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Old 01-03-2016, 10:24 PM   #1
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Hi from california

bought a bus. My head is exploding with ideas I have no plans, build as I go is the only plan. Started with a plan but it looked a lot like a RV exactly what I didn't want. So I scraped that and keeping everything in my head. Will post pics as I go
I love any and all ideas I have neighbors stop by offer beers and ideas all the time some are good some not.
bus is a 74 Ford Superior coach probably not the best to start with but I have always rooted for the underdog!

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Old 01-04-2016, 07:26 AM   #2
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Old 01-04-2016, 07:44 AM   #3
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I don't plan too heavily either. I like to let the pieces come together. Easier to look for bargains and stay on the cheap that way, too.
Welcome aboard. Post some pics of your Underdog bus soon!
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Old 01-04-2016, 07:59 PM   #4
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Your location says your from Vacaville, so am I, what part of town are you located?
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Old 01-05-2016, 03:20 PM   #5
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Old 01-12-2016, 03:14 AM   #6
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Your location says your from Vacaville, so am I, what part of town are you located?
Marshal and Nuttree. Been in VV for about thirty years. You?
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Old 01-12-2016, 03:16 AM   #7
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Thanks all!
Just started the demo will post picks soon (when I get a chance to figure out how).
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Old 01-12-2016, 10:03 AM   #8
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Marshal and Nuttree. Been in VV for about thirty years. You?
Been in the area 36 yrs, ( Sac, FF, VV), I'm off Marshall& Bowline a couple blocks from the Christian Acadamy.
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Old 01-13-2016, 11:12 PM   #9
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Been in the area 36 yrs, ( Sac, FF, VV), I'm off Marshall& Bowline a couple blocks from the Christian Acadamy.
Crazy we're about one mile from each other! I got a welder and table saw if you don't. My bus is in front of the house cruise down Klamath you can't miss it.
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Old 01-14-2016, 05:26 PM   #10
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I'm just a few hills west of you near Santa Rosa. Love to see the bus once your a little ways along!

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Old 01-14-2016, 06:48 PM   #11
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Crazy we're about one mile from each other! I got a welder and table saw if you don't. My bus is in front of the house cruise down Klamath you can't miss it.
Thanks I've got a 220v mig. I'm on Albany ave, bus is behind the gate if I'm not working on it
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Old 07-31-2016, 09:35 PM   #12
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Pics are up sort of.

Looks like I have to open a on line photo dump. Will get on that some day till then I made a photo album go to my profile to see.
Thanks
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Old 08-02-2016, 04:31 PM   #13
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Looks like I have to open a on line photo dump. Will get on that some day till then I made a photo album go to my profile to see.
Thanks
Looking good! I've never seen a bus with a racing stripe on the hood before; nice touch!
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Old 08-05-2016, 01:49 PM   #14
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Hi Tobias Rides. I recently bought a short school bus in cali too and have had trouble finding insurance. Have you had any luck with that? If you have can you share the info with me?
I didn't think this would be my first hurdle before I even lift a wrench. Im in the Santa Cruz area

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