You should get ceramic tint on all the windows to keep as much heat out as possible. Also I think the whole crew should take a weekend off to take the bus on a fun break in trip!
As a RV service technician, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND building a shade to store the bus under. NEVER leave food in the bus rats will eventually finish the food and then start eating the wiring. This bus is as good as it gets here, properly maintained it will last 2 million + miles (aka the rest of your life). Very good purchase!
I completly agree with @Chris0 that you really should have a cover over it to help it last. Make sure that you get up and do a full roof inspection at least once a year and wash it up there! Never leave food in the bus, I have seen the mess that they can do! 🤠👍
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2the life of Jesus is just a story. Sure maybe there was a real person named Jesus but it’s just that, a story. Ancient civilizations have similar stories about a special person. Our timeline just so happens to be Ala guy named Jesus.
I have a Silver Eagle conversion and I can’t imagine the fabrication that went into this modification. The rear engine has always been an issue with diesel tow hauler set ups. Definitely a check list of procedures to operate the rear. Definitely cool as a fan on high.
The car-hauler bus conversion is basically the standard for any moderately successful drifting operation here in Finland, what with basically no big pickups to tow gooseneck trailers and all the license and registration complications that come with those. With a bus you get the hauler, tools, beds and lounge space for a whole team in one convenient package. You should check some of the bus builds from this side of the pond, many of the team have TH-cam channels with English subtitles or even completely in english!
@@tangoalpha1905 Black Smoke Racing has some recent bus content with english subs (they also have a new English language channel) Heinonen Drift team, Keski-Korpi motorsport, Finjector drift team and Power2drift team all have TH-cam channels with bus content, but not much of it is in English. Search with the names + bussi (bus in Finnish), bus or motorhome to find the videos.
When you’re driving a bus, you always want to get in the habit when backing up with you/us all at all times when you’re backing up it’s a safety feature
You should add giant slide out platforms in the tire storage areas so you’re not having to crawl up in there to stack them up. Congrats on the rig man, big moves!
I'm sure a cargoglide system from Decked would work perfectly. I install them all the time at work and they aren't hard at all. Can hold a lot of weight too
i’m a random guy and it might not mean much, but i get so proud seeing you do all of these things you’ve always wanted to do. this rig is insane and has cemented in my mind the idea that everything you do is close to exactly how i’d love to do it. can’t wait to see you load a car in it!
Agree 100%,, Taylor works very hard, it matters not what project he and Jose' undertake,, they give it their all and they're very meticulous with every detail. I'm guessing at least 80% of his fans are living their dreams vicariously thru Taylor which is why we enjoy watching him. I was never a fan of drift before first meeting Taylor when he helped Cleetus install an angle kit on Donnie. Still not really a fan of drift but I'm a rock solid fan of Taylor Ray and enjoy watching him do his work. Congrats Taylor on finding and purchasing the new rig. It will provide you an awesome ride to and from the tracks of the East Coast,, perhaps even to middle America and the West Coast. A word to the wise,, leave the engine and running gear as it is. You'll find it will give you hundreds of thousands of relatively trouble free travel if you keep up on the service and inspect tires, brakes, fluids etc, frequently. You'll enjoy learning what you can and cannot do with that BIG coach in due time.
In terms of the stickers you found in the old trailer, you should save them and start a new collection. In a couple of years the workbench could probs do with a new top coat, so just lay a new layer of stickers before you pour it. I think the layered look would be pretty sick too
Congrats on the new rig man I remember when you were working out of a small garage man you should get a motorcycle for when you are at the track and want to go to the store or something. Keep up the good work and good content man keep your head up
The first thing I would be doing if I were you Taylor? Is getting ahold of Scott, The Bus Grease Monkey on TH-cam and book an appointment for a full inspection. These old Eagles are notorious for frame rot. If there is any issues he will swing a deal with you and you can work on it yourself with his tools and expertise onsite. And you will learn everything there is to know about your bus as well.
Congrats on the bus. Looks great 😁 tip if you are not that used to drive big/tall vehicles, make a note of how tall the vehicle is and put that note somewhere around the steering wheel. So when you are coming up to a low bridge you can look at the note and be sure you can fit under it.
18ft for car storage, could you possibly fit a smart car with the drift car so you have something f to drive while at the track? Or maybe just get a dolly to pull a vehicle behind.
Super cool! Look forward to you bus projects! The bolt pattern on the engine end cover looks to be a Cummins M11, which seems to be confirmed by the 400hp/1450lbft rating. This is the 11 litre, the N14 is the bigger 14 litre.
Yeah, I was thinking the M11 too. Though I was going more off the sound of it. If he'd hit the Jake Brake, it would definitely help confirm, cause the M11 is very distinctive with that.
Hey Taylor congrats on the purchase! This is an epic rig. If you ever need parts assistance please reach out. I work at NFI parts as a project manager and we basically carry anything and everything you could want for a motorcoach. I know parts for eagles can be difficult sometimes.
Hey Taylor really cool bus. To be safe check the dates on the tires just because they look good they might be really old. The front tires shouldn’t be any older than 2 years going by DOT rules
@@R6slimwe used to own vanhools. Replaced tires every 2 years. These buses would drive down to FL all the way from AK Every year and back again. Maintenance back then on these was in the thousands per bus just in FTB’s. Never a major mechanical problem ever on those things. Taylor will be fine ever 3-4 on his rig if he’s not running the piss out of them lol
Beautiful rig, Taylor! I hope it gives you many trouble free miles once you get it set up! I would recommend getting a Garmin RV GPS and navigate everywhere with it. The newer units have live traffic and weather, and the unit will also keep you off roads that you shouldn't be on and away from low bridges.
