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Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05

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buscrazyinFL
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FMCA #: F385289
Bus Model: 1972 Eagle 05
Vin # 8851
Location: Winter Haven, FL

Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05

Post by buscrazyinFL »

Paul, you do have a point - I actually did want to get some of the pipe compound but I didn't get a chance to. I will get some this weekend and do that. My new seat belt is coming UPS Friday so I wiil do both things then. Thanks for your compliment and the suggestion. Now all I need is the chance to take it out on a long trip to really get the feel of the new seat.
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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Post by Dreamscape »

Manny, You will love the ride, good luck and break it in easy! :D

One other thing, on brass to brass fittings you don't need any sealant, they do a pretty good job on their own. If you do, use just enough to coat 1/2 of the threads when going into a pipe thread. Also don't over torque them, they will crack. Don't ask me how I know! ;)

Paul
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Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05

Post by pianoman »

Hi Manny,
Would you send me the link to your new seat belt supplier? Thank you,
Ken Woods
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1964 Eagle 01
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buscrazyinFL
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Post by buscrazyinFL »

Ken here is the seat belt site...http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.ne ... -ride.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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1972 Silver Eagle 05
VIN # 8851
8V71 / HT740 4 Speed Automatic
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Post by Dreamscape »

Manny, That is a great link!

Paul
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Post by buscrazyinFL »

ED... page six is were pics of the locks are.
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1972 Silver Eagle 05
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8V71 / HT740 4 Speed Automatic
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Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05

Post by MrBreeze »

Post 7 Page 2 Is What Im Seeing Over Here On My Computer. ?

Wow Now I Had To Look At All Your Bus Pictures Again :cry:

One Beautiful Bus.....

I Cant Wait Until I Can Spend Another Many Hours And Re-Read All Of Your Section Again.Its Great !! Very Well Done. 10-4

JOHN
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1972 Silver Eagle 05 8V71 4 Speed Man.(TRAILWAYS)
1984 Eagle 10 45 Foot... 60 Series / B500
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Post by John316 »

Manny,

Quick question. I noticed that the front of the shotgun seat was hanging out over the steps. Is that hard to sit in? Does your wife find it uncomfortable?

We are working through that issue right now. We are trying to figure out mounting, and position of the shotgun chair.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

God bless,

John
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Post by buscrazyinFL »

John, my wife has not complained about being uncomfortable. She doesn't sit up front too often, but when she does she said it is fine. The only problem with the way it was done in our Eagle is that your feet dangle because they did not put or make a slide-out platform. One nice thing though, is that the passenger seat does not stick out and leaves a clear passage up the entry steps.
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1972 Silver Eagle 05
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8V71 / HT740 4 Speed Automatic
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Post by MrBreeze »

That Would Be A Great Topic Manny. We Have The Same Problem. Dangling Feet.!! :( Seats To Far Away From The Dash.My Bus Had A Flip Up Foot Rest But It Looked Like S#%^. Gotta Figure Out A Different Way :o 10-4

JOHN 8-)
John & Stephanie
1972 Silver Eagle 05 8V71 4 Speed Man.(TRAILWAYS)
1984 Eagle 10 45 Foot... 60 Series / B500
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