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04-14-2018, 05:53 AM
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#161
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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This guy is getting a huge tip when he is all done with my bus. I cannot believe how nice the bus is looking and how fast he is working. When we stopped by yesterday he had the pantry finished, the shower finished, and was working on the bathroom.
He said he really enjoys working on the bus at his home instead of leaving for different jobs everyday. He also said he would totally want to do more bus conversions! I will get better pics and do a walkthrough video this weekend. Here are a few crappy pics.......
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04-16-2018, 04:29 PM
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#162
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Well, my amish friend is just about done building the interior of my bus. All he has left is laying the floor and a few minor details. He had my bus for 10 days and it's almost ready for me to pick up. The bathroom door opens and actually closes off the entire front of the bus, so that is cool! Here are the pics from today. I will upload a walkthrough video tonight......
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04-16-2018, 04:34 PM
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#163
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,830
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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wow that bus is nicer inside than a lot of houses!!! this guy is fantastic!
-Christopher
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04-16-2018, 04:44 PM
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#164
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Looking awesome!!
You have me contemplating a trip to Ohio........
Does you friend work by the hour or bid the job?
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04-16-2018, 04:59 PM
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#165
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Looking awesome!!
You have me contemplating a trip to Ohio........
Does you friend work by the hour or bid the job?
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He bid the job for me and gave me a very reasonable offer on this project. I could not have done this myself and have it turn out this nice. If interested, he can give you a quote. It all depends on what you want done and how you want it.
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04-16-2018, 05:16 PM
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#166
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.C.
Posts: 1,136
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 34
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Looks like he was well worth it.
I really like that countertop with those cabinets.
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04-17-2018, 06:23 AM
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#167
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Here is the walk through video.............
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04-17-2018, 06:37 AM
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#168
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Excellent progress, man!
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04-17-2018, 06:38 AM
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#169
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Posts: 592
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Startrans
Chassis: Ford e-350 single wheel
Engine: 5.4 litre
Rated Cap: 12
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Oh ya baby... looks so good.
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04-23-2018, 04:46 PM
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#170
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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I went on vacation to Pensacola, Florida over the weekend and when I got back I was told the floor was finished on the bus, so I had to go over and see for myself..........
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04-23-2018, 06:12 PM
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#171
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Frisco, Texas
Posts: 829
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: Dt466e
Rated Cap: 71
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Awesome progress on the build man! Learned a few things and got a few ideas for mine.
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04-24-2018, 04:16 PM
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#172
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Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: League City, Texas
Posts: 221
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This is turning in to one of the best builds I have seen so far. Awesome work!
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04-24-2018, 08:11 PM
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#173
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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I got to bring my bus home tonight! I am one happy camper! Here is the vid from yesterday and I'll get another update real soon.......
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04-24-2018, 09:12 PM
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#174
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 334
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Ha I did the same thing with my bathroom door.
Nice job.
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04-25-2018, 10:46 AM
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#175
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Tahoe
Posts: 513
Year: 1997
Coachwork: International
Chassis: 3000RE
Engine: T444E w/ MT643
Rated Cap: 84 pass, 40'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Looking awesome!!
You have me contemplating a trip to Ohio........
Does you friend work by the hour or bid the job?
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Me too. I figure it would be WAY faster for me to drive there and let him do it!! That man has serious skills.
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middle aged mom on a learning adventure
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04-25-2018, 02:11 PM
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#176
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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My Amish friend would love to do more bus conversions. If interested, message me.
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04-25-2018, 07:02 PM
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#177
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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The bus is home!
It's so nice to have my bus home again! I want to share some pics of the sky light and some of the detail my Amish friend put into this bus build. I still have a lot of work to do like sanding, staining, painting, etc, but yeah. Enjoy........
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04-26-2018, 09:09 AM
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#178
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: pensacola fl
Posts: 16
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas Vista 7window
Chassis: 3600
Engine: T444E
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Looks awesome!
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04-29-2018, 08:40 PM
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#179
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Stereo
Stereo system is installed and working. This marine unit works well in the bus......
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04-30-2018, 08:06 PM
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#180
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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After filming this video I went to the Ohio DMV and had the title switched to a motorhome. I had to sign a waiver stating I met the requirements of securely attached bed, stove, fridge, sink, etc so instead of a bus title, I now have an RV title. I went next door and got my tags and the bus is now street legal. Took the bus to fill it up with fuel and it ran great for the 32 mile round trip.
I also got the detailed walkthrough in the video.....
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