Successful West - East Coast Trip

[gm4106]

I recently purchased a GM 4106 in San Diego, CA .  Since I live in North Carolina this was going to be a big undertaking. 

We hopped on a plane and arrived in San Diego in no time.  We went to take a look at our new coach and discovered it was what we were looking for, plus the front tag had an
Inscription which reads  Why settle for bus – like when you can have the real thing"

Now the hard part making sure she was ready to make a trip across county.  If you saw my earlier posting I was grateful to be referred to Bob Rowsell by several people.  Bob has a great crew and he really knows coaches.  Bob had his crew jump on my list of repairs in the meantime I was able to pick his mind a little. 

I would also like to THANK John Vickers and Frank Allen.  Both these guys were very helpful at offering directions and their bus knowledge as well as their connections if needed.  It is nice to know as "bus nuts" we all seem to look out for and help each other.

As you can imagine I was a little nervous about taking a coach I know nothing about on a 2800 mile journey across county.  For the most part our trip was uneventful.  Some where in New Mexico I decided to open the front part of my drive's window for some cool night air and it ended up on the highway.

We did not get to see much of the country side as we mostly did night driving due the coach ran hot.  I am not sure if this was due to only having the original trans cooler.  I am probably going to be adding and additional one.  Or if its from the original 4106 radiator since the motor was replaced with an 8V 71TA with a V 730 Allison Transmission. 

We were pleasantly surprised at the few minor issues we had during our trip.  The trip was a great way to get to know the coach and all its little aches and pains.

Happy Busin To All

[superpickle]

Yup. Saw yer post about Bob. Thems is my Old neck of the woods !
I will look for yer Winder, What side of Albuquerque was it lost on. 

Soo glad you made it and had Fun.. You DID miss some Very perrty country though.. I think a Bigger Raditater will do it. Im sure the one for the 671 isnt enough to do the job..

Paul...
New Mexico...

[WEC4104]

The trip was a great way to get to know the coach and all its little aches and pains.

I couldn't agree more.  I bought my 4104 in Bakersfield CA and drove in home to PA.   On the drive home I ended up driving in all sorts of conditions (mountains, heavy rain, urban, close quarters in campgrounds, etc.)    By the time I got home, my confidence level was 300% higher than when I started out. 

Enjoy your new girl.

[keithshotrodshop]

Did you buy the coach from Bob? 

I purchased my first bus (1947 Silversides) from him. Although the motor turned out to be junk, Bob did his absolute best to prepare my bus for a cross country trip. I did make it all the way back to michigan, where the coach now rests and is being used as a parts bus for my 48 Silversides. I don't think Bob knew about the motor problems, since they started popping up about 100 miles after I left his facility. I definately would work with him again, he is good people.