Master Fabricator StClair

[kerry pinkerton]

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

77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum goodies.

http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/

'03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

 

[johnny]

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

--
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" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[wally anderson]

> 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.

I looked at that too. Completely amazing fabrication skills. My hat is off to Hal.
--
Wally Anderson
Omaha NE
75 Glenbrook
Megasquirt III injection
Bob Stone hydroBOOOOST
Manny reaction arm system
Branscombe Kelsey Hayes park brake
http://wallyandsue.blogspot.com/

 

[bdub]

Me too! Parked next door at Pueblo rally. Positively amazing work!

bdub

On May 2, 2017 7:55 AM, "Wally Anderson"

I looked at that too. Completely amazing fabrication skills. My hat is off
to Hal

 

[hal stclair]

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
--
1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout

 

[Carl Stouffer]

...And a REALLY nice guy to boot!
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging