legault family

[legault83]

Hi to all. Im Daniel and this is my first attempt and building my own skoolie. I have a 97 bb 44 passanger. So far I drove it home from VA and it ran great, 11mpg I was very happy with that! Got it home and started to work, so far I have the seats out, floor up.

[TygerCub]

Welcome! We look forward to seeing what you do with the conversion. Remember... it didn't happen unless you post pictures!

[Tango]

Hey Daniel --- Welcome to the Funny Farm! Looks like you picked up a great starter unit there. Hard to beat a BB. And don't hesitate to toss out any questions, there are folks here who've been doing what you are taking on for decades and are happy to share their experience, wisdom, opinions and tricks.

[chev49]

like.. how to properly duct tape your finger together after you slice it with the razor knife...

[syke]

Welcome aboard Daniel.
Great looking foundation you have there.

Enjoy your stay and please do post more pictures.

[legault83]

Ok. so here is the bus as i got with with all the seats still in.

Got the seats out then I needed to use alittle child labor to remove the rubber floor, it was stuck down alot harder the i thought.

Got that all out ok, no real problems or issues found. got it all sweep out and ready to be wire brushed and painted

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[itsme1738]

welcome....keep the pics comming!

[Diesel Dan]

Awwww...she's a cutie!

[legault83]

Once I got the floor cleaned up I put two coats of rustolium, and sealed all the holes in the floor.
I used 2x4 and 1 1/2 foam, and 5/8 osb for the floor.
It was a pain getting all the wood in on my own but its all done now!

So now im at a stand still. I need to sheet the windows. I was thinking of using metal flashing attached to plywood with liquid nails. and placed from the inside out, then using angle to keep it tight. The drip edge on the outside of the bus will maked attaching metal to the outside alittle of a problem. If anyone has any ideas let me know! I think ill try a test window soon and see how it goes.

[gbstewart]

thats how I skinned my windows removed the window, then a cut out a 1/2 pc of plywood, glued 1/8 sheet metal, I did out a few screws in to, then i placed where the window was,caulking it in and screws in place look good

gbstewart

[browncrown]

Welcome, look forward to reading about your progress!

[lornaschinske]

... So now I'm at a stand still. I need to sheet the windows. I was thinking of using metal flashing attached to plywood with liquid nails. and placed from the inside out, then using angle to keep it tight. The drip edge on the outside of the bus will make attaching metal to the outside a little of a problem. If anyone has any ideas let me know! I think I'll try a test window soon and see how it goes.

We did ours slightly differently.http://www.freewebs.com/aluminumasyl...ebirdfepg2.htm

[legault83]

Thanks for the tips. I was worried that the 24 inch would be alittle to small. Im glad to see I can use it, the flashing is more afordable from what iv seen looking around. Ill post some pix as soon as I get one done.

[legault83]

I have a big problem now progressive is going to cancel my insurance policy I live in north carolina any advice on who to call to get insurance the lady told me that the vin number and model year was the problem that was pulling up as an uninsured le vehicle I don't know if it'll be a problem with another company 2

[syke]

Give GMAC a call.
Quite a few members on this board are insured with GMAC. There might be a few others insured by other carriers but it's rare.

[Phoenixlee]

Thanks for that, it's much appreciated?

[keith]

i don't know what the thing is with your insur,because i have the same insur over here in GA and i have a 94 bb tc2000...now all i got on mine is PIP $125.00 ayr

[RavensOracle]

I have American Family. I have it insured for a set amount though. I had to go through an appraiser and all that hassle. Luckily the previous owner had done much of it before I bought the bus.

[legault83]

I called gmac and they told me I needed to be a member of camping world or good Sam club prior to giving me a quote for rv insurance. Does that sound right ? Eaither way I guess ill be a camping world member by the end of the night .....I should have new pics of the window skininng getting started on that tonight !

[chev49]

You dont have to be a member of camping world, you just get a discount if you are... so join them for the 20 bucks it costs

I got the extra "Goofy Goober" club discount also...