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GM Futurliner Restoration Project
National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States

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History #10

Relocation
Resto Begins
Disassembly
Lots of Rust
Components
Sand Blasting
New Barn

Electrical
Engine
Transmission
Shifter
Hubcaps
Tires
Roof
Bumper
Body
Interior
Dash
Drive Shaft
Differential
Gas Tank
Brakes
Metalwork

Photos:
2010 - 2009
2008 - 2007
2006 - 2005
2004 - 2003
2002 - 2001
2000 - 1999
Status

DISASSEMBLY OF THE FUTURLINER FOR RESTORATION

During the course of 1999 the Futurliner is meticulously disassembled and part by part the restoration process begins.

Volunteer Work Crew
These are just a few of the faithful men who show up on Tuesday's and volunteer their time and talents. From left to right is: Wes Myrick, Del Carpenter; Ed DeVries; Don Mayton and Wayne Jackson.

Lightbar
Del Carpenter is working on the lightbar assembly  which projects up above the roof of the Futurliner and   illuminates the showfield area.

Electrical Generator
Bruce Biemers is steadying the 200KW electrical generator as the forklift extracts it from the rear area of the Futurliner. The generator is powered by the main engine off from the drive shaft.

Documenting The Electrical Wiring
Dick Modzeleski, retired electrician from the General Motors Fisher Body plant in Grand Rapids,  tries to sort out and document the wiring before disassembly.

Electrical Control Area
This area is where the generator/alternator was mounted. It houses many of the electrical controls as well as a whole wall of ballast for the many florescence light fixtures throughout the Futurliner..

Needs:

We have developed a list of materials, restoration services and expenses. Please follow this link to our Project Needs page.

Volunteer:

If you would like more information on how you can volunteer your services or donate materials, please contact Don Mayton.

Don M. Mayton, Project Director
4521 Majestic Vue, Zeeland, MI 49464
616 875-3058

Funding:

NATMUS is an IRS section 501(c)3 qualified organization. All gifts to this project (Properly Receipted) are tax deductible. Please contact John Martin Smith for more information.

John Martin Smith, NATMUS Director Emeritus 
1000 Gordon M. Buehrig Place
P.O. Box 686, Auburn, IN 46706-0686
260 925-4560

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