ron all of the things that have ben talked are good but $$$ i rebuilt the body on my 48 flx and used ribbon calk in joints. i do this for a living and i look...
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webjoker@...
Nov 5, 2000 5:56 am
Does anyone know what the stock engine was in a 68 Flxliner. If so what are some of the specs on that engine....
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Daddy Mouse
Daddy_Mouse@...
Nov 5, 2000 3:48 pm
... Hi, I have a 1967 Flxliner, so perhaps we can learn together. My engine (stock as far as I know) is a Detroit Diesel 671. It is a 2-stroke diesel, straight...
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oldeagle12@...
Nov 6, 2000 11:34 pm
Hi from Alabama, Hello to anyone in cyber space. I just purchased a 1970 Flexible bus with a 6-71 Detroit and a 2 speed Allison transmission. I wanted to know...
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Daddy Mouse
Daddy_Mouse@...
Nov 7, 2000 3:43 am
... While I do not have any info the share, I wanted to welcome you to the group. Myself, I have a 1967 Flxible with the same engine, but with a 5 speed...
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David Hosler
dhosler@...
Nov 7, 2000 4:24 am
It's not a bus, but I think it may have been built by Flxible in the early 60's. Any tips on where I can get some info on Flxible flower cars? I think that...
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teamwest
teamwest@...
Nov 7, 2000 5:07 am
David; That's an early 60s Buick 4 door sedan that someone hacked up and made a "El Ranchero" out of. Not too unusual in the 70s. I could be wrong (not the...
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rebert@...
Nov 7, 2000 10:50 am
I agree with Bud Hoover. That does not look like a Flxible job at all. They did make funeral cars and ambulances in the early 1960s but I do not recall seeing...
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mark_miracle@...
Nov 7, 2000 5:06 pm
Hey Chris - when I bought my '74 Flx Transit (city bus), I searched and found very little because it was a transit. I then went to my local (Phoenix) transit...
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Timmins
timmins@...
Nov 7, 2000 5:54 pm
I agree -a cobble job.... but the car itself looks to be what's left of a 1961 Buick LeSabre.....if this thing had a seat in the back it was most probably a...
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webjoker@...
Nov 8, 2000 5:15 am
Can anyone tell me what a good price for a 68 flxliner would be without knowing any service records, mileage, or true engine condition....
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Daddy Mouse
Daddy_Mouse@...
Nov 8, 2000 4:05 pm
... It depends on what equipment it comes with, how the interior is fixed up, etc. I have a 1967, and I paid $26,000 for it. But I have seen other running ...
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Showman, George F
george.f.showman@...
Nov 8, 2000 6:16 pm
Prices can vary from a couple thousand dollars to over 50k or more depending on restorations and added equipment......... but some places to look at for ...
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Daddy Mouse
Daddy_Mouse@...
Nov 8, 2000 6:48 pm
... Was this for the Allison Angle drive automatic transmission? I have a 1973 transit, not from Flx, but a GMC, and wondered if this would work for it. I am...
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Paul Ditzen
pditzen@...
Nov 8, 2000 9:05 pm
If you haven't checked this site out, do so. Lots of good Flxible stuff!! http://www.sirius.com/%7Ec1937/Flx.htm...
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Ronald F Wickware
busboy10@...
Nov 8, 2000 11:02 pm
I neglected to include it in my last post, so here goes. Will our friend,( I don't remember if he is a member of FOI or not) who has the stoppin' spot between...
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Ronald F Wickware
busboy10@...
Nov 8, 2000 11:03 pm
Has anyone checked out the site that Paul Ditzen mentioned in his last post? It's GOOD, and has some great pictures. Ron...
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Paul Ditzen
pditzen@...
Nov 9, 2000 5:11 am
Thank you ... From: Ronald F Wickware To: flxowners@egroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 2:49 PM Subject: [flxowners] Flx's etc. site Has anyone...
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info@...
Nov 9, 2000 6:02 am
Hi Chris, I have a '74 Flxi transit. I recently placed an order with Coach Information Network for all the books (maintenance & parts manual) available for my...
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info@...
Nov 9, 2000 6:42 am
Does anyone want the interior aluminum piece that covers the roof air conditioning condensor box? FREE, of course. Its is a great big thing that goes the...
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webjoker@...
Nov 9, 2000 8:01 am
Can anyone tell me what the top speed of this bus is and if 5th gear is overdrive. Also, what is the avg life of the 671 Detroit Diesel. -Andy...
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Daddy Mouse
Daddy_Mouse@...
Nov 9, 2000 11:20 am
... I have a 1968 model Flxliner, so we are close. My speedometer is not working, but I timed mileage and distance on a recent trip, and I am averaging 68 MPH...
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JTDIESEL@...
Nov 9, 2000 2:41 pm
I have been trying to locate a couple from the Yorkville Ill area who are redoing a 1947 clipper, I dont know if they joined the group yet, hopeing they read...
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Ronald F Wickware
busboy10@...
Nov 9, 2000 3:15 pm
You are probably looking for Jim Treest, I think he is FOI # 433 or 434. I don't have his phone no. at hand, but I can look it up and send it later. He just...
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teamwest
teamwest@...
Nov 9, 2000 10:46 pm
Posted by webmaster@... for Devin Van Domelin Hello, I own a 1964 Buick Flxible endloader Hearse, which someone was rude enough to run into from...
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flxbus@...
Nov 10, 2000 2:08 am
Scott, What are your plans for the roof/stern when this area is opened up? I have removed all from my 71 except for the actual roof metal and am not sure how...
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info@...
Nov 10, 2000 3:28 am
Hi John, Well, there is still a steel pan that makes the actual roof compartment. The steel pan hangs below the roof line somewhat while the fiberglass cover...
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JTDIESEL@...
Nov 10, 2000 9:59 pm
busboy 10 thanks for the reply, there is another 47 flx in this area, the local sandblaster sent them to see the job he done on my 47, they would have joined ...
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webjoker@...
Nov 11, 2000 1:04 am
Does anyone know what the gear ratio's are in the spicer 5-speed that is in the 68 flxliner and what the standard ratio is in it's differental....
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RON W FARROW
ronwfarrow@...
Nov 12, 2000 1:05 pm
i am a flx owner and a master diesel mechanic w/ my own shop, i have seen DD w/ 500thou. and still running come in to my shop. if i want to know the overall...
