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Our Eagle project, Some more newbes here. 1984 model 10

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gpzzdrm
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Posts: 543
Joined: Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:25 pm
FMCA #: F251204
Bus Model: 1978 - 05 / Cummins ISM 450 / Allison HT740
Location: Carson City, NV

Re: Our Eagle project, Some more newbes here. 1984 model 10

Post by gpzzdrm »

Eric,
Most of us have removed the bus air in favor of the roof air or central air placed in a bay. The bus air is extremely expensive to repair. I like the roof air as they are easy to replace when needed (I have had mine for 15 years and not had to replace them yet) . As I was told once, when a roof air goes bad, you simply pull the bus up to a dumpster and unload the a/c. The only downsides I can see are the higher coach clearance and the fact that roof airs are noisier inside the coach. Ducting is a means of cutting the noise somewhat. I find the noise a minimal problem.
Bill
1978 05 Eagle with 450HP Cummins ISM / Allison HT740
Started in 1996 and still an in-progress hobby.
DaveG
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Bus Model: Currently do not own a bus, but I know people who do!
Location: Redding, CA

Re: Our Eagle project, Some more newbes here. 1984 model 10

Post by DaveG »

Well, it is before my time. It is an Eaton/Fuller, but does not look like it has a "rear section", so no Hi/Lo range thing. Can't tell from pics if it is a twin countershaft or not.
demodriver
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Joined: Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:53 pm
Bus Model: 1984 eagle
Location: Summitville IN

Re: Our Eagle project, Some more newbes here. 1984 model 10

Post by demodriver »

Havent posted anything for awhile.. heres some more current pics.

Image all of the stickers are gone, it has alot cleaner look now.

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We did a quick redneck remodel for the inspection for the title transfer. The cop never even looked at it :roll:

We are planning its first trip this weekend. Its only going to be a 4 hour drive but it will be a good test run.
1984 model 10 6V92 TA
Location:
Summitville IN
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Dreamscape
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FMCA #: F391238
Bus Model: 1968 Silver Eagle Model 01
Location: Full Timing - On The Road

Re: Our Eagle project, Some more newbes here. 1984 model 10

Post by Dreamscape »

That's great that you are using it! Have fun and hope the price of fuel doesn't scare you!
Paul Lawry
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1968 Eagle 01 #7443
Silver 8V92 HT 740

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demodriver
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Bus Model: 1984 eagle
Location: Summitville IN

Re: Our Eagle project, Some more newbes here. 1984 model 10

Post by demodriver »

Thats the best part of this trip. The bus came with a nearly full tank of fuel. I should have plenty of fuel for the trip and a little left over :D
1984 model 10 6V92 TA
Location:
Summitville IN
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