|
08-25-2014, 06:22 PM
|
#1
|
New Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2
|
framing, and installation of walls.
Howdy there! This is my first post actually, and I'm converting an 1985 flat nosed bluebird. I have seen a lot on here, about taking the metal skin off, and rebuilding the interior wall with wood. I was wondering if that is really necessary, or could you build onto the metal skin. I apologize because I don't know a whole lot about construction, and am mostly getting my expertise from my father, but he hasn't ever done this before either.
Also, how would one frame a partition like wall and stabilize it to the ceiling? Thanks to anyone who can give me some advice, I'm pretty clueless over here. :$
|
|
|
08-26-2014, 10:53 AM
|
#2
|
Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
|
Re: framing, and installation of walls.
Welcome
there are many ways to do this, as many ways as there are different people, this is what makes Skoolies so great
It starts with how you will use the bus, we hate cold so insulation in the walls was not a concern for us, others live year round and want to be comfy
Lots of folks just attach 2x4's down the side metal walls horizontally (kind of like chair rail), using self drilling/tapping screws (first couple pages of my build La Tortuga, should give you an idea)
This lets you attach everything to the walls with screws
Others will post I am sure, also look at Bertha thread they used metal stud hangers, others have also
Again, welcome
__________________
Our build La Tortuga
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
George S. Patton
|
|
|
08-26-2014, 11:55 AM
|
#3
|
Skoolie
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Monrovia California
Posts: 151
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Engine: 3208 turbo Cat
Rated Cap: 78
|
Re: framing, and installation of walls.
Welcome, like bansil said it all depends how you are going to use it, but keep in mine that if you are going to travel to other states you may have to insulate to keep heat out, that is my dilemma now, everybody tells me to do it right. I have a 1984 BB pusher with a 3208 turbo what is yours.
|
|
|
08-26-2014, 01:15 PM
|
#4
|
Bus Geek
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Roswell, NM
Posts: 3,588
Year: 1986
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: 40 ft All American FE
Engine: 8.2LTA Fuel Pincher DD V8
Rated Cap: 89
|
Re: framing, and installation of walls.
|
|
|
08-26-2014, 02:57 PM
|
#5
|
Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 147
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TE2000 FE
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: 84
|
Re: framing, and installation of walls.
I used a combination of furring strips and metal studs, saved on weight and is real strong. Welcome
Chuck
|
|
|
08-27-2014, 01:12 AM
|
#6
|
New Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2
|
Re: framing, and installation of walls.
Ooooh my goodness thank you all for the reply! Thanks!
Also, don't really know what kind of engine is in it. But here's the back story. I heard of a potential short bus for free back in my hometown in Washington ( we were living in Portland at the time), and so I called and it was a tiny private school that was trying to get rid of some of their buses, and the short bus didn't run. My mom went to go check it out and the principal had mentioned that they had a running full size bus that they would just give us. And a few months later we had a bus! Now we are back in Washington state, and really working to get this thing live able before the snow falls. Thanks again!!!
|
|
|
09-10-2014, 10:45 PM
|
#7
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: The Valley - Arizona
Posts: 644
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freight-shaker (Freightliner)
Engine: Cat 3126b 250 HP
Rated Cap: Only 1 seat
|
Re: framing, and installation of walls.
You have to absolutely love free!!!!!
I'm in Phoenix so making sure the insulation was perfect is a necessity to me. But being from where you're at, make sure to put some kind of sealing barrier between the metal and your new interior walls. These older buses weren't sealed perfectly and that fiberglass insulation in between the outer and inner walls, not to mention the ceiling, gets pretty moldy. If you look at some of our build threads where we ripped it out you will see for yourself.
Good luck and welcome to the neighborhood!
-Doc
|
|
|
09-10-2014, 10:47 PM
|
#8
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: The Valley - Arizona
Posts: 644
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freight-shaker (Freightliner)
Engine: Cat 3126b 250 HP
Rated Cap: Only 1 seat
|
Re: framing, and installation of walls.
Almost forgot, take your VIN and call the manufacturer. They can give you all the info you need about the bus!
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|