That is from the current manufacturer's web site. I feel 99 percent sure it has no frame.The RTS product line utilizes a welded, modular stainless steel body construction.
This is from a bus discussion forum, but the writer seems very knowledgeable.GM used some innovative new design and manufacturing techniques to build the new RTS. GM Old Looks and Fishbowls both had used a monocoque construction in which a stressed skin provides much of the total structural strength. In contrast, the RTS utilized an integral stainless steel frame consisting of a series of pre-fabricated 5-foot long stainless steel “modules” welded together to form a robust, corrosion resistant structure. Theoretically, buses of 30’, 35’ and 40’ lengths could be assembled readily using this modular “building block” approach. The outer skin of the RTS consisted of non load bearing, corrosion resistant fiberglass panels.
Shambala wrote:My guess is that they are at least 60 feet apart.
You are incredibly helpful. Thank you. I will bring this to the team for clarification. I truly appreciate your input here. If you have any more suggestions, concerns, ideas please feel free to post. XOXElliot wrote:
Hey there! I looked at your web site; fabulous idea! But I want to bring up one question: That bus looks like it might be a General Motors RTS model, and I wonder if it is a "space frame" structure, as opposed to being built on a frame like older buses and large trucks? If it has no frame, then I would suggest you get someone knowledgeable to review the project before you cut it apart. The worst case scenario is that it could become completely undrivable, and even break in two. So please look into this before you cut any more. Best of luck!
EDIT to add:That is from the current manufacturer's web site. I feel 99 percent sure it has no frame.The RTS product line utilizes a welded, modular stainless steel body construction.
As do I. Which is why I'm posting here. The more information we have, the better. Thank you so much for your input.Elliot wrote:.
And more:This is from a bus discussion forum, but the writer seems very knowledgeable.GM used some innovative new design and manufacturing techniques to build the new RTS. GM Old Looks and Fishbowls both had used a monocoque construction in which a stressed skin provides much of the total structural strength. In contrast, the RTS utilized an integral stainless steel frame consisting of a series of pre-fabricated 5-foot long stainless steel “modules” welded together to form a robust, corrosion resistant structure. Theoretically, buses of 30’, 35’ and 40’ lengths could be assembled readily using this modular “building block” approach. The outer skin of the RTS consisted of non load bearing, corrosion resistant fiberglass panels.
I just worry a lot, I guess. Would hate to see you ruin the bus and have to start over.
Thank you! That's a good idea. I'll do that now.trilobyte wrote:I think you'd ideally need to make sure you're no more than half the width between the light poles, otherwise the would not be room for opposing traffic. Beyond a certain width I'm not sure the DMV will approve it for cuty streets - you may want to check the mutant vehicle page and send them an email to get some clarification directly from the source.
Thank you! This is why I love our Burner community so much. Such a spirit of giving and contribution. XOXkaicrown wrote:Oh geez!! Can't wait to see this on the playa. And if there is anyway I can help from the Pacific NW, I'm all ears.
You are incredible and I'm sure we could use your help... thank you! I'll PM you with my FB info so we can chat. You rock!kaicrown wrote:Definitely, I haven't been a Burner for long but I love helping out in anyway possible. Even my first burn I donated to 7 different art pieces. Didn't make it one year and I still helped Black Rock Disc Golf Club with a logo design. You may already have a decal provider, but I do work at a large format printing company. If you have any printing needs, let me know.
. Something I would do. 
Nothing I'd rather be doing! XOXUgly Dougly wrote:Yeah, you guys are getting a lot done.
There must be nothing else to do where you are - LA?
No, this one is going to be relegated to the Playa. XOXgyre wrote:Sounds like what you are planning will have no chance in hell of going down streets.
Not that unusual though.
We sure are. We are scheduling a work day each month. I'm updating the website tomorrow with those dates! We'd love to you to join us.Milayna wrote:Will you be having more workdays? I live in Los Angeles but my camp hails from all over so we plan separately and then meet on playa. I'd love to physically help with something in the area!
