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Old 07-28-2011, 08:22 AM   #1
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Re: Tentatively, the CumulonimBus. (We are weather nerds...l

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... our phones both died trying to get a signal on the way there!
You need a Wilson Trucker's Cell phone antenna and the adapter to plug into your phone (if they make one). Makes a big difference.

As far as the bus.. congrats. Don't be too hasty tossing everything. You may be able to reuse/repurpose some stuff. I too would re arrange the layout.

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Old 07-28-2011, 09:15 AM   #2
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Hey MF...Welcome! Considering you have a very cool unit with most of the basics in place as well as a resume that includes multiple conversions...this should be a fun and interesting build to follow. Once again, Welcome!
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Old 08-09-2011, 10:21 AM   #3
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

looks awesome! almost like a time capsule at the same time lol
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:21 AM   #4
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...a cross between the Victorian age and a Pirate ship.

Don't forget to throw in a little "Steampunk" while you're at it! Sounds cool.
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Don't forget to throw in a little "Steampunk" while you're at it! Sounds cool.


now that would be just amazing (and heavy) to make a steampunk bus
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Old 08-11-2011, 09:28 AM   #6
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

On my old All-American BB I had to spend a lot of time tracking wires & hoses because other than the main harness, they seemed to have rigged things as they went to fit different special orders. It's a pain but about the only way to be sure what goes where. Best of luck.
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Old 08-11-2011, 11:31 AM   #7
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

what kinda switch is it? might have been for the door opener to activate the wheel well lights?
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Old 08-11-2011, 03:23 PM   #8
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

Just a guess. Perhaps you have two gas tanks and this is a valve to switch from one to another.
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

Do you remember which position the switch was in when you first saw it? If it is the fuel tank switch, it may be that the tank selected is the only one working properly (ie: defective fuel pump, bad fuel, clogged line, etc...). If you have two fuel tanks, then there should be a selector switch somewhere.
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Old 08-20-2011, 09:28 AM   #10
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Whatever you guys fell into sure smells sweet! Have a ball and keep us posted.
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you guys sure scored something nice!
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Old 08-24-2011, 12:32 AM   #12
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102 degrees?...Gee, I wish we could get such a cool front here!
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Old 08-25-2011, 09:42 AM   #14
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

I love that shade of green for your bus. Very much in keeping with the vintage character of the bus! What are you going to do for the roof? Are you going to get one of those insulating paints or elastomeric coatings?
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Old 08-25-2011, 09:44 AM   #15
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

one of my dad's old drilling rigs was on a F500 like that with the same green for cab and body and rig. ah memories.
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Old 08-28-2011, 09:43 AM   #16
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Hi Guys --- I too am planning on extending a rear deck. In fact, I am investigating ways to make it a "slide-out" so that I'll have more room on the "porch" when parked. The best extensions I have seen involved coming directly off the frame with large channel that closely matched the existing metal then building the surface onto that. I am shooting for about 30" in the closed position and 5 feet when extended. My bus is so short that I need a minimum of deck area to carry a couple of propane tanks (no room left under the belly). I will weld the extensions but have also seen a couple of rigs that had them simply overlapped and bolted. I am also in the market for a 1946 Chevy 1.5 ton front bumper to put on the back since my existing rear is a lightweight, 3-piece thingie. Will likely go with aluminum diamond plate for the actual deck surface. Combined with a small awning, it should make for a nice little (ant-free) shaded veranda for sipping Mojitos.
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Re: The Hubbly Bubbly Bus!

I like the slide-out idea. I might steal that, even if I have to do sections around the framing to make it work.

500lb 36" sliders (per pair) seem to be under $200 ...

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Old 08-29-2011, 08:48 AM   #18
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the next big project is going to be turning the trashy back extension into a proper porch. We plan on modeling it after the stern of a ship to go with our steampunk pirate theme.
Looks like a worthy topic to me ? And thanks to Hex for the lead on the HD sliders! Can't wait to see what the Steampunk version looks like. Jules Verne will be no doubt proud.
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Old 09-01-2011, 10:17 AM   #19
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I have a great pic of a rear porch on my computer that I will try to get posted. I can't find it online now. In the meanwhile check out the pics at Mr Sharkey's Bus Barn for ideas. They also have interior pics... something that is hard to come by.


Found it.... Do you like Storybook houses??? I love rolled eaves..... (sorry the pic is so bad)
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Old 09-02-2011, 09:25 AM   #20
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Hey John --- I share your concerns and would much prefer another location but the reality of super-shorties is such that stuff goes wherever you can find/make space and the underbelly filled up fast. But actually, I like the idea of the tanks not being underneath the unit. Any rearend impact hard enough to compromise the tanks (set well inside the new, extended & reinforced bumper) would probably affect them under the coach as well. At least this way, they are outside the body envelope and would not create a firestorm under the bus...where the fuel tanks reside. And just for the record, I am also investigating what it would take to mount a horizontal tank...on the roof. But then the issues are rollovers, lightning & the overhang at McDonalds. What's a feller to do?

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--- have you ever seen the book "Rolling Homes - Handmade Houses on Wheels" by Jane Lidz? Came out in the late '70's and is now a classic and collectors book about various DIY conversions. Some absolutely amazing rigs in it from tiny little Gypsy wagons on the back of vintage pickups to massive, mobile cabins on logging truck chassis's. And a lot of them include some very fine woodworking, stained glass, whimsy and outright fantasy based construction. Lots of outstanding rear porches in it as well as other wacky & wonderful features. Out of print now and hard to find (as well as $$$), but really inspiring...and very cool!
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