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It will be semi modified. We are using a modern alternator. It will eliminate the original voltage regulator. Otherwise, all original. We have an all original bus that will also get a new harness later this year.

Thanks so much! 😊

No, Not as of yet. In fact, we are planning on turning this one into a food stand. We will be selling the window frames

Thanks for the sub!

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We are in Deerfield, Ma

It is due to the type of coating on the wiring. It has a sweet flavor to them. unfortunately.

We would love to see the fishbowl. We have done some work or driven many types of buses over the years

You bet

In this model of bus. The only electrical wire near the roof, serviced the overhead lighting only. All the other electrical ran done the middle of the bus. Watch our video about our step removal. This shows the location where they ran the wires.

That is owned by one of our employees. They are restoring the bus.

We do have a Tig available to us. The issue is the base has to many cracks. The issue is a common one with the design. The mirror is an easy fix with a Tig.

@@twofeathersrv Find someone with a 3D scanner to make a CAD file and then it can be CNC'd

@@twofeathersrv You may want to get ahold of Scott at the Bus Grease Monkey TH-cam channel. He has ALL the connections for parts on these buses. He specializes on repairing and rescuing silversides. Best 2 stroke Detroit mechanic in the country. th-cam.com/users/avonpicturethis

We know Scott very well and Tyler. We have a few connections as well. Most of us owners are working together to make parts for the buses or have the knowledge to repair them. Scott was to come up a year ago to give a hand on the mechanicals but was not able to make due to time. He has more people on the list then he can handle. It's a good problem to have. We will be supplying Tyler with some silverside parts for his bus when we meet up.

The cost of the wire and connectors needed we expect to be approximately 1800.00

@@twofeathersrv how does that compare to using non custom wrapped wires?

The key factor is access to the many color combinations we require. It is modern wire that has been wrapped in cloth such as the original. I would say there may be a 10 % increase overall. Our local wire suppliers did not offer enough options of colors. This company, we have used for the vintage wiring for 20 years now. Prior to this company, we made wiring harness for various cars and trucks.

TwoFeathers RV Yep ,interested to see how big of a job it is to do .....definitely worth it in the long run

It is very possible. This bus was stationed in Detroit and traveled to Indiana when it was first put into service. From there we know it ended service in Northern Ny and ended up in Northern Vermont before it went to its second owner. The type of dents were not ones that would have taken much of a hit to create. So small tree branches or like you said. The overhead signs. Looking at historic photos. It looks as if there would be plenty of clearance.

We were shocked how original it is. Maybe a future bus for us. Hmmm. Got to get one done first.

Because of the BusGreaseMonkey page. It seems to have helped elevate the demand a bit. We have two under construction at this time. The second one is private ownership. We do not have plans right now on posting any videos of it. It will also be a slow project. One of our employees purchased it from the shop. These buses have such great style and with 12 mpg. it is above most buses that only get 6 mpg that are from the later 60s and newer. And who can beat a stylish bus as these. Gotta love them.

We will be taking video this week as long as the weather holds out. I guess another video to show the repairs? LOL just more work. You can say well over 1000 pounds of weight from that tree.

Yes, It is available. You can contact our office at 413 223 5416 m to f 10 am to 4 pm eastern time.

@@twofeathersrv thank you

I can tell you that we have used the stripper in the drivers area. Because the step liner is removed. There is some grease there. Our 55 gal. drum arrived today from St. Louis, Mo and we just ordered it on Monday! It came faster then the pump from Amazon...lol We will try it on the grease for you and see. May be an idea for stripping the motor for repainting?? Hmmmm.. Great Idea...Thanks

@@twofeathersrv Thanks so much. I appreciate it.