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Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Geoff on April 26, 2004, 04:16:19 PM: Well Sat was a busy day at Airspeed, Bruce (The President of Bang Bus International)LOL droped by and instaled the new Airspeed lowered beam, Lowered the back,new wheels and a few other things.
This thing is canned! I dont have a before shot but it was aprox a 8\" drop in the rear (it had a bad rake before)and 6 in the front.Still rides nice and finaly turns some heads
(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airspeedparts.com%2Fimages%2Fforumimages%2FBrucebang-bus.jpg&hash=3f735abd93577ef5abd5a530fac3aa1d78155557)

After this was all done it was off on a maiden road trip to Squamish in the two busses. Will post a few pic's later.
Looking Good Bruce.

Bang Bus #1
Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 26, 2004, 05:23:15 PM: Looking good!
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Post by: silas on April 26, 2004, 06:19:08 PM: schweet. nice look w/ the can & the rims.

great lookin westy, bruce.
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Post by: OUTKAST on April 26, 2004, 06:33:12 PM: Don't let my wife see this picture Or I'll be having to buy one just like it SWEEEEEEEEEET . Who said bay windows don't look good .Watch the speedbumps at the campgrounds now children . :rolleyes:
Later

Is that drop thing contagious I might have to let my bus play with yours :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Needles on April 26, 2004, 07:32:20 PM: WOW,

Damn....

So if 'someone was to have the same front & rear height, could this person have 2 adults in the front, say 220lbs each, and 6 whinning 12-14 year olds seated in the back(560 lbs)????

What do ya think???

Or is that too low...

Plus braking at 60 mph!

Not that this person drives that irresponsible, especially with other peoples kids and all...

;)
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Post by: slammedbus on April 26, 2004, 08:08:07 PM: One word..............PHAT :rockon:
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Post by: Chris on April 26, 2004, 08:19:40 PM: Every time I turn around there is another reason to be buying that beam............
Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Chris on April 26, 2004, 08:59:50 PM: How did you do getting out of the parking lot?!
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Post by: Geoff on April 26, 2004, 09:29:28 PM: There is no problem with getting out or speed bumps (just gotta go slow) With the front and rear bump stops trimmed it rides nice, Its firm and a little bouncy but hey thats what a lowrider is all about.
Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Chris on April 26, 2004, 09:37:08 PM: so want a beam
how long did it take to do?
and how long you figure to do the work on my beam if I pull it?
Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Chris on April 26, 2004, 09:51:36 PM: Damn.
Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Needles on April 26, 2004, 09:51:37 PM: Hey 76,

If you are looking for an extra beam....
I was at Hansk's last weekend,
Besides many, many cars/parts he has a 77 Westy sitting at the side of his house, it also has an 091 tranny...

He will not be undersold!!!

Hope this helps...

:D
Title: Bruce's Bang Bus
Post by: Needles on April 26, 2004, 09:52:31 PM: :huh: :wacko:
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Post by: Chris on April 26, 2004, 09:53:59 PM: I kept trying to get out there. Maybe a visit is in order then.
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Post by: notchback on April 27, 2004, 10:57:08 PM: Well , if your thinking about doing the beam swap, make sure you set aside a good weekend or a few nights. I made sure I had every piece before i tackled the big job. I recommend having new ball joints pressed in, getting some new shocks and checking every other thing. It took me about eight hours but I had done a similar process to two other buses so I was familar with the job. Having a second pair of hands always helps. Thanks Geoff and Jim for the use of Airspeed for the swap!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Needles on April 28, 2004, 07:14:43 AM: Thanks for the info...