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78fordwayne
Top Member
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 Posted - 07/31/2007 : 4:45:27 PM
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Originally posted by Lifestar Fe
Those all look great! if IC only had made the FE with Kodies grill, a rectangular window, and newer headlights...THAT would be a cool photoshop.
I agree. That would be a very nice look |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2007 : 5:16:42 PM
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93CarpFord#11
Top Member
USA
1382 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2007 : 5:26:18 PM
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| When I first saw the new design I thought it was ugly but now it's not as ugly. I like Kodie's photoshop of it. |
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BlueBirdMan
Senior Member
193 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2007 : 10:18:51 PM
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| kodie left out the bottom part of the grille and took some grille away from the top section. thats probably why you like it more. It does look a lot better. |
Bring back the "backing" sign! |
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Rich
Top Member
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2007 : 12:35:48 AM
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Not enough airflow for the new engine with your design. IC did extensive testing of airflow for these new engines, so clearly what they have in the new product is what they have determined to be most efficient.
It sounds like we'll only have to live with this new FE for 2-3 years. Once 2010 rolls around, everybody will probably have a much nicer transit line! |
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2007 : 06:35:00 AM
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| That FE looks great, Kodie. It is a lot better than the real versin. |
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Nick
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 08/01/2007 : 10:24:19 AM
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Originally posted by Rich
Not enough airflow for the new engine with your design. IC did extensive testing of airflow for these new engines, so clearly what they have in the new product is what they have determined to be most efficient.
It sounds like we'll only have to live with this new FE for 2-3 years. Once 2010 rolls around, everybody will probably have a much nicer transit line!
I thought we were supposed to have a new FE with a flat floor, no doghouse, and a Cat C7 sometime soon? That I want to see. Maybe this is just a stopgap. |
IC the future, and it is bright. |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2007 : 11:35:59 AM
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| I think thats the 09 that will have that. |
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Rich
Top Member
United States
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dem84skeeprollinup
Top Member
USA
888 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 5:37:05 PM
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| are the right heat control knobs an option or is that a new design? |
Do the world a favor and bring back GMC and Ford conventional chassis......
 
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Cody
Top Member
United States
1630 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 5:39:54 PM
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| Why do they still use that dated wheel and gauge cluster? I saw that bus the other day and think that just ruins the whole drivers area. Would look so much better with the newer designs. |
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Cody
Top Member
United States
1630 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 6:13:04 PM
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Originally posted by IC Kodie
Is it just me or did the doghouse get bigger????
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Rich
Top Member
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 6:25:58 PM
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IC still uses an antiquated chassis design, they do not utilize a "drop-frame" design like Blue Bird and Thomas have been using for years. The "drop-frame" chassis allows the engine to be further down on the frame, allowing for a much smaller doghouse, and easier servicing.
Perhaps one of these days they'll fully redesign the FE, but for now we'll have to deal with the terrible grille, and almost inaccessible driver's area. |
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jjf221fe
Advanced Member
United States
275 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 6:27:50 PM
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| Hmm... IC Kodie, your new IC-FE design now reminds me of a pre-2007 Thomas EF. Still, nice job. |
What is this "Hydraulic Brakes" nonsense you speak of? |
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BlueBird44
Top Member
USA
1639 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 6:33:30 PM
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| I would like to see them use something new and creative on the front more than the straight across grill. Or they could try to use some design off their Coach Line of the IC-FE. |
IC-The Golden Shield of School Transportation |
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GMCBlueBird83
Top Member
USA
1478 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 7:56:11 PM
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Chris
Top Member
USA
1013 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 8:05:20 PM
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 9:02:18 PM
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Back to the Basics:
 It looks pretty good too!
-Jake |
Yellow & Black
A new forum community dedicated to school bus driving, operations, maintenance and enthusiasts!
Come join the discussion! |
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78fordwayne
Top Member
USA
2868 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 1:39:24 PM
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Originally posted by 92WardSenatorFE
Back to the Basics:
It looks pretty good too!
-Jake
That wins my vote! |
Robert B.
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
4544 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 4:31:34 PM
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 7:11:51 PM
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Originally posted by the First Student guy
Plus, that IC Senator is not that great.
You've never even rode a Ward Senator; prolly never even SEEN a Senator in person. Never talk to the master of Senators and tell him that the Senator is not that great! That is a BIG no-no. 
(Just kidding - I love to give people a hard time)
But seriously; I do think the new IC-FE would look good with the Senator grill. Thats my opinion; I am sure many people despise the grill for looking so much like a S Series International's grill. I think it looks good IMHO.
-Jake |
Yellow & Black
A new forum community dedicated to school bus driving, operations, maintenance and enthusiasts!
Come join the discussion! |
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Alex403
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 09/20/2013 : 5:18:19 PM
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Originally posted by GMCBlueBird83
Looks like a EFX! |
IC Bus.. The company that makes Thomas Built fan hide in shame. :) |
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2008 IC FE photos
