Final upgrades for the car hauler RV bus conversion. make it or break it

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  • We dive into the final prep and upgrades to our one-off car hauler RV Eagle bus conversion, it's make it or break it before our big trip.
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  • @thisnameisinuse8259
    @thisnameisinuse8259 10 місяців тому +75

    Man this upload hits different now that I’m holding my TR GarageBuilt coozie with a dew in it 💪🏻💯

  • @trxcummins7388
    @trxcummins7388 10 місяців тому +60

    Can we just appreciate how TR never clickbaits👏👏

  • @Pavelow53forever
    @Pavelow53forever 10 місяців тому +18

    NEED TO BUY STANDALONE NEW CARBON MONOXIDE detectors for cabin and garage for when generators running at night etc. do not trust the one old stock camper one if it even has one. On that same note check generator exhaust for leaks and proper routing as well.

  • @marvlobrio
    @marvlobrio 10 місяців тому +212

    I think one thing that gets overlooked is fire suppression. I’d look into getting one for the bus considering how your entire operation is in there and it’s a fairly long process to get the car out

    • @JC2SLO
      @JC2SLO 10 місяців тому +13

      I agree with this, hes got one in the vet, why not one for the bus!

    • @djconeyjoe
      @djconeyjoe 10 місяців тому +15

      It’s on the list he’s mentioned it in the first episode i think

    • @Avboden
      @Avboden 10 місяців тому +7

      he hasn't even bothered inspecting the suspension or brakes yet, or basically any of the actually important stuff.

    • @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel
      @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel 10 місяців тому +8

      ​@@Avbodenbrakes and suspension are something you can tell if there's anything wrong by simply driving the vehicle . Even a professional mechanic will take a car for a test drive before removing and replacing parts . He drove it all the way home from Maryland , if there was anything wrong I'm pretty sure he would have figured it out by now .

    • @Finnspin_unicycles
      @Finnspin_unicycles 10 місяців тому +6

      ​@@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeelI've heard " oh, I just thought that was how they all drive" way too often to believe in that. When you get a new vehicle (especially if it is a bus and you are not used to busses), you have no clue what is normal to feel while driving.

  • @truthbomb4775
    @truthbomb4775 10 місяців тому +11

    I've had an Eagle bus for the past 15 years. If you haven't yet, check the DOT date code on the tires. I've had two blowouts, both were tires with plenty of tread but over 12 years old. It's quite exciting when it happens.

  • @jaywest4102
    @jaywest4102 10 місяців тому +272

    Can’t believe the decals survived this long. Thought removing them would have been the first thing on the list.

    • @shannacollins4741
      @shannacollins4741 10 місяців тому +55

      I might would leave the checkered flag but the eagle and flames would have to go ! Lmfao

    • @Vhadc
      @Vhadc 10 місяців тому +49

      I think in a previous video, Taylor mentioned that he wanted to get the bus sorted before any cosmetics are done.

    • @ectobluntus
      @ectobluntus 10 місяців тому +36

      @@Vhadc His usual order of operations. I respect the self control, I can't help myself usually haha

    • @Chains377
      @Chains377 10 місяців тому +34

      High possibility its in the paint/clear coat. Typically these high dollar buses do that so they dont look like shit in a couple years

    • @Keirdo69r
      @Keirdo69r 10 місяців тому +7

      ​@shannacollins4741 100% removing the eagles would have been my first job. But hey, not my vehicle lol

  • @scottshipley
    @scottshipley 10 місяців тому +9

    Definitely needs a Garage Built livery to match the car!

  • @Forcefed2002
    @Forcefed2002 10 місяців тому +10

    Just got back from Lsfest - can't wait to see how you negotiated the bus thru those cramped entry roads - place was a madhouse!

  • @najken
    @najken 10 місяців тому +5

    Seems you missed the most important maintenance item for an old bus: greasing all the fittings 😊

  • @user-cr3gv7lm7z
    @user-cr3gv7lm7z 10 місяців тому +69

    Hey Taylor.. You should build a slide out rack for the spare tires. That'd be dope!

