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Interesting roof treatment on this bus

I followed a pair of Silver Eagle conversions though town yesterday and when the one in front turned, I just had to take a pic. Interesting skylights. Hey wait. Are those...?


 
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

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I think they are, by golly!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Neil young has/had one like the photo
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Quote from: stump –
Pretty Cool!!
Verry Cool. Could you make out the logo on the side? I know a few of us 'came of age' in the back seat of a old car, wonder if the 'skylights' are so outfitted?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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49 Buick Roadmasters..?
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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I may have posted this one before. Adding to the collection of great RV Rooftops. Saw this in Eugene, Oregon last year.
2000, U320 36' with Cummins 450, Toad - 2016 Ford CMax Energi
Previous MHs; 1970 Winnebago, 1973 FMC 2900R, much later a heavily modified 1975 FMC 2900R.

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Quote from: twobus –
I followed a pair of Silver Eagle conversions though town yesterday and when the one in front turned, I just had to take a pic. Interesting skylights. Hey wait. Are those...?


 
I do like me some Silver Eagle and that is sorta neat even though I probably wouldn't put that on my Eagle, I like it on their's.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Well I am kinda amazed that this coach was ID'd so quickly! The knowledge base on this forum is impressive. All that's left to wonder is... is it still Niel Young's coach? And if so what the heck was he doing in lil ol' Snohomish WA....
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

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Here would be a great toad for Neil's bus:
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Quote from: twobus –
I followed a pair of Silver Eagle conversions though town yesterday and when the one in front turned, I just had to take a pic. Interesting skylights. Hey wait. Are those...?
Jay,

There's something about those vintage Silver Eagles that get me excited too!  If I didn't love my U300 so much I would probably be looking around for one.  Here's a great video on classic Silver Eagles that captures the feeling set to music ( Meet me in Montana) by the late great Dan Seals and Marie Osmond from 1985.  Around 1:18 I believe is the same one in your picture.  Turn your your speakers up!

Jerry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FSV4Oi2DyM
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Jerry and Cindy Maddux
1993 U300/36WTBI DD6v92TA
build 4271  "Miss Lou"
1995 suzuki sidekick 4x4 toad
Gulfport, Ms

"Pride of Ownership"

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Yes, great looking with a distinctive style. They made them in Germany, Belgium and Mexico in three widths and lengths. Most had the 71 series and later, the 92 series 2 cycles but a few with M.A.N. and Cummins. As I remember, they had lots of square tubing in the compartments that was prone to rusting in earlier models. Easy fix for someone with a Sawzall and wire feed. One driver told me that his only complaint was that some of the relays, etc were mounted vertically and when they vibrated out, the bus stopped. I also remember that many (or all?) had Torsilastic suspension.

My big complaint was the Spicer 4 speed. No syncro and no granny gear for steep hills and driveways. Reverse used a sliding first gear and was a little too tall. The transmission was super reliable and lasted forever. Same tranny as my 4107 but they had a tachometer so could be shifted OK.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)