I would actually recommend the Rand McNally GPS from a truck stop. Those are programmed specifically for truckers and have low bridges programmed into it. It'll do the same thing as a Garmin, but is programmed for the trucking industry.
@@zummi1 Garmin's units are much better, IMO. I had a rand McNally trucking gps for less than a month before I returned it. I bought my Garmin trucker unit, and never had a single issue out of it that I didn't cause.
I will buy ALL the merch for a chance to own the Fummins. But this new rig is gonna be the best! Like others have said, keep it covered, and have a more experienced eye give her a once-over. Excited to see all the updates it will surely get!
Killer setup! A moped or a small motorcycle like a dual sport would be a great addition to be able to leave the track if needed. Parts run, food, supplies, etc. just hop on and go. Even if your traveling and break down, it would be something street legal as a backup. Maybe 2 so multiple people can go somewhere if you find yourselves in that situation. I'm sure you could squeeze them in the back with the car. Or get a carrier that slides in the hitch to carry one.
love this project. Also your breakdown of the two car capabilities is so spot on. I think what would be sick is a little beat around car you can tow as a tag along like lots of RV's do off the trailer on it's own wheels that way when you get there if you didn't bring two race cars you had a little car to bop around in and leave the track and unit behind
Being an Eagle it was probably a Greyhound Coach originally & would have run a GM engine. Cummins upgrade is brilliant. Love it Taylor. Great purchase. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.
Taylor, you are crazy. That trailer was perfect. You definitely need to measure all your cars to see what else can fit in the garage, like a motorcycle if someone needs to leave the track.
there's two main things to keep in mind with a bus. 1, Front and rear overhang from the axles. Keep the rear axle in mind as a pivot point, and think around that in tight spaces as you turn, and mind that you have about 10' of swinging overhang behind it, especially with the opposite rear corner from your closes pivot point (curb side, or turn side). 2, high clearance, Measure the top pf the bus (usually 11'-12') and mark it on the dashboard if not already marked and etch it into your brain and always look for bridges, low overhangs etc. It'll become second nature. Also helps if you gat a trucking or rv specific GPS that you mount in your field of view, and once set up for correct dimensions and weights it will only navigate you on good routes without low bridges or weight restrictions. As an added bonus, if you want a car to drive around look into tow-behind (toad, dinghy sometimes they're called) that can be set up to be towed behind RV's, and drag it along on that hitch. google Dinghy guide, and you'll see what can and can't be towed flat. (sorry for the long post from an ex truck, motor coach and city bus driver)
Yeah the rear overhang will be something to get used to. My old gooseneck was on the shorter side so it only had about 6ft of overhang. So it wasn't much of a concern. The heigh is 12'9 with the AC's so I'll keep that in mind, and seeing as this doesn't have car play, I may as well get a truck GPS. I was considering using a small open trailer to tow another car whether it's a track car or a drive around car, but the dinghy might be simpler. Thanks for all the insight!
@@Taylordrifts open trailer is easier but adds weight. It costs more to set up a fight, but being that it's a bus you could tow a pickup behind it too. It can handle it. Just gotta check the hitch rating and put in a breaking system into the pickup. The guides will help with that. Safe travels
This thing is super cool! Also, you could pull a trailor with one of your dailies loaded so you don't have to sacrifice not being about to leave the track which makes this thing have zero downsides.
Honestly flat tow any eco box or even something bigger like a crv there are plenty on the used market for cheap that already have the hook ups for flat towing behind a Rv
This thing is mega cool. But I do gotta say, after your dilemma with the ford breaking down I’m surprised you would go with something like this. I hope everything works out and you will definitely have the coolest tow rig at the track
Definitely crossed my mind as well. I drove buses like this for years in college and they are their own animal when it comes to having other things to service. Especially one that's converted with a living space. Neat rig though and excited to see what he does with it.
Yeah. I am slightly concerned about that. Little bit of buyers remorse in that department. But I’ve always wanted a rig like this so I had to give it a shot.
@@Taylordrifts I think you will be okay buddy. You're familiar with the Cummins engine and I think it'll be keeping an eye on the air system because that is so crucial to the operation. Watching for leaks and I think the suspension will be one of those areas you may have to surrender if it needs work just because of how big everything is. Definitely excited to see what you do with it and wish you the best of luck 👍
@@3VJohnny yeah it seems like it may need some rear suspension bushings and such which I’m not game for. Lol but it seems to run and drive very well. Everything works. Etc.
Worked on buses for years down here in miami dade, it just getting the hang of it, the air system works extremely similar to electrical system, bunch of switches and valves. just make sure you keep the air system free of water and don't trust auto drains on the tanks
Hi: I drove silver Eagles for Trailways for 14 years. Yours is a real gem with that Cummins. It's cool because it lacks all of the emissions garbage that engines were later saddled with. By the way: the dash has phosphorescent like backl lighting in an aquamarine color-- if you can get it to work-- stunning light display when functional. Eagles always need much beefier front shocks to keep that wave motion like ride in better check. I used to take charters from Chicago to Iron mountain Michigan in blizzards. 35-45 mph winds, and two feet of blowing snow with no chains, and it hauled like a tomahawk going through soft flesh. An amazing piece of equipment. If you ever need a primo diesel bus mechanic, I highly recommend the bus grease monkey in Tennessee. He has his own TH-cam channel. Safe travels, and good luck at the races. Michael Rzewuski
I would definitely get a hold of Tim Gentry with Gentry and Sons. He know a lot about big rig engines and hopping them up. Or maybe even JH might know some stuff. Sick rig though! Cant wait for the Fummins giveaway definitely will be entering in that!
