Wrecker Yards

[Joe Camper]

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This new right hand panel I undid all of it and switched it out.

First it gave me an additional 2 more switches on both rows and the top 2 I was able to put both my moto mirrors with correct lableing.

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It also gave me 4 more gauges here. Original in the center section I had engine oil temp now I add trans and rear end temperature along with suspension pressure and the empty gets a new smaller pyromiter. There is room for 2 more on the bottom but I'll be damned if I know what that might be? Open to suggestions. I know Norm would like to see an aux trans temp gauge. Then I'd have to add one.

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These were and now not applicable cruise control stuff.

I'm going to make them aux generator start.

Top is on off and running indicator light.

Bottom 2 r both momentary switches left one will make a good start and run. Right one spare to be determined.

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The air toggle for the 5th wheel...hmmmmm what can I make of that??? Ejection seat? Dog bisket dispenser? Taking suggestions.

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I was able to remove and rearrange the labels above the switches to correct locations. However the fiber-optic style light source even when new left much to be desired and is even weaker now.

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My solution is to put 2 or 3 of these above the switches. Friggin led though and I'd like do be able to dim them . But analog panel lights like these should look right I'll black them out to match everything else and I'll actually be able to easily read them in the dark. Imagine that. Exciting.Lifes simple pleasures. I don't want them noticed I want it to seem original. I'm not putting any chrome on the dash either maybe a couple more switch extenders but I don't need more the ones I put and where I put them were with reason if I embellish the others it will be with short extensions to keep the difference in length between them.

[Joe Camper]

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I enjoy the convenience of the fact that peterbilt put the exact same wire loom into every 379 series chassis ever produced regardless of how many options u took or how long the chassis was. Every truck got the complete loom. If u ever noticed how Pete wiring loom for the bobtail lights often is over length a bunch and all gathered up with zip ties in 1 spot? That's because the all looms r built exactly the same and need to fit the longest wheelbases.

All I have to do is unravel and untangle and clean identify wire numbers clearly marked every 4 inches and plug in. I'll still need to get a couple sending units and bam. It's to a large degree plug and play to add these things. Even all the gauge bulb receplicals r there just lying for 30 yrs. Big dusty mess. It will be clean when I'm done.

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This change was a big deal. She deserved it.

Final shots will be months. The gauges I'm adding could be a grand and more and my wrecker yard back home is full of old stuff prob 3/4 the gauges I need I can put for literally pennies on the dollar. Every buck I save can be put towards chrome. That's next with the back porch embellishments and all my basement compartment hatches. That's this year's goals. Might need 20 g for chrome we will see.

[Ck2hans]

Joe:
I vote for a dog biscuit dispenser for Gracy.
Chuck

[MusicianTrader]

There is an XL in California that Andrew Steel Checked out. Guy still has it listed in FB market place for 35k. The bus needs to be condemned...had a genset fire that damaged the wiring into the bays.
I will find the link and post it for ya...maybe you can get him to part with it for pennies on the dollar

[Joe Camper]

Persheate tat Patrick but I don't think I'll need to do that. If it were a lot closer I'd prob go look see who and what never know. California is a bit to far.

Beyond specific bits and pieces on final finishes I got a good idea in my head what the interior will be. What I have in my head I've never seen in a bus. Although final finishes and details r still unknown I'm sure as I get into the interior construction that will present itself at some point along the way.

[Joe Camper]

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Found some items for the back porch. The lanterns will make clearence and back up lamps. The mangrove raughiron and lanterns is exactly the look I'm after.

[1990prevost]

hello, i really enjoyed the journey of your post. I read all from the beginning tonight. it was something I thought about doing for years. in a previous life I had a small fleet of 1986 359's which I traded in for 1991 379's. never got over the love of my 359's and how well they treated me. always wanted to take a 359 and turn it into a motorhome. I had a shop in Fairbanks, ak. and did off road fuel hauling, mine equipment moves, and heavy hauling. we were the original ice road truckers before there was a tv show, or blond drivers. probably would have made more money as a tv actor, but not had as much fun. longest I ever was stuck was 9 days in a snow drift at 50 below zero. good thing I fitted our trucks with 500 gallons of fuel. we are on our 3rd bus now in 24 years. 65 mci5, 90 prevost marathon and currently in a 2000 prevost country coach. ( we are bus "snobs" and have to keep the rivets). I have considered myself a somewhat talented person, but I take my hat off to you. I would say your are a master craftsman. we have been 3.5 years full timing in our country coach, and loving the lifestyle. someday we may cross paths and I would be happy to buy you a meal and listen to your adventures. we spend part of the winters north of fort meyers and might see you driving by. you have a unique ride. keep- up the posts. I can't wait to hear more.

[Joe Camper]

Hey Paul I'll be in Naples working on the Orange crush in March prob be there 5 or 6 days I'd love to meet u.

Come for an afternoon we will take it out for a sniff.

U must have been very fond of your 90 Marathon to use it for your member name and currently be in a 2000.

Master Craftsman LOL. Look closer.

[Joe Camper]

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I'm back rubbin on my only stepchild The ORANGE CRUSH. Giving her some good lovin.

Look at the date codes for front sevice brake diaphrams they sold us for this 2006 chassis.

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1988 and 2002. This parts place been here a long long time!!

Telltail. Many many many #24front brake service diaphrams on trucks out there with millions and millions of miles on them. If the transportation industry services their fleets the way u guys service these buses would these old parts be sitting here?

This community should be commended for this. U r like no other group of people.

[Joe Camper]

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When caging a maxi to either clock It correctly or to change out the service brake diaphrams first u cage the main spring with the tool.

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Then unless u want to fight it going back in u also need to grab the clevis and pull it collapsing the service brake spring and clamping the pushrod with vice grips.

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The 2 halves need to be rotated or "clocked this is how. From this point u loosen the 2 halves and spin it. Note where they tightens those halves before u loosen them so u can replace it similarly.

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Little before and after

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Upgraded to 1/2 in and put aeroquip 2 piece ends with swivels and the correct 45° adapters.

Good stuff. Looking forward to the test drive!!!

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It's for sale again. If it were mine the next guy would be prying my dead hands from it. If I didn't have to borrow money to get it I'd buy it even if I didn't need it and had to find a place for it. It's already registered as a rv florida. I'd spend time traveling the truck shows for a retirement pass time.

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If u want to eliminate 1,000,000 of grime u gotta just jump in. I didn't remove slack adjusters but I sure as hell ain't hooking the new clevis to them dirty. I ain't working too hard the grease is only up to my elbows.