Prevost Restoration Progress

[Sojourner]

Todd has the best package to make a do-it-your-way bus conversion with the state of the art engine and transmission with an all stainless steel frame and low mileage at a reasonable price. I do not know much you pay for it, but I am sure it is very reasonable. Of course there is a lot of work but therre is no more than converting old buses up to date for power and fuel economy and more rust resistant. It also comes with a wide stance air suspension system and perhaps it even comes with front disc brakes

If I had to start all over again, this is what I would be looking for if I could be fortunate enough to find a burned-out bus. By the way, the warped or crystalized from cold water hardened metal can be replaced. Most all metals on new state of the art coaches are using off-the-shelf tubing ... no custom formed sheet metal framing like the older MCIs and Prevosts. They use off shelf items to cut down production costs.

I admire Todd for taking on a challenging project to be able to build a beautiful coach at lowest cost and be able to enjoy it forever.

Thank you for sharing your project report with photos.

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ
Jerry 

[Bob]

"As for the panels, I agree that aluminum is a good alternative but we found an OEM supplier and bought at 60% of mfr. price."

Todd,

Can you share who you got the fiberglass panels, doors, etc.. from. We've got a '95 that's in the same condition, maybe a little better, but not much? Just like yours it was stationary when the fire took it, only ours was self inflicted (Vantare' said it was the battery equalizer). I really don't want to pony up to Prevost to get the parts that are needed.

Jim