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Old 07-31-2016, 07:03 AM   #241
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Very impressed! I found you on Youtube and watched all your videos now following this thread. Love the window. When I build mine (don't even have a bus yet) I am stealing this idea! I always liked the Scenicruiser windows! Is there a reason to install upside down? So the hot air escapes straight up instead of down around and up? If you could open it while driving it would just funnel all the air inside the bus almost like a parachute! lol Again very awesome work as always!

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Old 07-31-2016, 05:56 PM   #242
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Very impressed! I found you on Youtube and watched all your videos now following this thread. Love the window. When I build mine (don't even have a bus yet) I am stealing this idea! I always liked the Scenicruiser windows! Is there a reason to install upside down? So the hot air escapes straight up instead of down around and up? If you could open it while driving it would just funnel all the air inside the bus almost like a parachute! lol Again very awesome work as always!
Awesome...Thanks for watching the videos! Yes sir....Im happy to if inspired you, use any of my ideas freely, thats what this is all about, building community and sharing ideas with everyone!

I mounted it that way because it matched the contour almost perfectly.....more of a visual thing really. I figured no matter what, if it started raining I'd have to close it anyhow. Also, if the latch happens to open accidentally, the wind will just force it closed rather than fling it right off it's hinges. I think I'm going to make it so I can have it open a bit while driving....It
should create a "vacuum" and suck the hot air out, of course I'd have to leave some windows open as well to let air in.
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Old 08-14-2016, 12:50 AM   #243
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Hey what's going on, I haven't heard from you in a bit!
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Old 08-14-2016, 05:00 AM   #244
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Maybe he's riding mopeds in the desert again.
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Old 08-17-2016, 11:19 AM   #245
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Hey what's going on, I haven't heard from you in a bit!
I'm still here....been busy doin more stuff and stuff!
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Old 08-17-2016, 11:21 AM   #246
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Maybe he's riding mopeds in the desert again.
That sounds like a great idea.....I wish it were true. Definitely some good times to be had in the desert!
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Old 08-17-2016, 11:22 AM   #247
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Ok folks....here's another video of the latest work happening to Transcendence.
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Old 08-17-2016, 11:34 AM   #248
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That sounds like a great idea.....I wish it were true. Definitely some good times to be had in the desert!
Yes there are!
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Old 09-25-2016, 08:27 PM   #249
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Well....this thread was way over on the 3rd page! I guess that's what I get for slacking and being gone for so long!

If you'd like to check it out...I've uploaded episode 25 to my channel.

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Old 09-25-2016, 09:31 PM   #250
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I had noticed it was posted and was waiting for you to mention it here! Didn't want to steal your thunder and all that.

Awesome video and awesome job on the bus!
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Well....this thread was way over on the 3rd page! I guess that's what I get for slacking and being gone for so long!

If you'd like to check it out...I've uploaded episode 25 to my channel.

Very inspirational video!
Thanks for sharing.


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Old 09-25-2016, 10:50 PM   #252
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Ok folks....here's another video of the latest work happening to Transcendence.
Tell us about your welder & pneumatic pop riveter...

I had a little flux core Campbell Hausfeld 110v welder I loved! Super handy and nimble for 14 gauge stuff. I also welder 2x2x1/4" angle to my utility trailer years ago and it's held up better than the factory weld from Razorback trailers!
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Old 09-25-2016, 10:56 PM   #253
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Ok folks....here's another video of the latest work happening to Transcendence.
Tell us about your welder & pneumatic pop riveter...

I had a little flux core Campbell Hausfeld 110v welder I loved! Super handy and nimble for 14 gauge stuff. Built several 14 gauge carport covers that are still holding up 10 years later.

I also welded 2x2x1/4" angle to my utility trailer years ago and it's held up better than the factory weld from Razorback trailers!
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Old 09-25-2016, 10:57 PM   #254
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Old 09-28-2016, 10:54 PM   #255
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I had noticed it was posted and was waiting for you to mention it here! Didn't want to steal your thunder and all that.

Awesome video and awesome job on the bus!
Thanks for watching the video and the kind words!!
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Old 09-28-2016, 11:04 PM   #256
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I had a little flux core Campbell Hausfeld 110v welder I loved! Super handy and nimble for 14 gauge stuff. I also welder 2x2x1/4" angle to my utility trailer years ago and it's held up better than the factory weld from Razorback trailers!
The welder is a Lincoln 110v unit using Argon gas, sold through MAC Tools, I purchased it probably about 12 years ago. It's been really great and have completed many many projects without fail. It'll definitely be on board with me while traveling.

The pneumatic pop riveter is an 89 dollar cheapy from harbor freight. Some things from harbor freight work pretty good for a while if not put into everyday hard usage. I figured it would work pretty good with the small amount of pop style rivets I was using and if it held up (which it did) I'd probably have some other projects I could use it on. It sure beats pulling steel rivets by hand!
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Old 10-05-2016, 12:34 PM   #257
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Hey everyone....here's another episode to feast your eyes and mind upon!
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Old 10-05-2016, 01:57 PM   #258
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Now your just showing off! I love your work well thought out. Did you ever consider trying to make the wheel wells go away in the build. I have 9" from tire to bottom of the inside of the wheel well. I'm thinking it cant have half that in wheel travel. And what ever else distance it needs to clear the flat floor wheel well could be done with a lift kit blocks and longer brackets on the air bags. new shock brackets. Upfront as well to keep it level. Getting u bolts made would be no problem.

I saw one bus get the wheel well cut in half height wise is what Got me thinking I could do this.

Just curious I need to remove the rear wheel wells for my project so the floor is completely level.
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Old 10-05-2016, 01:58 PM   #259
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Great video of the spray foam! That pro spray goes on so much nicer than the DIY 2-part kits. It surely helps that the operator has hours of experience under his belt as well. When I did my bus with the DIY kit (I used firring strips in the same way you did, btw) I ended up with far more waste than you seem to have. It does the job, though!
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Old 10-05-2016, 02:01 PM   #260
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whats the cost difference between the DIY kit and a pro doing it. the difference in the rigidly of the chassis and noise going down the road must be stellar.
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