*IF* you can get away with running LP22.5 tires, do it but it’s most likely running, or maybe even HAS to run, 11R22.5. The LPs are easier to find in a pinch or if/when you’re in BFE. Probably runs a 1000 fuel filter and 3000 oil filter. Don’t forget about truck stops! If you ever need parts, they usually have shops and/or are open 24/7. Otherwise, looking forward to seeing what you do with this thing! 😎
Back in the 80's ( yes I'm an old fart) we were racing drag boats and one competitor showed up with his blown fuel flatbottom boat being towed with a stretch limo with custom tool boxes and spare parts ( you need lots of those racing nitro motors) built into the limo. Nowadays you show up with this kind of crazy rig. Your one hell of a wheeler dealer Kid, keep it up.
Just got your tow setup where you wanted.. Annnd it's gone 😂 I think everyone who geeks out about whatever setup they have knows how this goes. So how long till you put it on air-ride? Best foot pedal switches are Hi/lo beams and wiper low on/off or just single wipe (IMO). The tail lift reminds me of drift games studio.. Vynal wrap the garage to a street? XD For leaving the track, couple bikes or a K car? Garage seems big enough to take the vette and something else a bit more compact Fummins givaway.. Hope your dropping lots of new merch designs, really make the most of it for yourself and the fans.
This is awesome. As for being stuck at the track without a second car - maybe if there is enough space in front of the 'vette, you could fit a little road-legal moped in there? You couldn't carry heavy parts with something like that of course, but it could be handy if you just need to go buy gaskets or fittings or food in a pinch.
loving the upcoming refurbish of the rig. excited to see you bussin' and hanging out with a new work center!! sounds like it's almost time for you to hire Josue full time! definitely coming into that next level with this thing and with your racing program!
Do yourself a favor and put the height of that rig on the windshield so that you don’t forget! Also if you’re going to park under those trees inspect the roof and slides for debris and watch out for Squirrels! Good luck! 🌴🌴🌴🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Subscribed ONLY because of the bus and only to see what you do with this beast. I'm always intrigued by what people do with these machines. I'm mostly interested in watching those videos where people bring back pretty dead cars and trucks of any size, but seeing a reno on something that is already livable, is worth watching as well. I love the feeling of acceleration, and I do every once in a while when no one is around or with me, put it to the floor, but I've never had the interest in seeing or playing in a pro or amateur setting. It's too expensive of a hobby for me. I FULLY understand the thrill, I just don't have the interest in the racing anymore. I look forward to seeing what you do with this bus. She may be in her 40s, but she's built to last.
Nice rig guys! Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishers everywhere! All combustibles stored properly in a fireproof cabinet and do an inspection of all electrical especially if it is to a non working device. I wouldn't store any flammable liquids anywhere near the generator or engine compartment. Install camera in the car storage area if it doesn't have one now to keep an eye on things while traveling. Definitely find that oil leak on the engine and inspect it and generator often. You have the best of all worlds in one PKG but you also have all of the evils in one as well. Congratulations on your new rig and best of luck with your race program, give em hell guys!
Damn taylor! That's a hell of a rig! Happy for you to have that as a part of the fleet! Can't wait to see the shenanigans you pull off with that! Hopefully a concrete pad and an awning are in the near future to cover that beast up!
Welcome to the RV world. My motto of RV ownership is... "the only thing that works 100% of the time on a RV is the owner." If that engine is a 95, then most likely it is one of the mechanical injectors that are super dependable. You will more than likely never use up the tread on the tires... you go by age (date codes on the tire). 5 years start checking them... 8 years replace regardless of tread. Really nice rig for what you need!!!
Great looking rig, If you want it to stay the way you bought it, you need to take care of it like the previous owner did, that means parking it on concrete, if you leave it on the dirt, grass it's going to rust and deteriorate and possibly sink. It needs to be parked inside or the paint job will fall to the elements. Good luck with your new toy!
Such a sick rig. I love watching your upgrading stuff series I loved watching the 7.3 truck build the fummins the trailer upgrades the shop upgrades and just how you do stuff. I love seeing how people setup and build things to get ideas and to see just what they turn into and can’t wait to see what comes of the bus and the new trailers
Congratulations on the purchase. Some things to note, an Eagle has torsion bar suspension and a lot of grease fittings to hit all over. Do it regularly to keep it smooth. Depending on your transmission display, press the up and down arrows at the same time to get an accurate reading of the transmission fluid level. Must be warm and at idle and on flat ground. Where is the spare tire for the bus? On a Prevost it is behind the front bumper, I'm not sure if an Eagle has one there but it is worth a look. Conversion companies sometimes remove the spare tire and put the house batteries there. On the prevo there was a lever and the front bumper tilted down to access the spare tire. One disadvantage of a bus, is if it breaks down your car's are stuck with the bus. If you have a trailer, you could just switch trucks and keep going. I think you had that experience once. I pulled trailers all the time with a 45' Prevost. Once I was pulling my Jeep that was pulling a trailer. I couldn't back up.
Everytime you start a new build project I always think damn it can’t get any better than this and then boom something I couldn’t even imagine and then you dial them in so quick it’s amazing can’t wait to see the bus progress and can’t wait for the next insane project
Really excited about this one and can’t wait for you put your spin on it. That lean too is definitely gonna be needed now just to protect the roof of the bus.
Oh man i can't wait for the videos of fixing this thing up! Gonna be sick! I would definitely think about getting an open sided shed/awning for it. The sun and being parked under the trees is gonna wreak havoc on it.
