FOOTLOOSE HAS BEEN SOLD

4/11/2000

Huntsville Al.

The photo above was taken in Huntsville Alabama in April 2000 when we went to look at the bus. We were so impressed with the appearance and suitability for our needs that we committed to buy it on the spot. Three days later, it was sitting in our driveway.



The above photo was taken on September 23, 2000 after all of the Stainless Steel and aluminum wheels had been buffed. We have also cleaned and waxed the paint.
See any difference?


This Photo was taken in Kissimmie Florida on March 24, 2002 just after we had Bigfoot Levelers installed. The new Zip Dee awnings and Solar Panels on roof are visible here. We have also replaced the large rear AC with a new Duo Therm Penguin to match the two front units.

Footloose

Upgrades
Slobber Recovery Tank installation
Installing new Speedometer with Odometer
Battery Door Hinge Replacement
King Cruise KC-2500 Installation
Shine On Footloose
Re-Plumbing Footloose
New Monitor Panel 04/2001
Alarm System Installation
Joey Bed for Mid Bay 04/2001
8V92TA Throttle Linkage
Solar Panel Upgrade 06/2001
Refrigerator Upgrade 09/2001
Rocking/Reclining Buddy Seat 10/2001
Computer/Entertainment Center 09/2001
New Dining Table 07/2001
Bathroom Upgrades 03/2001
Installing A Macerator Pump 11/2001
Bedroom Upgrades 07/2001
Footloose Meets Bigfoot 3/20/2002
Drawer & Cabinet Latch Problems 06/2002
Satellite Internet Service for Footloose 10/2002

Front Entrance & Steps Winter/2004

Hardwood Flooring Throughout (July 2002)

Miscellaneous Upgrades


Original Photo Front Drivers Side Original Photo (Front)

(Left Photo) 4/27/2000 front and drivers side. Coach has a bra but we have it off for some repairs.
(Right Photo) Another front view,still had not removed the original Oregon tag in this photo. The mess at top of windshield is old window film that was put on inside when coach was originally converted. This was later covered with a new strip on the outside until I remove the windshields for some reason.

Kitchen Area Living Room Skylights

(Left Photo) Is a fairly good photo of the original dining and kitchen area showing the Corian counter surfaces that were used on all counter's and tables up front.
(Center Photo)Better shot of living area. Corian surfaces and mirrors really set it off. All of the wood is either 3/4" solid Oak or 3/4" Oak plywood.
(Right Photo)One of the three laminated automotive style skylights that really provide open environment to coach. I had to replace all three of them with current models since they were leaking and replacement parts were no longer available.

Hall Bathroom Control Central


(Left Photo)Big hall closet on right and corner of rear TV. Back skylight.
(Center Photo)Bathroom showing sink which is porcelain.
Peggy has since installed ceramic tile on the countertop and floor in here.
(Right Photo)System control over driver. I had just added E-Meter here to monitor the 4 Trojan L16's in 24 VDC configuration. The top meter is a 12VDC that I plan to replace with genset hour meter. Remote for old Heart 2500 Watt unit, Jensen monitor panel, Front LP furnace, JVC CD,AM/FM, water heater, backup monitor and Cobra CB. I have completely reworked this section, see upgrade area above for new photos.

Peggy out Front Peggy on other side


(Left Photo)5/19/2000 Our Maiden Voyage
My wife Peggy beside of coach. We took the coach to a Rally at Urbanna Va. about 82 miles from home and managed to get some sunscreens for the windshield and got the eyesore in top of windshield covered with some new dark film on outside. Everything actually worked pretty good.
(Right Photo)Another front photo with sunscreens.
These were custom made on the spot by Bill Hughes' who does great work.

Brief History

The bus was converted in 1986 by Mr. Jim Williams in Grants Pass Oregon using a former Greyhound shell licensed in Oregon that had 850,000 miles on it at conversion time.
Mr Williams kept the bus for 9 years and put approximately 75,000 miles on it.
In 1995 the bus was purchased by Chris Driesbach, a professional musician who put approximately 125,000 miles on it.
We purchased it from Chris with approximately 200,000 miles on the overhaul on April 13, 2000.

 

 

Brief Specifications:

  • Original DD 8V71 replaced with DD8V92 Silver with 0 miles on out-of-frame overhaul in 1987. Cooling system was also enlarged to handle the 8V92 and scoops were added to inlets. Jim Williams has indicated that he sold the original 8V71 engine to another bus nut and, to his knowledge, it is still running
  • Jake Brakes.
  • Allison 740HT Automatic.
  • Original 22.5 inch bus wheels have been replaced with 24.5 inch Alcoa Aluminum wheels and Michelin tires.
  • Sides skinned and all original bus windows replaced with 7 large RV sliding windows from Peninsula Glass
  • (3) removable glass skylights added to roof of coach.
  • Area under front cap has been opened up and front has been covered with fiberglass cap that has Prevost style heated mirrors and 12 Volt Headlights.
  • Rear tail lights & brake lights have been upgraded to modern style.
  • John Stahr external paint and graphics done in 1986 which are still in extremely good shape.
  • Kubota 6 KW Diesel Genset with approximately 1000 hours. In left front bay with remote radiator behind old AC condenser grill.
  • (4) Trojan L16 (350AH) house batteries in front bay that are approximately two years old. Set up for 24 Volt feeding a 2500 Watt 24 Volt Hart Inverter and 50 Amp Vanner Equalizer for 12 Volt needs. I have replaced the original Hart Inverter with New Stat Power Prosine 2500 inverter and three stage charger to better maintain the batteries.
  • 120 Gallons Fresh, 45 Gallons Gray, 45 Gallons Black water with insulated enclosures in back bay. (2) 12 VDC pumps, large surge tank and two household type water filters.
  • Norcold 12VDC/110 VAC compressor type refer.
  • 20 Gallon fixed LP tank and two Suburban Furnaces. One 34,000 BTU in front and one 20,000 BTU in rear.
  • (3) roof mounted Duo Therm air conditioners

 

 

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