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Old 04-04-2020, 05:12 PM   #1
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1959 Viking Shorty
Here's Buelah. Happy to answer any questions!
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Old 04-04-2020, 05:17 PM   #2
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Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: Cummins 5.9 24v
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Here's Buelah. Happy to answer any questions!
What a great looking bus. I tried to find a build thread and realized you made one post in 2007… and another today.
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Old 04-04-2020, 05:30 PM   #3
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very cool! Only 13 years later!
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Old 04-04-2020, 05:36 PM   #4
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What a difference a decade makes!
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Old 04-04-2020, 05:44 PM   #5
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Year: 1971
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Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
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Beautiful bus. Love the older ones.
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Old 04-04-2020, 07:26 PM   #6
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Year: 1990
Coachwork: Thomas 4 window w/lift
Chassis: G30~Chevy cutaway
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Nice looking camper. Interior looks very "livable".
Original powertrain under the hood, or???
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Old 04-04-2020, 08:57 PM   #7
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Newer axles for better brakes and a Buick 455 with a bit of a cam for more torque.
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Old 04-04-2020, 09:40 PM   #8
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Year: 1988
Coachwork: Gillig
Chassis: Phantom 40'
Engine: DDECII 6V92T Allison MT647
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Here's Buelah. Happy to answer any questions!
Wow! Very clean. Nice job
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Old 04-04-2020, 10:00 PM   #9
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Love those 4 headlight years!! I had a real personal hero drove a '58 welding truck. �� cheers!
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Old 04-05-2020, 12:06 AM   #10
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I love the 50's. Great job !!
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