Get yourself a shelter to keep that bus looking good .. and use power services antimicrobial fuel treatment that diesel fuel can sour it bus sits and add marvel mystery oil to fuel Delo 40 w for Detroit engine
As a CDL-A Holder and a common motorist, please read the CDL Drivers Guide, there are a lot of rules and regulations required of larger rigs. Consider getting your CDL Class B with a bus endorsement at the least. You can do your testing in this vehicle. Not being a buzz killer but you are a large rig and if (god forbid) you were in an accident, you would be fine, but consider others when driving such a large rig. Awesome Rig, and congrats! Be safe, thanks!
Had a good feeling as soon as I saw you post something about these buses that you’d quickly acquire one! Congrats! Looking forward to even more fantastic content from you sir!
The rig is insane! So pumped for you mate and really keen to see what you turn this into! Can't wait for the next event to see you get a car loaded in and out!
I am sooooo excited for you guys to enjoy this bus! for all the content and memories you will create! and I am loving how much more Josue is talking and interacting with you in the videos man! I can't wait for you to put the bus through a test!
I think this is the coolest idea you could be finishing up last minute things or just working on the car in between states and still be able to hang out wit everyone and be on the road at the same time I want one now
Drove many miles in buses, large class As , and towing with rv classified semis towing custom fifth wheels. Keep great tires on it. Once you fix the little things you will love it.
Such a cool bus man! I cant wait to see the content you make with it. The main thing I would like to see is a livery done on it lol. It needs to be the best representation of you and it would also look sick
I think your bus is fantastic. Well thought out. Is is dated electronically which needs updating. The only thing that jumped out at me are the Brakes. All the squeaking drove me nuts and I’m sure you too. Not sure if brake pads need replacing or what? An inspection I think is warranted. Overall I think you have a winner on your hands.
Prioritize getting that thing under a carport/awning ASAP. Glad to see you start implementing master plan for the fleet and race program👍
yep, protect it from that hot Florida sun.
Yep, a lean to like the prior owner had, but where Taylors trailers are stored would be ideal IMO.
Of course the sprinklers are going to be toast.
Yep! That was my first thought as well, get that nice rig under some protection from all that Florida rain asap
Its all stainless steel. Like the old GM silversides. Bit of compound and a buffing wheel once a year.
@@davefroman4700Always have your rv covered when sitting. Sun and weather kill them fast no matter what its made out of.
You should get ceramic tint on all the windows to keep as much heat out as possible. Also I think the whole crew should take a weekend off to take the bus on a fun break in trip!
Working on these beasts is a whole different world, looking forward to that content for sure. I'm sure there are other Bus Greasy Monkey viewers here.
I HATE WORKING ON RV/BUSES lol. I am a heavy duty tech that also does 24/7 roadside service. A whole different world for sure.
Was just thinking about him. I'm sure he'd love to have a look at that rig.
As scot would say check the date codes on the tires just because they look new they might be really old!! Really cool bus
I bet that rig will boogie right up grease mountain slinging rocks with a massive dust cloud behind it.
I could hear Scott just ringing up his bill now. Saying how every single thing on it is wrong and every mechanic that has worked on it is an idiot.
As a RV service technician, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND building a shade to store the bus under. NEVER leave food in the bus rats will eventually finish the food and then start eating the wiring. This bus is as good as it gets here, properly maintained it will last 2 million + miles (aka the rest of your life). Very good purchase!
I completly agree with @Chris0 that you really should have a cover over it to help it last. Make sure that you get up and do a full roof inspection at least once a year and wash it up there! Never leave food in the bus, I have seen the mess that they can do! 🤠👍
What kind of rig is this? What year?
big ol diesel pusher custom chassiss@@mattmccarthy10
Those bus engines last forever.
@@mattmccarthy10 it's in the video
I can’t even imagine how bad your going cry if you ever break down in that thing.
Watching Taylor explain the different things in the bus is heartwarming because you can see he's truly excited about it.
I’m excited and I’ll probably never see this in person lmao
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2the life of Jesus is just a story. Sure maybe there was a real person named Jesus but it’s just that, a story. Ancient civilizations have similar stories about a special person. Our timeline just so happens to be Ala guy named Jesus.
I have a Silver Eagle conversion and I can’t imagine the fabrication that went into this modification. The rear engine has always been an issue with diesel tow hauler set ups. Definitely a check list of procedures to operate the rear. Definitely cool as a fan on high.
Definitely a rig upgrade. I would recommend laying a concrete pad for it to be parked on. Enjoy it.
I love seeing this guy succeed in life. Congrats on the new rig!
Me and you both
The car-hauler bus conversion is basically the standard for any moderately successful drifting operation here in Finland, what with basically no big pickups to tow gooseneck trailers and all the license and registration complications that come with those. With a bus you get the hauler, tools, beds and lounge space for a whole team in one convenient package. You should check some of the bus builds from this side of the pond, many of the team have TH-cam channels with English subtitles or even completely in english!
can you provide some links?
@@tangoalpha1905 Black Smoke Racing has some recent bus content with english subs (they also have a new English language channel) Heinonen Drift team, Keski-Korpi motorsport, Finjector drift team and Power2drift team all have TH-cam channels with bus content, but not much of it is in English. Search with the names + bussi (bus in Finnish), bus or motorhome to find the videos.
ye would love some links for some channels if you got any with a buss
All talk but no links, come on man, vittu!
When you’re driving a bus, you always want to get in the habit when backing up with you/us all at all times when you’re backing up it’s a safety feature
You should add giant slide out platforms in the tire storage areas so you’re not having to crawl up in there to stack them up. Congrats on the rig man, big moves!
I wonder if the Decked thing he took out of the green truck would fit somewhere nicely??
@@mattmanyam that’s a good idea!
