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01-03-2016, 12:06 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 4
Year: 1994
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safety-Liner West-Coaster (?)
Engine: Cat 3116, Allison MT643 trans
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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Head is spinning
I just bought myself a Thomas-built West-Coaster, in Bellingham, WA. I plan to make it my cozy, functional home. I'm a soon-to-be-gramma, so gotta keep the grandkids in mind as I design this place. I was hoping to have a partner to do this project with, but I'll just have to figure things out myself, and rely on community support when possible.
I'm hopeful that this site will be helpful along the way of this grand new adventure. 
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01-03-2016, 08:40 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Spring Valley AZ
Posts: 1,343
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 2 elderly children, 1 cat
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Welcome Jaunty!
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01-03-2016, 09:44 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaunty
but I'll just have to figure things out myself, and rely on community support when possible.
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Welcome! We have just about all started out from the position above. Just read as many build threads as possible, develop a picture of how you want to use your rig and then the pieces will start to fall into place. You can make it as simple or as complex as you choose and will find examples of both extremes here for guidance. And there are opinions aplenty, so be prepared to filter out what you think will work best for you.
Again...Welcome!
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01-03-2016, 10:40 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Johnstown, PA
Posts: 248
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC 2000
Engine: 5.9
Rated Cap: 83
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Ditto what Tango said. There are many people here who will help you. Just ask. Welcome to the madness.
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01-03-2016, 10:45 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Dowdy Lakes, Colorado
Posts: 1,444
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner ER
Engine: 3208 CAT/MT643 tranny
Rated Cap: 87
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Jaunty,
If there ever was someone to ask, it's Tango. He's a MASTER. I've seen his build first-hand. He has implemented ideas I never would have thought of, let alone attempted. If you come across a sticky point, he's the one to go to!
I'll try to help, but my help probably won't be as helpful.......
Anyways, you have quite a few resources to fall back on.
Welcome to the insanity! (Some of us are insane enough to buy TWO or MORE buses and do this..........)
BTW, I LOVE my Thomas Saf-T-Liner! She's AWESOME!!!!!! I believe you will love yours too!
M1031
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01-04-2016, 01:13 AM
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#6
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 4
Year: 1994
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safety-Liner West-Coaster (?)
Engine: Cat 3116, Allison MT643 trans
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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Thank you!
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01-04-2016, 01:16 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 4
Year: 1994
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safety-Liner West-Coaster (?)
Engine: Cat 3116, Allison MT643 trans
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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Thanks much, M1031! I think she's a good'un! One step at a time, right 
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01-04-2016, 05:12 PM
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#8
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M1031A1
Jaunty,
If there ever was someone to ask, it's Tango. He's a MASTER.
M1031
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Gee, thanks. His head isn't already big enough?
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01-04-2016, 05:27 PM
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#9
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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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It's not big...just swollen. From too many years of banging it on frame rails.
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