The Help Assist listing is a database of people, all over the country, that are willing to lend a hand (or ear) to
someone stranded in a bus conversion. You might say "I don't know how to do anything." You don't have to. It would
be nice if we all were mechanics, or welders, or fabricators. But we are not. What you can do, is provide local
information for people that are stranded in or around your home town. You live there. You know the things that are
available on the side streets, the back roads, the little garages that have such a wealth of knowledge and
experience. You know where a person can get propane, a water bottle or even a letter mailed.

What the
Help Assist list asks of you is to be able to answer the phone when someone needs help. Your answer
can make someone that is stranded feel comfortable in itself. If you can provide a service, that's a bonus, if , indeed,
you are a mechanic how much more wonderful could that be?

We all need help at some time or another. The
Help Assist list is there for that reason alone. There are no fees to
sign up, your e-mail address is protected from harvesting, and you get to feel good about helping someone. Now
that's a good thing.

Please take the time to sign up. Just click on the
Help Assist link and fill in and submit the form. I promise I will
never sell or give this list to any third party.

The following list of volunteers is provided
FREE OF CHARGE .
These people have graciously offered their help and or expertise, without charge to you,  in case of a breakdown in
their area.

Notice that the email address must be changed from
AT to @ to work. (That keeps the Spammers out.)`
ALASKA
Anchorage
Name: Bill
email: kandekane
ATgmail.com
Phone: 907-830-5760
Residence City: Soldotna
Nearest Large City: Anchorage
Major Highway: Sterling and Spurr Hwys
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: Mile zero
Spurr State you live in:  Alaska
Comments: Beautiful country and the best
fishing in the world. Some bus nut might
decide to visit, sometime.


ARIZONA
Prescott:
Name:Butch  
email:info
ATwarehouseappliance.com
Phone: 928 636 1955 Ofc /
Cel 928 925 6213
Residence City:Paulden AZ Nearest Large
City:Prescott, AZ Major Highway or Crossroad:
Located 6755 N. hwy 89 Your Mile Marker on
Interstate:334.5 (Hwy 89)
Comments: Stop in & say hello. Need help,
we have shop with welders, air, tools and a
pit. Plenty room for parking. Not professional
mechanic but maintain our own trucks, bus,
race cars, plane etc. Propane refrigeration
our business.

Phoenix:
Name: Tom
email: dupre1956
ATadelphia.net
Phone: 928-344-0938
Residence City: Yuma
Nearest Large City: Phoenix  /  San Diego
Major Highway: Interstate 8 & 3E
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: 3
Comments: I have tools and a place to park
your coach with 50-amp Elec. & water. Willing
to help as much as possible!

Sedona
Name: Ed
E-Mail: edvanlegal
ATwildapache.net
Phone: 928-300-9046
Residence City: Cornville
Nearest Big City: Sedona
Major Hwy: Hwy 89A & 260 MM 387
Comments: Can help on maybe where to get
things done. I am 100 miles north of Phoenix,
Between Sedona and Cottonwood, AZ.

Tucson
Name: Greg
E-mail: tucsontattool
ATcomcast.net
Phone: 520-245-1114
Residence City: Tucson, AZ
Nearest Big City: Tucson
Major hwy: I-10

ARKANSAS
Shreveport
Name:Steve Hardy
email:stevehardy-tc
AThotmail.com
Phone:870-901-1076
City you live in:Magnolia, Arkansas
Nearest Large City: Shreveport, Louisiana
Major Highway: US Hwy 79 & 82
Your M/M on Interstate: 46
State you live in: Arkansas
Comments:I'm approximately 1 hour from
I-20 to the South and I-30 to the North. Have a
small shop and some tools. Will be glad to
point anyone in the right direction for
assistance and help where I can.


CALIFORNIA
Anaheim:
Name: Jim
Email:jimramosusa
ATyahoo.com
Phone: 714-261-0974
Residence City: Anaheim
Nearest Big City: Los Angeles
Major Hgwy: I5,I10,I405,SR60, SR57
Comments: Own diesel service center, two
stroke specialist, electrical knowledge,
access to all parts.

Bakersfield
Name: Don  
E-Mail: don
ATcctskit.com
Bakersfield, CA  
661-391-4520 Shop    
661-301-4648 Cell
1-888-473-3626
Comments: Rebuilding two stroke and four
stroke engines
can help with any thing that is needed. If I
don't do it I can find some one who will.

