I've had a lot of help .  I grew up around home construction so the
interior was easy for me and fortunatly I have a lot of friends who
have tractor-trailer repair services, so all in all its going really
well. I cant wait to get loose with a paint gun Ive never painted
anything but im going to paint my own if it takes 100 times to get it
right. If is ever in the mountains of N.C I am near Lake James just
off Interstate 40

that was one of the things that attracted me to this bus when i seen
it it has a prevost front cap on it it  also has the two vista windows
above the windsheilds really lights up the coach well

I really don't know why I am attracted to Eagles...but I've got it
wholeheartedly. We started with an old chevy schoolie,then an ole city
bus,then an ACF Brill bus, then a GMC 4103....and now, we have a
Silver Eagle 1975 05/10, which, it took about 3 years to convert. We
were ready to roll but I was lured back into pharmacy practice so now
I am a relief pharmacist so we travel only on my days off...thank you
for starting Eagle Bus Life!!!!!

I just uploaded photos of our eagel. This is my 1st photo upload
so iv heard they sometimes can be to big, if they are let me know how
to shrink them.
Chris Schuler

With Art and Cindy getting into appliances what is the feelings toward
electric service.  I was trying to put 220 50 amp service to the coach
so that I could run everything off the gen set. I was also trying to
have 30 amp 110 run everything except the range and a basement air 220
unit. Only one power cord to shore, a 30 amp 110. I still had to have
the inverter circuit in which puts out up to 2500 watts at 110.
    I gave up and just went to the 110 service off gen and shore.
Range and 220 air are out. If anyone has 220 off gen and 110 from
shore how is it wired?

Joe-

I looked at all the photos, and they looked good to me.  Cindy and I
have an '88  Model 15, and it looks like we're going the same direction
as you are. . .I like the visor idea (it'll help me hid the sins of the
cap fitting), and we plan on pulling a trailer for one of the Harleys
and a '74 Triumph Spitfire.  That's a good looking ride you've got--let
us know if you're ever in the Southern California area (Riverside
County), and we'll keep a cold one on tap!

Art
www.webcove.com/eagle


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Chris-

Cindy and I are So Cal people, so we probably won't make our way to PA
anytime soon. . .as a matter of fact, in the current state of the Eagle,
I'm hesitant to drive it back to storage!  I envy you having a road
cruiser, as well as an off-road ride--I think this conversion might kill
me, so I'm not daring a second, although Cindy has made an inuendo to
that effect once or twice.

Enjoy the festival, and one day we'll catch you on the road!

Art & Cindy
Moreno Valley, CA
www.webcove.com/eagle



cmschuler wrote:

> Speaking of seeing others on the road ill be in Benton PA at the OATS
> bluegrass festivel this comming wed-mon. I have a 1961 01 ill have
> their. I also have a 1978 Int schoolie we use for woods camping or
> where I wont take the Eagel. Stop and say hi if your their and have a
> cup of coffee and a look.
> This talking board is needed and a welcome addition..thanx
> Chris Schuler
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Wow!  We've been at it a year and have just barely achieved tunnel
status. . .in fact, the neighbors say it looks more like a jail bus with
the window supports welded in place.  I'm guessing we'll have the siding
on by September (after a little Lake Havasu vacation),  then I'll be
tinkering with the flooring and inside after that.  As a former truck
mechanic, I thought I'd be ready for the project--but it's been a
learning experience with every step.  But, I figure what the heck. .
.every day I wake up on the top side of the grass is a good day.

Good luck with your project!

Art & Cindy Wales
Moreno Valley, CA
www.webcove.com/eagle

bearhunter362000 wrote:

> hello ;
> finally a group where we can talk. i have a 79 model 10 which started
> as a neglected entertainer coach. i have been at this for a year now
> and can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel got the
> interior mostly finished now getting ready for the outside
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George-

Cindy is pretty good about updating the webcove site (when I can get her
off the welder), and we'll be posting our progress regularly--this keeps
the relatives, who think we've departed from reality, appraised of the
progress.  We're about ready for the appliance and tank purchase (in a
few months or so--after the Havasu vacation), and Cindy will keep
posting as we move along.  So far, including the cost of the naked
coach, we're into the project for about $40K. . .(coach $20K, caps $2K,
reflections siding $2K, and lots of rivets, steel, and aluminum siding
for the rest)I guess it's too late to turn back now!

We've probably under-estimated our anticipated total expense of $90K,
but what the heck--we're too far into it to stop now.  We'll look
forward to hearing from you, and if you're ever in the So Cal area, drop
a line and stop by--we've always got a few cold ones on tap!

