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03-28-2017, 02:58 AM
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#841
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tobeamiss
It looks great!! That's one big ride you have now! I'll bet it feels huge inside. Congratulations on getting that finished up. What a relief.
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Absolutely. Thanks! Its a whole new bus now.
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03-28-2017, 04:09 AM
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#842
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2kool4skool
Lookin' good CB, rollin' your own nicely.
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Thanks, Don and Mary!
Better than that store bought stuff! 
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03-28-2017, 07:10 AM
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#843
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,830
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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its really interesting just exactly what a roof raise does to a bus...
I had seen them all over, i own 2 non-raised busses.. one is a 'high top' and one is a regular height.. I always had thought previous that roof raises were kind of silly ..
Until I actually experienced it.. having been inside Roll your own previously, and then being inside it as we actually turned the screws to raise it up, was definitely an eye opening experience...
I liken it really as the difference is dramatic enough to say that it goes from feeling like you are in a vehicle to feeling like you are in a House!..
-Christopher
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03-28-2017, 07:55 AM
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#844
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
its really interesting just exactly what a roof raise does to a bus...
I had seen them all over, i own 2 non-raised busses.. one is a 'high top' and one is a regular height.. I always had thought previous that roof raises were kind of silly ..
Until I actually experienced it.. having been inside Roll your own previously, and then being inside it as we actually turned the screws to raise it up, was definitely an eye opening experience...
I liken it really as the difference is dramatic enough to say that it goes from feeling like you are in a vehicle to feeling like you are in a House!..
-Christopher
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You're absolutely right. I'd have to say that by doing the raise, he added 100+ sq feet...and to be able to look up and have to raise your arms to get something is a huge bonus. It makes a world of difference.
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03-28-2017, 08:02 AM
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#845
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Roof raising isn't for EVERYONE, but its way easier than most folks think. There are so many ways to do it, too.
I might have talked myself out of it- but having one inch over my head was simply uncomfortable and all my windows were shot. Add in the extensive tar removal and gutting and we were already 75% done with the work to raise the roof!
We got a pretty cool time lapse of the raise I'll post once my friend emails it to me.
I could have raised it a good bit more, but after about 8 inches it really felt like "enough". So we went two more.
I thought it would be cool to see what a "lower" raise would look like, since most folks seem to go 16-24" up when they raise theirs.
If I ever do another BIG bus build, I'd go with a high headroom model and raise it an additional 6-8".
A little bit of raise goes a long way!
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03-28-2017, 09:44 AM
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#846
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 9
Year: 1996
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: Genesis
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84
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How is it to insure a bus once the roof is raised? I've heard most companies wont touch it, any truth in that?
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03-28-2017, 11:25 AM
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#847
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SashaRosen
How is it to insure a bus once the roof is raised? I've heard most companies wont touch it, any truth in that?
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WHy would I go out of my way to report it to them?
Once its done they'll never know- it'll look more or less factory.
Its a BUS not an RV, so they've never asked for pics or came out to look at it. They just want my money, that's all. The only question they really ask is "have you altered the suspension in any way at all?" No reason to mess with that so no problem there.
When it comes to my roof-
What they don't know certainly won't hurt em.
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03-28-2017, 03:50 PM
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#848
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Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 142
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Fisher Body
Chassis: GM "B" Platform
Engine: 350 TBI Chevrolet
Rated Cap: 8
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What they don't know won't hurt you.
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Closest I have to a Bus would be my '92 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Station Wagon 1 of 4,347 built.
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03-28-2017, 05:42 PM
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#849
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 164
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That is a smooth transition section. It looks great, and it would appear that you did well with the welding. Are you planning to continue welding as you put up the sides, or will you switch to rivets?
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03-28-2017, 06:57 PM
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#850
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lucasd
That is a smooth transition section. It looks great, and it would appear that you did well with the welding. Are you planning to continue welding as you put up the sides, or will you switch to rivets?
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THANKS, yeah its pretty smooth! Will be even better once I do some bodywork.
Yeah it'll be rivets from here on out, other than a few things we'll be welding up. The sides will all be riveted. Stainless, closed end blind rivets! BLING!
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03-30-2017, 05:20 PM
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#851
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 703
Year: 1995
Engine: DT408
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OK, it's been 2 days and we haven't got a RYO fix!! LOL!! Wish I was there to help but alas several hundred miles are between us. Bummer.
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I am an sojourner in the earth; hide not Your Commandments from me. Psalm 119:19
Here is the patience of the saints; here are the ones keeping the commandments of YAHWEH, and the faith of Yahshua. Rev. 14:12
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03-30-2017, 05:57 PM
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#852
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Yeah, I've been mowing all week, and did a brake job for a buddy.
Next RYO update will likely be this weekend. Nothing exciting, just gonna go NUTS with a gallon or two of Ospho, and start getting ready to skin it in.
Going to look at some windows a buddy has for sale. He sells teardrop trailers and has a ton of parts and windows.
Thanks, man. I'd LOVE to have a REAL fabricator and craftsman like you in on the project! Your skills and creativity cannot be denied!
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04-04-2017, 10:37 AM
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#853
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Went to the beach instead of working on anything.
But I did manage to upload a couple quick vids a friend took while we were raising the roof.
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04-04-2017, 11:12 AM
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#854
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Nice videos. Good to hear that beast is coming along.
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Robin
Nobody's Business
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04-04-2017, 12:23 PM
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#855
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 722
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 RE
Engine: 8.3l Cummins
Rated Cap: 78
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Great job!
I like the timelapse stuff, it's fun. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Went to the beach instead of working on anything.
But I did manage to upload a couple quick vids a friend took while we were raising the roof.
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04-04-2017, 12:35 PM
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#856
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Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 209
Year: 1986
Coachwork: Blueburd
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: 9.0L International Diesel NA
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What kind of welder are you running eccb? Does it have enough juice to penetrate when welding the ribs?
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04-04-2017, 03:34 PM
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#857
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Brazoria County, Texas
Posts: 819
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 32 Passenger
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Great job ECCB !!!
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04-04-2017, 03:47 PM
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#858
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rochey6957
What kind of welder are you running eccb? Does it have enough juice to penetrate when welding the ribs?
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Sure it does. Its a hobart Handler 140... Lil Fokker did amazing. A welder is nothing to cheap out on!
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04-04-2017, 04:58 PM
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#859
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: 14623
Posts: 30
Year: 1986
Coachwork: International
Chassis: S1800
Engine: 9.0
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Sure it does. Its a hobart Handler 140... Lil Fokker did amazing. A welder is nothing to cheap out on!
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WOOOOOORRDDDDD... i was looking at that unit recently, thats about the most power you can get out of a standard household outlet and it beats the heck out of similar miller or lincoln machines.
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04-04-2017, 05:58 PM
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#860
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 703
Year: 1995
Engine: DT408
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I am an sojourner in the earth; hide not Your Commandments from me. Psalm 119:19
Here is the patience of the saints; here are the ones keeping the commandments of YAHWEH, and the faith of Yahshua. Rev. 14:12
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