Bakersfield:
Name: Dale
email: songman
ATbak.rr.com
Phone: 661-809-2463
Residence City: Bakersfield
Nearest Large City: Bakersfield
Major Highway or Crossroad: I-5, Highway
99, Highway 58
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: 253 on I-5, 24
on Hwy 99
State you live in: CA
Comments: Bus newbie but always willing to
help. Know the local area and can help you
find the things you need.  Always like to meet
bus-nuts too!

Bakersfield:
Name:Dale
email: songman
ATbak.rr.com
Phone: 661-809-2463
Residence City: Bakersfield
Nearest Large City: Bakersfield
Major Highway:  I-5, Highway 99, Highway 58
Mile Marker on Interstate: 253 on I-5, 24 on
Hwy 99
State you live in: CA
Comments: Bus newbie but always willing to
help. Know the local area and can help you
find the things you need.  Always like to meet
bus-nuts too!

Fresno
Name: Russ
email:R4106
ATcomcast.net  or
R4106
ATgmail.com
Phone:559-260-4106
City you live in: Fresno
Nearest Large City: Fresno
Major Highway : Hiway 99 & Hiway 41
Comments:Busnuts welcome.  Only 1 hour
from Yosemite National Park. Excellent at
holding up the dumb end of things while
being repaired, or breaking Craftsman tools.  
No charge for "war stories" over cold Pepsis!  
Call now, operators are standing by!
(Cute Russ, VERY Cute!
[DS])

Indio:
Name: Dan
email:W6LXB
ATMyWay.Com
Phone: 760-564-1562
Residence City: La Quinta
Nearest Large City:Indio
Major Highway or Crossroad: I-10
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: Washington St
& go south to end
State you live in: California
Comments:  have approx .5 acre of level
land, lots of space for buses. Overnite or
more welcome. I can help with repairs,
driving, or storage. Great here in winter, hot in
summer.

Los Angeles:
Name: JW /RTS
Email: jwsmthe
ATCGICoders.com

Los Angeles
Name: Tom
E-Mail: Tchristman
ATLAfreightliner.com
Phone: 310-739-9471
Residence City: Lawndale
Nearest Big City: Los Angeles
Major Hwy: 60 & 605
Comments: Work 12 miles east of downtown
L.A. at Los Angeles Freightliner. Live three
exits south of Los Angeles International
Airport off the 405 and Inglewood Off Ramp.

Midway City:
Name: Phil  
email: lisazisakis
AThotmail.com
Phone: 714-842-2525
City you live in: Midway City
Nearest Large City: Los Angeles
Major Highway : 405 freeway/Pacific Coast
hwy
Comments: Close to Huntington Beach

Sacramento:
Name: Grant
email: grantgool
ATsbcglobal.net
Phone: 916-275-2835
Residence City: Citrus Heights
Nearest Large City: Sacramento
Major Highway:  1-5 and 1-80 Mile Marker on
Interstate: Madison Ave and 1-80
Comments:  I know of tow companies, I have
basic tools and a spot to keep the bus
overnight.

Sacramento:
Name: John
email: johnw
ATcalweb.com
Phone: 916.296.1452
Residence City: Rio Linda
Nearest Large City: Sacramento
Major Highway or Crossroad: I-5 and S99/70
Your Mile Marker : S99/70 northbound
Comments: MCI bus knowledge, some tools,
space for 1 bus. Glad to help anyone in need
.

San Diego
Name: Jim
E-Mail: Jim.stewart
ATcox.net
Phone: 619-749-6127
Residence City: Lakeside
Nearest Big City: San Diego
Major Hwy: Route 67
Comments: One very tight bus parking, no
utils. I have some bus knowledge, some
tools, some local contacts and I am willing to
help.

San Diego
Name: Alan  
email: theotherinsd
AThotmail.com
Phone: 602-391-4044 cell 619-440-0697
City you live in: El Cajon
Nearest Large City: San Diego Major
Highway or Crossroad:  I-8 Your Mile Marker :
2nd Street
Comments: 35years owning diesel trucks.  5
years owning a 4104 than MCI8.  Lots of
tools, strong back and a week mind

San Francisco:
Name: Bill
email: tsacht
ATearthlink.net
Phone: 408-307-1593
Residence City: San Jose
Nearest Large City: San Francisco
Major Highway or Crossroad: I-85 and I-880
Comments: I am familiar with where to get
help here.  I am a mechanical contractor and
we are responsible family people.  We are
glad to reciprocate in helping others.

