DAC Bus Project

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Olivia, the 1993 DAC 112 UDM I imported from Romania needs a LOT of work. I mean a LOT.

Between impossible to replace parts and heavy rust, will I get her back to better health? I will. I know so!

So stick around, and leave a comment, or 15 lol.

1975 10:47

DAC Dynasty Ep32 Failed Project-Missed Opportunity

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An attempt at a difficult repair. Yup, didn’t manage to get it fixed as I didn’t have the time. Why? Because of another failed attempt to buy two other buses.
This has been one of those weeks, where everything you touch just turns to…well, you know.
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4 years, 3 months ago

1787 13:04

Heater core goes YEET!!!!.....Spaghetti wiring | Fixer Upper Romanian bus EP34

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A real fixer upper today as I tackle the heater core. It’s a pain to remove, as its buried behind loads of wires and coolant line. But unlike a house fixer upper, a bus comes with rust, crampt spaces and rats nests! Woohoo.
Do I finish the job? Will this turn out to be a fixer noper rather than fixer upper? Watch and find out!

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4 years, 2 months ago

1106 12:26

DAC Dynasty EP40 Worst Paint Job in History? Painting during NY quarantine

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Will Rustoleum Rust Reformer work? This will be a long term test to see how it stacks up against really..really poor Romanian steel, and Romanian paint!
Also, a transit museum in Romania is about to crush a fleet of vintage and classic buses and street cars! Theyre excuse is they are in poor condition (theyre not). Theyre actually better than my poor Olivia, so if I can make mine look good and hold up, they have NO EXCUSE!

They’re also doing this during a pandemic. And the scrap steel is going to China! REALLY???

We are also very fortunate to get some backing, but a new start-up company. Thank you Directly25 LLC, the new owners of the DAC Dynasty IP!

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4 years, 1 month ago

870 18:49

DAC DYNASTY EP43 DOORS AND MORE FLOOR BOARD WOES

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When you need a victory, take on a job that yields results! But first, I want to let everyone know that STARBOARD MAIDEN will be free to those of you that ask for it. Alleviate your boredom, and if you really want, let me know what you think of it!
Doors and floors and dirt! Olivia’s driver door was closed off, but luckily the wood structure wasn’t nailed in or welded. It took a lot of cleaning, as dirt just gathered into huge piles!
So this was a perfect opportunity to showcase pressure washing, and offer some tips. How to start, shut off, the quirks of electric power washers, and cleaning tips. Once you take in how to avoid cavitating the pump and lubricating the pressure washer pump, it becomes easy!
This project left me with lots of scrap wood. So the environmentally friendly way is to not let it go to waste. So take your scrap wood and do minimal processing, store it properly and this way you have wood for any number of future projects! Plus it saves you lots of money.

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4 years ago

530 6:55

DAC DYNASTY EP46 DAC UPDATE (AMAZON GETS MY PARTS ORDER WRONG!)

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A little update on the bus. We’re waiting on parts (thanks Amazon!). Is this component factory? There’s an indicator that maybe not, as the doors open in a certain way and close in a certain way.

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Ah…who are we kidding. You didn’t read this.

Haha, ok, you hit “view more” good for you…

Still reading? Well then…

I doubt it you got this far! You have been defeated!

Alright, you’re hardcore. But…

Got you! Wait…what? You’re here too? Well, you are true DAC Gang. Comment below saying you’re DAC Gang for life!

3 years, 12 months ago

606 11:53

DAC DYNASTY EP49 DESIGNING A COOLANT SYSTEM (CANT FIND PARTS!)

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Olivia gets some coolant system work done. But, we got trouble. We got the new parts, full of aluminum shavings, too long, and all sorts of other problems. Sure, I try to cut the hoses, and make them fit, but…
Watch to find out more!

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3 years, 11 months ago

706 0:23

Oh no...DAC Dynasty is on break

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On break. Working on things.

If you're true DAC Gang, then comment below. But ONLY real DAC Gang.

3 years, 10 months ago

895 13:06

Is this the last DAC Dynasty? EP54 Powerwashing Olivia a Classic City Bus

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Season 5…a little late but better than never. We got some messy work to do! At times it really is overwhelming whenever I start making a list of things Olivia needs-sheet metal, structure, welding, paint.

The channel is undergoing changes again. I almost stopped but its funny how a few fans and some interest from somebody…(which remains a surprise) can revive things.

Comment if you are still DAC GANG!

