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05-28-2011, 07:21 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 575
Coachwork: Thomas
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Re: A Bus for Us!
Looks good! I'm on a similar schedule myself, though it was 10 weeks I do now have a bit extra time. How long is that bus? Looks about a 30, which is what my Fran is--darn good size for driving. I keep making excuses to get out so I can drive her around.
yeah so 3 months I think is doable seeing what I've done the last two months IF you have the funds and tools. Funds is what keeps slowing me down, then comes certain tools like not having a welder setup. You can do it Looks like you guys have more skill and knowledge about carpentry, auto, etc than I do so that should save some time.
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05-28-2011, 10:48 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: A Bus for Us!
So you pulled the heaters out? What will you do for heat?
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05-29-2011, 09:54 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Re: Wild Blue
Hey Guys --- Great start on a really solid platform. Love them Birds! Also love Google SketchUp. I think they invented it just for Skoolie converters. BTW...What engine is in that little beauty?
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05-30-2011, 09:31 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Re: Wild Blue
Hey Rudy --- Sounds like a great engine/tranny combo. As for the "swing" in the oil gauge...that doesn't sound quite right but it could be the gauge itself (let's hope) or even really dirty oil/filter. Some variation goes along with RPM's but it should be gentle, not bouncing. Unless you have records indicating a recent oil change, I would try that first along with a new filter and see what it does. At least that way you have a known starting point to work from.
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05-30-2011, 10:02 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Wild Blue
Seeing you are talking oil, I would highly recommend this: http://www.blackstone-labs.com/ Its $25 to have it analyzed and well worth it!
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06-01-2011, 10:57 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1
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Re: Wild Blue
Hey, Colin and Heidi!! Looks great; glad to see you are saving a bus from the scrap heap. By law, they can only be used a certain amount for hauling school kids, still have a lot of life left in them. Two questions - any way to enlarge the schematic drawings of the bus plans? Can't really see what's what. Secondly, is there going to be more than the driver's seat with a seatbelt? Possibly laws differ from state to state, but I think in VT, while moving, all passengers must be buckled into a seat.
Congrats on the project! Love, G
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06-02-2011, 11:47 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Elk Plain, WA.
Posts: 513
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DTA360
Rated Cap: 16
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Re: Wild Blue
Nice looking bus...
Same size as my Genesis...
Yeaah they do turn really sharp...
Good luck with the build...
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06-05-2011, 12:09 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 14
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Re: Wild Blue
Great work so far! Now the real fun can begin!
As for the killer dowel pin, here's a nice video demonstration of exactly what that is:
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06-05-2011, 02:11 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Wild Blue
Very nice ride. Looking forward to seeing all the progress...have fun
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06-14-2011, 10:48 PM
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#10
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2
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Re: Wild Blue
Short time frame and a cool plan. This looks like its going a purty bus. I like the wood stove though with the small space the hot stove might be a pain. Best of luck!
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06-15-2011, 12:19 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wood Dale
Posts: 189
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: Carpenter
Engine: 7.8 New Holland
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Wild Blue
WOW you guys are zipping along! once you replace the floors you have smooth sailing!
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06-15-2011, 06:54 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Wild Blue
Your window coverings look very nice!!
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06-15-2011, 08:34 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,489
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/AT545
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Re: Wild Blue
Quote:
Originally Posted by browncrown
Your window coverings look very nice!!
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Agreed! Well done.
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06-15-2011, 01:34 PM
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#14
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1
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Re: Wild Blue
so neat to be able to see your progress! Looks like you 2 are really getting a lot done! I'm actually pretty jealous looks like a lot of work but man it looks like fun! Can't wait to have you drive it out here and come visit . Anyways ill be watching your progress on here! goodluck! can't wait to watch it all come together! Luv ur sister
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06-27-2011, 11:27 AM
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#15
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wood Dale
Posts: 189
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: Carpenter
Engine: 7.8 New Holland
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Wild Blue
Looks great!!!!! nice job, the hard part is done!
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06-29-2011, 06:18 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Wild Blue
Beautiful job on the flooring
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07-12-2011, 09:12 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Re: Wild Blue
Excellent progress! And a very elegant solution to the old problem of fitting to a curved roof. Should make applying the ceiling material a breeze. Nice work!
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07-12-2011, 10:11 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1
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Re: Wild Blue
Are you concerned at all about condensation forming behind those foil backed panels? Is there a gap between the insulation panels and metal skin of the bus? I'm not sure, maybe someone else can weigh in on that... just something I'd keep an eye on before putting the walls on. Run some tests of having exterior/interior temperature differences to see if any condensation develops. You don't want mold/rust/wiring problems/etc. in there. Also any gaps inbetween the insulation panels reduces the R-value of the entire wall, so perhaps consider foam filler (cans of spray foam) for the gaps? The other thing is, don't try too hard to air-seal the bus up (like caulking all the windows 100%, tight fitting door, etc.) if you plan to use a woodstove or other combustion appliance, due to CO concerns (even if they are properly vented).
I hope to get a bus similar to yours ASAP, so I'm trying to think out all this stuff as well. I'm starting to think insulation is the most important consideration of the entire project. Anyway, good progress! Keep posting lots of pictures!
-Luke
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07-12-2011, 10:32 AM
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#19
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: from: Prescott, AZ currently: Denver, CO
Posts: 469
Year: 1992
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: All American RE
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Wild Blue
Moving right along. Looks great!
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Bluebird All American RE: Great White Buffalo (gone but not forgotten)
Our build thread: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10065
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07-12-2011, 02:27 PM
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#20
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Wild Blue
Great ceiling work! The more insulation up there the better.
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