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01-16-2017, 12:59 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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Building a wheelchair accessible skoolie
The bus I bought has a wheelchair lift so I can get in and out. I will lay out the interior so it is accessible and easy to use. Stay tuned.
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01-19-2017, 09:12 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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01-19-2017, 09:35 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Cool!
Can't wait to see it built. I almost bought a converted 70's greyhound that had been owned by a paraplegic. He had joystick controls custom built and everything, it was really cool.
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01-19-2017, 09:57 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Outstanding Disbus! And Welcome! --- Ya...this will be a blast to follow. Looks like a pretty sweet platform to build on. Keep the pix coming.
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01-19-2017, 11:20 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Cool!
Can't wait to see it built. I almost bought a converted 70's greyhound that had been owned by a paraplegic. He had joystick controls custom built and everything, it was really cool.
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Obviously the wheelchair lift is part of the bus by design. Much better than modifying a flimsy RV. I have a set of hand controls for it and I plan to install a transfer seat in the driver's position to make getting in and out of the seat easier. Anyone who uses hand controls should be able to drive the bus.
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01-19-2017, 11:28 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Outstanding Disbus! And Welcome! --- Ya...this will be a blast to follow. Looks like a pretty sweet platform to build on. Keep the pix coming.
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We all see interiors designed with things along the sides. I am considering building a the kitchen in the middle from floor to roof. Make it 18-24 inches wide so I can get up and down both sides of the bus. At the wheel wells i will build floor to ceiling storage. Bed in the back.
So from back to front will be a bed, bathroom, now we are to the front of the rear wheel well. It is a center isle that is accessible from either side. A sink with the faucet on one side or the other. still developing the idea.
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01-19-2017, 11:31 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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A center island...this will likely be a first...and interesting to follow. Just take & post lots of pix!
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01-20-2017, 08:14 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 20,000
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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great lookin bus!!! nice to have the lift in the front of the bus so it doesnt disrupt your plans for the rear!!
-Christopher
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01-21-2017, 03:18 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
great lookin bus!!! nice to have the lift in the front of the bus so it doesnt disrupt your plans for the rear!!
-Christopher
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There are a lot of buses out there with the lift in the back side. Not only does it limit design but it is a safely factor getting out of the bus in a hurry for whatever reason.
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01-21-2017, 03:28 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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Looks like I need a new turbo on the motor. I may upgrade to something better. 2003 5.9 Cummins.
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01-21-2017, 03:54 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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I will remove the seat, the frame work behind the seat and the seat mounted to the wheel well and install a transfer seat.
Like this one.
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01-21-2017, 06:03 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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One of those transfer seats would be nice for ANYONE with a FE bus!
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01-22-2017, 08:57 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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I would like some Alcoa wheels if anyone knows where I can get a good price.
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01-22-2017, 09:25 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Yes, so would I!
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01-22-2017, 09:31 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Nice Bus ! I just bought same make, model, year and motor bus !
I'll be following your build.
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01-22-2017, 10:18 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Darrington, Wa.
Posts: 304
Year: 1994
Coachwork: Genesis/Am-Tran Tall Roof
Chassis: International, 643 transmission
Engine: DT 466ci 250hp, International
Rated Cap: 86 screaming Monsters
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Disbus
There are a lot of buses out there with the lift in the back side. Not only does it limit design but it is a safely factor getting out of the bus in a hurry for whatever reason.
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If some one needs o get out of the bus quickly and there using a wheel chair ramp. I think its fair to say your not in a hurry or your not going to do it very fast. I wouldn't let this be a build issue for design.
A wheel chair sure adds to the limit space issue. How does it effect your bathroom design? I can see 30 or 36 inch isle to roll down. My grand father was in a chair and he had his bathroom remodeled and it was quite a bit bigger when they were done for him.
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01-22-2017, 11:17 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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I want the bathroom to be big enough that I am not banging into crap all the time. I want to do a center isle to maximize floor space. Knee space is important too. if i can fit my knees under then I can turn around in a 36 inch isle. I will try to draw an example soon. and post it.
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02-12-2017, 07:11 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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I will remove the old suspension seat, and the partition behind the driver's seat, and remove the seat mounted to the wheel well.
Install the transfer seat base i found. The seat base rotates 180 degrees. It can point straight forward for driving, rotate to the right and face straight back. I hope to use the old seat for now. Should bolt right up.
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02-12-2017, 07:39 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 20,000
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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thats a neat idea.. i didnt know they made transfer seats.. i was thinking you had to strap your chair in and drive from that...
-Christopher
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02-13-2017, 01:17 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
thats a neat idea.. i didnt know they made transfer seats.. i was thinking you had to strap your chair in and drive from that...
-Christopher
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I considered driving from my chair but long distance it's just not that comfortable. And a nice captains chair will be a lot better.
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