| Master Fabricator StClair [message #316945] |
Mon, 01 May 2017 21:24  |
kerry pinkerton
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Location: Harvest, Al
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I followed Hal StClair's diesel conversion with great interest not because of the Diesel part of it but because I was in AWE of his fabrication skills. I'll admit to being a pretty good fabricator myself but Hal makes me look like a hack.
At the Shawnee rally, Carolyn and I visited his Royale (awesome) and Hal showed me a magazine article on his bus conversion. I was impressed with his skills before but on his bus conversion, Hal took a metric bus that was narrower than the 102" allowed in the US. In order to maximize room, he SPLIT THE COACH DOWN THE MIDDLE AND WIDENED IT! Now think about that a while. Think about all the 'things' that have to be changed, all the cross members, steering, floor, roof, motor mounts, sheet metal, and on and on and on.
Amazing craftsmanship. Amazing craftsman.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Master Fabricator StClair [message #316961 is a reply to message #316945] |
Tue, 02 May 2017 07:43  |
jhbridges
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I've seen that bus. Also his GMC and his wife's Olds wagon. And a splitindow 'vette in progress which, if he brings it to the toad drags, is going to give my ratrod a hard time. Truly an impressive gentleman.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Master Fabricator StClair [message #316962 is a reply to message #316945] |
Tue, 02 May 2017 07:49 |
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wally
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Location: Omaha Nebraska
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kerry pinkerton wrote on Mon, 01 May 2017 21:24I followed Hal StClair's diesel conversion with great interest not because of the Diesel part of it but because I was in AWE of his fabrication skills. I'll admit to being a pretty good fabricator myself but Hal makes me look like a hack.
At the Shawnee rally, Carolyn and I visited his Royale (awesome) and Hal showed me a magazine article on his bus conversion. I was impressed with his skills before but on his bus conversion, Hal took a metric bus that was narrower than the 102" allowed in the US. In order to maximize room, he SPLIT THE COACH DOWN THE MIDDLE AND WIDENED IT! Now think about that a while. Think about all the 'things' that have to be changed, all the cross members, steering, floor, roof, motor mounts, sheet metal, and on and on and on.
Amazing craftsmanship. Amazing craftsman.
I looked at that too. Completely amazing fabrication skills. My hat is off to Hal.
Wally Anderson
Omaha NE
75 Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Master Fabricator StClair [message #317000 is a reply to message #316971] |
Tue, 02 May 2017 19:03 |
Hal StClair
Messages: 971
Registered: March 2013
Location: Rio Rancho NM
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Now guys, I'm humbled by your praise but there are many, many here that could and have done extraordinary things. I'm humbled to be associated with a group of achievers drawn together by their common interest in GMC's. Some just have a little more 'stick-to-it-ness' than others. I've always known that He has guided my hands and deserves all the credit.
Thank you all, Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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