1991 Carpenter Cadet Build Out

[8window]

Purchased this from a local fire department. 6.2L diesel with 47,000 miles.
I thought it would be a good purchase and probably maintained well.
Getting there with the conversion!!!

[LandLubber]

Cool bus. We are using metal roofing in our build too.

[NaturalStateNomad]

Looking really good so far! What a unique bus!

[nat_ster]

Great shape, no rust.

Have to love fire department vehicle's.

Nat

[M1031A1]

That 6.2L is an AWESOME engine!

[BurlKing]

Hey! nice job so far, it looks as if you are using recycled denim insulation. I had planned on using that too but only for walls and ceiling. If you could just describe briefly how it went while you worked with it, and if there's a noticeable difference. I did a price quote myself from local hardware stores (home depot, menards) and it would cost around $400. eager to kinda know how much you spent and the size of your bus so i could compare it. When you get time, thanks.

[8window]

Originally Posted by BurlKing

Hey! nice job so far, it looks as if you are using recycled denim insulation. I had planned on using that too but only for walls and ceiling. If you could just describe briefly how it went while you worked with it, and if there's a noticeable difference. I did a price quote myself from local hardware stores (home depot, menards) and it would cost around $400. eager to kinda know how much you spent and the size of your bus so i could compare it. When you get time, thanks.

I only insulated below the windows and the floor. I think the denim insulation was $45 each bundle, and it took almost two full bundles.....$90.

[BurlKing]

that ain't too bad at all. Thank you! i have a 77 pass bus so it may be around double the price so thanks for the information.

[enoved]

I'm looking to insulate my skoolie as well. That's good information. Does it really matter what type of insulation is used?

[8window]

Originally Posted by enoved

I'm looking to insulate my skoolie as well. That's good information. Does it really matter what type of insulation is used?

I would look at cost and R value. I went the denim insulation route because it was easy on the lungs, came in a compact bundle that I could transport in my car (because I don't have the bus insured, yet), and has a high R value...

[crazycal]

Originally Posted by M1031A1

That 6.2L is an AWESOME engine!

That's an interesting comment. I don't think I have ever heard anyone refer to a 6.2 that way.

[M1031A1]

Originally Posted by crazycal

That's an interesting comment. I don't think I have ever heard anyone refer to a 6.2 that way.

Ever had a GM 6.2L? I had 4 of them in my military trucks. TOUGH engine. LOVE 'em. Easy to maintain, easy to hot-rod. Plenty of torque if not overloaded. Had the turbo 400 tranny behind 'em. Solid combination. Still have that set up in my M1031. For a 9K pound truck it gets about 15 m.p.g.

[crazycal]

Originally Posted by M1031A1

Ever had a GM 6.2L? I had 4 of them in my military trucks. TOUGH engine. LOVE 'em. Easy to maintain, easy to hot-rod. Plenty of torque if not overloaded. Had the turbo 400 tranny behind 'em. Solid combination. Still have that set up in my M1031. For a 9K pound truck it gets about 15 m.p.g.

I do have them in 2 vehicles. One is a 1983 3+3 Chevy Crew and the second is 1990 something Chevy school bus. I have not started either yet.

[8window]

A little update:

[nat_ster]

Keep the pics coming.

Nat

[rocket_kitten]

love the style!

[8window]

[Tango]

Love the indirect lighting. Nice touch!

[8window]

Here is another update. I have added a few screens on the inside of the windows, floor is basically finished. I just need to add in the coach 8d battery and wiring.

[8window]