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Old 02-27-2017, 11:31 AM   #61
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Old 02-27-2017, 11:35 AM   #62
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If you central FL guys want to get ALL of them (besides Sandi's) and distribute them that will be fine with me
I have no problem in coming up stacking my bus full of them and then dropping them off along the way to anyone in florida and anyone along the route from florida to columbus ohio that might want some.. (and id keep some for myself).

we need to figure out a way to get some for Sandi too.. I might have room in my storage unit for some until she gets back in the state.

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Old 02-27-2017, 11:38 AM   #63
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I have no problem in coming up stacking my bus full of them and then dropping them off along the way to anyone in florida and anyone along the route from florida to columbus ohio that might want some.. (and id keep some for myself).

we need to figure out a way to get some for Sandi too.. I might have room in my storage unit for some until she gets back in the state.

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Old 03-01-2017, 10:02 PM   #64
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Got the seats out today, and dammit it was just about the easiest thing I have ever done in a bus. Pretty much decide to leave the floors as-is too, and simply slap some walls up, a kitchen, shower/toilet, office and bed.

Getting really excited about getting started!

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Old 03-02-2017, 12:00 AM   #65
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I have no problem in coming up stacking my bus full of them and then dropping them off along the way to anyone in florida and anyone along the route from florida to columbus ohio that might want some.. (and id keep some for myself).

we need to figure out a way to get some for Sandi too.. I might have room in my storage unit for some until she gets back in the state.

-Christopher


That's very kind [emoji4]I'm going up there in a couple of weeks for dredman to help me get my plumbing in, so picking them up in person.

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Old 03-02-2017, 12:01 AM   #66
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Got the seats out today, and dammit it was just about the easiest thing I have ever done in a bus. Pretty much decide to leave the floors as-is too, and simply slap some walls up, a kitchen, shower/toilet, office and bed.



Getting really excited about getting started!





Looks in great shape inside!! Can't wait to see it.

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Old 03-02-2017, 05:02 AM   #67
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Awesome dude!!! Good to see your floors are good!!

Save me 6 of those seats 3 right and 3 left. I'm going to ohio for a few days and then I'll be back in Florida. I can bring my red bus up and stack it full of them for me and anyone else who wants them.
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Old 03-02-2017, 05:39 AM   #68
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If I can get rid of this terrible chest cold I've had all week, I'd come get em man.
I'm down for now, missing work is killin me!
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Old 03-02-2017, 08:55 PM   #69
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Yukkers on the cold!! My roommate here in Ohio has a nasty one too.. I'm sure my turn is coming...

Hope you get better soon!!

I'll be heading back to fl likely weds.
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Old 03-06-2017, 06:04 PM   #70
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got some studs cut today, cutting more and bolting them in tomorrow. I would really like to get some wall panels cut, but need the sure fire method for a nice tight fit.

Cardboard template is my plan, but last time it was not very tight....

Any tips?

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Old 03-06-2017, 07:29 PM   #71
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Dred, I'm gonna make a guess here... Thicker cardboard? I'm starting the same process this spring break - since the cardboard is free (WoHOO) and free is all I can afford at this point in time. I found out there are various thicknesses of cardboard. Wife came home last week with some rather thin cardboard we can use for small stuff. But she found some thicker stuff we're going to use for walls and other large pieces we'll need to plan out to precision.

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Old 03-06-2017, 08:25 PM   #72
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Getting a lot of work done! I'm looking forward to seeing how you are able to figure out the roof curves.


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Old 03-06-2017, 08:31 PM   #73
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best method I know is called scribing, and it works pretty well on relatively flat surfaces, but when you put that huge roof curve in there, it makes things difficult.

Thought someone might have a foolproof method, rather than 3-4 scribes
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Old 03-07-2017, 03:31 PM   #74
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Somebody in one of the FB skoolie groups gave a video seminar on this very topic at some point in the last couple of weeks. I'll see if I can dig up a pointer to it. (Does FB save/serve vids out of its own space, or rely on another service to do that?)
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Old 03-07-2017, 04:27 PM   #75
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Hard to see but not hard to figure out....



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Old 03-14-2017, 06:59 PM   #76
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Dredman, how long is your bus? It's gorgeous!!
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Old 03-14-2017, 07:01 PM   #77
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why thank you shes 32' long

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Old 03-14-2017, 07:26 PM   #78
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Been looking at that one. That's why I was curious about the length. Not sure if i can pull off my layout in there we r a pretty big fam plus the husband says 1400 miles bk home is too much of a risk lol

Can't wait to see how you finish your off! ;)
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Old 03-14-2017, 07:31 PM   #79
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Can't wait to see how you finish your off! ;)
It would be tight for a family - it is a palace for one man - I will have 12 seats in here!

Video coming in the next couple of days - about 1/2 way thru
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Old 03-17-2017, 04:33 PM   #80
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I am happy with the progress over the last 10 days, but probably could have gotten it done in 5 days, with a bit more planning. I am not good at planning ahead.

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