Tango and his Skoolie

[dredman]

Posted this video awhile back, and just finished watching it again. Simply blown away by the detail and the art that Tango and others put into their builds. I admire and applaud the skill, dedication, and effort that folks like Sir Tucker put into their machines. I CANNOT WAIT to witness the result.

Once again....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Kz_H-kOqc

[Tango]

Hey Dred --- Still a ton to do. But right now, just thinking about having to relocate the bus, parts and shop is wearing me out. Gotta get started on it very soon. Arrrrggghh!

[dredman]

I would love to help when I come thru this year? I really want to see this thing rolling down the road, and it would please me to think I helped speed the process.

[Tango]

You are always welcome here Dred, working or not...or any of you other folks passing through for that matter. As long as the city doesn't have the street torn up (like it is at the moment) you can park free on the street and I have a 110 outlet that can be tapped into.

My biggest concern at the moment is the upcoming move of my shop. Hopefully I will be more organized/productive in the new (air conditioned!) space, but getting a gazillion stray parts there without losing half of them will be a challenge. And...it will be time spent NOT actually working on the bus. Yechk.

If it ain't one thing it's another. Ah well...

ONWARD!

[WanderingLass]

Originally Posted by Tango

You are always welcome here Dred, working or not...or any of you other folks passing through for that matter. As long as the city doesn't have the street torn up (like it is at the moment) you can park free on the street and I have a 110 outlet that can be tapped into.

My biggest concern at the moment is the upcoming move of my shop. Hopefully I will be more organized/productive in the new (air conditioned!) space, but getting a gazillion stray parts there without losing half of them will be a challenge. And...it will be time spent NOT actually working on the bus. Yechk.

If it ain't one thing it's another. Ah well...

ONWARD!

Ugh - Moving in general sucks but moving an entire shop.... While we're not in a position to help, we'll definitely keep good thoughts and well wishes flowing your way - like Dred, we definitely can't wait to see your skoolie on the road and some day meet you!!

[ol trunt]

Is there anything I can say to help? At 1600 miles west of you that's about the best I can do.

Hope the move goes smoothly.
Jack

[Tango]

Thanks for the encouragement All --- Ya...moving pretty much sucks no matter how you go about it. Will have to rent a big U-Haul truck to try and make it in one pass. Also have to dismantle the big ass 3-ton hoist I built. Then there is the bus. Have to disconnect the driveshaft so it can be towed. And with no brakes just yet... it should be...interesting.

Anyone have the number for that reality show where they haul lighthouses and such?

[M1031A1]

Hey Tango,

Welding up a tow bar should help with towing your baby. I made one for my M1031 and she's well over 5 ton. Works like a charm. My F350 doesn't even know she's pulling another heavy weight behind her when I need to pull her from one place to another for various reasons.

Just a thought. If you want to see how I made the tow bar let me know and I'll drop on by when I get a chance.

M

[Tango]

Thanks M but I am going to hire a pro to tow it. Mostly for the liability.

[ChiliChzPoopTart]

How long is it, I've got access to good sized trailers

[ChiliChzPoopTart]

I'm not sure what part of town you're in, but Gregorys Towing Services is about the only decent wrecker I've met, We snapped a ball joint shortly after doing the costco run, tripleA said it'll be 2 hours til we get there. Wife 7 months pregnant and several 100$ of food in car, in september? This guy showed up in about 15 minutes, took us out to the farm, spent and extra 25 minutes fiddling around to get the car next to a fence under a tree and helped me drop it onto blocks off the flatbed. Oh, and he only charged me $100~ for the 20 mile tow.

edit: The vehicle in question was a Lincoln Mark VIII, just under 18' overall, I think your bus would fit on his flatbed, or certainly his bigger wreckers.

[Tango]

About 21' bumper to bumper (which are both off right now). Biggest issues are that the engine is not running and zero brakes at this time.

[ol trunt]

Tango, I had my bus towed to a big truck service concern to reset the computer to suit my needs. Like you, my bus wasn't running at the time and had no boost for the brakes. My tow buddy just hauled it up on his rollback (20' bed) and off we went. Your bus, like mine, will weigh somewhere just shy of 10,000 pounds when finished so in its present state it shouldn't be over 7 or 8 K--no big deal.

Jack

[Tango]

Howdy Jack --- Mine rode home to Houston from Utah on a small flatbed so, like yours, I know it will fit. But I need to take some measurements at the new location to check overhead clearance and such before committing. Even towed flat it will be tricky to maneuver into the new location.

Good thing I at least have the mechanical part of the steering connected.

[ChiliChzPoopTart]

What part of town is it going to and when? I'm sure a couple of us locals can help with hand maneuvering if need be.

[family wagon]

Just moved my bus to its new home two weeks ago. Fortunately it has both propulsion AND brakes, so I just drove it the 3 or so miles. Kept the speeds real slow on account of having no sidewall structure whatsoever... the one panel of metal that is present is only held on by 5 clecos! A stool out of the shop was pressed into service as a captain's chair, though it was both too tall and also prone to tipping over when going around corners at more than a snail's pace.


Good luck with your move!

[Tango]

Mmmm...looks nice and breezy. But I would add a little more insulation.

[ol trunt]

Neckid I tell you! The bus was completely neckid

[M1031A1]

Next thing ya know there'll be pole dancing......

YIKES!!!!!!!!