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01-16-2015, 03:35 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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well had to go to work today, stopped by local lowes and guess what? They were replacing the last year models of moen faucets, with current year
I snagged a $219 bath tub set for $41...there went the 5 ball valves and 20' of 6 inch pcs of PVC pipe contraption I invisioned for cheap
tonite and tommorrow will be beer/brauts and plumbing...stay tuned ya'll
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01-19-2015, 06:02 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Farmington Hills, Mi (Detroit area)
Posts: 1,968
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Eldorado Aerotech 24'
Chassis: Ford E-450 Cutaway Bus
Engine: 7.3L Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 19
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I love snagging good stuff for cheap!
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01-20-2015, 11:11 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Metro Detroit
Posts: 8
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That mouse pic reminds me of a cheap rental house I lived in years ago.
I woke up early one morning and headed downstairs to the bathroom to answer nature's call. As I walked into the bathroom, I flipped on the light and there was a decent-sized rat half-sitting, half-floating in the bowl, soaking wet and looking unhappy. It took two flushes to get him down....
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01-20-2015, 12:57 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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02-08-2015, 10:10 AM
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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
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02-23-2015, 08:18 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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It is in my wish list now
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02-25-2015, 06:57 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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.....bump to get
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02-25-2015, 06:59 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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oops edited because that last post was for a different thread lolololol
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03-23-2015, 07:00 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Okay, I actually got something done to the bus
After trying to break bolts loose, I said &%$#@@ and broke out the grinder and zip,zip,zip
couple hits with a hammer and
hopefully get some metal this week, and drop tire so I can extend the back frame rails and start on the veranda
also need to redo plumbing since I added tub and moved toilet, cut and glue, easy
oh I need to clean crap from under bus, it is a small pile going to scrap yard, I backed over it and forgot it
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03-23-2015, 01:01 PM
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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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Looking forward to the Veranda build!
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03-23-2015, 03:39 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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Me too! --- Are you going fixed...or...fold-up?
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03-23-2015, 04:01 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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still on the fence, original plan was to use some 1" steel pins and make it pivot, with a couple small stroke hydraulic shocks to dampen bounce
Now since I want a place to do some metal art work, it wont work as I was planning originally
I will know in a few weeks, I have only drug on the ferry 1 time, have taken 2 other ferry rides, just better planning for load/unload at high tide
I have gotten into a "places" on purpose and broke out a straightedge and I should be fine with a 48 inch extension
SO it will probable be solid, with a roof and access ladder...also need to replace the back windows...with something more homey or Railroady....got way too many ideas floating around
P.S.
If it folds I wont have a storage spot for smoker, grill and spare tire....way too much luggage, in search of the perfect Glamping trip
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03-23-2015, 05:48 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Looking forward to more pics.
Nat
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03-23-2015, 06:56 PM
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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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Bansil, always love it when a new project is in the works and it sounds like you got it all figured out...Tortuga is going to look great!
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03-28-2015, 08:41 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 447
Year: 1988
Coachwork: Ward
Chassis: International
Engine: Navistar 5.9 Diesel
Rated Cap: A butt-load...
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O.O wooow!!!!! I'd get lost in such a project!
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03-28-2015, 03:02 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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I can't remember if your bus is 40 feet. If it is, you don't want it permanent.
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03-30-2015, 03:55 AM
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#677
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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34 bumper to bumper, and then add a spiral staircase and she should be about 39 plus a few extra on an uphill slope.
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03-30-2015, 06:22 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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so I dug out the old trailer since I have steel to haul for the next project, it had been sitting in a patch of vines and poke for about 2 years
still needs a washing after I get tires changed this week
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03-30-2015, 01:10 PM
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#679
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Nice.
Looking forward to more pics.
Nat
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04-03-2015, 11:37 AM
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#680
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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okay I gotta keep moving forward an inch at a time
New used shoes mounted and even balanced
I have never had balanced tires on this trailer...only cost a sausage biscuit and order of hash round cheese things
took it into field and even shoveled and swept it clean, don't you hate inverting shackles..what a pain
so I came into work today, and used the saw,
22 pcs for the stair runners (11 steps)
11 pcs for the outside of the steps
and 24 misc pcs for braces etc
It was worth it, 15 minutes of work, that would of taken forever outside at the house
next? wire up trailer with NEW lights and drag it to work monday and get the longer pcs
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