Spring Valley
Name: Frank
email: FHM34
ATaol.com
Phone: (619) 303-4292
Residence City: Spring Valley,Calif
Nearest Large City: San Diego
Major Highway or Crossroad: Highway 125
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: none
Comments: At the moment...have a large
lot,tools,air operated T jack,forklift. Know a
little bit about this and that....*smiling*.....


Valley Springs:
Name: DaleMC8
Email: dalemc8
AThotmail.com
Phone: 209-772-9929
Residence City: Valley Springs
Nearest Big City: Stockton
Major Hgwy: US 99, I-5, I-4
Comments: Mostly an ear, some tools, less
bus knowledge. Retired RV tech. Live out in
the boonies.

CANADA
Alberta:
Name: Bert
email: competitionservices@ ??
Phone: 1-403-946-5828
Residence City:Olds
Nearest Large City: Calgary, Alberta
Major Highway or Crossroad: #2
Mile Marker on Interstate: 209
State you live in: Alberta, Canada
Comments: Large shop,parking room and or
camping .
Licenced mechanic and good general
knowledge on electrical & mechanical. Lived
in area all my life.

Calgary:
Name:Harry
email: busnuts
ATtelus.net
Phone: 403-252-5920
Residence city: Calgary
Nearest Large City:Calgary
Major Highway :Highway 2 and Trans
Canada Highway 1
State you live in: Alberta
Comments: welders, torches, air tools, tools,
shop with pit

Calgary:
Name: Bert
Email: competitionservices
AT3web.com
Phone: 1-403-946-5828
Residence City: Olds,Alberta
Nearest Large City: Calgary
Major Highway: QE#2
Mile marker: 200
Comments: I am located 100kms north of
Calgary on Highway #2. Have plenty of
parking and shop space. Lots of tools and
good mechanical skills. Only drawback is
that I'm older than hell.

Calgary:
Name: David
email: mcicruiser
ATyahoo.com
Phone: 1 403 668 9732
Residence City: Calgary
Nearest Large City: Calgary
Major Highway : Deerfoot Tr & Glenmore Tr.
Your Mile Marker : Hwy 2
State you live in: Alberta Canada
Comments: Calgary is a city of 1 million
people so we have all resources

Invermere, British Columbia
Name: JC Alacoque
email: alacoque
ATtelus.net
Phone: 250 342 5303
Residence City: Invermere
Nearest Large City: Cranbrook
Major Highway or Crossroad: Hwy 93/95
State you live in: British Columbia
Comments:  Call anytime

Kelowna,British Columbia
Name: Floyd
E-mail: flois
ATnakusp.net
Phone: 250-265-1941
Residence City: Nakusp, BC
Nearest Large City: Kelowna, BC
Hwy 23 & Hwy 6
We are 60 miles off Hwy 1 & 90 miles off Hwy
3 in Southern British Columbia

Kamloops
Name:Ron  
email: abscissa
ATocis.net
Phone: 1-250-378-6885
Residence City:  Merritt
Nearest Large City: Kamloops / Kelowna
Major Highway : hwy 5
State you live in: British Columbia
Comments: Knowledge with electrical
systems, some mechanical, have tools

Langley
Name:  Leslie
email: lesr44
ATyahoo.com
Phone: 604-825-2587
City you live in: Langley, BC, Canada
Nearest Large City: Vancouver, Burnaby,
Surrey, Abbotsford
Major Highway : 1A (Fraser Hwy) @ 232 St
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: exit 66 of Hwy
1 (trans Canada Hwy)
Comments: Have personal mechanic that
will help in emergency. (Detroit specialist).
class 1=CDL should you need a driver.  Help
or just call for coffee. cell phone on 24 hrs
(22:00 to 07:00 for extreme emergency)

Prince George, British Columbia
Name: Tom
E-Mail: pvcces
ATyahoo.com
Phone: 907-225-5296
Residence City: Ketchikan
Nearest Big City: Prince George
Major Hwy: Alaska Marine Hgwy.
We can furnish information or help for Bus
Nuts in BC or southeastern Alaska. We can
likely find a place to park a rig if you want to
visit. We have lots of tools if repairs are
needed.