Art & Cindy Wales
Moreno Valley, CA



George Burke wrote:

> Hello Art and Cindy, Man!, I have never joined a group so fast. Best
> of Luck with this board. Have seen what you guys are doing, great
> looking bus. Pls. post where you get your parts,(holding tanks,
> electrical, appliances), etc., as that will be helpful to other
> members either working on or hoping to complete a conversion in the
> future. I myself can't seem to get enough info on (quality) conversion
> parts, prices included. Seems to me that the sum of all of us make a
> better whole, and sharing doesn't cost anything. Thanks and LOL, George
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Glad to be a member. Hope I got the photos posted right.

Our Eagle is an '88 Model 15. . .although now it looks really ugly in
the roof raise process.  My wife (Cindy) and I have been married about
15 years, and we've talked about doing a bus for full-timing since we
have been married.  Apparently, she's just as nutty as I am, because she
went right along with me.  I've gotta admit, as we were preparing for
the roof raise, getting ready to (probably) destroy a perfectly good
bus, I must have been dropped on my head as a small child.  Now that
it's coming together, I have a little less gas when thinking about the
project.  We're getting ready for a summer trip to Lake Havasu, AZ (cove
camping in 120 degree weather), and when we return, we'll be hoisting
the siding.

We started the project in September 2004, and planned about a 5-year
project. . .coinciding with retirement and the last two children
becoming adults.  We'll look forward to hearing from you on the site.

Art & Cindy Wales
Moreno Valley, CA

michaelsmusic2003 wrote:

> Hello , To Both of you. It's very nice to meet you, I will be reading
> many future posts here I believe. I always visit the other ones,and
> find them very interesting and sometimes helpful. I did wonder , What
> is the year of your Eagle?  Both mine are 1984's.  Congratulations, on
> the New Site. When I bought my first Bus , I wondered if I just got
> crazy, after a few weeks I realized / Yeah I was so happy I didnt
> perculate and speculate and analize such a move. I could have talked
> my self out of it, you know???  Hehehehehe  I am so Happy I didnt, I
> only wish I had gotten one sooner.
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Well, we're not exactly hitting the road yet, but alot of parts seem to
be finding their way to the asphault below.  We just finished the roof
raise and cap installation--just the thought of cutting a perfectly good
roof off of a perfectly good bus was going to give me a heart attack. .
.as it turned-out, it just caused a litttle gas and we're moving
forward.  Next step is the siding, but first we're taking a trip to Lake
Havasu for a week.  Cindy says I'm getting a little obsessed with the
bus, so she's making me take a break. . .now, if I can just get her off
the welder. . .

Check out our progress at:  www.webcove.com/eagle

Thanks for sharing your itch!

Art & Cindy

manzano1957 wrote:

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> road again. Good luck with the web sight. :-} kw
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Ed-

Well, at least I won't be alone. . .we just finished the roof raise,
putting the caps on, and welding in support rails in the unused window
frames.  Without the siding, it looks like an old jail bus--the roll
of siding sitting in the driveway will probably look a whole lot
better once it's on the bus.  I told Cindy that I was going to get
some fuel tomorrow and she wanted to go--then she looked out the
window at it and decided I could go by myself!

I'm not sure where you're at, but if you're ever in the So Cal
(Riverside County) area, drop a line and feel free to stop by. .
.finished or not!

Art Wales
'88 Model 15

--- In eagle-bus-life@yahoogroups.com, "Ed" <thattruckerguy@y...> wrote:
> Hello, I'm converting an Eagle 20 from the New Jersey transit fleet.
> I plan on taking it out in July so if you happen to see one that looks
> unfinished it is probally me. I think I should just paint under
> construction on the side.

Woooo-hooo!  So glad to hear there *is* a light at the end of the
tunnel!  You posted some great pics too!  I like that little window
above the drivers window...  that looks unique.



--- In eagle-bus-life@yahoogroups.com, "bearhunter362000"
<bearhunter362000@y...> wrote:
> hello ;
> finally a group where we can talk. i have a 79 model 10 which started
> as a neglected entertainer coach. i have been at this for a year now
> and can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel got the
> interior mostly finished now getting ready for the outside

Hey Michael, great pics!  Is the Eagle with the guitar the one for
sale?  Just wondering, not shopping!  LOL.  The other bus looks like
it is in the same stage as ours.  We just did the roof raise and put
the new caps on this month.  It seems like this is going to take
forever sometimes!

Cindy



--- In eagle-bus-life@yahoogroups.com, "michaelsmusic2003"
<michaelsmusic2003@y...> wrote:
> Hello Again, Thanks for welcoming me here. I did have one post already
> before this one. The first Eagle That I converted , Is for sale
> actually, Since I am doing now another one, If any one is Interested.
> It has a Series 60 Engine low miles that I installed in it two years
> ago. My phone number is 972-436-7367. Well this second one is going
> much slower , I dont know if my steam level is lower, or what? But it
> will get finished eventually. We have it painted now and the inside is
> insulated and coverd with plywood, so far. It is a fun process-though.