    • @nathanbaxter2329
      @nathanbaxter2329 10 місяців тому +2

      Overhead rack or a rack on the roof would be sweet too

    • @poubs_entertainment
      @poubs_entertainment 10 місяців тому

      no roof rack you have hight limit on vehicul plus it already touch some tree bracnh@@nathanbaxter2329

  • @ICEDRAGON121ROSE
    @ICEDRAGON121ROSE 10 місяців тому

    Just a casual legend Ron berganholtz just helping out!

  • @barrettdent405
    @barrettdent405 10 місяців тому +3

    Looking forward to seeing awning repair, shower fix, wrap/paint and potentially your upward opening rear door solution.

  • @ryangalindo9761
    @ryangalindo9761 9 місяців тому

    I just admire this dude. Just seems like so humble. Idk. Content is great bro

  • @trav33333
    @trav33333 5 місяців тому

    Love that Cleetus is bringing back true stock car racing

  • @nathanjames4242
    @nathanjames4242 8 місяців тому

    "yadda yadda" is a very good description for your videos.

  • @djpmatchbox
    @djpmatchbox 10 місяців тому +1

    I like that as time goes on the races wreck less and less cars. I know wrecks are fun to watch, but I don't want any of our favorite youtubers to get hurt and honestly more people making it to the end is more interesting for the race.

  • @holdingboost2024
    @holdingboost2024 10 місяців тому +2

    Super cool watching you work on this old engine! Or even changing the oil!

  • @dickymiller7196
    @dickymiller7196 10 місяців тому

    Doesn’t matter what you have or what you have bought, you can always work on anything or will tackle anything you own🤙 you are a natural at it!!

  • @guygfm4243
    @guygfm4243 10 місяців тому +1

    I just love the bus. So nice to have all your stuff in one place

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce 10 місяців тому

    That bus MUST be pretty impressive seeing it in person.

  • @Hackjob101
    @Hackjob101 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m telling ya man I got a lot of respect for all you guys on UA-cam building these cars, racing them, all while making content is incredibly impressive. I’m still trying to get used to talking on camera and not absolutely hating it 😂

  • @Petethedeadboy
    @Petethedeadboy 10 місяців тому +1

    Your a good racer! Keep it up and you'll get on podium soon! Thanks for being such a good friend to cleetus. I know he appreciates you driving and judging! Hope to see you back soon.

  • @hakaii_strs2591
    @hakaii_strs2591 10 місяців тому +4

    Have you considered for bus upgrades towards the back of the bus some tire racks towards the ceiling, that way you could carry even more tires! Not sure if there is enough room but something to think about.

  • @JohnRoberts71
    @JohnRoberts71 10 місяців тому +1

    Great content thanks for sharing. Enjoy the drive be safe

  • @montyd9010
    @montyd9010 10 місяців тому +3

    You should look into getting a flat tow kit so you could tag along one of the f80s

  • @farmerkevin
    @farmerkevin 10 місяців тому +1

    Still living the dream, keep up the good work.

  • @drsadventures
    @drsadventures 10 місяців тому

    Great upgrades!

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop 10 місяців тому

    It’s such a badass setup!

  • @brandludwig5025
    @brandludwig5025 10 місяців тому

    When cleetus said we totaled 10 cars on lap 14 I went back in time to nascar thunder 2003 going backward in a ups truck demoing the racers then turning around and winning 😊

  • @toyo86
    @toyo86 10 місяців тому +17

    Sucks that the power steering line broke... but the more time you invest on the rig the more it will give you back in service just need time for it

  • @danwilson7776
    @danwilson7776 10 місяців тому

    Bus is so dope

  • @osoquik4447
    @osoquik4447 10 місяців тому +6

    Taylor, small recommendation: maybe add studs and wing nuts to the generator cover? Save you the hassle on varying bolt head sizes and essentially becomes tool-less to remove it.

