Start Modifications for Roof Airs (michael)

Start Modifications for Roof Airs Phil stopped by on Sat. He said he had some pressing things to do so he could not help out today. But he did bring a new face to play with Mrs. Jones. Pat Mulvena is a gen. contractor in Tucson, AZ. Phil told him that if he could come down and work with us, we would have a barbecue or a picnic or something. Phil dumped Pat off and sped off like we had the swine flu. I asked Pat what he would like to do and he said "Lets start modifications for the roof airs". So we got into it. The roof airs are used, but they are all that was in the budget. We had some problem solving to do. I have never installed a roof air before and by the end of the day, I still haven't. Pat did a great job converting the emergency hatches to hold the airs. We cut holes for the air flow. Removed the fiberglass insulation and the locking mechanism. Then we filled the void with foam. We put them back in place and we will install the airs on another day. We also installed new motor mounts on the temp. Coleman genny. Thank you Pat for all your help. I would work with you anytime. Sorry about the barbecue.

All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

Big Day for the Toad (michael)

Big Day for the Toad

Last Thursday we drove the Toad to Redline in Tucson. Thats where Our Phil Guy works. He told us to bring the Jeep up so he could install the tow hitch and the stage mount. We knew that Phil worked on cars and built bikes But look at these:

http://www.redlineservice.com/ is the link should you feel the need for speed. It was dusk bye time we got back and the toad was done. Great job Phil and thank you.

All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

One Busy Day for Mrs. Jones (michael)

One Busy Day for Mrs. Jones

Today we got a lot done to Mrs. Jones. Jeff showed up at 9 am and started to cut in the stove top. I installed Christi's capt. chair. Phil, "Our Phil guy", showed up and installed the 6250 watt Coleman genny with a slide he made from old bed rails. Then we ran a 50 amp yellow cord from the genny to the back bay so we can plug in while underway. It will do until our big Onan gets rebuilt.

Christi picked up her pantry doors at

Cate's Hill trailer sales for $20 bucks on Friday so we laid out the face and Jeff put it together. I ran the rear roof air 12/2 wire. Smoked my good bit, Rats! Then Jeff started to frame the bedroom closet and Phil started on moving the air brake button. Where it is located made it hard to get in and out of the drivers seat, so Phil moved and modified

the housing to sit in a better place. He cut the housing with a hand grinder and then welded it together with my new Mig welder, (It's coming with us. A singer with a welder, Look out!) We had to pull out the spare tire to get to it. Good time for an inspection of the tire and the compartment.

They look good but dirty. Hmm, I wonder what Christi is doing? Hehe. Next we laid out the flat screen TV mount. To the salvage pile we go. We used the HD chair and upper compartment mounting aluminum rails. Jeff did a good job on this one. We saved a bundle! Also, the plumber Jack Jackson of Straight Flush Plumbing came over and lined out the water, waste & gas systems. I will cut holes in the AM so he can start running lines.

P.S. from Christi: Jared, (my son), and I spent the morning at Walmart, Lowe's and Home Depot buying parts for Mrs. Jones. When we got home I found an injured Michael with a paper towel wrapped around his thumb. He managed to take a chunk out of it when the drill gun slipped. Poor baby! So I found the bag balm and a large bandage and sent him back to work. We only have 3 weeks, you know.I had planned to get back to making Mrs. Jones pretty inside, (painting, yippee!), but soon found the rig was overrun with 3 sweaty, dirty males. Too much testosterone for me. I went in the nice cool house and did paperwork all afternoon. Aaaah.

All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

The Crown Super Coach has found a good home. (michael)

The Crown Super Coach has found a good home. Our 1952 40' CSC Skoolie is now in a good home. Our " Who's Your Phil Guy" Phil and his wife Jane are now the proud owners of ol' #10. Our Phil Guy knows all and is a wise sole. They will do well with this old classic. They plan on fixing her up and go to the craft shows, bike & bus Rallies. We, Christi & I, are glad she has gone to a place that will give her the love and care she needs. For pics see Crown Supercoach. All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

New Hinge for the Battery Door (michael)

New Hinge for the Battery Door The battery door hinge had the original rubber hinge on it that had failed. I asked around for a new hinge but thought to myself. Hey, I got parts. I looked through the ever growing pile and, Eureka! Stainless hinge. Found it on one of the inside storage compartment doors. I drilled out the rivets. Salvage! I removed the old hinge hardware rivets with a grinder. When I put the door in place we found there was a 3/4-inch gap/void between the top of the door and the frame. We have a piece of angle iron. I have an old bed frame in the garage that should do the trick. We cut it to size and screwed it in place. Then we set the door in place, marked and pre-drilled the fastner holes. Set the door in place and wedge it up to the correct plane. We then applied screws. Wow, thats nice. No more tape holding the door on.

All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

air conditioning system Removal (michael)

air conditioning system Removal. Phil came over to finish the air conditioning system removal.

He looked like a mad man tearing into that bus. Grind this, take that off, any coffee? You bet we do. next thing I knew, it was 5:30pm and the A/C system was sitting on the side of the bus. Wow, what would we do without our Phil.

All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

"O"nan Geney (michael)

"O"nan Geney An oldie but goodie. This two cylinder job was a gift from the Hendersons here in Tombstone, AZ. It is going striaght to the shop to be re-built. Here is all the power we will ever need. Phil is going to re-build it.

All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/