Hi group. Big Larry here. Age 51, live on Long Island. I love buses. I own a 1983 GMC Fishbowl, ex-Connecticut Transit. Hope to own a Visicoach and a GMC...
... Buses, probably purchased by the Los Angeles - Trona Stages in the 1940s. The bus is sitting on a mountain side in Orange County, in a very remote and...
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Hello Bill, Chassis, engine and model numbers should be on a plate inside the baggage compartment door. Best Regards David A.Hueppchen OJ Rallye Automotive ...
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thanks ... From: David A. Hueppchen <ojrallye@...> Subject: Re: FlxOwners...Post... found a Flxible clipper owned by Los Angeles-Trona Stage lines on a...
Still for sale! VERY SOLID VL100 shell, 8V71, 10 speed Roadranger, good body and torsion bars, runs excellent! Never been converted, perfect candidate to do it...
Hi all, I didnt know my first post would be, how to a release the parking brake on a 1954 flx? i cant get hold of the guy i bought it from for a couple of...
There should be a button on the dash usually about the size of a Half dollar that you pull/or push this releases the Maxi or Anchor lock brakes (Safety...
Build up 100 psi ( air pressure )Â Push and hold the brake pedal while pushing in on the release button. ... From: ashbiggin <ashbiggin@...> Subject:...
Hi George... Ron here ... From: Showman, George F <george.f.showman@...> Subject: RE: FlxOwners...Post... Parking Brake To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com ...
Another brake question. Down on the floor to the right of the driver's seat is a chrome lever that can be flipped forward or aft. What is its purpose? All I...
If it was like some of the old early 40 coaches some of them had a lever that went to a brake drum on the back if the transmission tail shaft, that worked as...
I should have provided more information. The bus is a 1960 Starliner. The lever is part of the air pressure system. I believe it does apply air pressure to...
Do you still have the seats and the other parcel rack to restore it as a seated bus? Les Bagley ... From: Rosique Family To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
No seats or racks Les, this is how I bought it. I've been promised two VL seats by a friend of mine, I would include them if that helps. Thanks for looking. ...
After reading all the old the posts about the brakes locking up I now realize that you are talking about an ICC BRAKE. The GMs starting with the 4104 had them...
Sorry for the added confusion. I have maxxi brakes. With no air, the maxi brakes had the bus locked up. As I got air pressure and was able to remove the...
Unless the coach was "modernized" by an owner there are usually 2 styles of brake systems. The oldest will have a huge lever that is the parking break,...
Hey, Ash! I can't believe my fellow list users on flxowners were irresponsible enough to tell you how to fire a shotgun without also telling you to learn how...
Hello Ash, I remember you from when you inquired about my '55 Visi. Now you may understand why I asked you about your knowledge of air brakes, and my ...
... It's a differential proportioning control. Lightens up on the front brakes pressure for slippery conditions. Forward normally, back when it's slick and...
... If and only if the mechanical linkage twixt air chamber and brake shoes is properly adjusted. If not, the air chamber will extend to its max, and the ...
... Yeah, me too! Hopefully he'll take the subtle hint(s) I offered up this morning. What blows my mind is that others on the list would just tell him how to...
Thanks Pete, Yes, I did read your primer. It was an excellent article and I even called you a couple of years back for more information. I would not say that...
Dave I wanted to buy the clearance light housings we talked about. Are they still available? George. ... From: Rosique Family To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com ...
Thanks for the tips pete, ive been driving a Heavy Goods Vehicle (do you guys call them big rigs, 18 wheelers?) in the U.K (now for about 15years) transporting...