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ED's 77 Model 05

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77Eagle05
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Bus Model: 1977 Eagle Model 05 with raised roof and model 15 caps and windshields
Location: Murrell Inlet , SC

Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by 77Eagle05 »

Manny, you can travel light don't need to bring tools, I got enough for everyone.
Eric, have you learned how to crawl under a bus yet !!

Here's a few before pictures , just in case I forget what it did look like.

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It's nesting place for a while.

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Typical 8v71 setup

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Rear bedroom which has to be re-done and floor raised and bed turned means complete destruction !!! :o :o

Oh added another item to list, remove air assist steering and add power steering.
anyone care to add to list ?



Thanks ED
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ericbsc
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Bus Model: 1973 Eagle 05
Location: Boiling Springs, SC

Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by ericbsc »

I did pretty good getting under mine during the swap, but there was nothing under there@@LOL

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Manny will wash it, Gary will grind it, and I will torch it!!!
Eric Brown
Spartanburg, SC
1973 05
Series 60 allison 4000MHP
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luvrbus
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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by luvrbus »

It will be nice when you flat land guys get new power where you can head west instead of the western guys always going east

I have a hill and grade waiting for you Eric only 8 miles longs it will give the old 60 series a work out lol

good luck
Clifford
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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by Boomer »

Sounds like White Bird in ID, Clifford.
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Liberty
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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by Liberty »

Not to steal this thread but I HATE I-17 from Flagstaff down to PHX. Not one but two long down hill runs and a big climb out.
Now back to the regularly scheduled demolition and constuction.
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Eagle Andy
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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by Eagle Andy »

Oh heck , My 8/ 92 chews that hill up and spits it out 8-)
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ericbsc
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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by ericbsc »

Clifford, I look forward to the days when I can be like you, Jefferson, and Byron. I tell Jefferson that he goes by the shop, grabs a biscuit, hand full of cash, and rides off for a few months!!LOL The only big hill I have tackeled is a 5 mile 7% grade. I was a good workout, but compared to the 13 mph I had with the 8V-71 I was pleased!!
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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by luvrbus »

I 17 from Phoenix is a good climb Leroy you don't see the buses flying up that one either.

I 40 from Kingman to Flagstaff has some good grades also and we are not that far west it gets better lol

I see more blown engines in buses on the climb out of Laughlin Nv to Kingman Az

Last time I went to the Valley there was 2 one a late model MCI probably a 60 series and 1 Vanhool it was probably a Cummins

Oil every where they blow big time on that climb

115 dergees and 8% for 8 or 10 miles will tell on you if not very careful.

You can tell the old pros on that stretch of hiway they pull over and stop 2 or 3 times

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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by ericbsc »

Well I have seen it in person!!! Ed has the eagle parked, fenderwell torn out, engine unbolted, tent setup, and the fan ready!!!! I told him beware of those four hated words!!! ( WHILE WERE AT IT!!!!)!!LOL
Eric Brown
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Series 60 allison 4000MHP
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Re: ED's 77 Model 05

Post by 77Eagle05 »

Well Eric you beat me to it, Those four words " While were at it ", will probably be the death of me !
Didn't know them until you said them so it's your fault. Got most all the accessory junk out of the way, miter box setting there , darn thing is heavy. Rear engine hatch off, couple days at my pace be ready to pull. Trying to get hold of a forklift, that just sits unused. Put the brake controller on the jeep today so I am ready to get the trailer and 60 series/ trans whenever you shout.
I will tell you guys, I got a lot of info out of Eric Saturday, but be careful,
he likes to spend money, NOT HIS !!!!! :lol: :lol:
Thanks ED
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