The Rumors Are True. . .

[RJ]

As seen below, here is my new toy, a 1978 MCI MC-5C, Angola Coach conversion from a brand new shell.  This photo was taken in Knoxville, TN about 6:45 in the morning as I was doing my pre-trip inspection, after it had rained the night before. (Click on the image for a larger view.)

When this MCI became available, I called the fellow I've been talking to since 1999 about buying his really, really nice 4106, but he's still not ready to sell, so I decided to "go over to the dark side," as Ed teased a few weeks ago.  It seats six, feeds four and sleeps two, semi-side aisle layout, all-electric w/ an 8kw PowerTech diesel genset.  6V71/MT-644 powertrain, so am seriously thinking about naming it "Aesop's Tortoise!"

Am currently working on the saga of bringing it to CA, will post that in a couple days, so stay tuned for that.  In addition, will be uploading a bunch of photos to one of the photo sharing sites, will post that info as soon as that task is completed, too. . .

[lvmci]

Congratulations! Great bus, great interior, great shape, happy trails to you, tom...

[Dawgs]

Good looking bus!!

[Oonrahnjay]

As seen below, here is my new toy, ...

     OK, you're out of the closet, then?   Good, the weight of secrecy was hanging heavy on my shoulders.

[Seangie]

RJ,

Bout time you came out of the closet....

-Sean

Wandering the country in a 1984 Eagle 10S. 
www.herdofturtles.org

[mugsytrpt]

Great looking bus.  I love my MCI.  Hope you enjoy it as much as my family has enjoyed ours.

James

[RJ]

Congratulations! Great bus, great interior, great shape, happy trails to you, tom...

Thanks, Tom.  Oh, and thank you for buying dinner the other night in Vegas, too!

OK, you're out of the closet, then?

Bout time you came out of the closet...

Closet?? 

What closet??

I don't want to be confused with any of those San Francisco folk, 'cause I sure ain't!!

[ros]

Hi, RJ,

That really is a good-looking bus.  I hope you enjoy in thoroughly.

Ros

As seen below, here is my new toy, a 1978 MCI MC-5C, Angola Coach conversion from a brand new shell.  This photo was taken in Knoxville, TN about 6:45 in the morning as I was doing my pre-trip inspection, after it had rained the night before. (Click on the image for a larger view.)

When this MCI became available, I called the fellow I've been talking to since 1999 about buying his really, really nice 4106, but he's still not ready to sell, so I decided to "go over to the dark side," as Ed teased a few weeks ago.  It seats six, feeds four and sleeps two, semi-side aisle layout, all-electric w/ an 8kw PowerTech diesel genset.  6V71/MT-644 powertrain, so am seriously thinking about naming it "Aesop's Tortoise!"

Am currently working on the saga of bringing it to CA, will post that in a couple days, so stay tuned for that.  In addition, will be uploading a bunch of photos to one of the photo sharing sites, will post that info as soon as that task is completed, too. . .

[harleyman_1000]

 Great looking bus RJ, even if it, was the cause of Gm's bus empire to die         If you come through St. Louis on your way back to the fruitland, please give me a call and I will buy you a cup of coffee.

Scott 314-755-080 eight

[lostagain]

Hey you got a good bus! An MCI! A 5C no less! I like that it is stock looking. Looking forward to seeing the interior.

JC


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[Boomer]

Nice little car, RJ.  Now about that 6V92 conversion..................lol.
Can't wait to see her.  One of my favorites.

[uncle ned]

RJ   I think a 50series would look good in the back of your 5. That is my dream for the back of HUGGY.

uncle ned

[luvrbus]

What is happening in this world a GM guy buying a MCI and a Eagle owner with a MCI lol I was smart enough to get a MCI with a little rust so I don't have Eagle withdraw pains 

I have no idea how RJ is going to turn the engine sideways tilt it on it's side, easy to make it run backwards though nice coach RJ

[TomC]

RJ-good going! Now just have to figure out whether to turbo that 6V-71 (will give it 300hp and 900lb/ft torque with 80 injectors [50% more torque!]). Or just exchange an 6V-92TA with HT740 for it. I imagine the 6V-71 would be painfully slow.
Otherwise, good choice-looks good! Good Luck, TomC

[lostagain]

It is painfully slow with the 6V71. I have driven them. The 6 V92 is a good engine in a 5. I wonder if they are other options for a 5C? There isn't a lot of space.

JC


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