Project "Brutus" - Page 3

browncrown · 04-23-2010, 04:54 PM

Man, looks really good Jake!

JakeC · 05-02-2010, 10:50 PM

Well, I've gotten quite a bit done since I posted last! All lights are (temporarily) installed, all 110v and 12v is run, propane is all run, furnace installed, sink in, bed frame built, and pine installed on the walls where the windows were. Everything is coming together nicely! The furnace is a bit small, but I had it already, so I want to see how it does. Next step is going to be putting up our bedroom walls, the bathroom walls, storage cabinets, and plumbing. I've gotten a lot done, but still have a long way to go. Here are the pics, let me know if you have any advice or questions!

JakeC · 05-03-2010, 07:15 AM

Good point Smitty! As a minimum, I should for sure put some sort of grommet/shield around it. I'll look into it.

Diesel Dan · 05-03-2010, 03:17 PM

Great progress there! The one thing I wonder about is the stability of that kitchen counter. Is there something I'm not seeing, or is it supported entirely by those thin strips of plywood? I'm not much of a carpenter, so someone set me straight if I'm wrong, but it seems like that needs a stronger support structure. I'm planning on using at least 2x2 wood as the basic structural support for my cabinets. Or well joined solid sheets of plywood.

JakeC · 05-03-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Dan

Great progress there! The one thing I wonder about is the stability of that kitchen counter. Is there something I'm not seeing, or is it supported entirely by those thin strips of plywood? I'm not much of a carpenter, so someone set me straight if I'm wrong, but it seems like that needs a stronger support structure. I'm planning on using at least 2x2 wood as the basic structural support for my cabinets. Or well joined solid sheets of plywood.

The cabinets aren't done yet, but timmylc pretty much nailed it. First of all, it is 3/4 plywood so is actually quite strong. The back will also be anchored extremely well, and it will have a solid front. It'll be plenty strong once I am done with it. As it is already, I can sit on it with no problems and it doesn't even wiggle.

JakeC · 05-03-2010, 10:16 PM

I think that'll work perfect. I also need to do the same with the copper tube, or at least something similar, where it exits the bus.

Looking forward to tomorrow...bedroom walls are the plan!!

JakeC · 05-06-2010, 10:27 AM

Well, I have a bedroom!! I don't want to talk about the upper right hand side of the wall

! I think I actually made my lines to the wrong tick mark, but a closet is going there, so it really doesn't matter...

JakeC · 05-08-2010, 08:54 PM

Well, I got a start on the bathroom walls today, and yesterday I ran speaker wire for my "theater". I actually have a 7.1 dolby digital reciever that I am putting in the bus and ran speaker wire to all 7 speakers yesterday. Overkill? Definitely! Fitting all the speakers out of the way will be a challenge, but I WILL PREVAIL!! Will be a rockin bus goin down the road!! Tomorrow will be picture day.

JakeC · 05-09-2010, 09:23 PM

Ok, bathroom walls are basically up. My bathroom setup is less than ideal. The crapper is on top of a platform over the wheel wells, and you have to step up on the platform and then down into the shower, haha... Oh well, it made the best use of the space. I still have to mount my front mains and my center channel on the plywood in the very front.

Getting ready to start on storage soon here, cabinets, closets, and overhead storage. The bathroom won't get finished now, I just want to get the walls up and covered. The water lines will be run and capped.

Also, don't laugh too hard at my tiny bedroom and the fact that I put a king in it. It was a prerequisite from my wife, and I gotta say...I love that bed! Well, that's it for now!

browncrown · 05-10-2010, 10:33 AM

Coming along great. I like the front area, looks like you have a lot of open space there and a place for people to relax.

JakeC · 05-10-2010, 11:44 PM

Thanks browncrown! We'll see how spacious it looks after I put the overhead storage in!

JakeC · 05-11-2010, 03:18 PM

Smitty...no, there is only 7" on each side of the bed, so I have a shelf there on each side to put alarm clocks, cellphones, etc... We'll have to literally "crawl" into bed, lol...

JakeC · 05-11-2010, 09:18 PM

Didn't get a ton done today, had to do a brake job on a friends avalanche, for which she was eternally grateful...lol... Anyway, I got my first overhead storage cabinet in today. Just needs doors and sides. Hopefully I can get the one over the counter done tomorrow and the sides on them. The one over the counter will be about half the depth. You can also see the luan I put up to cover the 45* part of my ceiling. I'll probably paint it where it is exposed and just leave it behind the cabinets. FYI...anywhere you see luan, it will be painted (if exposed at least).

tfdfyrman · 05-28-2010, 09:21 PM

Your dinning table and couch are exactly what I have planned. They look wider than what I am figuring I can get away with. What are the dimensions on width for both the couch and booth?

putterspitt · 06-01-2010, 10:01 PM

Sitting here wondering the same thing. lol
How long wide and seat depth tks Jake

JakeC · 06-01-2010, 11:37 PM

Sorry for the delay guys! I was gone on a business trip, and then have been very busy since I got back. The fold out couch is 27 x 71 with seat depth of 21". The C-shaped booth is 44.5 x 88 with seat depth of 17.5". There is about 16" inbetween the couches. It's a little tight, but not too bad. Let me know if you have any more questions.

In other news...I've only got a little more done on the bus, because I've been gone. I stained and polyurethaned the counter and just finished building a hitch, but that's about it. I just got an 8 x 17 enclosed trailer to store all of our stuff in and needed to get the hitch done right away so I can move it. This might sound kinda wierd, but we are consolidating everything to be able to either fit in the bus or the trailer. If it doesn't fit, we don't need it

JakeC · 11-13-2012, 10:39 PM

Well, after a very long hiatus, due to a couple moves and putting the bus in storage, and not having any time, I am happy to say that we are back in action. I am getting the bus moved onto our property for the winter (we rent, so this is a big deal!), and our goal is to finish it by spring. I am going to be moving it this sunday, so will be posting pics soon!!

Six Four · 11-14-2012, 10:14 AM

your doing a great job, first i have seen of your build and it looks very nice

Six Four · 11-14-2012, 10:15 AM

also what kinda screws did you use to go thru the 2x4's to attach to ceiling?

JakeC · 11-14-2012, 02:29 PM

Thanks! I used torx head exterior screws. Similar to sheetrock screws but heavy duty and coated. I predrilled everything, as I was going into steel bracing.

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