  • @nicholaspayne349
    @nicholaspayne349 10 місяців тому +10

    I would have done a red led strip for temporary backlighting on that dash. Lower wavelength lights don’t mess up your night vision as bad as white or blue lights.

    • @johnsnow1355
      @johnsnow1355 8 місяців тому

      Fighter jets, submarines and most truckers use red for night lighting. So did Pontiac for many years

  • @jeffreymacdonald762
    @jeffreymacdonald762 10 місяців тому +1

    I would take it to a shop that works on bus and get it up on a hoist to get a good look under it, and there mechanics could point something's out to you that needs fixing or what not

  • @joelspitsnaugle
    @joelspitsnaugle 10 місяців тому

    Oh man! I was following this sale on FB marketplace. Following your progress!

  • @jamescruzCwS
    @jamescruzCwS 10 місяців тому

    TRay you shredding Bristol its so wild!! i went ther in 2015 and it was an epic weekend

  • @Clae07
    @Clae07 10 місяців тому +2

    Hey bro, you should be sweet to swap out the fuel filter, just fill the new one with diesel before installing. I used to service trucks and buses and that's what I used to do, they started up fine.

  • @joshshelton796
    @joshshelton796 10 місяців тому

    Awesome job man!!! I'm so glad you raced in the Bristol 1000. I hope you participate in all of the races to come!!!

  • @jasonbalester9298
    @jasonbalester9298 10 місяців тому

    Good Luck Bud

  • @joshuafleckenstein351
    @joshuafleckenstein351 10 місяців тому +1

    You gotta wrap that bus to match the drift car. It would look so good and much better than the current decals

  • @trikemike7140
    @trikemike7140 10 місяців тому

    love this bus, great job. you could change the 2 rear doors into 1 up and over instead

  • @loudnotfast6063
    @loudnotfast6063 10 місяців тому

    For a reference about how wide the vette is, I remember Taylor saying it’s about 91 inches at widest point… my truck on 14 wide tires on 12 wides is about 93 inches wide in back…

  • @craigheavyhaul3988
    @craigheavyhaul3988 10 місяців тому

    I use Teltek gauges in my semi they r digital expensive but well worth the money and their warranty is really good

  • @BOOT
    @BOOT 10 місяців тому

    I'd use studs for the generator side cover and nylock nuts, so they won't vibrate loose/off. Also put some padding around the edge to get rid of that rattle.

  • @biggestthreattoyourexistence
    @biggestthreattoyourexistence 10 місяців тому

    great vlog

  • @hangfire6368
    @hangfire6368 10 місяців тому

    Heads up on the electric tools. A charging station on the side wall and some 3D printed battery holders to store the batteries for travel would add organization and reduce risk. It is rare but the batteries do catch on fire. People don't think it happen but it do.

  • @dougcahill6417
    @dougcahill6417 10 місяців тому

    U should be able to go right down to I-75 Chrome shop there in Florida n buy all the lights u need for the gauges . They still use those bulbs in a lot of truck dashes

  • @doc3379
    @doc3379 10 місяців тому

    Dang man, was really looking forward to a full episode from Bristol. Maybe next time!

  • @billmadison2032
    @billmadison2032 10 місяців тому +2

    having the side storage looks real convenient when you work on the cars. good luck and enjoy the trip.

  • @MrHelluWorld
    @MrHelluWorld 10 місяців тому

    Awesome setup:)) good luck whit the drive :)

  • @Stealthschannel
    @Stealthschannel 10 місяців тому +1

    On those fuel filters fill them with ATF. It’ll clean the injectors and you really won’t have to prime the system again. That’s what I do on my semi trucks.

  • @funkegerman3.097
    @funkegerman3.097 10 місяців тому

    This Thing wrapped to Match the corvette would be sick

  • @FoolsGold80
    @FoolsGold80 10 місяців тому +1

    For changing the generator fuel filter, you just fill the new fuel filter up full of diesel and then quick swap them you should be fine.

  • @joelblair8339
    @joelblair8339 10 місяців тому +3

    Just finishing in that race was a cool feat. Awesome video.