I'm sure a cargoglide system from Decked would work perfectly. I install them all the time at work and they aren't hard at all. Can hold a lot of weight too
i’m a random guy and it might not mean much, but i get so proud seeing you do all of these things you’ve always wanted to do. this rig is insane and has cemented in my mind the idea that everything you do is close to exactly how i’d love to do it. can’t wait to see you load a car in it!
Agree 100%,, Taylor works very hard, it matters not what project he and Jose' undertake,, they give it their all and they're very meticulous with every detail. I'm guessing at least 80% of his fans are living their dreams vicariously thru Taylor which is why we enjoy watching him. I was never a fan of drift before first meeting Taylor when he helped Cleetus install an angle kit on Donnie. Still not really a fan of drift but I'm a rock solid fan of Taylor Ray and enjoy watching him do his work. Congrats Taylor on finding and purchasing the new rig. It will provide you an awesome ride to and from the tracks of the East Coast,, perhaps even to middle America and the West Coast. A word to the wise,, leave the engine and running gear as it is. You'll find it will give you hundreds of thousands of relatively trouble free travel if you keep up on the service and inspect tires, brakes, fluids etc, frequently. You'll enjoy learning what you can and cannot do with that BIG coach in due time.
@@quickdeucehonestly surprised Jose don't have his own channel tnh
In terms of the stickers you found in the old trailer, you should save them and start a new collection. In a couple of years the workbench could probs do with a new top coat, so just lay a new layer of stickers before you pour it. I think the layered look would be pretty sick too
Was thinking the same.
I had the exact same idea as soon as I saw those stickers! Stellar idea
Congrats on the new rig man I remember when you were working out of a small garage man you should get a motorcycle for when you are at the track and want to go to the store or something. Keep up the good work and good content man keep your head up
Just pulling up you can tell that's the kind of dude that takes good care of his stuff
Congratulations on the bus, Awesome, I've seen one other one but it was in Cali. Could have been the same one built in that era.
The first thing I would be doing if I were you Taylor? Is getting ahold of Scott, The Bus Grease Monkey on TH-cam and book an appointment for a full inspection. These old Eagles are notorious for frame rot. If there is any issues he will swing a deal with you and you can work on it yourself with his tools and expertise onsite. And you will learn everything there is to know about your bus as well.
You should have Bus Grease Monkey go over that bus. He's a solid guy and the most knowledgeable on these bases.
yes!
Was going to suggest this same thing
Congrats on the bus. Looks great 😁 tip if you are not that used to drive big/tall vehicles, make a note of how tall the vehicle is and put that note somewhere around the steering wheel. So when you are coming up to a low bridge you can look at the note and be sure you can fit under it.
Definitely!
Smart advice
it's not for you, it is for the other guy driving....
Congrats. Might wanna get it inspected, pretty sure its due for brakes!!
Congrats looks great
Sell mega cab and fummins… the green truck can pull the bumper trailer no problem😂
oh snap!. Time to rebuild the lift gate into a car lift by making the center section of the lift gate removeable
Dude. We were already jealous of your tow rig, you didn't have to do that to us!! Lmao huge congrats, serious goals
Exactly! Lol
18ft for car storage, could you possibly fit a smart car with the drift car so you have something f to drive while at the track? Or maybe just get a dolly to pull a vehicle behind.
Two motorcycles will get three (or four) of them around if necessary.
Super cool! Look forward to you bus projects! The bolt pattern on the engine end cover looks to be a Cummins M11, which seems to be confirmed by the 400hp/1450lbft rating. This is the 11 litre, the N14 is the bigger 14 litre.
Yeah, I was thinking the M11 too. Though I was going more off the sound of it.
If he'd hit the Jake Brake, it would definitely help confirm, cause the M11 is very distinctive with that.
Yep, ai bot says the engine number matches a cummins m11 number
I’m an ex Cummins mechanic… it’s definitely an M11 👍 very reliable engines
You can always add another layer of epoxy and stickers, would look pretty awesome having “floating” stickers
John Doc has a steup like this but the car area is a full bedroom!
Hey Taylor congrats on the purchase! This is an epic rig. If you ever need parts assistance please reach out. I work at NFI parts as a project manager and we basically carry anything and everything you could want for a motorcoach. I know parts for eagles can be difficult sometimes.
Hey Taylor really cool bus. To be safe check the dates on the tires just because they look good they might be really old. The front tires shouldn’t be any older than 2 years going by DOT rules
Two years for steer tires? No, that's not accurate information. 3-6 years.
@@6582rg 5 years and 4/32nds on steers if I remember correctly?
@@R6slimwe used to own vanhools. Replaced tires every 2 years. These buses would drive down to FL all the way from AK Every year and back again. Maintenance back then on these was in the thousands per bus just in FTB’s. Never a major mechanical problem ever on those things. Taylor will be fine ever 3-4 on his rig if he’s not running the piss out of them lol
This is the coolest tow rig I have seen. Big congrats!
That's a Kick Ass rig I muss say! Enjoy it!
Red ambient lights provide alot of comfort for your eye sight at night. It keeps your eyes from having to adjust to the headlights.
Beautiful rig, Taylor! I hope it gives you many trouble free miles once you get it set up! I would recommend getting a Garmin RV GPS and navigate everywhere with it. The newer units have live traffic and weather, and the unit will also keep you off roads that you shouldn't be on and away from low bridges.
They don't keep you away from low bridges or off roads you shouldn't be on lol.
As a driver I definitely recommend and agree it's a must upgrade
I would actually recommend the Rand McNally GPS from a truck stop. Those are programmed specifically for truckers and have low bridges programmed into it. It'll do the same thing as a Garmin, but is programmed for the trucking industry.