0:00 Season 5!
0:33 Everything open and going over things
1:20 Dirty engine
1:36 Old sheet metal but good structure
1:54 Boot compartment?
2:01 Good news about engine!
3:17 Put your game face on
3:51 Wrapping up batteries
4:18 Massive improvement under the hood, and skirts and battiries
5:14 Ranchero but how am I gonna weld?
5:46 Power washing and getting drenched and dirty
6:25 Oddly satisfying washing a MAN
7:49 K.O.
8:03 Rusty greasy chips
8:31 Washing under the skirts
9:13 Clean air regulator, fuel pump and engine!
9:25 Ventilspiel…oh german, you!
10:10 Motor mount and dirty transmission etc
10:42 What is that?
11:06 Bad news…I broke it
11:23 Rot! The worst part of the bus
11:48 Subscribe!!!
12:06 Bloopers and some news…

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3 years, 8 months ago

561 11:36

Viking Mechanic Pillages for Air Leaks!

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Safety First! Never sleep under a bus! (There’s no privacy! Lol).

I get help tying my hair in a new mechanics hair do! Its bleeding edge of R&D. And off to work under the bus! I’m trying to find the air leak, and my first thought is from the towing crew that made a failed attempt. So, tighten things up, start Olivia up and see if she holds air.

I do suspect the Romanian engineered external air fitting, but nope. Its not there! I never got around to putting the Bosch conversion fittings, from metric to NPT.
Crawling under a Romanian bus while its running…safety first! We do have the parking break on.

Ignore the thing about Bulgarians (cool guys!)

After hearing the air leaking, I go under the bus again for further inspecting! Its at the rear wheels, so I crawl and its not pleasant. The biggest issue is finding which are the active air lines, and which were literally just left there. This is gonna be fun…

Also, Olivia is leaking transmission fluid. Gravy…

At least I got the tape out of my hair! I say its not a good idea but I didn’t get scalped! I may use it in the future.

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3 years, 6 months ago

698 11:28

Air pressure regulator from HELL

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Before I can find the air leak, I have to be able to pressurize the air system without starting the bus. So, will the air regulator be able to take an NPT adapter? Or do I have to take more drastic steps?
Also, be careful with opening panels, bay doors and skirt doors.
Once I find the air pressure regulator, it becomes obvious I have to remove it, and that is a pain in itself. Right next to the regulator is the air antifreeze pump, which is beyond dirty and gross. It has to come off for a good cleaning.
It will be easier to see where I can add air in the bus while these parts are removed. Plus did I mention cleaning them?
So, I try removing the fittings, one by one, and they aint budging! So its up to the penetrating oil to help out. Just be careful as there could usually be a lot of air pressure in the system.
Watch to see just how bad “air” can look. Talk about chunky!
While I work on the regulator, its important to seal off the rest of the air system so moisture doesn’t go inside! But no victory comes without a cost…as I tear off a piece of rusted out sheet metal, leaving a giant hole! Oh, wow!

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3 years, 6 months ago

515 10:01

It aint moving!!! Air regulator wont come apart! EP63

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We can move on to the next part. The air pressure regulator has to come apart.

Step one, using pliers...since I dont have a metric that big. But...it is not moving. At all.

Heavy corrosion is a big problem with fittings, so you need to use a vise if you can. But you have to be careful how you grab them so you dont damage the part you're working on.

It comes down to cutting, in a dangerous way as its a tight constricted location.

And then, the big test. The Milwaukee M18 2767 brushless impact running on an 8Ah battery.

And it makes quick work, even though he fittings were sealed with wool. Yes, wool inside the threads.

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3 years, 6 months ago

656 8:23

Operation Flip the BUS! I need more air!

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We have to flip the bus over. So, start, build up air…but Olivia is leaking a lot of air. I try to find the leak, and it seems like its coming from the parking brake. I barely get this done, but, in the end…she’s parked in the new spot.

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3 years, 5 months ago

848 10:32

Grinder and Paint Make me the Welder I aint - Stick welding and rust converting repair EP88

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Back to basics with the ongoing struggle to get air back in the bus! The mounting bracket and plate need rust repairs, as well as some welding. I do try out the new POR-15 Topcoat, primer and paint in one, and in colors!
While I do my repairs, its time for some channel updates, with new channel coming up, as well as a live streaming show! Stay tuned, subscribe and click that notification bell to be up to date!
Shoutout goes to Just RolledIn, a great fresh take on the mechanic meme “Just rolled into the shop!” No robot voices here:
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So check him out, and tell him, Alexander the Great, the Heavy Metal Mechanic sent you!

My digital mess of a presence:
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https://www.youtube.com/c/HeavyMetalMechanic
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Cars/Olivia-from-DAC-Dynasty-103938257711750/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/885159015241199
https://www.minds.com/heavy_metal_mechanic/
https://twitter.com/MechanicMetal

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2 years, 12 months ago