  • @charlesleftwich2239
    @charlesleftwich2239 8 місяців тому

    Love the bus. Congratulations. If you need a real CB go there in Lakeland to Mesa CB shop and talk to Tony tell him you need a high output upgrade radio. and that Apache sent you. And on that motor remove the gov or nor. and set cruise to 70 on the pedal. And 75 on the switch.

  • @banaana1234
    @banaana1234 10 місяців тому

    You could install some tire racks in the roof of the garage to get them off the floor

  • @captain_coleton
    @captain_coleton 10 місяців тому

    You should make a removable shelf/bed over the hood of the car in the garage. so if you need to sleep on the way somewhere.

  • @ZeroFoxENT
    @ZeroFoxENT 10 місяців тому

    Please build that monte!

  • @fofix2000
    @fofix2000 10 місяців тому +7

    Hi there, I love your videos !keep going i like what you are doing!kind regards from Romania 🇷🇴

  • @gettinbentfabrication9073
    @gettinbentfabrication9073 10 місяців тому

    When you do the fuel filter on the bus or the generator put transmission fluid in the fuel filter fill them up it will clean the injectors and you won’t have to prime it

  • @nickoftime007
    @nickoftime007 10 місяців тому

    Great channel 👍👍

  • @Dparsons116
    @Dparsons116 10 місяців тому +1

    For the generator fuel filter you can fill the new one up with standard ATF spin the old one off an spin the new one on you should have no issues..iv been using that method for 15+ years no issues

    • @Neverdie242
      @Neverdie242 10 місяців тому +1

      I been doing that for 40 years, always had a fuel filter and and filter wrench, with a qt of ATF in every truck I drove. Your Fuel injectors will love you for it.

    • @Dparsons116
      @Dparsons116 9 місяців тому

      @Neverdie242 in my opinion it's the fastest an only way! i try and pass it along every chance I get

  • @BOOT
    @BOOT 10 місяців тому

    You need to get some colored tags/twist/zipties/nail-polish or something to label those dash/gauge wires

  • @abesebag1085
    @abesebag1085 10 місяців тому

    I think a nice big Apple CarPlay/android auto screen for gps and music would be a great addition to the dash

  • @mdbrenna
    @mdbrenna 10 місяців тому +1

    Taylor you are such a great racer. Love watching you. Thank you for taking time to support Cleetus. He’s lucky to know you.

  • @GeekdOut
    @GeekdOut 10 місяців тому

    We need a "DONE AND DUSTED" tshirt!

  • @94DC
    @94DC 10 місяців тому +1

    Sooo break it? I was on the lookout for this beast at LS Fest and didn't see it. Thanks for the work you to put into these videos and have a good one. Best wishes

    • @SirVic42
      @SirVic42 10 місяців тому +2

      Power steering line failed on the way there. They had to limp back home (again).

  • @kevinbowers3917
    @kevinbowers3917 10 місяців тому

    I would put several large fire extinguishers strategically placed in case of gen, hub, engine, or electric fires.

  • @BasEerdenKeuning
    @BasEerdenKeuning 10 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely love the bus content. Brings back alot off childhood memories from when we had a bus for racing

  • @dwaynepowley
    @dwaynepowley 9 місяців тому

    Maybe try invest in some plasma gauges they are so sick, I love this R,V

  • @shooter_ready777
    @shooter_ready777 10 місяців тому

    One of the right break lights are out on the rv

  • @jimmerriman6920
    @jimmerriman6920 10 місяців тому +1

    Taylor, suggestion... fix your driveway before the bus breaks it all up!

  • @slumericanrich7024
    @slumericanrich7024 10 місяців тому +5

    Thats a lot of fuel for one area, i hope you can get an supression system for that particularly spot, just being safe ❤

  • @fader2701
    @fader2701 10 місяців тому

    stock speedo also tracks mileage. find a way to track that moving forward (yes, the old one wasnt working 100%)

  • @triggrhungry4065
    @triggrhungry4065 10 місяців тому

    could convert rear door to a hatch style with hydralics to get more room for the vette

  • @Saosidroid
    @Saosidroid 10 місяців тому

    foldable tire rack down the driver side in the garage of the rv would be clutch .

