As a truck driver, I’d recommend you get a Truck GPS so you can put in your dimensions and take routes made for larger vehicles. Garmin makes great ones
At the very least, adding one of his own graphics to the space between the eagle & the checkered ribbon. My vote is for a giant Sandy OG HellCat graphic.
You should have a tag axle switch to lift the tag axle when you are maneuvering it in tight places. Some small cones to put out when you are opening up the back may help to keep people back a little when you are dropping the lift. Use dry lube on the lift slide out so it does not attract dirt. Measure the bus and write it on a card you keep right by the dash so when driving and you see a bridge you know you are ok.
@@williamuskoski1385 that’s right behind the drive axle, that’s also what badgerpa5480 was saying it’s a Tag axle and is also known as a lift or lazy axle. But like you were saying that some bus/motor homes don’t and that’s probably because they’re only domestic carriers, unlike commercial and heavy haulage carriers which the tag axle is most suitable. Back in the day I knew as a lazy axle but over the last decade or so the term lift axle has been thrown around, whereas the term tag axles that’s pretty new to me.
@@williamuskoski1385 Yeah I worded it wrong but they are usually labeled tag lift even when not a tagalong axle and it deflates the airbags doesn't lift the axle like a true lift axle you see on a dump etc. It still helps when turning slow speed so the axle slides and gives a better turn. The dozen or so busses I have driven all had a switch to do it, every motorhome with a helper axle had a switch labeled tag lift, I know that is not hundreds of busses but it seems like a normal thing. When both axles are drive axles they do not have the switch. If the rear axles are an inny and one an outy belly button I would try to find if it has a switch to make it easier turning.
Load the car back in it, fill your toolbox with tools, put the wheels and tires in the bay and fill your water tanks, fuel tanks and pretty much load it like you are going to be headed to an event then carefully go to the local truck stop weight scales and get the weights for the axles. That will allow you to know where to set tire pressures (they are set according to weights on them) and more importantly know that you are not overweight on your tires or axles. Check the date codes and load ratings for the tires. A TPMS system is a great investment. Start studying for your air brake endorsement, most states it’s exempted because it’s an rv but not all states and having the knowledge of the air brakes operation is always beneficial. Just the first of many recommendations I’d be happy to share. Steer tires especially are extremely important. A steer tire blow out on the highway and that bus will likely be on its side in a ditch. Rv exemption in regards to cdl etc will be a potential problem you should research. The vehicle being used for commercial purposes while you aren’t hauling paying passengers there are some serious concerns of legal issues especially when logos start going on it. Get the correct legal advice to CYA about those matters from more appropriate sources than random people on the internet like me ;) Having an “interpretation of the law” discussions on the side of the road with a DOT officer probably isn’t going to lead with you driving away feeling like a winner.
Hey it’s bus monkey! Was wondering if you caught wind if this. Just got time to see Taylor’s new rig. I told him in the last video he needs to hit you up for any questions, your full of knowledge in these old buses!
Are u sure about that? I have driven bus and semi and never seen tire pressure set by weight. There is a cold psi minimum on the door jam for tractor and bus interior placard.
Add a engine bay camera to your camera system so you can see if you have a fire back there remember your 45ft or more away from the engine by the time you see or smell smoke it's proably already too late so having a camera you can glance at is definitely worth it along with a engine bay fire suppression system.
@@Th3MoistGoat not really that doesn't show in the engine bay and by the time enough smoke is coming out the back to see on the rear camera it's already too late to save it plus it has a engine cover door then a litigate then the closing doors so not much will come out the back.
Don’t forget a fire suppression system in the garage bay. Super excited to watch this beast get built out!! Been on heavy equipment and big diesel kick lately, so the timing was perfect 👌
When driving buses where you sit in front of the wheel, you gotta fight the urge to steer like a car. A good rule of thumb when turning is turning once your shoulder is where the turn is. This will help you to avoid your back wheels running up the curb. Also remember your rear overhang swings out as you turn so be aware of that when turning. Ex bus driver.
Those are good tips especially the long rear-end our drive wheels are quite forward, to me it seems like it would be better farther back but that would make turning corners even worse. I've said enough. 🤔ML33MI.
@@michaellukasiewicz9683 The rear overhang on most buses is to accommodate the engine, if your engine was forward of the rear axles you could get away with a shorter overhang.
Taylor, I think you should do something on the tailgate to distinguish between the tracks visited from the old owner and your new tracks visited. It would be a cool tribute to him to keep his in one color and do yours in another.
Heavily agree with your comment. He should put his next to the man door on the side. I’m in love with this rig, so much I’ve left this very comment lol
I agree. how about with the livery have one side black with white track maps for the previous owner's visits, and the other white with black track maps for your trips, or vice versa...
@@lordmordecai2211 that’s a cool idea. I can’t wait to see more bus content in the future. This thing is so sick. I bet the original owner was a cool dude.
One thing I would deffinitely do sooner rather than later is measure the height at the tallest point with the air suspension in the highest mode, and put it on a label on the dashboard that you can see at a glance. The last thing you want to do is find out you have a 14' tall bus right after you drive under a 13'10" bridge.
