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10-04-2014, 07:39 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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Originally Posted by porkchopsandwiches
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Originally Posted by nachosforjoe
Do you have any product recommendation? I might just go with OSB in that case
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Check out my thread. I did wood framing on the walls like you did, then foam insulation, then tyvek, OSB on the walls, and sanded, stained and painted the OSB. It looks really good and was very inexpensive to do. For the floor I used 1/2" closed cell foam insulation and 1/2" OSB, screwed to the floor, which also works well and feels good underfoot; cushy yet solid. Look over my thread for how to do it well on a budget, I spent MAAAAYBE a grand on my whole interior. Furnishings and all.
Again not to sound like a pompous asshole but I really don't want to see you do this in a way that will disappoint you, because I know how it feels to have a big project not turn out the way you want and the depression that ensues.
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Ive actually been using yours as a huge guide!
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10-07-2014, 07:09 AM
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#62
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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10-07-2014, 07:37 AM
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#63
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: Ford
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
Hey Joe!
Just wanted to say "Hi!". We were just out of college when we started our conversion ( www.justrightbus.com) and we've never been happier. It's a lifestyle I'd recommend to anyone who is open to it. Great job so far!
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10-07-2014, 07:52 AM
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#64
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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Originally Posted by kellyetross
Hey Joe!
Just wanted to say "Hi!". We were just out of college when we started our conversion ( http://www.justrightbus.com) and we've never been happier. It's a lifestyle I'd recommend to anyone who is open to it. Great job so far!
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Just checked out your page and it looks really well done! Being a full time college student and working makes it difficult to find time to work on the bus but I love getting to work on it! I just wish I had more time to spend on it
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10-07-2014, 10:39 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 87
Year: 97
Coachwork: Me!
Chassis: BB
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 44
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
Looking good man! What is that, 1/4 oak plywood? One question, did you fill in all the gaps and use spray insulation around them? Not sure how much the insulation will help if there are gaps is all, plus it may rattle. Looks much better though!
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10-07-2014, 11:31 AM
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#66
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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Originally Posted by Ponyracer
Looking good man! What is that, 1/4 oak plywood? One question, did you fill in all the gaps and use spray insulation around them? Not sure how much the insulation will help if there are gaps is all, plus it may rattle. Looks much better though!
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Its 1/4 underlayment. Product description says it can handle high moisture environments. Didnt fill the gaps yet but probably going to get something to fix that soon. Its not hard to take this stuff off and put back up. Wanted to just give it a test before I put too much of it up. Dont think it will rattle since its pretty flat against the wood and metal backing.
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10-14-2014, 07:28 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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10-18-2014, 09:17 AM
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#68
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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11-06-2014, 08:56 AM
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#69
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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11-06-2014, 10:05 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
Looking good!
I actually really like the look of that paneling you are using-- I think I might have to use that in my bus! What exactly is it and where did ya get it, if you dont mind me askin?
About the level... I'm not sure if you've considered this, and I only mention it because I had a friend of mine do the same thing in his bus, but unless you know it's parked on a perfectly level drive, a level is not going to be much help for making things 'level' inside your bus. That 1/2" difference could be a dip in your driveway. Jus throwing that out there!
Keep truckin man, you're making good progress
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11-06-2014, 10:52 AM
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#71
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
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Originally Posted by charles_m
Looking good!
I actually really like the look of that paneling you are using-- I think I might have to use that in my bus! What exactly is it and where did ya get it, if you dont mind me askin?
About the level... I'm not sure if you've considered this, and I only mention it because I had a friend of mine do the same thing in his bus, but unless you know it's parked on a perfectly level drive, a level is not going to be much help for making things 'level' inside your bus. That 1/2" difference could be a dip in your driveway. Jus throwing that out there!
Keep truckin man, you're making good progress
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It is underlayment from Home Depot. It is bendable too which is nice! And the driveway is level I believe. Not my driveway so its hard to judge! But looking at the driveway it appears to be level. I plan to keep all the paneling that color since I really like it, I will end up putting some type of stain on it to cover seams. Maybe a darker color stain, but I like the wood look. Stain will go on the 2x4s as well.
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11-06-2014, 01:58 PM
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#72
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Metro Detroit
Posts: 8
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Re: College student taking on 2000 Thomas Saf-t Liner
By underlayment, do you mean the Home Depot 5.2mm Lauan?
If so, that stuff is almost bulletproof and very flexible.
I built a 15' pirogue (cajun flat bottom canoe) from that exact stuff - with cloth and epoxy on the outside and epoxy inside.
It's damn near bulletproof and has handled rough use at my hands for ten years now.
I'm a big guy (250#) and that lauan has stood up to me standing in the boat while it was perched on broken concrete.
It looks rough underneath but is totally water tight and still paddles like a dream...
I guess I'm trying to say that, if installed correctly, lauan is VERY durable and is flexible enough to mold to almost any inside curve.
Enjoying your build too - looking great!
Tight lines!
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11-19-2014, 06:47 PM
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#73
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 40
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t Liner
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