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Old 04-27-2018, 10:34 PM   #1
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From 8 windows to 5

there. now it’s short.
wanted a short bus but they’re pretty hard to find at a decent price.
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Old 04-27-2018, 10:38 PM   #2
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Nice!! I'll keep that idea in mind if I ever decide 40 feet is to much.
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Old 04-28-2018, 09:40 AM   #3
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Haha that's great! You make it sound so simple
It looks really neat with the how far back the drive axle is located. I suppose compared to the more common placement of the axle on a short bus that the turning radius will be a bit more, but still not bad at all.

Did you manage to get the seam sealed up? More pictures please!
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Old 04-29-2018, 10:51 AM   #4
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well i clamped on a strip across the seam for now. the back 2 feet of bus is a storage area with an insulated wall so the seam is not on the living quarters side
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Old 04-29-2018, 11:20 AM   #5
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paneled over the back half window
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Old 04-29-2018, 11:23 AM   #6
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there. now it’s short.
wanted a short bus but they’re pretty hard to find at a decent price.
TOP FORUM POST. Hahaha!!!
I will save it and teach my son a valuable lesson.
Rock on dude !
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Old 04-29-2018, 11:35 AM   #7
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Very groovy! :)

TOO COOL!........sometimes the obvious solution isn't that obvious.
I too am looking for the right short bus....... But never thought to just make one! You are a man after my own heart.

I too like how it sets the wheels back on body. You did a nice job. Looks great!

Doesn't look too hard to do if you have a torch and a welder.

How about some pics of the inside and a bit more on the process.

AGAIN! GREAT IDEA!
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Old 04-29-2018, 12:21 PM   #8
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actually i used a large angle grinder i found at the pawn shop. and only had to get 5 stitches im my left arm
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Old 04-29-2018, 01:56 PM   #9
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more pics would be awesome. very cool. short buses are hard to find.
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Old 04-29-2018, 02:58 PM   #10
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Very interesting...
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Old 04-29-2018, 05:12 PM   #11
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actually i used a large angle grinder i found at the pawn shop. and only had to get 5 stitches im my left arm

Been there/done that.
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Old 04-30-2018, 03:29 AM   #12
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there. now it’s short.
wanted a short bus but they’re pretty hard to find at a decent price.
This is awesome...plz consider posting on my community page, "skoolieville" on G+...
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Old 02-11-2019, 08:55 PM   #13
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I’m curious as to how long it took to remove and reattached the rear section
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Old 02-11-2019, 09:59 PM   #14
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after the removal of inner skin, the cutting and rejoining took from march 30 to april 2. according to time stamped photos
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Old 02-11-2019, 10:11 PM   #15
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well basically the same day
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Old 02-12-2019, 01:01 AM   #16
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Love the lines, gives it a 1930s wagon look!


The only issue I would see is a lot of weight on the front axle. Make sure you put all the heavy stuff near the rear.
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Old 02-12-2019, 12:41 PM   #17
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Wow! Great departure angle - no problems going through washes in the desert! :P
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