.

Where are that you have a nice horizon like that?

Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Paladin on October 05, 2007, 07:16:34 AM
Craig, that is Salt Lake City out at the Rocky Mountain Raceway looking east towards the benches of Mt Olympus where soon she'll be parked here at home with any luck.


-Dave
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: TomC on October 05, 2007, 07:27:42 AM
It's great that your wife is driving the bus, I have to find a big parking lot also so my wife can also learn.  But driving at 15 mph is different than 55.
When you do install your windows-go MUCH larger than you think.  My windows are 76 x 34-my wife and I REALLY love the openness it gives the interior.  I'll never understand why some put small windows and/or very few windows in- we're out here to see the sights, aren't we?  My windows have a light tint.  Some will argue that less windows are easier to keep cool, but recently was in 107 degree weather.  Ran 2 of the 3 roof airs and kept the interior at a nice 75 degrees.  Did have the shades angled so the sun didn't shine in.  Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Hi yo silver on October 05, 2007, 08:02:58 AM
Yeah, the SOUND is the best part!  I'm gonna make Marilyn watch the video and read all your comments so she will know I'm not  the only one who needs help! LOL
Dennis
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: bubbaqgal on October 05, 2007, 08:07:37 AM

That's better than anything on TV! Maybe we can all get a deal on group therapy.


If you were a therapist, would you wanna take on a group like us??? ;D ;D
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Paladin on October 05, 2007, 08:19:27 AM
I guess I did ok for for only $200.00 cash out of pocket. ;D
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Barn Owl on October 05, 2007, 08:55:38 AM
QuoteI'll never understand why some put small windows and/or very few windows in-

Because they like living in a cave.
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: ChuckMC9 on October 05, 2007, 12:15:50 PM
Cool beans!

Ten years from now you will see it again and remember the glee. :)
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: captain ron on October 05, 2007, 12:19:08 PM
I don't have any videos OF my bus but I have some made IN my bus  ;D
Title: Re: My bus in video
Post by: Paladin on October 05, 2007, 02:21:00 PM
I have an idea. How about if everyone who can and is so inclined uploads videos of their coach on Youtube and use the tag of MAK or BNO or something like that so everyone knows where to find them in one centralized spot?
(It's much easier than I thought it would be in case you've never done it)

I know I'd love to see many of the coaches on here inside or out, moving or static and realistically I probably won't see many of them in person. A video is much better than a picture!

I sort of prefer not to see the videos made IN the bus if it's what I'm fearing. ;D :o

Just a thought.


-Dave