Consider eleminating the inner swing doors on garage. Replace them with a single aluminum frame flip up door, with gas strut assist that could double as an awning for the garage. We did one with 2 sliding doors in the center and covered it in dark tinted lexan. we can use it for a sun awing or pull it back down when A/C is on and still go in & out.
Make sure to measure your height and verify all measurements. Its very easy to forget about low bridges and high railroad tracks when cruising so as a reminder just have it written down. Super cool set up tho!
For sliding that ramp section in/out, I highly suggest doing it while it’s about waist high. It’s much easier to get it moving instead of being in the ground.
Also maybe add some CRC dry lube or some superlube dryfilm to the ramp section that slides internally . Once you build up a good base layer will help a lot with sliding just make sure it fully dry between applications.
I think you are just a few landscape and gravel mods (obviously practice) away from having this fully dialed. Making it work right out of the gate with just a little effort means you definitely made the right choice. This is the hardest that will ever be. I absolutely love this thing. So glad you got it. It is the perfect level of unique to make it also a build. Definitely get the entertainment going. Also RV starlink is worth every penny and more.
CDL driver of all sorts of big and weird rigs here, I would recommend potentially seeing what upgrades you can get for mirrors. Bigger mirrors with large spot mirrors make seeing the sides and back corners much easier. For example the company I work for has a few dump trucks and pump trucks and there are 2 main large side mirrors and 5 various sized spot mirrors positioned purposely to see most everything you could want and need.
After the bugs are worked out, time to have the main liftgate panel re-engineered with an open center or removeable center panels to give you a bottom access to work on the car in the pits if needed. No more laying on your back under the car.
Something sick you can do with the (tail/lift)gate, save a little weight and get a secondary use out of it is cutting out and opening up the center to use it like a lift to look over the bottom of the Vette, nut and bolt check. Just a thought.
Hey man, a TON of people have likely already mentioned this but be sure to check the entire bus for RUST ISSUES. Eagles are known to have lots of rust issues and I've already seen a few shots where I can see some.
Rotate it more than that, and attach it to the center of the ramp. It's putting a noticeable amount of twist in the assembly as it's being raised... Probably contributing to the difficulty stowing the extension. (Edit: might need to add a pulley, cause the last bit would be at the wrong angle to fully close, now that I think about it more.)
I think the current livery is sick! I’d just throw some led headlights on it and put the smart tv in it like you said and the maintenance check is a good idea. Seems like a super solid purchase though you made it home no issues! These type of vehicles are made to last though and it seems like the previous owner took great care of it.
Just started watching you consistently a few months ago. I race utv’s and know how good it feels to get the rig you’ve dreamed about as a kid. So genuinely happy for you on this purchase. Glad to see it’s working out and can’t wait to see a full drift weekend in the Trauler. (Taylor Ray Hauler)
I am an old Bus nut and have always loved working on them and driving them. You did real good and you will learn a lot as you go. It sure has a long over hang, what did they add to it, about 5 feet in all? You will learn to be real careful going into driveways and dips at truck stops.
Super dope to see how far you’ve come over the years, from the days with Adam and Alberto to building your dream garage and now getting this badass rig. CONGRATS DUDE
I've been a subscriber since you moved into Ben's garage and shared that space... I'm happy with the growth and progression you've made. I really like this latest setup with you more front and center and someone else running cameras and also just having more people interacting with you... wishing you the best man. This bus is so awesome and very entertaining and will keep me coming back for quite some time I'm sure!
TAYLOR can you change the split doors to a solid one door that flips up ⬆️ to an awning. And then switch out that winch on the rear to one on each side and could be a little lower to account for the flip up door. Hope that made sense, congratulations on the rig again🎉
I'm sure there's a reason, but I was wondering if the inner doors are even necessary? The lift gate is like a door and then there's the outer doors, so there's basically 3 sets of doors there.
@@TheYonderGodI guess the inner doors are the only one that’s sealed, if you remove them then the AC would just pump air out the back and make it useless
@@rickyekenlow The "garage" of the bus is actually not air conditioned. If you watch there is an interior door leaving the "garage" that separates the living space. With that said you definitely want those interior doors on the garage. Just as a way to seal and secure everything.
@@chadwickalexanderjr1758 the air conditioning unit is actually right above the door , he said in the first video that the unit cools down the living area and the garage
Killer setup. My grandpa used to convert these types of busses into RVs in the 90s. He actually made a custom golf cart that would slide into the belly storage for travel. Make sure you park it somewhere that has EXTREMELY compacted soil/gravel or it will sink. Safe travels!
Suggest you watch some of the "Bus Grease Monkey" bus maintenance videos he has done. Diagnosing problems and preventive maintenance with these rigs is imperative! Some OEM parts are very hard to locate or acquire.Your air brake system must be spot on for you and other vehicles on the road. AND just for giggles drain your main air tank NOW!
I am loving everything about your bus. Watched both now and man, that looks like so much fun. Older coach busses are just built so tough out of resilient materials.
Best thing I can tell you to get for the new rig is a set air line quick connects and air lines, coolant hoses and intercooler boots i tow semis and a lot of the reasons I tow them are those three things.