@@zummi1 Garmin's units are much better, IMO. I had a rand McNally trucking gps for less than a month before I returned it. I bought my Garmin trucker unit, and never had a single issue out of it that I didn't cause.
@@curtisangeletti8198 Amen! Keep the shiny side up, brother!
Congrats on the bus, make sure to change all the latches on the bus with locking ones!
I will buy ALL the merch for a chance to own the Fummins. But this new rig is gonna be the best! Like others have said, keep it covered, and have a more experienced eye give her a once-over. Excited to see all the updates it will surely get!
Killer setup! A moped or a small motorcycle like a dual sport would be a great addition to be able to leave the track if needed. Parts run, food, supplies, etc. just hop on and go. Even if your traveling and break down, it would be something street legal as a backup. Maybe 2 so multiple people can go somewhere if you find yourselves in that situation. I'm sure you could squeeze them in the back with the car. Or get a carrier that slides in the hitch to carry one.
Pit bike
That has got to be one of the coolest rigs i've seen. Thats going to make for some fun times and new adventures for sure!
love this project. Also your breakdown of the two car capabilities is so spot on. I think what would be sick is a little beat around car you can tow as a tag along like lots of RV's do off the trailer on it's own wheels that way when you get there if you didn't bring two race cars you had a little car to bop around in and leave the track and unit behind
Being an Eagle it was probably a Greyhound Coach originally & would have run a GM engine. Cummins upgrade is brilliant. Love it Taylor. Great purchase. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.
I have to think that had a 2 stroke in it when it was new.
Taylor, you are crazy. That trailer was perfect. You definitely need to measure all your cars to see what else can fit in the garage, like a motorcycle if someone needs to leave the track.
Maybe some sort of kei car?
@@oddzeeestraight piped smart car, it'd basically be a street legal golf cart lmao
Holly cow you actually bought it I remember seeing you posting it on your insta story he'll ya brother
there's two main things to keep in mind with a bus. 1, Front and rear overhang from the axles. Keep the rear axle in mind as a pivot point, and think around that in tight spaces as you turn, and mind that you have about 10' of swinging overhang behind it, especially with the opposite rear corner from your closes pivot point (curb side, or turn side). 2, high clearance, Measure the top pf the bus (usually 11'-12') and mark it on the dashboard if not already marked and etch it into your brain and always look for bridges, low overhangs etc. It'll become second nature. Also helps if you gat a trucking or rv specific GPS that you mount in your field of view, and once set up for correct dimensions and weights it will only navigate you on good routes without low bridges or weight restrictions. As an added bonus, if you want a car to drive around look into tow-behind (toad, dinghy sometimes they're called) that can be set up to be towed behind RV's, and drag it along on that hitch. google Dinghy guide, and you'll see what can and can't be towed flat. (sorry for the long post from an ex truck, motor coach and city bus driver)
I was thinking just the same think.Easy to get caught out.Must always be mindful of that 👍
Yeah the rear overhang will be something to get used to. My old gooseneck was on the shorter side so it only had about 6ft of overhang. So it wasn't much of a concern. The heigh is 12'9 with the AC's so I'll keep that in mind, and seeing as this doesn't have car play, I may as well get a truck GPS. I was considering using a small open trailer to tow another car whether it's a track car or a drive around car, but the dinghy might be simpler. Thanks for all the insight!
@@Taylordrifts open trailer is easier but adds weight. It costs more to set up a fight, but being that it's a bus you could tow a pickup behind it too. It can handle it. Just gotta check the hitch rating and put in a breaking system into the pickup. The guides will help with that. Safe travels
I saw this at Hyperfest and couldn't stop drooling. You sir are living the dream. Well deserved for all of your hard work!!!!
Just looking at the thumbnail I already know that thing is BUSSIN
Congratulations Taylor, it's so awesome to watch how far you've come through the years. This is a well deserved (and extremely bitchn') setup!
Maybe Stapleton colab on this. Sure he knows a thing or 2 about it
Couldn’t wipe the smile off my face watching this. Absolutely love this rig. You boys truly deserve this, lap up the luxury.
This thing is super cool! Also, you could pull a trailor with one of your dailies loaded so you don't have to sacrifice not being about to leave the track which makes this thing have zero downsides.
Flat tow a small car like a Smart car or a mini Cooper... Or get some better ebikes, for emergency runs...
Honestly flat tow any eco box or even something bigger like a crv there are plenty on the used market for cheap that already have the hook ups for flat towing behind a Rv
@@patrickspointlesschannel5983 yup.
Flat tow a k truck
Definitly need to Upgrade ALL the Exterior Lights and Headlights to LEDs now!....And a "Garage Built" Livery on the bus too!...Congrats!
And interior lights
Taylor loves his LEDs. I'm so stoked he came around to trying some bus stuff!! 😂
This thing is mega cool. But I do gotta say, after your dilemma with the ford breaking down I’m surprised you would go with something like this. I hope everything works out and you will definitely have the coolest tow rig at the track
Definitely crossed my mind as well. I drove buses like this for years in college and they are their own animal when it comes to having other things to service. Especially one that's converted with a living space.
Neat rig though and excited to see what he does with it.
Yeah. I am slightly concerned about that. Little bit of buyers remorse in that department. But I’ve always wanted a rig like this so I had to give it a shot.
@@Taylordrifts I think you will be okay buddy. You're familiar with the Cummins engine and I think it'll be keeping an eye on the air system because that is so crucial to the operation. Watching for leaks and I think the suspension will be one of those areas you may have to surrender if it needs work just because of how big everything is.
Definitely excited to see what you do with it and wish you the best of luck 👍
@@3VJohnny yeah it seems like it may need some rear suspension bushings and such which I’m not game for. Lol but it seems to run and drive very well. Everything works. Etc.
