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08-05-2013, 12:19 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
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Re: Project "Brutus"
How come all that comes to mind is "don't drink it until the mountains are blue" 
great job!
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08-05-2013, 12:35 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Haha!! It does look a bit like an aluminum can  And thanks!
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08-05-2013, 01:10 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 55
Year: 1991
Coachwork: International
Chassis: Blue Bird
Engine: DTA360 Spicer 6+1 Manual
Rated Cap: 65
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Re: Project "Brutus"
I have really been thinking silver for my bus and this might have sealed the deal.
What kind of paint is that?
What kind of Primer is that?
What kind of prep did you do??
What kind of spray gun?
Thanks
Tony
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08-05-2013, 01:18 PM
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#224
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 337
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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I have really been thinking silver for my bus and this might have sealed the deal.
What kind of paint is that?
What kind of Primer is that?
What kind of prep did you do??
What kind of spray gun?
When are you coming over to paint my bus?
How long will it take you?
Thanks
Tony
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I took the liberty of amending your post to include the important bits you forgot.... 
You're Welcome! 
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08-05-2013, 01:30 PM
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#225
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Kelso, WA
Posts: 253
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT360
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Awesome, good work there Mr. Jake!
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08-05-2013, 01:39 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 238
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Looks Great! Can't wait to see it with the black, that will really make it pop!
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08-05-2013, 02:32 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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Re: Project "Brutus"
Love the color and the way it turned out...really nice!
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08-05-2013, 02:44 PM
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#228
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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I have really been thinking silver for my bus and this might have sealed the deal.
What kind of paint is that?
What kind of Primer is that?
What kind of prep did you do??
What kind of spray gun?
Thanks
Tony
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Paint
Primer, but white...
Prep was lots of sanding, scuffing, some filling where it really needed it, wiped the whole thing down with paint thinner, and then taped. I also pressure washed it before and after wiping it down with paint thinner.
Gun, too small technically, but it worked fine. Super simple to use.
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Originally Posted by rex_1_mn
I have really been thinking silver for my bus and this might have sealed the deal.
What kind of paint is that?
What kind of Primer is that?
What kind of prep did you do??
What kind of spray gun?
When are you coming over to paint my bus?
How long will it take you?
Thanks
Tony
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I took the liberty of amending your post to include the important bits you forgot....
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LOL!! He may want to think twice. Runs don't show up in pics 
Thanks everybody, today is kinda fun. I'm sitting at work and it is slowly sinking in that I actually got it painted.
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08-06-2013, 10:35 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Here is what the paint scheme is going to look like. I was planning on doing just the rub rail directly beneath the windows, and then the bottom section shown, plus the rub rail below it, but my wife pointed out that leaving the rub rails (with all the rivets) aluminum gave it more of a sleek look. I agree, so this is the final scheme. Heck yes. Also, should have steel for the rear window openings this thursday
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08-06-2013, 02:35 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Project "Brutus"
why accent the under storage?
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08-06-2013, 03:13 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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Because it looked so shiney? Idk...just thought it looked cool, lol
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08-06-2013, 03:40 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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Because it looked so shiney? |
It's your bus, I was curious and work is boring...wait...........aren't you at work also?
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08-06-2013, 03:44 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Posts: 832
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: 3126
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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It's your bus, I was curious and work is boring...wait...........aren't you at work also? |
Work is just a place you use to plan what youre going to do to your bus when you get home.
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08-06-2013, 04:20 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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It's your bus, I was curious and work is boring...wait...........aren't you at work also?
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I work mostly at a computer. Not good when you are active on a forum, lol
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Work is just a place you use to plan what youre going to do to your bus when you get home. |
Yep!!
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08-06-2013, 04:21 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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It's your bus, I was curious and work is boring...wait...........aren't you at work also? |
Work is just a place you use to plan what youre going to do to your bus when you get home. |
I have had Delorme Street atlas '12 open for last couple days inserting campgrounds and sites for next bus trip (on 1 monitor) other monitor has work stuff up
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08-06-2013, 04:47 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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It's your bus, I was curious and work is boring...wait...........aren't you at work also? |
Work is just a place you use to plan what youre going to do to your bus when you get home. |
I have had Delorme Street atlas '12 open for last couple days inserting campgrounds and sites for next bus trip (on 1 monitor) other monitor has work stuff up |
LOL!! I have mapquest up right now
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08-08-2013, 11:12 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 367
Year: 1979
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 8 cyl gas
Rated Cap: 60
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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It's your bus, I was curious and work is boring...wait...........aren't you at work also? |
Work is just a place you use to plan what youre going to do to your bus when you get home. |
I have to agree... totally.
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08-08-2013, 11:14 PM
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#238
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 367
Year: 1979
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 8 cyl gas
Rated Cap: 60
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Jake, your bus does look like an aluminum can, really cool. Almost futuristic. Awesome job.
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trans·mog·ri·fy Verb: Transform, esp. in a surprising or magical manner.
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08-09-2013, 02:53 AM
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#239
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Southeast raleigh
Posts: 221
Year: 1974
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6-71
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Re: Project "Brutus"
Bus looks rad Jake!! Not sure why, but it makes me think of Daft Punk! Can't wait to see the black trim - you do very nice work sir!
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08-09-2013, 09:14 AM
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#240
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 732
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Project "Brutus"
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Jake, your bus does look like an aluminum can, really cool. Almost futuristic. Awesome job.
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Bus looks rad Jake!! Not sure why, but it makes me think of Daft Punk! Can't wait to see the black trim - you do very nice work sir!
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Thanks guys!! I feel like getting it painted was my last major hurdle. The rest of what is left is stuff I enjoy. I am hoping that tomorrow I can get some of the black done and cover the rear windows. Picked up my sheet metal for that the other day and I am ready to rock Can't wait to see the black on there. My elderly neighbor came marching over last night as I was by the bus marking the sheet metal to cut and I got a little nervous. She just wanted to tell me how much she loved the color
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