Yep I'm a heavy truck mechanic and those are some of the most common "strand you on the side of the road" type items! Also: FUEL FILTERS!!! You never know when you're going to get a batch of bad diesel.
Famous Silver Eagle with the best suspension ever put in a bus. This is one the coolest conversions on a silver eagle chassis I ever seen. It's awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Taylor, maybe look at modifying the loading ramp with removable panels where you can raise the car up and change oil or at least look over the drive train.
Thing is sick! We could’ve definitely used that going to Splendid China rather than my Ranger back in the day 😂. I just stumbled across your CZcams channel recently, awesome to see how far you’ve come man. From doing launches in front of Brian’s house in your old Porsche to this is incredible.
My granddad had two of these over the years and still has one. His first one he bought in the early 90’s was completely burned to the ground so him, my dad and uncle rebuilt, re-wired and plumed the whole shittery. I went on so many trips to car shows in that thing all over the country. They are a blast but the maintenance is brutal lol
Maybe replace the inner doors that were getting in the way with a roller door to clear the side access up a bit. Winch seems to be on the list for a re-think anyway.
Would be a good idea to get under it (if possible) and drain the air tanks out from the valve on the tank to make sure there’s no water build up. Sometimes there’s a cord attached to it and visible off the side so you don’t have to get under. Drain all of them, start the truck and let it build to pressure and let it sit to see if it has a leak. Also getting under with a grease gun and hitting every grease fitting is good to do. Just some regular maintenance tips. This thing is sick man good luck with it cant wait to see upcoming videos
I thought I heard spitters on it. The kind that automatically expel all the moisture periodically. I could be wrong though. I would install some if they are not already.
Since you're already this deep into it, i think it would be best if, instead of gravel in your RV port, you should do concrete. it's a lot of weight to sit in one place for long periods on gravel. just my 2 cents. Edit: saw your notes on the end about the livery. i think white with black to be the reverse of the Vette would look sick. doing matte black as the main color probably wouldn't be bad either, since that A/C in there seems to be pretty badass.
Hey Taylor, So glad your happy with this. its a dream come true for alot of people and seeing this makes me so happy for you. coming from someone who drives trucks on the daily. your on day 2, use it as a daily for a month and you will be able to put it almost anywhere. It also might have a lifting rear axle that will help with getting round tighter corners as some of the smaller trucks ive driven have this, lifts the rear axle about 1inch form the ground, is also useful if your in snow/mud as it puts the weight onto the drive axle. Only other major thing id recommend is changing the winch to one with a synthetic rope as when a steel rope breaks it can cut you in half and the synthetic ones can still hold the weight but dont carry the force as much if they do.
Wow, thats really nice. So much nicer that you have friends to help you out. Looks like a nice RV. I hope it suits your needs and you have a ton of fun in it.
Look into a steering buddy. It connects to your steering shaft and you use a control to turn the wheels. It’s what we use to get our Latemodels into our lift gate
Such a sick setup, can’t wait to see how you guys progress with this bad boy! I’ve been selling motorhomes for years and have never seen anything like this one; great purchase!
That cummins engine will have a tag on the right side (if looking from the rear of bus) it looks to me a M11, I initially confused it with the 8.3 which have similar valve cover designs. Pretty popular engine for a bus of that age.
With the winch, they don't like rolling up without tension on them. Probably best to unspool it completely and re-wrap the whole drum. Rig looks awesome. Edit. Add a side roller to the rear winch, that will help keep the wire more centred.
You must have some pretty cool neighbors across the street 😂👍 Edit: you should buy either a Vespa or sweet street legal dirt bike to take with you on the road to be able to get places while the rig is posted up
One thing i noticed is all your tail lights are on the doors that open so if you had to work in the engine bay at night at the side of the road you would have no visible lights, so you should look at adding some tail lights behind the doors as well!
I wonder if some hydraulic struts (like hood/hatch struts) on all the doors to hold them open might make life easier, even if its just the inner set of doors.
Considering all the USMC stuff all over the bus, I'm betting he was. I'm also certain he told Taylor he was. One thing you can be sure about when someone is a Marine, they'll tell you.
Hey Taylor- First off, congrats on the new bus, you've earned it, you stayed humble, and let's face it- the perfect rig found the perfect home! Anyway, I have a Buddy that has a similar rig (not as quite as nice, but close) and he dug out a little "pit" for his lift gate to drop into when he wants to load/unload his vehicle. This eliminates having to mess with those 2 little ramps, as the lift fits perfectly into the recess. He has 2 pieces of angle iron so the front tires of the bus align perfectly every time and it makes loading and unloading a breeze. Outside he has a pedestal with power, water, sewer, etc. so he doesn't have to go somewhere to empty the tanks, and that gives the bus "full hook ups" if he needs to have an impromptu place to put up guests for a few nights. Everything at the house is all stored in a 2'x4' rubber maid-type basket when he's out of town, keeping his yard uncluttered. He took a couple of hole saws and put access holes for the cables and hoses to go through when he's hooked up. (It takes bad-ass to a new level) Even has an internet CAT5 cable tucked away in there, thus, avoiding wifi hassles. To make the "pit", he borrowed a friend's Bobcat and dug it out in less than an hour. It's so cool. I'll see if I can get him to send me a few photos that I can pass on to you, in case you want to do something similar. Take Care, my friend, enjoy life, and have fun in everything you do. DB from AZ
As I any new aquire or implement, there's a learning curve. And your learning curve happens to be a game changing piece that just needs very minor tinkering and figuring out. Great acquisition!!
