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Mason's 1968 model 05
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- Bus Model: 1968 model 05 Eagle series 60 and B500
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
Demo Saw time!
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
Uncovered some more issues....
More RUST! Grrrrr...
More RUST! Grrrrr...
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
Safety tip of the day:
Was welding at the back of the bus, just happened to look down, and WOW! pb blaster IS flammable!
Was welding at the back of the bus, just happened to look down, and WOW! pb blaster IS flammable!
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
Here are more pics of the curb side Drive axle wheel well before I started. I'll get some pictures of the current status tomorrow.
I think this thing is rusting even as I am typing this!!
I think this thing is rusting even as I am typing this!!
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
On the back side of the framing somebody had tried to weld a 1/4 inch plate to re-enforce the framing. Most of the welding was pretty bad so I decided to take off the plate and see what was behind. Behind it the 1 1/2 X 2 1/2 inch torsolastic support tubing was rusted bad.
Surprise! Or not.
So I sent in a order for some 1 1/2 X 2 1/2 in tubing that hopefully will be here Monday.
Surprise! Or not.
So I sent in a order for some 1 1/2 X 2 1/2 in tubing that hopefully will be here Monday.
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
Today I attacked the spare tire compartment. Like everything else, it was (how do I say this nicely?) A hack job. I ripped out most of the old and all of the hack.
Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to weld most of the new pieces in.
Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to weld most of the new pieces in.
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
Amazing work you're doing. Simply amazing.
Rust never sleeps does it?
Rust never sleeps does it?
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
No, unfortunately rust never sleeps... I don't think I should ever say "I'll post some more pictures tomorrow." That didn't happen!
Here are pics of the spare tire compartment. I think it turned out pretty good. There are a few loose ends but I will take care of those once I am working in the drivers area. (Location of air tank, etc.) I was just working in the spare tire compartment while I waited for some 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in tube. I have it now!
Here are pics of the spare tire compartment. I think it turned out pretty good. There are a few loose ends but I will take care of those once I am working in the drivers area. (Location of air tank, etc.) I was just working in the spare tire compartment while I waited for some 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in tube. I have it now!
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
So today I took the saw and took out most of the rear torsilastic support framing on the curb side. Tomorrow hopefully I will start replacing it.
rosette welds are really hard to remove!
rosette welds are really hard to remove!
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05
Wow, what a project!!
Looks to me like you are doing a great job. It is great that you have a good work area and the tools necessary to do the job.
It is great that you are documenting your project. First of all, we are enjoying watching an Eagle come back to life, and secondly, you have great documentation about your Eagle when the time comes to sell it -- hopefully after years of enjoying traveling in a great, safe, bus conversion.
Jim
Looks to me like you are doing a great job. It is great that you have a good work area and the tools necessary to do the job.
It is great that you are documenting your project. First of all, we are enjoying watching an Eagle come back to life, and secondly, you have great documentation about your Eagle when the time comes to sell it -- hopefully after years of enjoying traveling in a great, safe, bus conversion.
Jim
Jim Shepherd
Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
2005 Dodge 2500 with 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed manual 2022 Sunset 28 foot trailer
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Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
2005 Dodge 2500 with 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed manual 2022 Sunset 28 foot trailer
Bus Project pages: http://beltguy.com/Bus_Project/busproject.htm
Blog: https://beltguy.com/Travelogue/
Email: eaglesinternational.email at gmail.com NOTE this email box is only for general correspondence related to the forum and not technical advice. Technical questions will not receive a response.