Checking out the 4106 for Dutch

[Barn Owl]

This is a continuation of this post:

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=3501.0

It looks like Dutch is about to become the new owner of a very nice GM4106. Jerry (My father), Dennis (Hi Yo Silver), and I went down to check it out for him. It is a very basic entertainer conversion built on a good, straight, mechanically sound bus. I thought it was in good shape for its age and has lots of years left in it. It drove beautifully and felt very solid. It needs the clutch assist put back on it. That doesn't make it undrivable, but it would definitely make it more comfortable for city driving. Welcome to the madness Dutch.

I am emailing Dutch these filter numbers, but I thought there might be someone out there that could also use them.

8V71 Cartridge Filter #'s

Oil filter: 23530410 (DD #), 1133 (NAPA #)
Fuel filter A: P550552 (Donaldson #), 3552 (NAPA #)
Fuel filter B: P550540 (Donaldson #), 3512 (NAPA #)

Below are some photos I took as we were looking it over. Pictured left to right: Jerry (My father and owner of two 4106's), Doug (The bus Seller and super nice guy), and Dennis (Hi Yo Silver). We had a great time, Doug has an incredible collection of antique restored cars; his shop is like a mini-museum.

[Hi yo silver]

Congrats, Dutch!  I was impressed with the '06.  Ran like a Singer sewing machine.  Lots of miles in this one in my opinion.  Enjoyed the road trip to see it.  Thanks again for including me, Laryn.

[dutch]

im superrr excited to pick it up tomorrow.
from the pcitures  and conversation i had with larlyn i have a few questions.
what's the best way to get rid of the rust on the hubcaps?
also what kind of coollant should i use.

thanks
i have a blackberry and will keep y'all posted while on the road.

thanks a 10000000000x to larlyn  for all his help.
dutch

[Barn Owl]

Dutch,

Those are wheel simulators, just take them off and throw them away or buy new ones. Regular green antifreeze mixed 50/50 is all you need.

Laryn

[dutch]

so.... where do i get those simulators and how much do they cost???
dutch

[Barn Owl]

I have aluminum wheels so I don't know much about them. Search some of the old post and you should find something that will point you in the right direction. A word of caution, simulators can hide problems. I know a man who had a cracked wheel but could not see it for the simulators. The problem was fixed before anyone got hurt, if you run them, periodically check behind them.