Jim Oliver's Beast

[topgun2]

As promised - below are some pics of Mr. Oliver's "Beast".  I assume that the name derived from the fact that it is estimated that this Oliver weighs in at something at or near 10,000 pounds.  

Partially this is due to the interior counters being made of Corian - not fibergranite - the addition of the under carriage storage areas, the bed risers, etc.

Shape eyes will note things like the lack of a rear window (no emergency exit), the location of the front and rear under carriage storage, the location of the water heater, the design of the reading lights and "coat" hooks and bath faucet, single entry step, etc.

Enjoy this classic!

Bill

[CRM]

Wow, thanks for the pics.. I can see where it got the name "Beast" now..

Lots of similarities with our Hull 45, which was built right after, such as the 3 running lights at the top front, round reverse lights, coat hooks, reading lights, switch panel, retractable power cord, galley drawer configuration, and single step, but those mods are something I've never seen anywhere else before! And the heater located in the rear street side is very interesting. I wonder why he decided to put it there and lose the rear pass through functionality?

Also, looks like it *was* upgraded to 5 leaf springs after the original build as shown in the pics I posted a few days ago. Probably at the same time all those mods that surely added a lot of additional weight were done.

[topgun2]

For anyone that has an Oliver Service appointment during the first three weeks of September, the "Beast" should still be located in the Service Department area.  After that, Scott Oliver will probably take the "Beast" to his home.

Bill

Edited September 3 by topgun2