Vernon, British Columbia
Name: Gary
E-Mail: ggwerschler
ATshaw.ca
Residence City: Vernon
Nearest Big City: Vernon
Major Hiwy: 97
Comments: Cell phone # 250-309-1923

NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax
Name: Gary  
email:Garybluegras
AThotmail.com
Phone: 902-827-3547
City you live in:Porters Lake
Nearest Large City: Halifax NS
Major Highway or Crossroad: 107
Exit 19 State you live in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Comments: Large garage, good parking.
Lots of tools,welders,55 ton press. Have
worked on most areas of Prevost and MCI
buses.Good electrical trouble shooter. Good
mechanical skills. Love to help those in need.
Price for most emergency repair labor, just a
"THANK YOU".. I may need some help
someday.
Home all summer. Winter in FL

SASKATCHEWAN
Nipawin:
Your name: R.J.(Bob)
email: bob.evans
ATsasktel.net
Your phone: 306 862 6400
City you live in: Nipawin
Nearest Large City: Saskatoon
Major Highway :  SK 55 / SK 35
Comments:  Parking with 30 amp & water
available.  Good knowledge of & contacts
with local HD mechanics.  Well equipped
shop - no pit.  Large rural yard for parking -
paved access.

Saskatoon
Name: Paul
E-Mail: Paulcollyer
ATsasktel.net
Phone: 306-242-2505
Residence City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Nearest Big City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Major Hwy: 16 & 11
MM# 150
Comments: Anytime I can help.
CONNECTICUT
Mystic:
Name: Al-RTS/Mystic
E-mail: bigal
ATmildlywild.com
Phone: 860-536-9268
Residence City: Mystic
Nearest Big City: Groton/New London
Hgwy: I-95   Exit 87
Comments: Lots of tools, welder. Will do
what ever I can. Overnight parking, if
necessary.

COLORADO
Denver
Name:Don & Sheila
email: skihor (AT) aol.com
Phone:303-513-9042 / 503-481-7096
Residence City: Arvada
Nearest Large City:Denver Major Highway or
Crossroad: I-70
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: Near I-25 & I70
Comments:Some contacts, lots of tools, A
little Knowledge, Possible Parking.

Denver:
Name: Tim Boyle
email:bigtim44
ATcomcast.net
Phone: 970 618 9059
Residence City: Basalt
Nearest Large City: Denver
Major Highway:Highway 82 and Willits lane
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: Glenwood
Springs on I-70
Comments:There's an RV park next door to
us.
Have contacts for  repair work in the area.
Self taught shade tree mechanic may be able
to give advise or help.

DELAWARE
Seaford:
Your name: Bill
email: billglenn4
ATaol.com
Your phone: 302-745-1192
City you live in: Seaford
Nearest Large City:  Good Luck
Major Highway : Rt.13 & Rt 9  Lower
Delaware, eastern shore
Comments: fuel, food, parking local
resources for BUSNUTS.

FLORIDA
Arcadia:
Name: Jack
Email: jconrad
ATrvbus.net
Phone: 863-993-3683
Residence City: Arcadia
Nearest Big City: Sarasota
Major Hgwy: Hwy 70
Comments: We have 11 30 amp hook-ups,
some with water. 30x60 foot shop and tools
for all kinds of repairs. Overnight stops and
visits also OK.

Arcadia:
Name:Jim
email: jjrbus
AThotmail.com
Phone:716 830 0583
Residence City: Arcadia
Nearest Large City: Arcadia
Major Highway or Crossroad: 70 & 31
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: = N/A
State you live in: Fl
Comments: Have a few tools, little
knowledge of bus's. But will help any way I
can.

DeLand:
Name: Dr. Dave
Email: hartley
ATrvbus.net
Phone: 321-377-3941
Residence City: DeLand
Nearest Big City: Between Daytona Beach
and Orlando
Major Hgwy: Hwy 92 @ Hwy 17 MM on I-4 111
Comments: Temporary 30/50 amp plug,
power & water. Tools and
knowledge.
Have car trailer and box truck.

Ft. Walton Beach:
Name: John
email: packer
ATcyou.com
Phone: 850-652-2800
Residence City: Laurel Hill
Nearest Large City: Fort Walton Beach
Major Highway or Crossroad: I-10 and HWY
85
Mile Marker on Interstate: 56
State you live in: Florida
Comments: Have tools and some
knowledge.  Know local area.  Overnight OK.  
Off the beaten path.

Gainesville:
Name: Chad
email: cchadburnatinetw2.net
Phone: 352-356-1018
Residence City: Old Town
Nearest Large City: Gainesville
Major Highway: FL19/98  US27  I75
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: 387  (I75)
State you live in: FL
Comments: I travel for a living so I might not
be in town. The phone numbers is for my cel
phone and if I'm not in town I may be able to
direct you to some assistance.