Congratulations on buying your childhood dream bus and I wish millions of miles to you and your crew . I'm a new subscriber and I love the Vette and that sound is like music to my ears !!! Well I'll catch up to you on the next video , peace , love and much respect to you and your crew 💯👍
I didn’t get through the whole video yet but with our team that races cup spec Porsches we take off the drivers door when putting it in our hauler, especially on the top level. It’ll help a guy get in and be able to steer and brake while also being able to get out easier. We may have more clearance than you though. Just a thought! Love the rig brother!!
A few suggestions for upgrades could be LED strips for the dash and walkway for constant ambient lighting, LED/HID high and low beams and a bigger gravel cul-de-sac for the bus. Love the purchase and look forward to future videos on it!!
As a truck driver, I’d recommend you get a Truck GPS so you can put in your dimensions and take routes made for larger vehicles. Garmin makes great ones
Preach!
Absolutely . I have one for my fifth wheel
Totally agree
Fantastic idea
And keep you from being stuck under a bridge.
a matching livery from the vette on the bus would be insane
That's what I came here to say😂
I came here to say this too 😂
At the very least, adding one of his own graphics to the space between the eagle & the checkered ribbon. My vote is for a giant Sandy OG HellCat graphic.
I agree it should be matte white with black graphics
@@SirVic42nah the eagle and the checkered shit has to go. It's hideous.
You should have a tag axle switch to lift the tag axle when you are maneuvering it in tight places. Some small cones to put out when you are opening up the back may help to keep people back a little when you are dropping the lift. Use dry lube on the lift slide out so it does not attract dirt. Measure the bus and write it on a card you keep right by the dash so when driving and you see a bridge you know you are ok.
The cones are a good idea. People are dumb.
@@dapperdanbuilds natural selection
Not a tag axle. Tag is behind the drive axle. That would be a drop axle. But alot of the bus/motor home axles dont lift
@@williamuskoski1385 that’s right behind the drive axle, that’s also what badgerpa5480 was saying it’s a Tag axle and is also known as a lift or lazy axle. But like you were saying that some bus/motor homes don’t and that’s probably because they’re only domestic carriers, unlike commercial and heavy haulage carriers which the tag axle is most suitable. Back in the day I knew as a lazy axle but over the last decade or so the term lift axle has been thrown around, whereas the term tag axles that’s pretty new to me.
@@williamuskoski1385 Yeah I worded it wrong but they are usually labeled tag lift even when not a tagalong axle and it deflates the airbags doesn't lift the axle like a true lift axle you see on a dump etc. It still helps when turning slow speed so the axle slides and gives a better turn. The dozen or so busses I have driven all had a switch to do it, every motorhome with a helper axle had a switch labeled tag lift, I know that is not hundreds of busses but it seems like a normal thing. When both axles are drive axles they do not have the switch. If the rear axles are an inny and one an outy belly button I would try to find if it has a switch to make it easier turning.
Load the car back in it, fill your toolbox with tools, put the wheels and tires in the bay and fill your water tanks, fuel tanks and pretty much load it like you are going to be headed to an event then carefully go to the local truck stop weight scales and get the weights for the axles. That will allow you to know where to set tire pressures (they are set according to weights on them) and more importantly know that you are not overweight on your tires or axles. Check the date codes and load ratings for the tires. A TPMS system is a great investment. Start studying for your air brake endorsement, most states it’s exempted because it’s an rv but not all states and having the knowledge of the air brakes operation is always beneficial. Just the first of many recommendations I’d be happy to share. Steer tires especially are extremely important. A steer tire blow out on the highway and that bus will likely be on its side in a ditch. Rv exemption in regards to cdl etc will be a potential problem you should research. The vehicle being used for commercial purposes while you aren’t hauling paying passengers there are some serious concerns of legal issues especially when logos start going on it. Get the correct legal advice to CYA about those matters from more appropriate sources than random people on the internet like me ;) Having an “interpretation of the law” discussions on the side of the road with a DOT officer probably isn’t going to lead with you driving away feeling like a winner.
Theres no way hes gonna be over weight on axles groups
It'll cost him what? $12.50 to find out for sure? Don't take the chance.
Hey it’s bus monkey! Was wondering if you caught wind if this. Just got time to see Taylor’s new rig. I told him in the last video he needs to hit you up for any questions, your full of knowledge in these old buses!
This is the kinda person you NEED to listen to when you own a bus. He knows what he's talking about.
Are u sure about that? I have driven bus and semi and never seen tire pressure set by weight. There is a cold psi minimum on the door jam for tractor and bus interior placard.
