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05-20-2019, 12:02 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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It doesn't need to be surgically clean for the Corroseal to do it's job.
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05-20-2019, 11:49 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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I found that just knocking off the loose rust with the wire wheel on the angle grinder took a very long time. I seem to recall about a week of work.
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05-26-2019, 08:03 AM
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#23
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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5/25 still stripping it down
Nearly completed the floor prep. Removed the rear AC unit and the rear panels. I can't believe the amount of dust that was in the bottom of the framing and throughout the old insulation. Just like with the floor I was debating removing the panels and insulation, now I'm glad I did. The insulation in the rear weighed about 4 times as much as the same size piece we took out of the middle and it was all dust that had worked it's way into it. Also a small area of rust on the lower rear passenger side panel. Doesn't look too bad but will have to treat that too after I find the source. I suspect the ceiling where the conditioner is mounted will also have some rust as one of the mounting bolts that goes through the roof was rusted too. As for the lift door, we decided to keep it. The old one was bent on both top and bottom. I played with it for a couple of attempts and decided it wasn't ever going to be what I wanted. Joe at AAA got me one that looks brand new for $200. Just for future reference, he told me that most all of the Blue Bird lift doors are universal. This one came off a late model micro bird and fits perfectly.
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05-26-2019, 08:55 AM
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#24
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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A parking lot for a fleet is called a bus farm.
Growing crops for roadside sales is called a truck garden.
With all that dirt onboard, looks like you could start a bus garden..!
Coming along nicely. [emoji106]
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05-26-2019, 09:17 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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Wouldn't have to add much more and I can plant some crops in that troth, could be my signature bus piece.
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05-26-2019, 11:48 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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Mix in some good loam, a little compost, and you'll have yourself a bumper crop!
(Unless the accreted soil isn't near the bumper...)
Sorry, not an original signature. I've seen bus planters before. Granted, most were being colonized and overwhelmed by Mother Nature!
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05-26-2019, 02:01 PM
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#27
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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Bumper crop, nice.
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05-26-2019, 09:23 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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You could plant daisies!
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06-01-2019, 06:57 PM
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#29
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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6-1 Update
Finally finished pulling all of the AC, heater hoses and wiring out. Now I can move the bus over to the wash rack and scrub the floor in preparation for painting. Work hours are shorter cause it's getting HOT!
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06-04-2019, 08:19 AM
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#30
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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Floor Treatment Done!
Corroseal finished. Pictures aren't that great because of the sun shining through. Will get some more this afternoon.
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06-04-2019, 06:25 PM
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#31
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Native
I found that just knocking off the loose rust with the wire wheel on the angle grinder took a very long time. I seem to recall about a week of work.
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Took 4 days, 2 of them my wife helped.
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06-07-2019, 10:02 PM
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#32
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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6/7 Update
Interior ceiling skins removed. Was expecting to find some leaks and rust but none found. If we can get the sides down and the insulation cleaned up before it gets too hot tomorrow I think the demolition will be done and the building can start.
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06-08-2019, 06:20 PM
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#33
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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A blank canvas.
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06-08-2019, 06:33 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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Let the wild rumpus commence!
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06-08-2019, 08:39 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.C.
Posts: 1,136
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZHippie
A blank canvas.
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Looks quite virginal.
Now it's time to go all Rembrandt on its ass. 
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06-08-2019, 09:10 PM
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#36
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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Just a few more small rust treatments, sealing the escape hatch, and it's time to rock and roll
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07-14-2019, 03:18 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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Finally Time to work on it
I was able to get a little time on the bus this week. In addition to this the old AC mounts were flat stock on the roof with bolts going through to hold the inside units up. Removed and holes patched. Had our first monsoon roll through yesterday afternoon. No leaks.
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07-14-2019, 03:26 PM
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#38
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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This one shows the holes from the AC mounts. Scraped, sanded, filled
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12-07-2019, 10:07 PM
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#39
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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update
Roof coating applied
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12-07-2019, 10:12 PM
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#40
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 105
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 1000
Engine: 5.9/AT
Rated Cap: 2 adults, 2 dogs
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update 2
Maxxfans installed and working, AC installed and working. Note the redneck scaffold. Lift AC to tailgate, Lift to truck roof, lift to bus roof. This is one job a helper would have been nice to have. I have also re-sealed all the windows, sealed all of the lights on the back, repaired some more rust spots and did some wiring work. Next will be solar panel mounting and luggage rack on the back. After that she should be sealed off real good and I can start the interior.
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