Ocala/Gainsville:
Name: marvin
email: mcpacrats @earthlink.net
email:  mcpacrats@embarqmail.com
Phone: 352 854-9332 H/352-875-1040 C
Residence City: Ocala
Nearest Large City: Ocala,Gainsville
Major Highway or Crossroad: I-75 @ Rt 40
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: 4 exits on I-75
State you live in: Florida
Comments: Have suppliers and Other
Mechanics available within 30 min

Jacksonville:
Name: Junior
email: bmjrshow
ATaol.com
Phone: 904-992-1295
Residence city: Jacksonville Beach
Nearest big city: Jacksonville
State: Florida
Major Highway: Beach Blvd.
Comments: Retired mechanic. Coached for
40 + years. Son is mechanic in area.

Lakeland:
Name: Ace & Susan
e-mail: arsc0007
ATaol.com
Phone: 863-559-9067
Residence City: Lakeland
Nearest Big City: Tampa
State: Florida
Mile Marker: #4 on I 4 (Rt 98 & exit 31)
Comments: Have lots of friends and contacts
that have a lot of information. Can help in any
way possible! Have personal contacts for
mechanical info and knowledge when
needed.

Malabar:
Name: Chris
Email: cpeters1
ATcfl.rr.com
Phone: 321-728-8517
Residence City: Malabar
Nearest Big City: 45 mi se Orlando
Major Hgwy: I-95 mm 173
Comments: Room to park and tools. Am
doing RTS conversion, so I might be able to
fix something simple. This is a smaller town
so getting parts may be a challenge.

Naples:
Name: Dave  PD3751 Silversides
e-mail: davesiegeldesigns
ATgmail.com
Phone: 239-601-1141 (C)
Residence City: Naples
Neasest big city: Ft/ Myers
Mile marker: 111@I75
Comments: Fair amount of tools, knows area
well,  large network of bus conversion
friends. Room at house for one sight stay.

North Ft. Myers
Name: Gene Mossa
email: lgmossa
ATearthlink.net
Phone: 239-997-8879
Residence: North Fort Myers
Nearest Large City: Fort Myers
Major Highway: = US 41
Mile Marker: Tucker's Grade
Comments: Willing to help in any areas.  
Diesel Mechanic by trade.  Cell phone:
239-848-0406


Ocala
Name: Cliff
email:cableguy
ATcfl.rr.com
Phone: 352-266-1105(C)
City you live in: Bushnell
Nearest Large City: Ocala
Major Highway: Turnpike & I-75 Your Mile
Marker : 318
State you live in: Florida
Comments: Have tools and knowledge
Will help anyway I can.

Orlando:
Name:Kris
email: krisaustins
AThotmail.com
Phone: 407-925-7462
Residence City: Orlando
Nearest Large City:  Orlando
Major Highway or Crossroad: I-4
State you live in: FL
Comments: Thank you

Ormond Beach:
Name: Pete RTS/Daytona
e-mail: hawk_ii_mail
ATyahoo.com
Phone: 386-672-0571 (H)
Residence City: Ormond Beach
Nearest big city: Daytona Beach
State: Florida
Major Highway: I95 and Rt. 40
Mile Marker: 268@I95
Comments:   Good amount of tools and
general bus     knowledge - good with
electronics.

Sarasota:
Name: Fred
Email: lkfcjohnson
ATverison.net
Phone: 443-629-4375
Residence city: Nokomis
Nearest Big City: Sarasota
Major Highway: I75
Comments: have a bus garage right around
the corner. Works on MCI's. Have room to
park over night or for a few days if needed.

Sebastian:
Name: Rick
Email: rpino392
ATearthlink.net
Phone: 772-589-4970
Residence City: Sebastian
Nearest Big City: Vero Beach
Major Hgwy: I-95 mm158
Comments: General bus knowledge, local
knowledge.

Tallahassee:
Name: Dan
email:slmco5
ATaol.com
Phone: 850-980-1265
Residence City: Crawfordville
Nearest Large City: Tallahassee
Major Highway:  hwy 98 & 319
Your Mile Marker on Interstate: I -98
Comments: Have tools,place to park and I
am a retired electrician  [marine/bus] Good at
troubleshooting diesels etc.

Tampa:
Name: Glenn & Sharon
email: naturecoastchurch
AThotmail.com
Phone: 352-746-5670
Residence City: Lecanto
Nearest Large City: Tampa
Major Highway or Crossroad: FL turnpike
Mile Marker on Interstate: 350
Comments: Willing to help if we can