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Old 06-24-2019, 06:49 PM   #1
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Where to build? Do you need help? Austin, TX

Hi,
I've become obsessed with building a Skoolie.

I think I want to do a shorter bus like 25' to 30' but where could I store it while building it? Unfortunately my HOA would not approve of a school bus in my driveway.

Also, I'm somewhat handy with electrical, mechanical and carpentry... I have some tools as well. I would love to check out your build and possibly lend a hand if you are in the Austin area.

Trading work for a place to build would be ideal.. but I'd be happy with checking out your Skoolie project and lending a hand if needed.

My goal is to build out a bus before my lease is up in February and hit road full time.

Thanks,
Chris

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Old 06-25-2019, 03:38 PM   #2
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I would love to do that deal, ( Lend a hand on projects in exchange for some space to keep and work on your own bus ) but i'm in Utah...
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Old 06-25-2019, 04:03 PM   #3
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I had another Skoolie member spend time helping me with my build. So far, that period of time was the most amazing enjoyable and productive part of the project so far.

I have worked with two others installing electrical and solar on their buses.

"Many hands make short work"
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Old 06-25-2019, 04:08 PM   #4
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I had another Skoolie member spend time helping me with my build. So far, that period of time was the most amazing enjoyable and productive part of the project so far.

I have worked with two others installing electrical and solar on their buses.

"Many hands make short work"
It would be cool if skooliers became like the Amish with the barn-raising thing. Everybody shows up and helps build out the skoolie over a weekend.

There wouldn't be that many fistfights, I don't think.
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Old 06-25-2019, 07:17 PM   #5
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Well, sure. So long's we're not talking Mennonites on speed!
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It would be cool if skooliers became like the Amish with the barn-raising thing. Everybody shows up and helps build out the skoolie over a weekend.

There wouldn't be that many fistfights, I don't think.
I bet the fist fights would be few and far between.
Contingent on me ever learning to keep my trap shut...
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