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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-24-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

Awesome feedback to my questions - MUCH appreciated!!!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-24-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,480
Posted By NWade
Re: Transmission? Auto or Manual

TY Jazty - you answered my question perfectly!
That was my line of thinking ... more control with the manual shift.
Buses are hard to find with a straight drive so I may have to just deal with the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-24-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

You all are wonderful!!
I personally feel more comfortable with hydraulic brakes - I understand the basics of them, their components etc. On the other hand - I do like to stop AND I will be...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-24-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,480
Posted By NWade
Transmission? Auto or Manual

I personally LOVE a straight drive / manual transmission - in a regular truck or car.

Advise?? What are the pros and cons?

My only concern is how stiff is the clutch? Would I be fatigued...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-24-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

Thank you for the heads up on the brake system ...
I researched those Lucas-Girling systems (via the link provided) and no one seems to like them.
I spoke to the man "brokering" the bus and he...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-22-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

Had lengthy conversation with the guy who is selling this bus - it is fresh out of service, been well maintained and comes with service records, he runs a fleet repair center specializing in repairs...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-22-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

Thank you for the replies!

I thought the CL bus was WAY too high too ... appreciate the feedback confirming.

Having a hard time finding ANYTHING with a transmission other than the allison 545. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-20-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

Thanks Doug - would love to talk buses sometime. Piney is 10 min from me and mtncity is Beautiful! If you are going to be in Bristol on Sat maybe we could meet at the bus yard??
I tried to call...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-20-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

I am a bit of a phart myself! :wink: Glad to hear people are able to get those lifts out. I will watch my fingers for sure!

I called the insurance man today ... they will not insure it until the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-20-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
Re: New - 1st time bus purchase questions

Thank you for the welcome and the reply!
I am in JC.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-20-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By NWade
New - 1st time bus purchase questions

Good Day converters!
I have decided that I want to buy a bus, convert it to a tiny home and hit the road.
This idea has been rattling round for some time but - the time is near. I HATE making...
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