Project "Brutus" - Page 13

Diesel Dan · 08-09-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeC

... 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

Gotta love good neighbors! My elderly neighbors are like an extra set of grandparents to my kids. I consider myself very fortunate to not have any hassles from non-bus friendly people like some other members of this forum have had to deal with.

JakeC · 08-12-2013, 03:00 PM

OK, haven't got much done the last few days, but gearing up to get some work done tonight. I have the rear door done, and hoping to skin the 2 remaining windows on the back of the bus tonight. I would also love to get the black stripes painted on. We will see how far I get

JakeC · 08-12-2013, 11:23 PM

Stripes done on the passenger side. Pretty much love it!

Also got the rear door mounted. Gotta get the bumpers painted and installed!

proconsul100 · 08-13-2013, 12:43 AM

the silver was a good choice. now im thinking about re painting mine

wmkbailey · 08-13-2013, 09:17 AM

Wow, racing stripes. Does it go faster now?

Right now I have the rub rails black. I can't decide if I like them black or stripes like you have.

JakeC · 08-13-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wmkbailey

Wow, racing stripes. Does it go faster now?

Right now I have the rub rails black. I can't decide if I like them black or stripes like you have.

I haven't checked, but I am sure it's faster and gets better mileage. I was going to do the stripes differently, but this was my wife's idea and I liked it. Leaves the rivets aluminum, which kind of gives it an aircraft look, lol... I personally like the way your bus looks as is.

JakeC · 08-15-2013, 10:12 PM

Burnt. The. Fawk. Out. I am way too much of a perfectionist. Tried fixing a couple spots in the paint that I should have just left the flip alone. Made it worse. Tried to get my gray tank up inbetween the frame rails, but it is 1/2" to wide to fit between the lower lips on the frame rails. Can't slide it in from the back cause my hitch is in the way. I at least verified the extra fuel tank I picked up is going to fit. Sick of working on it right now.

Also running out of things to sell to fund this. Since I quit traveling for my job, I make about 60% of what I used to. More time with family, more time to work on bus, no money to do anything. Pretty sure I need to start selling unecessary body parts.

Then throw in a couple friends in crisis and life's a party.

Don't worry, I'm just venting. I'll get back at it.

NilesSkoolie · 08-15-2013, 11:13 PM

Jake i hear ya... i have painted and re painted this week because i didn't like it. Your bus is looking great!

JakeC · 08-16-2013, 08:39 AM

Lol...thanks! And thanks for reading my venting, haha... I kinda feel like I just need to find something to weld for a couple days

bansil · 08-16-2013, 08:58 AM

I FEEL YA

I pulled my back out last Saturday at the dump, came home and HAD to work on the bus

I was sore, put a brace on so I wouldn't move much...and did light duty work...I went to drill a hole in the roof for an anchor for a shelf...as the drill bit went thru the skin...I kind of jerked up

Shiat...thankfully I had the mattresses piled on the side behind be as I collapsed...... wanting to cry like a 5 year old in Wal-Mart toy aisle

I waited for awhile and was on a heating pad, on couch for a few days....I am feeling better and hopefully will finish up shelf this weekend after replacing starter on papaws truck and drain snaking the grandparents house

so we all go through these spells

wmkbailey · 08-16-2013, 09:35 AM

Hey guys, I'm starting to feel bad karma here. Things need to align back up before I raise my roof tomorrrow.

I'm trying to get so of my friends to come out and help, but all they want to do is video it in case something spectacular happens so they will have something to post on youtube.

bansil · 08-16-2013, 09:51 AM

cool make sure you link it here

It's all good...I feel like working this evening...I need to post pictures...having withdrawals

JakeC · 08-16-2013, 01:04 PM

Lol... no bad Karma. Just get a little beat up sometimes. Hope your back continues to improve, Bansil! That will bring a stop to work in short order.

And for sure post the video, William

bansil · 08-16-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeC

Lol... no bad Karma.

And for sure post the video, William

not a bad one!!!

a funny one with puppies and kittens

bansil · 08-16-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeC

Hope your back continues to improve, Bansil! That will bring a stop to work in short order.

Thanks

JakeC · 08-19-2013, 09:48 AM

Well, nothing major to report. I decided I needed to organize as my bus was looking like a tornado went through. A weak tornado, but a tornado none the less. I also made the executive decision that the 55 gallon tank that wont quite fit between my frame rails for a gray tank is going to actually go underneath my bed (along with the one that is already there), as another fresh water tank. I am going to have 110 gallons of fresh water, and will have to now source a longer, deeper, narrower tank for the gray water tank. I like the idea of having 110 gallons of fresh water. Mildly concerned about weight, as that is close to 1000#, but it should be fine

bansil · 08-19-2013, 10:18 AM

that's only eight 7th graders

wmkbailey · 08-19-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeC

I like the idea of having 110 gallons of fresh water. Mildly concerned about weight, as that is close to 1000#, but it should be fine

I don't know, My rear axle can only support 22,000 lbs. That is cutting it close.

I plant to put my freash water under my bed in the rear too.

JakeC · 08-19-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bansil

that's only eight 7th graders

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Originally Posted by wmkbailey

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Originally Posted by JakeC

I like the idea of having 110 gallons of fresh water. Mildly concerned about weight, as that is close to 1000#, but it should be fine

I don't know, My rear axle can only support 22,000 lbs. That is cutting it close.

I plant to put my freash water under my bed in the rear too.

Lol...feeling mildly stupid at the moment. I have a 19k rear, so I think I'll be fine

I was just picturing the overhang and how much weight is already on my rear axle, but yeah...another 1000# will be fine. Feeling pretty good about this, over 100 gallons of fresh water will be nice. I do need to get my bus weighed soon, though. I'm just curious where I'm at for weight.

LuckyChow · 08-19-2013, 09:53 PM

When you go to get it weighed, do a reweigh as well. I think the local Cat Scales is $10 for a weigh and $2 more for a reweigh. The first time through I put all wheels on the scale. On the reweigh, I move over to the edge and leave only one side wheels on the scale. Doing it this way, you can see how much is on each side. This will tell you if you are out of balance from side to side. It'll never be exactly the same, but as long as they are in the ballpark, it'll be good enough. This is a lot more important on RV's than buses, as they tend to be near the GVW when they leave the factory. If they are too much different, you can get bad handling. Buses tend to be much better in this respect. Using the weight on each wheel (or wheel set), you can look up the recommended tire pressure for the weight you're hauling. This will result in better tire wear and ride. I've got to do the same on mine soon.

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