Orangeforce One - The Ultimate Tailgating Vehicle |
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| Steve Fesch, a crazy Denver Broncos fan, had dreamed of the ultimate tailgating vehicle after many years of partying in the various parking lots of stadiums throughout the U.S. He wanted something big, capable of taking a group on cross-country trips to Bronco away games with custom features for the serous sports fan. After considering RVs, old school busses and motor homes, the decision was made to go with a diesel “pusher”- a 1987 MCI 9 ex NJ transit bus. This is a classic motor coach popular for bus conversions powered by a Detroit diesel with an Allison transmission. |
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| Westwerkes helped Steve find the bus in Commerce City, Colorado. Here is the bus when it arrived at Steve’s house in Denver. The bus was later driven to Tucson, AZ where Westwerkes handled the complete renovation into a Bronco’s themed sports bar bus with all the necessities for the professional tailgater. |
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The bus started life as “Project Orange” with hardcore Bronco fans following the progress via www.orangemane.com, a community-based website for Bronco fans all over the world. One Orange Mane member dubbed the bus “ OrangeForce One” and the name stuck. The bus is in its second football season and attends all Bronco home games and many away games. |
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Last season the bus logged more than 8 thousand miles attending Bronco games and fan events throughout the nation. In addition to football events the bus attends many charity events in the Denver area. The bus has been featured on local and national news, won the “Most Valuable Tailgater” award from the Denver Broncos and was recently highlighted in Hooters magazine. |
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Office
High-speed satellite internet
Dell workstation with flat panel display
All-in-one copier fax and scanner |
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Lounge
Custom Upholstered Bronco couches
27” Flat Panel TV/Monitor
Playstation2 and X Box
Pioneer Premier head unit
12” Infinity subs in custom acrylic enclosure
Polk component mids and tweeters |
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Bar
Full Bar/Kitchen with CO2 system feeding from kegs mounted in luggage bay
Restored 1937 Servel refrigerator
Chrome barstools
Built in 12” Infinity subs in custom acrylic enclosure
Polk component mids and tweeters
Stainless sink with filtered water |
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Finish
Natural bamboo hardwood flooring throughout
Birch walls
Custom slatted cedar and polished aluminum ceiling
Polished stainless exterior panels |
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Bathroom
Waterless urinal and ceramic toilet
Rain sensing vent fan
Soon to be installed mini flat panel TV |
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Exterior
Custom slide out BBQ grill with 90 gallon propane tank with extra hookups for 3 more grills (good for a whole season!)
Exterior television
Stainless refrigerator
Sony weatherproof boat speakers
12” Yamaha monitors
Back up camera
Alarm with solenoid actuated control for air door
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Westwerkes had a great time working with Meck and all the other crazy Bronco fans in the creation of Orange Force One. We are now officially Bronco fans and are attending as many Bronco events this year as possible. Introduce yourself at the game or check out the bus at its official site: www.orangeforceone.com. Currently seeking a Raiders or Chiefs fan that wants to one-up Meck… any takers?
Feel free to contact Steve Fesch or Westwerkes for information regarding Orangeforce One |
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