Worked on buses for years down here in miami dade, it just getting the hang of it, the air system works extremely similar to electrical system, bunch of switches and valves. just make sure you keep the air system free of water and don't trust auto drains on the tanks
Load it race ready then run it across a cat scale. Load placement and axle weight is important.
Nice ass old skewl rig pre def/BS Emissions! Pee in a bottle no need to stop unless it's for fuel!
Hi:
I drove silver Eagles for Trailways for 14 years.
Yours is a real gem with that Cummins. It's cool because it lacks all of the emissions garbage that engines were later saddled with.
By the way: the dash has phosphorescent like backl lighting in an aquamarine color-- if you can get it to work-- stunning light display when functional.
Eagles always need much beefier front shocks to keep that wave motion like ride in better check.
I used to take charters from Chicago to Iron mountain Michigan in blizzards. 35-45 mph winds, and two feet of blowing snow with no chains, and it hauled like a tomahawk going through soft flesh.
An amazing piece of equipment.
If you ever need a primo diesel bus mechanic, I highly recommend the bus grease monkey in Tennessee. He has his own TH-cam channel.
Safe travels, and good luck at the races.
Michael Rzewuski
I would definitely get a hold of Tim Gentry with Gentry and Sons. He know a lot about big rig engines and hopping them up. Or maybe even JH might know some stuff. Sick rig though! Cant wait for the Fummins giveaway definitely will be entering in that!
*IF* you can get away with running LP22.5 tires, do it but it’s most likely running, or maybe even HAS to run,
11R22.5. The LPs are easier to find in a pinch or if/when you’re in BFE. Probably runs a 1000 fuel filter and 3000 oil filter. Don’t forget about truck stops! If you ever need parts, they usually have shops and/or are open 24/7. Otherwise, looking forward to seeing what you do with this thing! 😎
What a twist in the tow rig saga🤣
Keep them guessing 😂
Make sure check them tire Pressures
Back in the 80's ( yes I'm an old fart) we were racing drag boats and one competitor showed up with his blown fuel flatbottom boat being towed with a stretch limo with custom tool boxes and spare parts ( you need lots of those racing nitro motors) built into the limo.
Nowadays you show up with this kind of crazy rig.
Your one hell of a wheeler dealer Kid, keep it up.
Just got your tow setup where you wanted.. Annnd it's gone 😂
I think everyone who geeks out about whatever setup they have knows how this goes.
So how long till you put it on air-ride?
Best foot pedal switches are Hi/lo beams and wiper low on/off or just single wipe (IMO).
The tail lift reminds me of drift games studio.. Vynal wrap the garage to a street? XD
For leaving the track, couple bikes or a K car? Garage seems big enough to take the vette and something else a bit more compact
Fummins givaway.. Hope your dropping lots of new merch designs, really make the most of it for yourself and the fans.
This is awesome. As for being stuck at the track without a second car - maybe if there is enough space in front of the 'vette, you could fit a little road-legal moped in there? You couldn't carry heavy parts with something like that of course, but it could be handy if you just need to go buy gaskets or fittings or food in a pinch.
Yep, they have the electric ones, but moped for bigger distances could be handy.
Or maybe a Gromm , modern version of a moped, has a bit more speed.
Or a smart car might fit with the vette too. (Maybe unlikely but worth measuring lol)
Am I the only one here who loves tow rig/shop videos more than car builds?? Love tow rigs!
Same here!
please come to the LZ world tour in canada!!!!! first big road trip!
The engine in the bus should be a M11
loving the upcoming refurbish of the rig. excited to see you bussin' and hanging out with a new work center!! sounds like it's almost time for you to hire Josue full time! definitely coming into that next level with this thing and with your racing program!
Congratulations Taylor! This thing is so sick. This to me looks like something you would have built yourself anyway so its a great fit.
Do yourself a favor and put the height of that rig on the windshield so that you don’t forget! Also if you’re going to park under those trees inspect the roof and slides for debris and watch out for Squirrels! Good luck! 🌴🌴🌴🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Subscribed ONLY because of the bus and only to see what you do with this beast. I'm always intrigued by what people do with these machines. I'm mostly interested in watching those videos where people bring back pretty dead cars and trucks of any size, but seeing a reno on something that is already livable, is worth watching as well.
I love the feeling of acceleration, and I do every once in a while when no one is around or with me, put it to the floor, but I've never had the interest in seeing or playing in a pro or amateur setting. It's too expensive of a hobby for me. I FULLY understand the thrill, I just don't have the interest in the racing anymore.
I look forward to seeing what you do with this bus. She may be in her 40s, but she's built to last.
Nice rig guys! Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishers everywhere! All combustibles stored properly in a fireproof cabinet and do an inspection of all electrical especially if it is to a non working device. I wouldn't store any flammable liquids anywhere near the generator or engine compartment. Install camera in the car storage area if it doesn't have one now to keep an eye on things while traveling. Definitely find that oil leak on the engine and inspect it and generator often. You have the best of all worlds in one PKG but you also have all of the evils in one as well. Congratulations on your new rig and best of luck with your race program, give em hell guys!
I really should get used to not knowing what Taylor will do but this threw me hahah love it
Damn taylor! That's a hell of a rig! Happy for you to have that as a part of the fleet! Can't wait to see the shenanigans you pull off with that! Hopefully a concrete pad and an awning are in the near future to cover that beast up!
Sweet! Been finding myself looking forward to these videos and shop updates. Also ive been super curious on a Monte Carlo update
It's not an OBD1, it's heavy equipment. 9 or 7 pin big boy stuff. 18k for my Diagnostics computer But it does it all equipment on highway off-highway.
