New power for an old bus.
 

New power for an old bus.

Started by Homegrowndiesel, January 27, 2014, 05:11:41 PM

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Homegrowndiesel

 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?
Aerodynamic Eagle & MCI 102a3, 102d3 and NABI series 50 transit. Busnut x4

bevans6

1980 MCI MC-5C, 8V-71T from a M-110 self propelled howitzer
Allison MT-647
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

Oonrahnjay

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.
Bruce H; Wallace (near Wilmington) NC
1976 Daimler (British) Double-Decker Bus; 34' long

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luvrbus

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 
Life is short drink the good wine first

Seangie

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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'Cause you know we,
we live in a van (Eagle 10 Suburban)
Driving through the night
To that old promised land'

Jeremy

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Hard Headed Ken

Looks like it has all the latest emission controls on a 60 year old vehicle.

Ken
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Utahclaimjumper

 A 300 horse 454 would have been a good alternative and not need all the crap.>>>Dan
Utclmjmpr  (rufcmpn)
EX 4106 (presently SOB)
Cedar City, Ut.
72 VW Baja towed

bevans6

Does a 300 hp 454 come with a complete new chassis and running gear?

Brian

1980 MCI MC-5C, 8V-71T from a M-110 self propelled howitzer
Allison MT-647
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

Utahclaimjumper

 They aren't needed, these babies are timeless.>>>Dan (If that's what your after, why bother with the body??)
Utclmjmpr  (rufcmpn)
EX 4106 (presently SOB)
Cedar City, Ut.
72 VW Baja towed

TomC

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
Tom & Donna Christman. 1985 Kenworth 40ft Super C with garage. '77 AMGeneral 10240B; 8V-71TATAIC V730.

bevans6

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
1980 MCI MC-5C, 8V-71T from a M-110 self propelled howitzer
Allison MT-647
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

Eagle Andy

Let me see, To each his own?  I guess they can do what ever they want.   ;D
1968 Model 05 Eagle # 7481 Miles City MT

uncle ned



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

Must be some kind of mental illness.

uncle ned
4104's forever
6v92 v730
Huggy Bear

pabusnut

I am going to the Dr this week---What is the *****care medical billing code for that??!!!   ;D
Steve Toomey
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