Raffle Bus #34
Raffle Bus Mid-Week Update 4-30-25
Thanks to Wayne, Dan, Russell, Brian, Bill M., and Greg B. For helping out at this week’s unofficial get together over at Russell’s.
Special shout out to Wayne and Dan for driving to Yuma last week and picking up the engine from Jim Burnite (did I spell that right?). They brought it to Russell’s and we unloaded it and it’s sitting in the garage just waiting to be installed this week…..
Dan, Wayne, and I were able to get the rubber air seals slid into their channels in the engine bay and the rear support deck thing. Not sure exactly what it’s called.
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Raffle Bus Work Party - Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Raffle Bus Restoration Crew
For those of you who have worked on this year's raffle bus, here's what we have for you, an awesome t-shirt!! We'll be asking for your t-shirt size soon.
Designed by ? Actually, she wishes to remain anonymous, but we know who created this fabulous tee!
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Raffle Bus Work Party - Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Raffle Bus Work Party - Saturday, March 29, 2025
We're trying our best to get as much done as we can before our Buses, Bugs & Brews event on April 5th. If you've got time and would like to help out, come on down! Haven't been to a work party yet? Shoot us an email and we'll send you the address. And the best part is the wonderful lunch that Greta provides for us. It's worth that alone!
Don't forget to check out the awesome curtains Kitty made for the bus! You'll get a little hint as to what the cushions will look like (the cool plaid fabric trim 👀).
Check out Russell's blog post on what was accomplished Saturday.
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To Do List
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Raffle Bus Work Party - Saturday, March 22, 2025
We've got a lot to do this Saturday. Take a look!
To Do List:
- Front door locks, window regulators, windows
- Front door trim
- All the lights installed-tail, back up, turn, running
- Starter
- Battery in place with hold down
- Battery cable to starter
- Fuel pump
- Hard start relay
- Wiring harness to rear lights has been made up, just install it
- Test all circuits so dash can be buttoned up
- All door seals (front, slider, rear hatch) Must wait on engine bay until after motor is in
- Rear hatch striker and latch/lock
- Engine bay latch, license light
Sheesh! That’s a lot!
A huge thank you to our sponsor, Wolfsburg West!
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and tell 'em we sent ya!
Check out John's blog post on what was accomplished Saturday.
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Here's what we got done today...
Raffle Bus Work Party - Saturday, March 15, 2025
Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday. We’re working on getting the bus back together with all the shiny new parts from Wolfsburg West.
To Do List:
- Most important is to get all the windows and new seals in. Except for the windshield.
- Front door latches and regulators.
- Front door wing vents, trim, guides, channels
- Sliding door latches tweaked
- Starter installed on the bell housing
- Front shifter cleaned, painted greased
- Double check the transmission shift shaft that was installed by braille
- All the exterior lights-headlights, tail, backup, turn, and running
We’ll be starting at 8:00ish and finishing with Greta’s famous lunch. Thanks Greta. It’ll be really nice to see everyone again.
Thank you!
Check out John's blog post on what was accomplished Saturday.
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Here's what we got done today...
Raffle Bus #34 Work - Mar. 10-12, 2025
Raffle Bus #34 Work - Feb. 27, 2025
Wayne put his magic touch on this bus today! Woo hoo! It's transforming before our eyes!
Raffle Bus #34 Work - Feb. 25, 2025
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Raffle Bus #34 Work - Feb. 9, 2025
Raffle Bus #34 Work - Jan. 29, 2025
Well gang- we had planned to have a bus build this Saturday 2/1/2025 but we needed to have the bus painted to proceed with the build. As you have noticed, it’s been too cold to paint, so this has not been able to be done. Therefore, there WILL NOT be a build this Saturday. We need the temps to be over 70F for the primer and paint to stick to the metal.
In the meantime, Greg Pickrel and I cut the plywood for the sub floor and Greg Burlucchi came by and primed it. Greg B. also helped cut the plywood for the z bed.
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Check out John's blog post on what was accomplished Saturday.
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Raffle Bus #34 Work - Jan. 25, 2025
Raffle Bus #34 Work - Jan. 21, 2025
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Raffle Bus #34 Work - Dec. 1-10, 2024
Recent welding work
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Raffle Bus #34 Work - Friday & Saturday Nov. 1-2, 2024
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Raffle Bus #34 Work - Friday & Saturday Oct. 25 & 26, 2024
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Raffle Bus #34 Work Party - Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
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1st Raffle Bus #34 Work Party - Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024
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We Got It! - October 5, 2024
We have our new Raffle Bus #34 for our next ABC Jamboree 2025! Here's pictures of us picking the bus up and transporting it to our workshop (Russell's garage) for its transformation. Check back often for images over the next several months as we turn this bus into your Dream Bus!
Special thanks to Ed and Sandi for picking this bus up in Tucson with their trailer along with the help of our crew in transporting this beauty!
Check out John's blog post on what was accomplished this week.
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