Lots of progress this week, and we’ve been super super busy.
Our team here at Interstate Power has been pulling extra full days to get this job completed while still being meticulous.
We’re working overtime trying to keep on top of everything, especially trying to stay ahead of the shop with our own projects. Our days have pretty much started at 6am when the crew comes in, and end around 10p when the sun goes down. And then even later to finish up our online work.
Rinse. Repeat.
We were just tugged into the garage again this morning for what is hopefully the finishing touches of the installation, and then a test drive and final tweaks.
*crossing our fingers* we’re on the road and somewhere pretty for the weekend.
The look of the bus is really awesome. I wish you good luck.
Travel Safe!
How thrilling that the end is in sight. I’m sure the road is calling. How many miles does this engine have on it already and how many more could reasonably be expected before more major work?
Thanks! To answer your questions… no clue and no clue 😀
Well, it looks like the bus is set for the next million miles! Safe Travels
I somehow doubt this bus will ever see another million miles, unless we’re counting the trips around the sun.
The best birthday present would be a diesel engine that just won’t quit for hundreds of thousands of miles! Good luck and happy birthday! Bruce
Thanks Bruce… although, I can think of much more preferred birthday presents 😀
I certainly hope that your test drive goes well, and that your re-enginered bus performs like new. And thanks for sharing the pitfalls as well as the highlights of RV life.
Thanks for following along!
Glad your on the last leg of this rebuild journey. Did they rebuild the transmission?
We had them thoroughly inspect the transmission, and it showed no signs of needing to be rebuilt. However all the connecting things (gaskets, hoses, wiring, etc.) have been completely redone.
WHAT? No B-Day party pics? Was it too crazy? ;p
Seriously, SUPER happy to see you almost on the road again and on the way to your next adventure.
Hope you had a nice birthday kiddo.
My birthday isn’t until Sunday… thanks tho 🙂
Wow !! I don’t know how u handled the shop noise. We spent
A long weekend at a tire shop once and I was so ready to leave after 4 days. The champagne is a good idea get 2 bottles for that first shop free nite!! Congrates From
Your Canadian fans
cheers rob Bryant
Thanks Rob!
The shop noise isn’t so bad.. we just get used to it. And it helps that the bus is pretty well insulated.
This has been a very long ordeal for you. I hope everything goes well on the test run and that you will be on your way soon!
Thanks Croft.. we hope to be reporting from new locations soon ourselves.
Fingers crossed you are on your way by Friday! I have been following your blog for a while and I really enjoy reading it. Good luck!
Thank you, Joanne!
Thanks for sharing so much with us you guys. Personally I couldn’t have done it – had my life laid open for the world to question (and criticize) as I’ve seen with you two. It really speaks to the type of people you are – sacrificing self so others can learn. You’ve made the hard choices and now you’ll reap the reward. Here’s hoping the road ahead is smooth and the wind is at your back.
Thanks Debo 🙂
Thankfully, the benefits of sharing generally outweigh the occasional negative. Aside from hopefully giving others a glimpse of the experience to better prepare their own adventures – sharing has also brought us new friends, support and access to resources we wouldn’t otherwise have. After all, how would someone know they have something to offer if they didn’t know we had a need?
So it’s not totally self-less.. although, there are days it is tougher to take a deep breath and hear the questions/requests in the manner they are usually intended, and not as criticisms to defend.
I’m excited for you that it’s almost ready! Your going to feel so happy cruising down the highway with that spanking
new baby engine. Give it a good christening with a bottle of champagne. Happy trails!
Thanks David, and thanks for cheering for us the whole way through!
I have been following you since the day this ordeal started, or should I say adventure. You two are an awesome couple and I envy you. You both rock! I’m sure you are almost ready to hit the road. You have an great life experience you can talk about forever. You have made some fantastic friends along the way. My thoughts and prayers are with you two as you move forward in life! Thank you for all the updates.
Aww.. thank you so much, Paul. *blush*
Indeed, this experience will go down in the history books as one very positive point in our lives.
Looking good and praying your test drive goes great. If the shop did as great job on on the paint job, as I am sure they did, then Zephyr’s new Blessed Heart will last another life-time. Your care and Love of Zephyr has been shown through-out the time you have been in Montana. Thank
You again for letting us enjoy your ride and I hope it continues to a very Joyous ending. Take care, have fun and please give Kiki a pat for us.
Respectfully,
S. Kaeseman
Thanks a bunch for following along and sharing your positive energy, we very much appreciate it.
Great pic at the end! And love the Detroit Diesel blue. Hope you get to celebrate your birthday and your new engine someplace else. Enjoy!
Thanks Wendy.. we’re pleased with the 60 series blue as well.
Crossing my fingers for you.
Thank you!