well, mike got down and inspected the car this past weekend, and he saw the same stuff i saw, with one distinct difference.
since his inspection was focused more on mechanical that mine, he noticed that the trucks did not have any pedestal liners in them...
OOOOPS!
seems no one had noticed that yet
so now we face one of two choices, with decisions to come soon.
One we move the car on a flat car, and fix it here,
This will add crane costs on both ends and the time and effort to install the pedestal liners once on property, a looong term issue since it would require jackng the entire car up again to install them
Two we have the repairs made at St Louis, which will add to the cost of repair for transport, but would make the car "roadworthy" and faster for turnaround at IRM.
The preliminary cost extimate is in the $4-5000 range for all eight wheels
The cost differential between the two possible solutions is the issue, and the Executive Director is investigating that answer.
i prefer to have the work done and over with, so we can begin to make the display and other preparations on the car as soon as it gets here.
Mike agrees but we both await the answers regarding cost.
So the end result, is that your donations, both past and future, will be put to extremely good use.
It is also nice to report that the Olympus now has a donation site on the IRM website, for those of you that are inclined to help us.
Thanks again for all the support thus far, and we hope to have an answer soon.
Comments
Sun, 05-19-2013 22:13
Hello again. I had an idea that was (somewhat rudely, mid-sentence) dismissed in talking to a museum volunteer a few years back, but here it goes [...]
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!!!!!!!