Bus repair items for the off season

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:55 pm

and as a side note....

I want to vote myself as the worlds greatest procrastinator. I said at the first of the year I would investigate getting steps for the rear side door on the bus. I'm happy to say I still haven't done anything!!

Actually I have, I took pictures of the side and bottom near the door and took some measurements. The plan was to install some travel trailer steps under the door, but I haven't figured that one out yet. The way the bottom valance panel and floor supports are arranged, a standard set of retractable/fold down steps won't easily work. We could make them work if we cut away part of the valence panel, but I didn't know what kind of reception that would receive. Prices range from 100-300 for a set of retractable steps. There would also have to be some metal work to shore up the valance and add some trim around the rough opening.

The simplest solution is a 3 step kitchen step stool with the elevate grab handle extension or some portable plastic steps. I'd also recommend attaching it to the inside of the door so it serves as the reminder to place the steps after the doors are open (while the bus is stopped of course....)

Maybe we can review options at the bus day....

Donnie Barnes · **Posted:** Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:50 pm

Les Davis wrote:

MikeWhitney wrote:

Donnie Barnes wrote:

I love the title of the thread and the current topic.

--Donnie

Just as long as Todd doesn't start talking about "Scoring in the Bus".

I still think we need a second bus, one with the blacked-out windows and a brass pole.

I second the motion.

Can't tell you how many times it has been suggested that I install a pole in my toter...

--Donnie

Pete Guthrie · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:30 pm

Sure, Let's tentatively plan for Sat the 13th at 10AM to start.

Pete Guthrie · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:02 pm

with this thread, if the bus starts rocking unexplainedly on sunday, i think i will wait to hear the times of my runs till a later date,, lol

whats the tally so far... 10 am to start work on bus, i may brave the crowd of the christmas party, even though i dont really like crowds, to get orders for where i am needed on bus repair duty.. ie: which part of the bus i need t ofocus on t orepair, elcetricity escapes me, but i can do some mechanical work and swing hammers, that sort of thing

pazdravileeya, or, felicidales todos..

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Pete Guthrie wrote:

with this thread, if the bus starts rocking unexplainedly on sunday, i think i will wait to hear the times of my runs till a later date,, lol

whats the tally so far... 10 am to start work on bus, i may brave the crowd of the christmas party, even though i dont really like crowds, to get orders for where i am needed on bus repair duty.. ie: which part of the bus i need t ofocus on t orepair, elcetricity escapes me, but i can do some mechanical work and swing hammers, that sort of thing

pazdravileeya, or, felicidales todos..

Pete - That's January the 13th. Look for more updates early in Jan.

Stephen Westerfield · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:10 am

Are we still on for next Saturday? Who's available?

Bernie Baake · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:47 am

Gwen and I are available, What time?
We will have to leave early enough to Pick up our wood from TSCC (HS & HSL year end champs) WOO HOO :shock:

Guess who's coming to dinner.

ChrisSuich · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:49 am

Stephen Westerfield wrote:

Are we still on for next Saturday? Who's available?

I plan on attending...

Are there any tools, cleaning supplies, paint, beer or whatever to bring?

Where is the bus and what time?

Gwen Habenicht · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:14 am

Amy
We're still on for cleaning and organizing the trailer, right? I'll bring Greased Lightening and paper towels. and a labeling machine. See you there.

Todd Breakey · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:36 am

I'm still planing on being there and I'm bringing two little parts runners/ tool grabbers with me!!

Carl Fisher · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:40 am

I'm in.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Still on. Sorry I've been busy with projects and haven't posted anything.

I'll organize the list of to-dos and make a separate post today.

My house, this Sat, start at 11am. Will postpone if it's raining or significantly below freezing.

Dustin Fredrickson · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:34 am

Will be glad to pick up any needed supplies before hand. Let me know.....

David Spratte · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:36 am

I can probably get free for a couple of hours.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Dustin Fredrickson wrote:

Will be glad to pick up any needed supplies before hand. Let me know.....

Dustin - It's time to replace the internal accessory battery. I got the one that's in there from Sam's Club. It was a "generic" deep cycle marine battery.

Can you look into getting a replacement? I'd start withe Sam's again. it was a good price. Just needs to fit in the battery box. Might need to go to the bus to check dimensions.

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