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Old 04-07-2014, 08:21 PM   #1
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Hi .I Recently bought of a 2002 Bluebird TC2000 71 passenger, 164000 miles. a 5.9 Cummins. Automatic transmission.

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Old 04-08-2014, 11:42 AM   #2
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Welcome to the Madhouse! --- Great looking bird...what are your plans for her?
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Old 04-09-2014, 08:25 PM   #3
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The Plan is to start conversion while also taking short trips.Then hopefully will be finished when youngest daughter graduates. Retire, Then follow the leaves. This Cold Ohio Weather is to hard on this OLD MAN.
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Old 04-10-2014, 07:23 AM   #4
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The Plan is to start conversion while also taking short trips.Then hopefully will be finished when youngest daughter graduates. Retire, Then follow the leaves. This Cold Ohio Weather is to hard on this OLD MAN.
Buckeyes had a real long winter for sure. I'm in Cuyahoga Falls (Akron area). Jeff Gordon looked real good Sunday! Thats a big bus you have there. I have a short, shuttle bus to camp in and haul my ATV's. Looking forward to your build.
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Old 04-21-2014, 07:33 PM   #5
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Seats Removed . WOW. How Did I collect so much in such a short time....


Left rear windows. 3 blanked out new window installed...


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Old 04-21-2014, 08:03 PM   #6
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Nice rig! I am leaving New Hampshire tomorrow headed back to the warmer climate of home. So I know what you mean about the colder temps!

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Old 04-22-2014, 11:42 PM   #7
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Do you have a lot of rust 'issues' to deal with? My folks used to live in Stow, Ohio near Akron when I was a senior in high school back in the very early '70's. In fact I think it was in 1970 come to think of it!
It looks like you are progressing nicely! Since I don't have quite the energy I had 30 years ago, I just try to get a little bit done very day and it slowly adds up!
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:55 PM   #8
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I do Have some rust,mainly at wheel wells. they replaced step well in 2013. Their is some rust scale on frame.... I also try to do something Daily. just my Body isn't what it was a few years ago. So it's slow and slower.
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Old 04-24-2014, 10:22 AM   #9
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... my Body isn't what it was a few years ago. So it's slow and slower.
May I suggest....

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It doesn't rev you up but gives you stamina. Pharmacist said it was okay in combination with David's heart meds. Now he doesn't fall asleep all the time due to his meds while sitting in his chair. We both take one tablet every day. Much cheaper than 5 Hour Energy, longer lasting, tastes better. Tastes like cherry.
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Old 07-05-2014, 07:05 PM   #10
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got siding on and windows in.

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Old 07-05-2014, 11:16 PM   #11
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Excellent progress and lookin' good. Keep the pix coming!
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:35 PM   #12
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Thanks.window from inside.
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Old 08-13-2014, 04:36 AM   #13
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I now have all widows deleted and new installed.

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what color you going with?
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Old 08-13-2014, 10:28 PM   #15
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we are going with the IH white that we painted the panels as base with blue or green and orange stripes. all subject to change.
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Old 09-07-2014, 09:06 PM   #16
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finely finished installing floor.Cut my first hole in side, Installed water heater.







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Old 09-07-2014, 09:42 PM   #17
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good water heater location. thats where i plan on installing mine when i get to it
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Old 09-07-2014, 09:52 PM   #18
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I'm going to install water inlet above water heater.
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Old 09-21-2014, 11:58 PM   #19
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installed water inlet.I'ts seems high but top of water tank inlet will be 16 inches off floor. I can reach ok (my wife would need ladder) Also started installing bath tub.

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Old 11-25-2014, 08:59 PM   #20
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I scored these cabinets at auction 7 upper cabinets 15" high x 47 1/2" wide x 20" deep.. 5 lower cabinets 36" high x 16" wide x 24" deep all for $105 what a deal
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