This week/weekend was almost exclusively dedicated to working on the 633. During the week, Jerry and Wes Lloyd tackled the low voltage issues. They were able to solve most of them! The horn now works, as do the turn signals and blinkers. We also have interior lights, half the windshield wipers, and the ancient mini driver’s fan also now works. Over the weekend, Jerry and Richard continued to work on low voltage and wiring stuff (making more progress along the way) while I started on a thorough cleaning of the coach’s interior. And I mean thorough – I started at the back of the coach and after 2 full days of cleaning have only progressed to the back doors. On the down side, as the coach was sitting in front of the garage Tuesday, the left rear tire blew. They are all pretty dried out from living in the desert for 25 years so this wasn’t totally unexpected. It’s just unfortunate it happened so soon. So in addition to all the shipping costs that we have coming up, if we want to see the coach out again, we now need to spring for a new set of tires for the 633 (about $1,500). If anyone would like to help, please consider making a donation to the “Trolley Bus Department”. Our department is in the midst of exciting times, but expensive times. Sorry no pictures this week, don't want to bum anyone out with a flat tire picture.
Comments
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!
Sun, 05-05-2013 18:53
Ah yes, I have made such Jibs myself. If it were me, I would add in each corner an angled piece from the base to the Jib to act as sway bracing. [...]