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10-12-2013, 11:08 AM
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#401
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Been on the road since 9...so windy!! Couple minor things, but so far the bus is performing awesome
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10-12-2013, 04:39 PM
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#402
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Cool
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10-12-2013, 09:41 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Posts: 832
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: 3126
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Keep that bus running. I head over in the morning to button things up and get to finally drive the bus a whole eight miles to meet porkchopsandwiches. Yippee!
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10-13-2013, 06:49 AM
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#404
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Project "Brutus"
You guys hve fun and take pics
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10-13-2013, 09:17 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 367
Year: 1979
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 8 cyl gas
Rated Cap: 60
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Appears that we can only view it when you are logged in or something? Getting error message to that effect. Still and all stay safe. Hated freeway overheads through Wyoming due to the wind when I was driving Motor homes.
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10-13-2013, 09:08 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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10-13-2013, 09:18 PM
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#407
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Posts: 832
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: 3126
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
How is that exhaust sounding going down the road?
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10-13-2013, 09:51 PM
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#408
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: South/North Dakota
Posts: 201
Year: 1989
Chassis: Ward
Engine: 6.6L Brazilian Ford
Rated Cap: 1
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Hope your trip is going swell. Maybe your mileage will improve once the wind goes down. I went after my bus Friday and it was a windy torrential down pour north of Bismark.
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10-13-2013, 10:31 PM
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#409
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
William, not too bad! Way more noise coming from the firewall and doghouse. Eventually, it will get a muffler, though.
Gus, the funny thing is that Bismark is where I finally stopped driving Friday, lol... Yeah, lots of wind for sure, especially with a trailer :/
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10-13-2013, 11:34 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 227
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466e
Rated Cap: 47
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Everything looks great. I wasn't sold on silver but I like it with all the black now that it's finished. What kind of speed did you maintain?
It looks like your traveling with your mother in law!
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10-14-2013, 05:28 AM
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#411
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Project "Brutus"
good to hear all is going good...hell of a level camp spot
how's it handling the mountains?
the beach trip we did was 3400 ft to sea level and back............I can't imagine pulling bigger mnts in ours...engine to small and tranny slips too much
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10-14-2013, 11:54 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Haha!! That's my parent's camper. We let them tag along
Bansil, it's been pulling fine. I had to disconnect the intercooler, because a boot was leaking, but I still can't get my temps over 1200°, which is awesome. I pulled Homestake Pass, which is 6300' and 6% (I think) at 45 in 3rd at 2500 rpm's. I can hold most grades in 4th at 2000, but if it drops below 2000, I'll downshift to 3rd and hit 2500. I did have one off freeway climb drop me to 2000 in 3rd at 35. The engine sounds amazing when it's cranking hard Trans temps don't budge from 170° and engine temp will range from 170° to 190°.
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10-14-2013, 08:27 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hampton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 103
Year: 1999
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: 3800 International
Engine: DT466E
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Looking really good! was working on mine all day today and seeing you using yours pumps me up!!
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10-14-2013, 09:18 PM
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#414
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Thanks for the travel pix --- They are a reminder of why we are building these things!
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10-15-2013, 01:31 PM
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#415
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 367
Year: 1979
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 8 cyl gas
Rated Cap: 60
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Re: Project "Brutus"
I need to get mine level to start on the cabinets. Did you drive onto the blocks?
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trans·mog·ri·fy Verb: Transform, esp. in a surprising or magical manner.
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10-15-2013, 02:57 PM
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#416
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Yep, looking at everyone else's pics kept me going as well. If I can help keep someone else excited and focused, that's awesome!! My family's reactions to the bus have been awesome, especially my 15yr old daughter and my wife. They think it's incredible
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I need to get mine level to start on the cabinets. Did you drive onto the blocks?
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Yep!! Easy does it!
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10-15-2013, 07:43 PM
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#417
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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10-15-2013, 08:55 PM
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#418
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Posts: 832
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: 3126
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
The bus is looking nice and homey.
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10-15-2013, 08:57 PM
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#419
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 8
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Re: Project "Brutus"
awesome job...enjoying your post and your build..working overtime tonight...building up the bus fund so to speak
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10-16-2013, 05:34 AM
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#420
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Project "Brutus"
I thought we were the only Skoolie with a Keurig in it
it surprises a lot of folks; ya'll look comfy and cozy
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