Add a engine bay camera to your camera system so you can see if you have a fire back there remember your 45ft or more away from the engine by the time you see or smell smoke it's proably already too late so having a camera you can glance at is definitely worth it along with a engine bay fire suppression system.
Back up camera is good for that already
@@Th3MoistGoat not really that doesn't show in the engine bay and by the time enough smoke is coming out the back to see on the rear camera it's already too late to save it plus it has a engine cover door then a litigate then the closing doors so not much will come out the back.
This is a great suggestion
@@thedestroyer3262these buses travel non stop everyday, for millions of miles. Engine fire is not common at all. Just maintain it.
@@caseytbss better to have it and not need it.
Don’t forget a fire suppression system in the garage bay. Super excited to watch this beast get built out!!
Been on heavy equipment and big diesel kick lately, so the timing was perfect 👌
Do you watch Diesel Creek on CZcams? He's excellent with anything diesel and heavy equipment.
@@hornetsnestmedia Matts got a great channel!!
This. There was a stretch of racers losing rigs to cargo area fires for a while.
@@hornetsnestmedia haha yup, I’m subscribed to DieselCreek. He’s definitely one of the best.
@@dapperdanbuilds Still happens on a regular basis.
When driving buses where you sit in front of the wheel, you gotta fight the urge to steer like a car. A good rule of thumb when turning is turning once your shoulder is where the turn is. This will help you to avoid your back wheels running up the curb. Also remember your rear overhang swings out as you turn so be aware of that when turning. Ex bus driver.
Those are good tips especially the long rear-end our drive wheels are quite forward, to me it seems like it would be better farther back but that would make turning corners even worse. I've said enough. 🤔ML33MI.
@@michaellukasiewicz9683 The rear overhang on most buses is to accommodate the engine, if your engine was forward of the rear axles you could get away with a shorter overhang.
Came here to say that driving it like a car will make it a PITA, turning later and at harder angles is what I always noticed bus drivers doing.
This is so insanely cool. Amazing job getting this working!
Look at me agreeing with you!
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Hes collecting all the parts to be a pro fd driver like thanos collected the infinity rings
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Taylor, I think you should do something on the tailgate to distinguish between the tracks visited from the old owner and your new tracks visited. It would be a cool tribute to him to keep his in one color and do yours in another.
Heavily agree with your comment. He should put his next to the man door on the side. I’m in love with this rig, so much I’ve left this very comment lol
I agree. how about with the livery have one side black with white track maps for the previous owner's visits, and the other white with black track maps for your trips, or vice versa...
@@lordmordecai2211 that’s a cool idea. I can’t wait to see more bus content in the future. This thing is so sick. I bet the original owner was a cool dude.
Gotta take off the bald eagle and flames asap
Unless it's some Kind of unwritten Rule to pay tribute to Old owners I actually Disagree. Its Taylor's Rig now, and he'll make it his own.
One thing I would deffinitely do sooner rather than later is measure the height at the tallest point with the air suspension in the highest mode, and put it on a label on the dashboard that you can see at a glance. The last thing you want to do is find out you have a 14' tall bus right after you drive under a 13'10" bridge.
Me to my barber: just a trim on the top
My barber:
This!!!!
I'd love to see some companies sponsor his bus and help him upgrade and modernize it, would be great content. I'd definitely watch
I'll watch either way.
Consider eleminating the inner swing doors on garage. Replace them with a single aluminum frame flip up door, with gas strut assist that could double as an awning for the garage. We did one with 2 sliding doors in the center and covered it in dark tinted lexan. we can use it for a sun awing or pull it back down when A/C is on and still go in & out.
I'd recommend a remote to operate the lift and avoid pinch points
Make sure to measure your height and verify all measurements. Its very easy to forget about low bridges and high railroad tracks when cruising so as a reminder just have it written down. Super cool set up tho!
Write the bus height down with a marker top of the windscreen so it's a quick glance upwards
I’m a truck driver and I agree you always want the height written on the windscreen somewhere. It’s saved me 3 times in my career
For sliding that ramp section in/out, I highly suggest doing it while it’s about waist high. It’s much easier to get it moving instead of being in the ground.
problem is the ramps have to come out, then be lifted up and attached to the liftgate. im sure he doesnt want to lift the ramps up each time
@@Shadow0fd3ath24 I mean the slide out section of the lift gate.
Also maybe add some CRC dry lube or some superlube dryfilm
to the ramp section that slides internally . Once you build up a good base layer will help a lot with sliding just make sure it fully dry between applications.
Garage door lube should work well.
@@Pavelow53forever moly is the last thing I'd want to spray. The shit would be everywhere
I think you are just a few landscape and gravel mods (obviously practice) away from having this fully dialed. Making it work right out of the gate with just a little effort means you definitely made the right choice. This is the hardest that will ever be. I absolutely love this thing. So glad you got it. It is the perfect level of unique to make it also a build. Definitely get the entertainment going. Also RV starlink is worth every penny and more.
CDL driver of all sorts of big and weird rigs here, I would recommend potentially seeing what upgrades you can get for mirrors. Bigger mirrors with large spot mirrors make seeing the sides and back corners much easier.
