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Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 02-22-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

Sorry it's been so long since my last post. Other priorities have taken me away from updating. The bus is 28" to answer the last question. I will do some major updates once the snow melts... At...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 01-11-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

The flooring is lame ant, rough cut look. Pallets would work, but the flooring was pretty affordable.
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 07-10-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

Some additional work. I have several things I need to get done before its first 7 day extended trip to the woods.
First, a couch/sleeper in the front. I made a frame out of excess lumber and...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 06-30-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

I opted for a 32" LED. I prefer LEDs because of how much better they are on power usage, especially if you keep the brightness down a bit.
As far as the mount, I opted for the D.I.Y. version. I...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 06-29-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

I had considered making my own, there are a ton of plans available. But since I live an extremely cold Northern climate and plan to use this vehicle year round i wanted something that will stand up...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 06-25-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

I picked those nets up at a yard sale and also a few out of some various car trunks. I think I have seen something similar at Walmart as well. Basically cargo nets.

I have just used wood...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 06-22-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

Long time no see... lots of updates. I'll just get to the pics. Questions? Fire away!

Wood stove in mobile location. I can stow it away or set it up in less than 15 minutes once the fire has...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 03-02-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

Here's a few new pics. Computer desk area, new wood stove and flooring going in. The stove will ride under the desk when traveling. I have 2 radiant shields to protect the walls, it will work very...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 01-31-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

Thom... Height is about 72. To be honest I don't recall exactly. I know that I am 5'10" and don't bump my head! :) (It's close)

I am finishing up the desk, computer and office station in the...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 01-24-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: 1996 Bluebird Conversion

I have 2 banks of house batteries. The first bank (4) is located towards the rear, over the rear axle. The second bank (5) is located just in front of the fuel tank, under the floor over the front...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 01-23-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,243
Posted By Statesofmind
1996 Bluebird Conversion

I picked this bus up a couple years ago and am 1/3 of the way through my conversion. This is the 3rd I have done, by far the biggest. This will be used primarily as a mobile hunting/fishing cabin. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-10-2012, 03:32 PM
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Views: 1,698
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: Winter conversion

All the above is good advice. Your best bet may be to cover the area and wait fro spring. I live in Maine where is is frigid. One thing you could do is enclose the perimeter of the bus with...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-01-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,985
Posted By Statesofmind
Re: To those of you with a wood stove in your bus ...

Not sure if youre still looking for posts but... I have done this in myBluebird conversion. I run a small handmade stove from a guy here in Maine. I paid $100 forit and it does well. I ran a per...
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