We finally made it on to the official ChiCrossCup map. Were they giving us a premium heckling spot, or keeping us far away from the locals? Alas, the Cuttin’ Cruiser couldn’t make it out.
We knew this day would come eventually, but still, it stings. Early assessments tell us that we probably have a sheared bolt in one the leaf spring assemblies. It’s sent the rear axle, well, sideways a few inches. On the plus side, we’re hoping it’s a simple fix…it’s just a bolt, right?
On the other hand, it’s not like you can just grab a jack from the trunk and hoist a twelve thousand pound machine up in the air. We’ve got some feelers out for ways to get it done on the cheap, but we’re not holding our breath.
So, be on the lookout for fundraiser in the near future…bake sale? kegger? We’ll have to get creative. But observant eyes may have noticed a recent addition to the site, for just this sort of emergency. We haven’t made much of it, but there’s a “Donate” button over there on the left.
If you know Jeff, you know he’s not the type to hassle his passengers for gas money. If you’ve ever grabbed a dog and a beer at one of the couches, and never saw the tip jar sitting out conspicuously, well, maybe you can throw a little somethin’ in there now, to help get this thing back on the road. Hopefully we’ll be rolling soon.
Thanks.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:54 am
kegger. for real. let’s talk when i get back from Toronto.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I think a certain team has something in the works to help you fine people out.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Thanks for posting this one buddy. And thanks for all the positive responses. Cross your fingers we’re dealing with a “simple” fix and nothing else being seriously effed up.
I hope to get her back into commission soon here.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
i will drop some bank on you all if you need it, $100?
October 14th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
is it this bolt?
http://www.gitout.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/leaf-spring-shackle-length.jpg
if so, it’s a fairly easy fix if you didn’t screw anything else up. problem is there’s no such thing as “cheap” when you are working on big-ass vehicles.
we will help
October 14th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
or is it this: http://www.schoolbuspartsco.com/WebPages/a_suspension/gmc_susplarge.html
TD75? What kind of bus is it? Model year?
October 15th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Are you looking for bus repair on the cheap? I just might be able to assist…..Reed Oliff 847-630-3366
October 20th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
This is a cause I would love to support. After all, the cuttin crew was kind enough to offer me a ride home from last years woodstock race with out hesitation, and save me a long boring train ride home. I love the Crew and the couch laden bus that brings em. Let me know when this fundraiser goes down!