For example the company I work for has a few dump trucks and pump trucks and there are 2 main large side mirrors and 5 various sized spot mirrors positioned purposely to see most everything you could want and need.
After the bugs are worked out, time to have the main liftgate panel re-engineered with an open center or removeable center panels to give you a bottom access to work on the car in the pits if needed. No more laying on your back under the car.
Something sick you can do with the (tail/lift)gate, save a little weight and get a secondary use out of it is cutting out and opening up the center to use it like a lift to look over the bottom of the Vette, nut and bolt check. Just a thought.
Makes it a night mare o load the vehicle and items thru normal usage imo
Hey man, a TON of people have likely already mentioned this but be sure to check the entire bus for RUST ISSUES. Eagles are known to have lots of rust issues and I've already seen a few shots where I can see some.
You should do a mock pit setup also with awning and pit mat so you don't encounter any surprises.
Imagine telling you at 15-16 you’ll have that rig one day anytime you’re dreading maintenance. So cool dude 👍
There not hard to maintain
@@jerrywilcox9890 I didn’t say it was hard . My lawn is easy to mow doesn’t mean I always want to do it.
@BAADAPPLE then don't own it if you don't always what to take care of it.
@@jerrywilcox9890 I suggest learning how to spell properly before you worry about maintaining anything. 😘
@@Memry-dq7ug I suggest you don't damn worry about it cupcake
I have a suggestion for the winch for the lift gate. Rotate the winch on its mount a few degrees so it pulls the cable straight into it
I think ideally there would be a second winch though, right?
or a pulley to help thread the cable in the center.
Should probably just replace it for peace of mind
Rotate it more than that, and attach it to the center of the ramp.
It's putting a noticeable amount of twist in the assembly as it's being raised... Probably contributing to the difficulty stowing the extension.
(Edit: might need to add a pulley, cause the last bit would be at the wrong angle to fully close, now that I think about it more.)
Or just move it so it pulls from the middle
I think the current livery is sick! I’d just throw some led headlights on it and put the smart tv in it like you said and the maintenance check is a good idea. Seems like a super solid purchase though you made it home no issues! These type of vehicles are made to last though and it seems like the previous owner took great care of it.
Thought I heard Cleetus flying over checking out the new rig. Was almost expecting to see a yellow plane short land on your street.😂
While you're putting a shore power outlet, put in a shore air fitting as well. It'll speed up moving the bus when you're ready to move it
Good idea to carry extra belts and fuel filters !!
Just started watching you consistently a few months ago. I race utv’s and know how good it feels to get the rig you’ve dreamed about as a kid. So genuinely happy for you on this purchase. Glad to see it’s working out and can’t wait to see a full drift weekend in the Trauler. (Taylor Ray Hauler)
I am an old Bus nut and have always loved working on them and driving them. You did real good and you will learn a lot as you go. It sure has a long over hang, what did they add to it, about 5 feet in all? You will learn to be real careful going into driveways and dips at truck stops.
Super dope to see how far you’ve come over the years, from the days with Adam and Alberto to building your dream garage and now getting this badass rig. CONGRATS DUDE
I've been a subscriber since you moved into Ben's garage and shared that space... I'm happy with the growth and progression you've made. I really like this latest setup with you more front and center and someone else running cameras and also just having more people interacting with you... wishing you the best man. This bus is so awesome and very entertaining and will keep me coming back for quite some time I'm sure!
White to keep it cool in FL for sure .. black could be a huge mistake with that much surface area .. the silver reflects alot of heat 🔥
This is my favorite thing I've seen a youtuber buy recently. I'm so stoked for more videos on the bus. Definitely life goals
I'd like to see the set up with the awning out. The pit set up is going to be a game changer I think.
TAYLOR can you change the split doors to a solid one door that flips up ⬆️ to an awning. And then switch out that winch on the rear to one on each side and could be a little lower to account for the flip up door. Hope that made sense, congratulations on the rig again🎉
I'm sure there's a reason, but I was wondering if the inner doors are even necessary? The lift gate is like a door and then there's the outer doors, so there's basically 3 sets of doors there.
@@TheYonderGodI guess the inner doors are the only one that’s sealed, if you remove them then the AC would just pump air out the back and make it useless
@@rickyekenlowhe doesnt need ac there anyway. Cobin is sealed.
@@rickyekenlow The "garage" of the bus is actually not air conditioned. If you watch there is an interior door leaving the "garage" that separates the living space. With that said you definitely want those interior doors on the garage. Just as a way to seal and secure everything.
@@chadwickalexanderjr1758 the air conditioning unit is actually right above the door , he said in the first video that the unit cools down the living area and the garage
Killer setup. My grandpa used to convert these types of busses into RVs in the 90s. He actually made a custom golf cart that would slide into the belly storage for travel. Make sure you park it somewhere that has EXTREMELY compacted soil/gravel or it will sink. Safe travels!
Suggest you watch some of the "Bus Grease Monkey" bus maintenance videos he has done. Diagnosing problems and preventive maintenance with these rigs is imperative! Some OEM parts are very hard to locate or acquire.Your air brake system must be spot on for you and other vehicles on the road. AND just for giggles drain your main air tank NOW!