Welcome to the RV world. My motto of RV ownership is... "the only thing that works 100% of the time on a RV is the owner." If that engine is a 95, then most likely it is one of the mechanical injectors that are super dependable. You will more than likely never use up the tread on the tires... you go by age (date codes on the tire). 5 years start checking them... 8 years replace regardless of tread. Really nice rig for what you need!!!
Duuude! This one is insane. Feel you you've got a lot to learn for maintenance. I'm here for it.
Just thinking an oil change is going to be an adventure on it's own. 16 gallons of oil? Going to be interested to see.
Great looking rig, If you want it to stay the way you bought it, you need to take care of it like the previous owner did, that means parking it on concrete, if you leave it on the dirt, grass it's going to rust and deteriorate and possibly sink. It needs to be parked inside or the paint job will fall to the elements. Good luck with your new toy!
Such a sick rig. I love watching your upgrading stuff series I loved watching the 7.3 truck build the fummins the trailer upgrades the shop upgrades and just how you do stuff. I love seeing how people setup and build things to get ideas and to see just what they turn into and can’t wait to see what comes of the bus and the new trailers
That is a dream rig! Get it under a cover, save yourself the trouble of roof leaks and sun damage…. You are lucky to have found that…
Congratulations on the purchase. Some things to note, an Eagle has torsion bar suspension and a lot of grease fittings to hit all over. Do it regularly to keep it smooth. Depending on your transmission display, press the up and down arrows at the same time to get an accurate reading of the transmission fluid level. Must be warm and at idle and on flat ground. Where is the spare tire for the bus? On a Prevost it is behind the front bumper, I'm not sure if an Eagle has one there but it is worth a look. Conversion companies sometimes remove the spare tire and put the house batteries there. On the prevo there was a lever and the front bumper tilted down to access the spare tire. One disadvantage of a bus, is if it breaks down your car's are stuck with the bus. If you have a trailer, you could just switch trucks and keep going. I think you had that experience once. I pulled trailers all the time with a 45' Prevost. Once I was pulling my Jeep that was pulling a trailer. I couldn't back up.
The fact that they stored it under a roof is nice they took care of it.
Everytime you start a new build project I always think damn it can’t get any better than this and then boom something I couldn’t even imagine and then you dial them in so quick it’s amazing can’t wait to see the bus progress and can’t wait for the next insane project
Really excited about this one and can’t wait for you put your spin on it. That lean too is definitely gonna be needed now just to protect the roof of the bus.
Yeah roof resprays are extremely expensive!
I still think that being able to obtain your grandma's car is the coolest thing, ever.
I’m impressed at how much you’ve grown through the years, so stocked for you and the team!!
So hyped for you!!! Will watch the full episode in the morning!
Oh man i can't wait for the videos of fixing this thing up! Gonna be sick!
I would definitely think about getting an open sided shed/awning for it. The sun and being parked under the trees is gonna wreak havoc on it.
that is a REALLY NICE unit 👍you can tell the whoever built it, built it with a purpose and did a great job!
I like Jack-Stand Jimmy's shirt graphics and would love to see some examples for Taylor from that person.
Glad I found this channel. That's one sweet tow rig/coach/conversion and it appeared to be owned by a Marine who took real good care of that rig.
this would be pretty neat if possible, but i wonder if a kei van would fit behind the vette.. could be the town commuter at tracks
42:06 a possible solution to this might be a small motorcycle either in the garage or on the hitch in the back
I personally love rigs like this so this is sick. I can't wait to see what Taylor spruces up on it
Absolutely amazing. Congrats on your new purchase from all your hard work!!! Everyone at the track is gonna wanna chill in the race bus 🎉🎉🎉
Get yourself a shelter to keep that bus looking good .. and use power services antimicrobial fuel treatment that diesel fuel can sour it bus sits and add marvel mystery oil to fuel Delo 40 w for Detroit engine
As a CDL-A Holder and a common motorist, please read the CDL Drivers Guide, there are a lot of rules and regulations required of larger rigs. Consider getting your CDL Class B with a bus endorsement at the least. You can do your testing in this vehicle. Not being a buzz killer but you are a large rig and if (god forbid) you were in an accident, you would be fine, but consider others when driving such a large rig. Awesome Rig, and congrats! Be safe, thanks!
A cdl is a waste with an rv.
Had a good feeling as soon as I saw you post something about these buses that you’d quickly acquire one! Congrats! Looking forward to even more fantastic content from you sir!
The rig is insane! So pumped for you mate and really keen to see what you turn this into! Can't wait for the next event to see you get a car loaded in and out!
I am sooooo excited for you guys to enjoy this bus! for all the content and memories you will create!
and I am loving how much more Josue is talking and interacting with you in the videos man!
I can't wait for you to put the bus through a test!
I think this is the coolest idea you could be finishing up last minute things or just working on the car in between states and still be able to hang out wit everyone and be on the road at the same time I want one now
Drove many miles in buses, large class As , and towing with rv classified semis towing custom fifth wheels. Keep great tires on it. Once you fix the little things you will love it.
This is so sick. So happy for you Taylor, definitely deserve it.
Such a cool bus man! I cant wait to see the content you make with it. The main thing I would like to see is a livery done on it lol. It needs to be the best representation of you and it would also look sick
I love this rig! Can’t wait to see it all come together for events. The team is about to be so comfy
I think your bus is fantastic. Well thought out. Is is dated electronically which needs updating. The only thing that jumped out at me are the Brakes. All the squeaking drove me nuts and I’m sure you too. Not sure if brake pads need replacing or what? An inspection I think is warranted. Overall I think you have a winner on your hands.
Definitely an M11. They are a really good engine and can easily be upgraded with a ecm flash.