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Re: FlxOwners...Post... Re: Best bus for conversion

Hello Fast Fred,

From: "fastfred333" <suki248@...>
> A very dangerous question on a Flx board , but since I own a Sportscar of
Coaches (GM 4106) as well as a VL 100 I will attempt a small response.

When we were looking for a bus to convert or converted...I thought the
sportscar of coaches was the MCI. Can't remember the model but it was a 35',
big motor and stick. Robert Pass (Passport Transport) had one. I saw it pull
away from a toll booth pulling an enclosed trailer and it did make me want
one...somewhat.

Some things are not ideal in our 1945 Flx Clipper that was converted in
1959. When I see posts here searching for curved windshields and NLA
suspension parts, I'm glad we have the old Duesenbarge instead.

Best Regards
David A.Hueppchen
OJ Rallye Automotive
Plymouth, WI USA
www.vclassics.com/ojrallye.htm
www.vclassics.com/ojrally2.htm

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salty."--Peter Egan




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Hello everyone, I am hoping that you that are experienced with these buses can help me out. I am looking at two models and trying to decide the pro's and con's...
Bryan Hestdalen
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Jul 1, 2009
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I'm unsure of the size differences of your coach choices.? One thing I do know, don't get into this for investment or resale purposes.? Go with the coach you...
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Jul 1, 2009
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They both are 35' it looks like. I know from past experience you usually do not make money on these type of projects. Mainly wondering if one or the other held...
Bryan Hestdalen
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Jul 1, 2009
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"Mainly wondering if one or the other held a better value than the other." Bus camping is a HOBBY!, if you convert a coach plan on driving it till all the...
fastfred333
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Jul 2, 2009
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... A-MEN!...
Pete Snidal
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Jul 2, 2009
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I want to thank all of you for your responses. You have helped me to determine which way I want to go. I believe that the VL-100, Flxliner, or the Hi-Level...
Bryan Hestdalen
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Jul 3, 2009
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Bryan, I also moved from the boating industry to coaches and I find it just as enjoyable. Many of the RV systems are the same as the marine industry and if...
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Jul 3, 2009
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Good point! ________________________________ From: timbmn12 <timbmn12@...> To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 3, 2009 8:02:45 AM Subject:...
Bryan Hestdalen
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... And they're so much easier to deal with in storms. All the ground tackle you need is a fistfull of quarters for parking meters! (grin)...
Pete Snidal
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I have another question for all you experienced bus owners. I like the look of the Flxible and have decided that I definately would want one of the larger...
Bryan Hestdalen
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" My question is what would the pro's and con's of say a GMC or MCI be in comparisson to a Flxible? And advantages of a Flxible over the SOB?" A very dangerous...
fastfred333
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Wow, I really like this post. It's good to hear genuine experience and side-by-side comparison. L. ... From: flxowners@yahoogroups.com...
LarryS
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I appreciate the honesty and though this is an Flx board I knew it could be a loaded question for some. As I mentioned before I am new to this and trying to...
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Or the Silver Eagle Bus ________________________________ From: Pete Snidal <snidey@...> To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 3, 2009 9:56:03 AM...
Bryan Hestdalen
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Bryan, It was nice chatting with you yesterday. Good luck on your quest for a Flx. No matter which model you may ultimately end up with, you'll find plenty of...
DAVID ROSIQUE
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Jul 3, 2009
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Dave, Your information was very helpfull. Keep the Merc in mind :) Thanks Again Bryan ________________________________ From: DAVID ROSIQUE...
Bryan Hestdalen
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Well said, Dave! Hugs, Sharon & Ron...
Sharon Mead
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Hey Fred and everyone else out there, believe it or not, we are living in our VL-100 bus conversion full time and have been having a great time traveling the...
Sharon Mead
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... forget about "holding value" think about how much you'll have to spend for the amount of use you'll get .... the Fageol will be harder to get parts for,...
Bill
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Jul 2, 2009
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... Right on!!! I would add you need to get a good assesment of the condition of each as well. Looks good and runs good mean many different things to different...
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Jul 2, 2009
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The Visi for funkiness The VL for usefulness. Much more practical in every way. just my opinion, of course!...
Pete Snidal
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I have a 1960 Flx Hi Level built by Angola in 1976, I will part with for the first $25,000.00 that comes along, This Bus has it all . Jim Combs Fairfield...
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Hello Bryan, " My question is what would the pro's and con's of say a GMC or MCI be in comparisson to a Flxible? " Those are S.O.B.s! (Some Other Bus) "And...
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Hello Fast Fred, From: "fastfred333" <suki248@...> ... Coaches (GM 4106) as well as a VL 100 I will attempt a small response. When we were looking for a...
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