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02-08-2008, 03:37 PM
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#21
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Almost There
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 77
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Workin fine for me with the newly updated firefox
oh, and nice bus you got there.
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02-21-2008, 10:13 PM
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#22
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 226
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
That wood stove set-up is way cool! In fact the whole bus is way cool!. Chuck is right, your website is nice and easy to navigate. Very nice job all around. We're just down the road in Abilene. When we finish we'll have to stop by.
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04-30-2009, 04:52 PM
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#23
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 362
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
lookin good. I just re-read your whole thread earlier this week as part of inspiring myself and also as part of making sure all the ideas are fresh in my head.
Seeing it on video is a lot different from still pics and words. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
jim
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04-30-2009, 11:40 PM
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#24
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, WA.
Posts: 1,109
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: 3208 na boat anchor
Rated Cap: 2
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
If enough people watch your vid you are going to be responsible for driving the the price of a skoolie shell up.
You show how a steel tube can be made into a great RV.
The coach converter crowd is obviously jealous. You got a better rig at a fraction of the price!
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04-30-2009, 11:55 PM
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#25
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern BC Canada
Posts: 538
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
very nice work and as said before "nice music". Sure is different to see the bus in moving pictures. Have to remember that when ours is finished.
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05-03-2009, 08:20 AM
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#26
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 136
Year: 1994
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
Rated Cap: 54
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Thanks so much Jesper Clan for taking the time to document your project!!!
Your bus was the inspiration that launched our project!
Den,
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11-15-2009, 09:37 AM
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#27
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Ford B700
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: 65
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Look into the Nason 2k urethane. It has an integrated clear coat (how, I dont know) and has a good shine to it. A bit pricey but by the time you bought a the xo rust and a seperate clear coat I would think itd be about the same. The guy that painted my bus swears by this stuff, says it holds a shine for years and is very durable. I have xo rust on the interior and it is already starting to dull a little.
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08-05-2010, 11:12 AM
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#28
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pueblo Co
Posts: 310
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safe T Liner
Engine: 3208 turbo
Rated Cap: 84
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Wow great job - I don`t like to just do the at aboys but some projects are just so out standing and this one not just for the work but the web lay out and presentation. Like the Brown Crown and so many others on this website. Its efforts like yours that have Inspired so many others to take the first step to begin thier own project. Some times I wish I had kept more windows.
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08-11-2010, 01:21 PM
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#29
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
The carpet projects looks like it is coming along really well...I think it makes for a great looking roof.
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08-11-2010, 03:02 PM
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#30
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Glenn,
Most of what I had to cut around on the carpet were pretty easy, so it wasn't a big deal to do the carpet last. One of my concerns was also that if the carpet goes up first, there may be a small amount of movement between studs and the ceiling panels when you start to build walls because you are going to have the spongey carpet between the stud and the ceiling. The carpet may add a little "give" to the walls/studs when you fasten them to the ceiling.
As for the odors, that has not been a problem for me. I have the traditional vent fan over the oven and and additional fan up on the roof behind the drivers seat. The carpet is not going to absorb any more odor than the couch, chairs, ect will, in my opinion. No one has ever came in the bus and told me what I had for dinner the last night and my carpet has been up now for well over a year. I think it really depends on what you think looks good in your bus and what works best for your conversion.
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08-13-2010, 12:38 AM
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#31
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Elk Plain, WA.
Posts: 513
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DTA360
Rated Cap: 16
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
I just read your blog... Very cool...
I like the way you worked out the problems you came across...
Great idea on the bunks storage...
Have you had any issues with the grout on the tiles??? Or any issues with the wood stove???
I appreciate the time you took to make your build available for others to use as a guide...
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08-19-2010, 11:22 AM
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#32
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Looks really nice
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08-19-2010, 02:04 PM
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#33
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,489
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/AT545
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Ceiling looks great! I will be doing something similar except with cork instead of carpet. What exactly are those wood strips? Are they thin enough to bend without using moisture?
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08-19-2010, 05:07 PM
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#34
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pueblo Co
Posts: 310
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safe T Liner
Engine: 3208 turbo
Rated Cap: 84
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Sweet looking - maybe a little liquid nails for back up - but it looks like some thing the Brown Crown did.
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08-20-2010, 12:21 PM
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#35
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Don't give up, its lookin good. I originally tried the screws as well, but ran into the same problem, it weakens the board and they snap. So, I bought a 4x8 foot piece of panneling and cut the strips 1 1/2 inches thick on my table saw. Then I decided to try and use liquid nails instead of the screws because of the same problem you ran into. The liquid nails worked fine. Use your curtain rods to hold the strips up there for drying. The downside is that with the curvature of the roof, you will need to let them dry overnight at least...so don't get in a hurry.
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08-20-2010, 12:52 PM
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#36
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,489
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/AT545
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
What about using that thin rectangular trim that is about 1.5"-2" wide and about 1/4" thick? It comes in 8' strips. It might be a bit wider than you would normally use for that application, but maybe it would bend easily without breaking and also be wide enough you could use screws (with holes pre-drilled in the trim of course).
You might also consider some thin brown or black anodized aluminum strips - although that might get pricey.
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08-20-2010, 02:02 PM
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#37
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 446
Year: 89
Coachwork: thomas
Engine: 7.3 diesel
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
what about screen lath, its what you use to go ever 2x4s on an old screen room. pre drill and you will be good to go. 1 1/2 wide and is 1/4" thick
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08-21-2010, 01:11 AM
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#38
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Off-Grid
Posts: 740
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH S1723
Engine: IH V345 Gas V8
Rated Cap: 66
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
I couldn't cut a straight line either until I picked up one of these, now straight lines are a breeze! Just something to consider...
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10-16-2010, 04:37 PM
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#39
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Looks very nice!!!
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10-22-2010, 12:40 PM
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#40
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wood Dale
Posts: 189
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: Carpenter
Engine: 7.8 New Holland
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Bussin' It - the Conversion
Hey there jespers!! i love how updateded you keep your conversion i must say it has been wonderful to help me do some planning for my soon to be conversion!! thanks again! Anyways, i love the idea to conserve with the 2 bucket sink system, and how is it holding up? also, you and BC with the carpeted roof is an awsome look and functional idea keep it up please!!!
Mike
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