The B.B. Bus (Crown)

[Rberriz]

So we made the drive from LA to just outside Washington DC!
Long drive in a vintage double clutch transmission.
But all went well.
Stay tuned for a most magnificent build!

[Seriousracer]

Wow how cool

[Rberriz]

Sooooooo
I haven’t posted in a while. Here’s an update!!!
I’m going to buy the windows on 10/14/18.
They will cost $6,500.00 for 17 windows.
They are all original 100 year old solid brass 20” porthole windows.

I’m replacing all rectangle windows with a 20” porthole. I’m replacing the back 2 windows with 2 bigger windows.

I’m going down in a couple weeks.
Get ready for more!!

[Rberriz]

Update of very very rough interior to follow.

I am buying enough windows to cover both sides evenly.
When you look at a high end yacht or jet they do not reduce window count based on interior layout.
I am spacing windows evenly In on both sides. Except that on one side I am putting in a 7’x7’ hinged window/roof for a deck on 1 Ton retractable slides.

[plfking]

Too damn cool....can't wait to see them installed.

[Rberriz]

On you will, YouTuber TranscendExistence and chris_and_g_travels will be doing the raise and window install.

[Seriousracer]

Damn beat me to it
Love it
My current bus was done one a hunting cabin “theme “. Next one was a wooden boat theme

[cadillackid]

totally LOVE the portholes!!! something different and unusual.. I dig it!!
-Christopher

[Tango]

Now THIS...is getting interesting!

[Rberriz]

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[Rberriz]

UPDATE

So I finally have an update!

I just recently returned from SC where I purchased 14 solid brass porthole windows. These things are HEAVY DUTY! They came off an old shipping vessel that was built in the late 30’s.

I will be replacing all windows with these. I will also be putting in one large 84” x 84” window in the center but that one has to be made.

I will be doing the roof raise in December hopefully.

[Tango]

That is weapons grade coolness going on there!

[TJones]

You are building the yellow submarine. I like it!

Ted

[Rberriz]

It will definitely be submarine-esque
Yellow submarine meets Life Aquatic

[Tango]

Heck...throw in a few touches from Cap'n Nemo's Nautilus while yer at it!

[Ronnie]

As a boat builder I can certainly relate to this. Going to be an interesting build.

[Rberriz]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

As a boat builder I can certainly relate to this. Going to be an interesting build.

The interior will be very boat like.
I’m either doing all teak or a mix of maple and walnut.

[Rberriz]

So it’s been a while since I posted.
Here’s an update!
Started the roof raise but my welder/helper broke his arm. We’ll be back in business in a couple weeks.

Windows removed!


Don’t worry we will be replacing the windshields with new larger glass.




That’s not me it’s my injured buddy.


Our HUGE brass window! 8’ x 6’ Which I made by hand. All brass trims and mullions.
This is the one that hinges along the top edge and will open into a roof over the side deck.

[o1marc]

Nice work, love the big port holes. You need one of these in your hitch.
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[Rberriz]

Originally Posted by o1marc

Nice work, love the big port holes. You need one of these in your hitch.

Honestly, that’s a great idea!!

I’m definitely going to do that!!