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Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

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busdriver58
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Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:27 pm
Bus Model: 1969/05 and 1964/01
Location: Chihuahua, MX

Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

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huh! I know that voice behind the camera!

Looks and sounds great... Almost I can smell the diesel.

You are not a carpenter and did a great job, you are not a mechanic and did an awesome job... and now? what else?

Congratulations my friend!
Julio & Julieta Pérez

1969 05 #7810
8V92 DD / HT-740 Allison
1964 01 #6469
8v71 DD / 4 Speed
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busdriver58
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Bus Model: 1969/05 and 1964/01
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Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

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I can see a little drip at 0:15 on the video under the green thing, whats that?
Julio & Julieta Pérez

1969 05 #7810
8V92 DD / HT-740 Allison
1964 01 #6469
8v71 DD / 4 Speed
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Dreamscape
Posts: 3046
Joined: Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:03 pm
FMCA #: F391238
Bus Model: 1968 Silver Eagle Model 01
Location: Full Timing - On The Road

Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

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It is a small leak from the green fuel pump. It is fixed.

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Paul Lawry
Dreamscape
1968 Eagle 01 #7443
Silver 8V92 HT 740

Dreamscape Build Blog: https://dreamscapesilvereagle.wordpress.com/
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Eagle Andy
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FMCA #: F299044
Bus Model: 1968 SE Model 05
Location: Miles city Mt

Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

Post by Eagle Andy »

Looks and sounds great Paul :D
Andy Wright 68 Silver Eagle Model 5 8V92 #7481
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SIVRTNGE2
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FMCA #: F399257
Bus Model: (82) 94 EAGLE MODEL 10/45
Location: WHITE GEORGIA (BIG CITY)

Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

Post by SIVRTNGE2 »

Hot Da@*!!!
I love the sound of that engine...just not long enough :lol: !!! I'm happy to hear your coach has come back to life. Look and sound like a job well done. What will you be doing next :?:

I know you were going to be working on the power steering pump. I'm figuring that to be a one day job for you 8-) .

I think this is one "helleva" site. Everything seem to run and flow like a nice bubbling brook. I truly feel like a member of a tight knit family here. Everyone seem to go all out to help each other here. That's been said quite a few times but it never hurt to repeat yourself when it's true!!!

Hope to see you in Nashville my good neighbor!!!
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Bill
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buscrazyinFL
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FMCA #: F385289
Bus Model: 1972 Eagle 05
Vin # 8851
Location: Winter Haven, FL

Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

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Paul, your engine sounds GREAT and looks really good, too! Sure does bring back memories of my adventure just about a year ago. It is a good feeling to hear that new engine running...especially knowing you did it yourself! Btw, what was wrong with your old engine? Mine was shot! It still ran good but I had to keep putting oil in it. It took 4 gals between my house in FL and Eric's in SC. That will give you an idea. My new engine has WAY more power and hasn't needed any oil yet (although I have done an oil change since). OH...and you are going to LOVE it being automatic! I have the same transmission...and Allison Trans says it is very heavy duty.
Manny & Darlene's
1972 Silver Eagle 05
VIN # 8851
8V71 / HT740 4 Speed Automatic
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Dreamscape
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Bus Model: 1968 Silver Eagle Model 01
Location: Full Timing - On The Road

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Thanks for the great comments everyone! 8-)

The old engine was not that bad. It used 1 1/2 gallons of oil on our trip from Austin, TX to Vancouver, WA last year. It leaked more than it burnt! I just got a deal on the new one and my wife said go for it! ;) I had no real history on the old one either. At least with this one I had Clifford to give me the scoop. :lol:

I'm looking forward to taking it out in a couple of weeks. I am very anxious to see how the tranny performs. Never driven one with an automatic! I've got the front grill all tore apart waiting on me to install all of the original 01 hardware from a Texas Eagle.

I sure learned a bunch during the process. I just wish I was 30 years younger! :o
Paul Lawry
Dreamscape
1968 Eagle 01 #7443
Silver 8V92 HT 740

Dreamscape Build Blog: https://dreamscapesilvereagle.wordpress.com/
thomasinnv
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Bus Model: 1998 MCI 102-DL3
11.1 Series 60 w/ Allison B500

Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

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the only difference between driving a manual and an auto in these old buses is you have no clutch, and don't have to worry about "crashing gears". I still shift it manually between all gears. JMW and YMMV.
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Dreamscape
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Bus Model: 1968 Silver Eagle Model 01
Location: Full Timing - On The Road

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Most of you remember what the front grill looked like along with the rectangle headlights. It really has grated on me over the years. While we were in Texas and visiting Al Moreno, he knew of a guy that had an 01. We drove over and talked the owner into selling me the grill, corners and headlights. Well I finally got it all installed! 8-) We won't be winning any awards for points at any concours d'elegance shows, but it sure looks better to me! ;)

Now to cut in some holes for the Per Lux fog lights I got!

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Paul Lawry
Dreamscape
1968 Eagle 01 #7443
Silver 8V92 HT 740

Dreamscape Build Blog: https://dreamscapesilvereagle.wordpress.com/
Oilslick
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Bus Model: 1987 MCI-9 Sold!
1989 MCI 102A2 Sold!
1982 Eagle Model 10 Sold!
1988 Eagle Model 20 GSA Sold!
1981 Eagle Model 10 Entertainer

Re: Dreamscape 1968 Eagle 01

Post by Oilslick »

Thank you for doing that Paul. I love the original look of an '01. Very Nice!!!
Kevin B. Jones
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