I am loving everything about your bus. Watched both now and man, that looks like so much fun. Older coach busses are just built so tough out of resilient materials.
Best thing I can tell you to get for the new rig is a set air line quick connects and air lines, coolant hoses and intercooler boots i tow semis and a lot of the reasons I tow them are those three things.
Yep I'm a heavy truck mechanic and those are some of the most common "strand you on the side of the road" type items!
Also: FUEL FILTERS!!!
You never know when you're going to get a batch of bad diesel.
Just love seeing how pumped Taylor is for this
Famous Silver Eagle with the best suspension ever put in a bus. This is one the coolest conversions on a silver eagle chassis I ever seen. It's awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Taylor, maybe look at modifying the loading ramp with removable panels where you can raise the car up and change oil or at least look over the drive train.
Nobody should ever be under that lift gate.
Thing is sick! We could’ve definitely used that going to Splendid China rather than my Ranger back in the day 😂. I just stumbled across your CZcams channel recently, awesome to see how far you’ve come man. From doing launches in front of Brian’s house in your old Porsche to this is incredible.
Man I miss the splendid china days sooooo much!
@@TaylordriftsSame man, life was definitely much simpler back then.
@@Taylordriftsyou have cdl?
@@chb2live it’s an RV
@@Taylordrifts you don't need a cdl?
My granddad had two of these over the years and still has one. His first one he bought in the early 90’s was completely burned to the ground so him, my dad and uncle rebuilt, re-wired and plumed the whole shittery. I went on so many trips to car shows in that thing all over the country. They are a blast but the maintenance is brutal lol
Awesome team Taylor, great to see you elevating to bigger things and watching you grow
Maybe replace the inner doors that were getting in the way with a roller door to clear the side access up a bit. Winch seems to be on the list for a re-think anyway.
Even with the long load/unload process... this is STILL one badass unit! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m more of a truck and trailer guy, but man that bus is growing on me. Absolutely sick setup man!
obsessed with this thing. hard not to be excited about such a sick setup
Excited to see the upgrades and changes that you're going to make, I love that content. Congrats on the new big rig!
This build is gonna be sick! You always seem to find some creative projects that will make the bus unique.
Would be a good idea to get under it (if possible) and drain the air tanks out from the valve on the tank to make sure there’s no water build up. Sometimes there’s a cord attached to it and visible off the side so you don’t have to get under. Drain all of them, start the truck and let it build to pressure and let it sit to see if it has a leak. Also getting under with a grease gun and hitting every grease fitting is good to do. Just some regular maintenance tips. This thing is sick man good luck with it cant wait to see upcoming videos
I thought I heard spitters on it. The kind that automatically expel all the moisture periodically. I could be wrong though. I would install some if they are not already.
@@b-radfrommalibu That's just the air dryer purging, you still have to take care of the tanks.
@@-tr0n oh ok good to know
That thing is such a unit. I’m stoked for you guys. Excited to see more content on it!
Loving the new rig, large and in charge 👍🏼
Since you're already this deep into it, i think it would be best if, instead of gravel in your RV port, you should do concrete. it's a lot of weight to sit in one place for long periods on gravel. just my 2 cents.
Edit: saw your notes on the end about the livery. i think white with black to be the reverse of the Vette would look sick. doing matte black as the main color probably wouldn't be bad either, since that A/C in there seems to be pretty badass.
Hey Taylor, So glad your happy with this. its a dream come true for alot of people and seeing this makes me so happy for you. coming from someone who drives trucks on the daily. your on day 2, use it as a daily for a month and you will be able to put it almost anywhere. It also might have a lifting rear axle that will help with getting round tighter corners as some of the smaller trucks ive driven have this, lifts the rear axle about 1inch form the ground, is also useful if your in snow/mud as it puts the weight onto the drive axle. Only other major thing id recommend is changing the winch to one with a synthetic rope as when a steel rope breaks it can cut you in half and the synthetic ones can still hold the weight but dont carry the force as much if they do.
Wow, thats really nice. So much nicer that you have friends to help you out. Looks like a nice RV. I hope it suits your needs and you have a ton of fun in it.
Look into a steering buddy. It connects to your steering shaft and you use a control to turn the wheels. It’s what we use to get our Latemodels into our lift gate
When you wrap it. Keep the top white, to keep the heat down.
Such a sick setup, can’t wait to see how you guys progress with this bad boy! I’ve been selling motorhomes for years and have never seen anything like this one; great purchase!
Awesome so excited to see the progression of this build!! Love the videos keep them up!!
That cummins engine will have a tag on the right side (if looking from the rear of bus) it looks to me a M11, I initially confused it with the 8.3 which have similar valve cover designs. Pretty popular engine for a bus of that age.
With the winch, they don't like rolling up without tension on them.
Probably best to unspool it completely and re-wrap the whole drum.
Rig looks awesome.
Edit. Add a side roller to the rear winch, that will help keep the wire more centred.
Congrats again Taylor, that's cool as hell being a literal dream come true. I think it's one of the best car haulers out.