Well, here's to everyone who signed on as charter members of this new
board... hopefully it will keep growing, because the more the merrier!
  We worked on our bus today, welding bars across the empty window
frames.   Every time we took a break, I'd run in and check this board
to see what's happening, and then go tell Art.  I posted a picture
taken at the end of today (in Art&Cindys album).  I see others have
posted pics too... that's great!  We were hoping you would.  If you
have a website, be sure to add the link to the Links page too.

Cindy

Hello, I'm converting an Eagle 20 from the New Jersey transit fleet.
I plan on taking it out in July so if you happen to see one that looks
unfinished it is probally me. I think I should just paint under
construction on the side.

Speaking of seeing others on the road ill be in Benton PA at the OATS
bluegrass festivel this comming wed-mon. I have a 1961 01 ill have
their. I also have a 1978 Int schoolie we use for woods camping or
where I wont take the Eagel. Stop and say hi if your their and have a
cup of coffee and a look.
  This talking board is needed and a welcome addition..thanx
Chris Schuler

hello ;
finally a group where we can talk. i have a 79 model 10 which started
as a neglected entertainer coach. i have been at this for a year now
and can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel got the
interior mostly finished now getting ready for the outside

Hello Art and Cindy, Man!, I have never joined a group so fast. Best
of Luck with this board. Have seen what you guys are doing, great
looking bus. Pls. post where you get your parts,(holding tanks,
electrical, appliances), etc., as that will be helpful to other
members either working on or hoping to complete a conversion in the
future. I myself can't seem to get enough info on (quality) conversion
parts, prices included. Seems to me that the sum of all of us make a
better whole, and sharing doesn't cost anything. Thanks and LOL, George

Hello , To Both of you. It's very nice to meet you, I will be reading
many future posts here I believe. I always visit the other ones,and
find them very interesting and sometimes helpful. I did wonder , What
is the year of your Eagle?  Both mine are 1984's.  Congratulations, on
the New Site. When I bought my first Bus , I wondered if I just got
crazy, after a few weeks I realized / Yeah I was so happy I didnt
perculate and speculate and analize such a move. I could have talked
my self out of it, you know???  Hehehehehe  I am so Happy I didnt, I
only wish I had gotten one sooner.

Hello Again, Thanks for welcoming me here. I did have one post already
before this one. The first Eagle That I converted , Is for sale
actually, Since I am doing now another one, If any one is Interested.
It has a Series 60 Engine low miles that I installed in it two years
ago. My phone number is 972-436-7367. Well this second one is going
much slower , I dont know if my steam level is lower, or what? But it
will get finished eventually. We have it painted now and the inside is
insulated and coverd with plywood, so far. It is a fun process-though.

We agree Randel, we also respect Pete's authority.  He would not like a
lot of jibber jabber, and that's fine.  We would like to get to know the
other bus owners, so that's why Eagle-Bus-Life was born.  We also talked
to Pete before we announced this new board, and he was ok with this.

Looking forward to seeing you around.


randel wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> My name is Randel I hope to join this group as I too am a Eagle owner.
>
> Hope to see you out there on the road.
>
> Randel
>
> Ps I'm a moderator for Eagle Bus Nuts and I gladly approved your
> message as I think some times things sometimes get over moderated on
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Hello Everyone,

My name is Randel I hope to join this group as I too am a Eagle owner.

Hope to see you out there on the road.

Randel

Ps I'm a moderator for Eagle Bus Nuts and I gladly approved your
message as I think some times things sometimes get over moderated on
the other site but it is Pete's board and I respect his authority.

Thank you, and welcome KW!

manzano1957 wrote:

> Those of us who have been bitten by the Silver Eagle bug weather
> reciently or long ago get a rush from the logo and the itch to hit the
> road again. Good luck with the web sight. :-} kw
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Nice to meet you Michael!  I mentioned second bus to Art, and he said I
was cRaZy for talking that way!  LOL
Sounds like there are quite a few people who have had more than one bus, eh?


michaelsmusic2003 wrote:

> Hello I am Michael from Texas I first got Bus fever in 1999 I did my
> first bus then completed it in 2000. I am working very slowly now with
> my second.
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Hello I am Michael from Texas I first got Bus fever in 1999 I did my
first bus then completed it in 2000. I am working very slowly now with
my second.

Those of us who have been bitten by the Silver Eagle bug weather
reciently or long ago get a rush from the logo and the itch to hit the
road again. Good luck with the web sight. :-} kw

We are Southern California Desert rats who just started our bus
conversion in September 2004.  We just past "over the hump" from
tearing down and repairing, to finally putting things back together.
We are elbow deep into this conversion, and obsessed with our bus!
However, we are weekend warriors, so it will be a while before we are
done.  We plan to get on the road fulltime someday!

We are looking forward to meeting other Eagle bus enthusiasts, here on
this board, and someday in person.  Grab a wrench, or a map, and share
some wisdom or ask a question.

Art and Cindy