My bus in video
 

My bus in video

Started by Paladin, October 04, 2007, 08:29:58 PM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages1 2 All
User actions

Paladin

October 04, 2007, 08:29:58 PM
Since my original post with the picture of my beast was at night and not a really clear shot I thought I'd throw this up. We just ran it around the parking lot of the local drag strip a few times just for giggles and to help get used to the thing. Helps me get used to turning the beast.

Yep, the rear bumper is off. It was never mounted since the previous owner was going to mount a tow hitch but she runs and seems to run rather well.....knock on wood. I REALLY need some windows!!

I'm going to delete the vid sort of soon so.........


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YGacTToXx0


-Dave
   
'75 MC-8   'Event Horizon'
8V71  HT740
Salt Lake City, Utah

"Have bus will travel read the card of the man, a Knight without armor in a savage land...."

H3Jim

#1
October 04, 2007, 08:53:54 PM
Guess I really need a life, I actually watched and enjoyed seeing / hearing you drive that thing around.  Or maybe I'm just a busnut.  I sure like the way the two strokes sound!
Jim Stewart
El Cajon, Ca.  (San Diego area)

Travel is more than the seeing of sights, it is a change that goes on, deep  and permanent, in the ideas of living.

Songman

#2
October 04, 2007, 09:20:05 PM
I called my wife in to see the video and said to her, 'How come we never did that?" haha... Very cool!

captain ron

#3
October 04, 2007, 09:24:24 PM
That's gonna be a nice bus when your done. I drove around for quite some time with no windows and still only have 2. Good luck

Barn Owl

#4
October 04, 2007, 09:46:03 PM
QuoteGuess I really need a life, I actually watched and enjoyed seeing / hearing you drive that thing around.  Or maybe I'm just a busnut.  I sure like the way the two strokes sound!

That's better than anything on TV! Maybe we can all get a deal on group therapy :P.
L. Christley - W3EYE Amateur Extra
Blue Ridge Mountains, S.W. Virginia
It's the education gained, and the ability to apply, and share, what we learn.
Have fun, be great, that way you have Great Fun!

Paladin

#5
October 04, 2007, 10:30:15 PM
Another with the boss driving:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERHmSQhhPVQ

She's afraid that the neighbors will think we're white trash for parking it here. It is white so I was thinking I'll just paint the word trash on the side and be done with it.  ;D
'75 MC-8   'Event Horizon'
8V71  HT740
Salt Lake City, Utah

"Have bus will travel read the card of the man, a Knight without armor in a savage land...."

Dreamscape

#6
October 05, 2007, 03:15:18 AM
Very COOL!  I would let my wife drive ours but the steering wheel is almost as big as she is! Don't even think she could reach the brake or clutch either.  ;)

Nice coach, keep up the good work.

Paul

gumpy

#7
October 05, 2007, 06:49:30 AM
Nice looking bus. Did you see the big smile on her face when she pulled up at the end?

It'll be easier to drive when you get some windows installed.

Where are that you have a nice horizon like that?

Craig Shepard
Located in Minnesquito

http://bus.gumpydog.com - "Some Assembly Required"

Paladin

#8
October 05, 2007, 07:16:34 AM
Craig, that is Salt Lake City out at the Rocky Mountain Raceway looking east towards the benches of Mt Olympus where soon she'll be parked here at home with any luck.


-Dave
'75 MC-8   'Event Horizon'
8V71  HT740
Salt Lake City, Utah

"Have bus will travel read the card of the man, a Knight without armor in a savage land...."

TomC

#9
October 05, 2007, 07:27:42 AM
It's great that your wife is driving the bus, I have to find a big parking lot also so my wife can also learn.  But driving at 15 mph is different than 55.
When you do install your windows-go MUCH larger than you think.  My windows are 76 x 34-my wife and I REALLY love the openness it gives the interior.  I'll never understand why some put small windows and/or very few windows in- we're out here to see the sights, aren't we?  My windows have a light tint.  Some will argue that less windows are easier to keep cool, but recently was in 107 degree weather.  Ran 2 of the 3 roof airs and kept the interior at a nice 75 degrees.  Did have the shades angled so the sun didn't shine in.  Good Luck, TomC
Tom & Donna Christman. 1985 Kenworth 40ft Super C with garage. '77 AMGeneral 10240B; 8V-71TATAIC V730.

Hi yo silver

#10
October 05, 2007, 08:02:58 AM
Yeah, the SOUND is the best part!  I'm gonna make Marilyn watch the video and read all your comments so she will know I'm not  the only one who needs help! LOL
Dennis
Blue Ridge Mountains of VA   Hi Yo Silver! MC9 Gone, not forgotten

bubbaqgal

#11
October 05, 2007, 08:07:37 AM

That's better than anything on TV! Maybe we can all get a deal on group therapy.


If you were a therapist, would you wanna take on a group like us??? ;D ;D
Faith is not believing that God can, It's knowing that God will.

Paladin

#12
October 05, 2007, 08:19:27 AM
I guess I did ok for for only $200.00 cash out of pocket. ;D
'75 MC-8   'Event Horizon'
8V71  HT740
Salt Lake City, Utah

"Have bus will travel read the card of the man, a Knight without armor in a savage land...."

Barn Owl

#13
October 05, 2007, 08:55:38 AM
QuoteI'll never understand why some put small windows and/or very few windows in-

Because they like living in a cave.
L. Christley - W3EYE Amateur Extra
Blue Ridge Mountains, S.W. Virginia
It's the education gained, and the ability to apply, and share, what we learn.
Have fun, be great, that way you have Great Fun!

ChuckMC9

#14
October 05, 2007, 12:15:50 PM
Cool beans!

Ten years from now you will see it again and remember the glee. :)
Print
Go Up Pages1 2 All
User actions