My dad and uncles used to have a bus that was comverted to haul my uncles racecar. This video brings me alot off childhood memories!
You should have tow hooks on your car.
Also, I'm jealous.
You must have some pretty cool neighbors across the street 😂👍
Edit: you should buy either a Vespa or sweet street legal dirt bike to take with you on the road to be able to get places while the rig is posted up
It carries a car, drive the car. 👌
What a rig! Love that you like your rig as much as the race car - I am totally there for more rig content.
They make BT or wire controlled steering wheel controllers. It hooks to your steering wheel hub. A lot of late model dirt track guys use them.
One thing i noticed is all your tail lights are on the doors that open so if you had to work in the engine bay at night at the side of the road you would have no visible lights, so you should look at adding some tail lights behind the doors as well!
Looks like a lot more work to load the car then the trailer you had
Such a sick toy hauler bro! Can't wait to more on it!
Nice too see that you have your priorities in place 😊
I wonder if some hydraulic struts (like hood/hatch struts) on all the doors to hold them open might make life easier, even if its just the inner set of doors.
And when wind blows 😂 and its a lot of surface
Love the EGA’s on the sides! I wonder if the previous owner was a marine? Can’t wait to see the content with this rig it’s going to be awesome!
Considering all the USMC stuff all over the bus, I'm betting he was. I'm also certain he told Taylor he was. One thing you can be sure about when someone is a Marine, they'll tell you.
Your set up is amazing. Really looking forward to the next video 👍
My man Tray has come so far since the little garage and the first miata build, cant wait for the loft and the future upgrades to this beast rv!
It's a cool setup but seems like a lot more work overall
He’ll get another rig next week at this rate.
It's Finnegan and ramp/box trucks all over again.
Hey Taylor-
First off, congrats on the new bus, you've earned it, you stayed humble, and let's face it- the perfect rig found the perfect home! Anyway, I have a Buddy that has a similar rig (not as quite as nice, but close) and he dug out a little "pit" for his lift gate to drop into when he wants to load/unload his vehicle. This eliminates having to mess with those 2 little ramps, as the lift fits perfectly into the recess. He has 2 pieces of angle iron so the front tires of the bus align perfectly every time and it makes loading and unloading a breeze. Outside he has a pedestal with power, water, sewer, etc. so he doesn't have to go somewhere to empty the tanks, and that gives the bus "full hook ups" if he needs to have an impromptu place to put up guests for a few nights. Everything at the house is all stored in a 2'x4' rubber maid-type basket when he's out of town, keeping his yard uncluttered. He took a couple of hole saws and put access holes for the cables and hoses to go through when he's hooked up. (It takes bad-ass to a new level) Even has an internet CAT5 cable tucked away in there, thus, avoiding wifi hassles. To make the "pit", he borrowed a friend's Bobcat and dug it out in less than an hour. It's so cool. I'll see if I can get him to send me a few photos that I can pass on to you, in case you want to do something similar.
Take Care, my friend, enjoy life, and have fun in everything you do.
DB from AZ
Gosh that thing is MASSIVE!!! So pumped for you!
As I any new aquire or implement, there's a learning curve. And your learning curve happens to be a game changing piece that just needs very minor tinkering and figuring out. Great acquisition!!
Congratulations on buying your childhood dream bus and I wish millions of miles to you and your crew . I'm a new subscriber and I love the Vette and that sound is like music to my ears !!! Well I'll catch up to you on the next video , peace , love and much respect to you and your crew 💯👍
I cannot wait to see the bus and house all modded out and exactly how you want it, to make this thing the best possible setup 👍👍
Self clearance-ing the landscape, I love it.
Awesome purchase and awesome video Taylor.. sending love all the way from Sheffield in the UK.. ❤️
Cleeter & LZ will be amazed at this rig you've got, it's so cool for a one car transporter with accommodation, Rj in Oz
Such a cool setup. That bus is amazing. So beautiful
I didn’t get through the whole video yet but with our team that races cup spec Porsches we take off the drivers door when putting it in our hauler, especially on the top level. It’ll help a guy get in and be able to steer and brake while also being able to get out easier. We may have more clearance than you though.
Just a thought! Love the rig brother!!
Dude once again youve got me captivated. Cant wait to see the progress! Hell yeah!
As a city bus operator I'm enjoying every minute of this!
That is legit, nice work dude, what a cool set up!
This bus is so gangster! Can’t wait to see it when you’re done with it
The bus is so awesome. That's what I wanted to do ever since I saw a guy show up with his race car, and I dumped truck
too are local race track.
I don't think I've ever been more hyped to see a setup.
I love it we talked about making one
Hope it all works good for you guys
A few suggestions for upgrades could be LED strips for the dash and walkway for constant ambient lighting, LED/HID high and low beams and a bigger gravel cul-de-sac for the bus.
Love the purchase and look forward to future videos on it!!
That style bus is also a dream of mine. This is very cool
Looks amazing, great set up 👌👌 , Cheers from New Zealand
Okay Taylor has the coolest drift set up out here between the rig an car. So cool man.
This gotta be the coolest rig of it all! Lets goooo this gotta be exiting ROAD TRIP!!!!