Ayeobe Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So i read that the newlooks had whipers similar to the classic for the 5301. On the Gatineau charter i mentioned having seen this: Link picture, after a bunch of us were admiring the whipers in-action. Note the drivers side whiper. Cool huh? Anyway, besides that lookin freakin' cool... i was wonderin' if there was any way to find out (short of asking GM/MCI/Nova for blueprints) i can see the way the skeleton on the classics and Newlooks looks like onder its outer skin.. Also, before you guys start posting massively gutted out newlooks ....i'd prefer it to be on paper? Heh... Though, if theres some classic rebuild pics where you can see the skeleton, i'd like pics like that. Im curious, because its such a unique dezign, and i can guess what it's like and all, but its not the same as seeing it for myself. Thanks for the help, if you can give any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS_04 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So i read that the newlooks had whipers similar to the classic for the 5301. On the Gatineau charter i mentioned having seen this:Link picture, after a bunch of us were admiring the whipers in-action. Note the drivers side whiper. Cool huh? Anyway, besides that lookin freakin' cool... i was wonderin' if there was any way to find out (short of asking GM/MCI/Nova for blueprints) i can see the way the skeleton on the classics and Newlooks looks like onder its outer skin.. Also, before you guys start posting massively gutted out newlooks ....i'd prefer it to be on paper? Heh... Though, if theres some classic rebuild pics where you can see the skeleton, i'd like pics like that. Im curious, because its such a unique dezign, and i can guess what it's like and all, but its not the same as seeing it for myself. Thanks for the help, if you can give any! Good luck getting blueprints from those folks, as I think they've likely pitched 'em a long time ago. I have an original GM exterior blueprint for a New Look penned in '57-'58, but it reflects a number of styling changes that never made it into production. This was being pitched from some automotive library's collection; I scooped it up for $2-5, IIRC. Hate to think what else has gone missing over the years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayeobe Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well i guess our best bet is the rebuild pics? Ill look some up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Anyway, besides that lookin freakin' cool... i was wonderin' if there was any way to find out (short of asking GM/MCI/Nova for blueprints) i can see the way the skeleton on the classics and Newlooks looks like onder its outer skin.. Also, before you guys start posting massively gutted out newlooks ....i'd prefer it to be on paper? Heh... Though, if theres some classic rebuild pics where you can see the skeleton, i'd like pics like that. Classic's were essentially the same as New Looks underneath their skin - there was a bit of variation where the structure was above the belt line and at the front though. I have seen photos online of New Looks being rebuilt - but if you've seen the photo's in Evan's book of the RTS' under construction, then you have a good idea of what a New Look looks like underneath its skin. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS_04 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Classic's were essentially the same as New Looks underneath their skin - there was a bit of variation where the structure was above the belt line and at the front though.I have seen photos online of New Looks being rebuilt - but if you've seen the photo's in Evan's book of the RTS' under construction, then you have a good idea of what a New Look looks like underneath its skin. Dan Well...somewhat. If you were looking at the underside of the bus, then yes...structurally, RTS was a whole different beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Well...somewhat. If you were looking at the underside of the bus, then yes...structurally, RTS was a whole different beast. I meant in terms of construction - lots of shaped and pressed steel, although in the case of the New Look and Classic it was all rivetted together. This is in contrast to most other buses, which are formed of steel tubes that are welded together. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayeobe Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yeah, the Newlook and Classic are rivetted together, wich makes it even more like planes.. I think im gunna take the time to study the rivet lines, and assume theres a metal bar under them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I think im gunna take the time to study the rivet lines, and assume theres a metal bar under them? Of some sort, yeah, there should be. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T6H-5307N Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Courtesy of Barp.ca: http://www.barp.ca/bus/alberta/ets/ets1977t6h5307n/0723.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Courtesy of Barp.ca:http://www.barp.ca/bus/alberta/ets/ets1977t6h5307n/0723.jpg yep, perfect example. those vertical channels continue up to the last row of horizontal rivets under the window sashes, which are themselves steel stampings. those window surrounds have channels between each other to continue the support and add rigidity to the roof. the skin itself is either under tension or compression depending on what it's riveted to. it's the primary horizontal load bearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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