Silver Eagle Checklist

Lukis · October 03, 2018, 04:08:57 PM

I didn't take any pictures, but I plan to when I go back. I was going to take some of the cracked skin, but I needed a ladder to get a good shot of it. That's another thing I'm taking with me to get a good look at the roof when I go.
Are there any specific areas I should look other than the items on the link 6805eagleguy mentioned on this thread?

Lukis · October 03, 2018, 04:43:10 PM

Here is the link to the ad. I asked about the records for when all the work was done and unfortunately he does not have any. He didn't have anything for the new engine and transmission installation either. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/rvs/d/silver-eagle-motor-coach-must/6686561482.html

eagle19952 · October 03, 2018, 05:41:34 PM

Quote from: Lukis on October 03, 2018, 04:43:10 PM
Here is the link to the ad. I asked about the records for when all the work was done and unfortunately he does not have any. He didn't have anything for the new engine and transmission installation either. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/rvs/d/silver-eagle-motor-coach-must/6686561482.html

No records ? Many say, more don't...have documentation.
How about the shops that did the work they'd have records.
In 1984 they had rectangle head lamps > oops < I am mistaken

What's the serial number ?

David Anderson · October 03, 2018, 05:51:23 PM

Quote from: Lukis on October 02, 2018, 06:45:24 PM
Hey David, your about an hour and a half away. The bus is in Jacksonville. I'm supposed to meet him at 10am in the morning.

I cannot get loose until next Wednesday. You could come and look at my coach if you would like. I can show things to look at. I am at Pineywoods Camp till Friday then gone until Wednesday.

luvrbus · October 03, 2018, 06:18:36 PM

What did he use for the siding on the smooth part looks like fiberglass with the waves,you can tell they used the original model 10 rear cap and did a filler underneath,the crack is probably where the caps joins to bus.Check a wheel well and you can tell how it was widen it is a nice looking bus

Lukis · October 03, 2018, 07:54:43 PM

Hey Guys,

I'll have to ask him which shop did the work. He did mention that he bought it 5 yrs ago from a guy in Kentucky. I didn't get the serial number, but I did get the Vin# 1EUAN6A10EB031363.

David, I may just do that. I'll let you know if can make it by Friday.

Luvrbus, it does look like fiberglass. Yea, it's nice, really nice on the inside, everything seems pretty solid inside. I'll look at the wheel wells and see.

bandsaw · October 03, 2018, 08:53:00 PM

Hello, start the inspection with the suspension and see if there is adjustment remaining. Many Eagle owners have added air bags to deal with tired suspension.

Bandsaw.

eagle19952 · October 03, 2018, 10:21:03 PM

Quote from: bandsaw on October 03, 2018, 08:53:00 PM
Hello, start the inspection with the suspension and see if there is adjustment remaining. Many Eagle owners have added air bags to deal with tired suspension.

Bandsaw.

I think he said there was 4 inches of thread exposed.
I think.

eagle19952 · October 03, 2018, 10:22:55 PM

Quote from: Lukis on October 03, 2018, 07:54:43 PM
Hey Guys,

I'll have to ask him which shop did the work.
Vin# 1EUAN6A10EB031363.

i meant VIN #.
someone will be along with the history I am sure. Many here have that data.

DoubleEagle · October 04, 2018, 07:40:59 AM

The lack of documentation is suspicious, and I really don't think the quality of the interior furnishings are at a high level, neat, but not high quality. Strange that they did not include pictures of the engine. Contrary to what was stated, money was spared in the rebuilding. The custom oak cabinets seem to have a lot of wild grain oak plywood mixed in. Be prepared to offer a low price. A 8,000 watt generator is oddly on the small side. The amount of A/C power going down the road might be why the owner is selling it after having been through this past summer. I just see two A/C's, unless there is original coach air, you will sweat going down the road. I wonder how well it was insulated. Probe the cracks to see how thick the material is, it is probably fiberglass. It might indicate poor construction integrity of the frame extensions resulting in flexing. Check the amount of thread extension beyond the last adjustment nut on every rear and front adjustment linkage. The inside height of the wheel arch trim should be 47-48", this one looks a little low. The headlights on my 1984 Model 10 are round just like this one. That chain restraint on the front door looks crude. Did I mention that you should be prepared to offer a lower amount, because some additional money (lots of) will be needed to be able to use this coach in hot weather?

Lukis · October 04, 2018, 08:35:29 AM

Double eagle, I did notice that it only has two roof air conditioners. And, it does not have bus air; I did ask him that. He said they run the generator going down the road to run the air. Most buses I've seen have at least 3, some have 6!. When he told me, "you have to keep the bedroom door open" so it's air can help cool the bus I was suspicious. Here in east Texas it can be over a 100 degrees with 95% humidity for months at a time. That is a must for me; if it's hot in the bus in the summer I don't want it. That may be a deal breaker for me unless I can get it cheap enough.
I did plan on making a considerably low offer, if I decide to make one.
I think your right about the quality of the inside as well. They designed it more on the "neat" side than quality. The cabinet doors seemed a little light when I opened them. I'm also not a fan of the carpet they used on the bunks and some of the walls.

DoubleEagle · October 04, 2018, 05:37:38 PM

Two roof airs will not cut it going down the road. Twenty years ago I crossed Texas in August with three going full blast in my Model 05 with a 12.5 Kw generator. I then realized why the entertainer coaches usually have five roof tops. A 18,000 to 21,000 watt generator will be needed to run them. The black paint on the front will not help the cooling load. Did the owner indicate how the coach was insulated? (Spray foam would help a bit, but fiberglass would be minimal).

Lukis · October 04, 2018, 05:51:46 PM

Double eagle, he didn't indicate, but he also didn't know a lot about the bus. Between you guys and my couple weeks of research I honestly think I know more about it than he does.
By the way, I have really enjoyed and appreciate everyone's help. This is one of the best forums I've been on; everyone is very professional and open minded. That's hard to to find now days.
Back to the bus; I'm planning another day to go back look at it with a guy that knows them pretty well.
I can tell you now though, that I'm not as excited about it as I was when I first saw the ad. The air condition may just be a deal breaker for me.

Luke

DoubleEagle · October 04, 2018, 06:10:06 PM

I just noticed that the seller pulled the ad when I was trying to show my wife a "hot" coach. She remembers the trip across Texas, and is not willing to do it with sub-par cooling again. The fact that the owner does not know the details of the bus should be a red flag. He simply may be trying to turn a profit from something he bought cheap (for whatever unknown reason). Someone who has done the work himself, or owned the coach for a long time will know every last detail and be proud to recount them.

Lukis · October 04, 2018, 07:31:14 PM

I noticed that too today. He reposted it though. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/rvs/d/silver-eagle-motor-coach-must/6714649230.html
When I was talking to him he acted like he didn't know much about it. He didn't seem enthusiastic about them like I am. Maybe because I haven't owned one yet? Haha
Hes a country singer and now travels in a van and pulls a trailer. I bet because it's way too hot to drive in the summer!