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Thomasbus24
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USA
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 Posted - 05/14/2013 : 10:15:30 AM
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For those who don't use Facebook (that would include me), I wanted to be able to share this project with you and it progresses.
I'll post updates as they happen, but for now, here ya go! Enjoy...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83gmc/sets/72157633495274224/
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Sherm
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 05/14/2013 : 11:46:32 AM
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| Thanks for sharing the photos! That's the newest bus I've seen with the old Baader Brown flasher control under the steering wheel. Please keep us posted on the progress. I'd love to try a bus restoration someday... |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 05/14/2013 : 12:20:38 PM
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| That looks to be in great shape. Definitely worth restoring. You going tube less in the future? I always wanted to on my Carp but never did. |
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson |
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
4546 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2013 : 3:49:52 PM
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The original column switch was very worn out and didn't spring back like it should. I got a new one from Baader Brown, which cost dearly, but well worth it!
I've already put tubeless across the back, waiting on rims for the front, already got the tires.
This thing is amazing. New brakes, chambers and so forth on the rear. The body was unclipped and new rubber installed between the frame rails and flooring. This was the former owner's mechanic's pet project.
Worst trouble so far was the air compressor. It had been passing a lot of oil and antifreeze for a long time. Got a reman on it, reman AD9 and getting the tanks flushed out slowly. Lots of oil sludge in the cooling system...CAT cleaner in there taking care of that as I type! |
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bwest
Administrator
United States
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Posted - 05/14/2013 : 6:34:16 PM
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| All I can say is, good for you. I can not imagine restoring one of these. I would love to have one from the 30s or 40s. But to each his own. This just reminds me too much of the old Carpenters I used to hate. I was so glad to see my last one leave. |
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
4546 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2013 : 05:16:32 AM
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Carpenter had a heavy presence in NE Ohio because of a strong dealer-client relationship, for better or for worse. I didn't have a lot of nice things to say about the three that I ran in SW Ohio, and most people didn't say anything nice about them, so I know what you mean.
This is entertaining for me, to tear it apart and say "What in the He** were they thinking?!?". I'd MUCH rather be working on a late 60s Superior...but this is a fun project. |
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C.HARDY
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Posted - 05/15/2013 : 7:28:49 PM
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Is that bus a diesel?
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
4546 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2013 : 02:58:35 AM
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| Yes it is. 8.2 turbo. Start laughing now. |
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bwest
Administrator
United States
3820 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2013 : 05:49:06 AM
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| The 8.2 turbo wasn't a bad engine. Just hold onto your wallet if you have any trouble. The non-turbo 8.2 couldn't pull the hat off your head with an automatic trans. |
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
4546 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2013 : 06:12:11 AM
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| Glad it isn't my wallet to be held onto!!!! |
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1983ChevroletWayne
Senior Member
Canada
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Posted - 05/23/2013 : 4:41:08 PM
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| Love it. Good luck with your project! |
Formerly "83ChevroletWayne"
Pic courtesy of: "schoolbusdriver.org" |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 05/24/2013 : 2:15:47 PM
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| Good luck as well! Looks like a very neat project, I can't even tell you the last time I saw one of those old GMC's on the road. |
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COLT
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Posted - 05/26/2013 : 3:59:14 PM
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THE BUS IS LOOKING GREAT!!!
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Photos of the GMC/Carpenter Restoration