  • @s13johnny
    @s13johnny 10 місяців тому

    Uh oh him and Ron together! Future FD program! Chelsea did it!!!!

  • @jamesmoreno4155
    @jamesmoreno4155 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ll be honest. I don’t know how I feel about this bus. But I love that you love it

  • @christianrenteria2792
    @christianrenteria2792 10 місяців тому

    add the other wheels on the 2nd axle it seems like the 2nd axle only has singles is suppose to have duals

  • @zacharymartin3846
    @zacharymartin3846 10 місяців тому

    If you pre fill the new fuel filter with fresh diesel you won’t have to crank it should fire right off

  • @ghank3156
    @ghank3156 10 місяців тому

    The eagle is cool but you need to get a huge garage built logos on the e side of that rig.

  • @in1fastcar
    @in1fastcar 10 місяців тому

    So ready for this.

  • @Jahsani
    @Jahsani 10 місяців тому +1

    Couple of fire extinguishers

  • @Jimmy___
    @Jimmy___ 9 місяців тому

    You should put a Starlink dish under that satellite dome.

  • @BoomSquadCarAudio
    @BoomSquadCarAudio 10 місяців тому +2

    funny as it sounds i love the bus content lol cant wait to see you fix this thing up over time

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 10 місяців тому

    Hell YES! Looks awesome!

  • @dannmohr5721
    @dannmohr5721 10 місяців тому +1

    Looking good TR…… good luck on the trip and win, win, win……. But you all have fun………🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁

  • @natepotter1709
    @natepotter1709 10 місяців тому

    put more flames, makes it go faster. also paint it red and chrome.

  • @AZBRUGHRACING
    @AZBRUGHRACING 10 місяців тому

    777 was my dads racing number when he use to do motocross

  • @Ethan_-oj2lc
    @Ethan_-oj2lc 10 місяців тому

    i feel like taylor would build an absolute animal of a burnout car

  • @randycollett1746
    @randycollett1746 10 місяців тому

    The Bus Grease Monkey channel recommends weighing the front axle to make sure the front wheels are not overloaded due to the generator being mounted so far forward.

  • @allan80supra
    @allan80supra 10 місяців тому

    would be looking at a full set of speedhut gauges for it and modernize the power setup with solar, batteries and some 48v dc mini splits, sell all the old stuff while you can show it working... speak to the crazys at Edison motors in canada throw an e-axel under it!

  • @SylasG
    @SylasG 10 місяців тому

    I notice the engine intake scoop on the side of the bus is behind the exhaust outlet, that doesn’t seem like the best thing.

  • @ston3y231
    @ston3y231 10 місяців тому

    JH with the knee slapper lol

  • @vqslick1180
    @vqslick1180 10 місяців тому

    Bruh the rv videos are hittin

  • @OmicronCrackaLac
    @OmicronCrackaLac 9 місяців тому

    Is there room behind the "garage" doors of the car storage area and the bus like "clam shell" doors? Maybe hooks on the insides of those to hang wheels/tires? From video it seems like there is space but it's hard to tell

  • @shaneWARs1
    @shaneWARs1 9 місяців тому

    Man that looks so fun i would love to do a race like that closet i get is I racing. Brand new ford truck worried about breaking down hold my beer im buying a used race bus 😂

  • @pettyrok
    @pettyrok 10 місяців тому

    Tell us about that Alfa!!

  • @shawnmcnally46
    @shawnmcnally46 10 місяців тому

    They should have a class where you build your own car with specific qualifications that would be cool

  • @kentmackey2717
    @kentmackey2717 10 місяців тому

    For the burnout contest... That was a big pit, could someone try drifting around the perimeter for like a minute? Seems like it would show off driving skill, and would sent the smoke around the perimeter for a decent portion of the run, so people could actually see the cars.