Roll your own

[Geo Jeff]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

my mechanical carpenter bus is nice that way I can just yank about any wiring I want, and the bus still starts and runs!!

the bluebird I opened the driver's console to change all the lights (only to find out bluebird's driver switch panel uses propreitary lights).. I created a Buzzer that would not stop for nothing.. checked the doors, hatches, etc.. I unplugged the wire and the bus stalled and wouldnt re-start till i finally found one of the buzzer units was shorting to ground...
-Christopher

My Genesis had a buzzer all the time and a red light flashing that was mounted above the drivers head. I found the said buzzer removed it and unplugged the light . I assume it was the cross walk sign since that's all that had been removed. I don't seem to have any no start situations with my doors?

At least my snow is almost meted and if it does'nt snow again in the next 4 weeks it will be spring here. Or what i call cold and wet in washington where it probably wont stop rainng tell July. I'm ready to get back to the build.

[Meddle]

Ahh, a Matrix fan. On of my all time favorite movies!!!

[DoubleO7]

Originally Posted by tobeamiss

I'm reading this whole thread over and came across your post. I think I'll definitely get the build sheet for mine! What a great idea! Thank you!

I just found the build sheet for mine. The International chassis portion anyways.
Next to the side front entry door there is a big removable sheet metel cover where the defrost blower is inside.
In front of that is the sheet metal structure under the dash.
There were holes in the structure big enough for your hand.
I just had to reach in to feel around to figure out what was in there.
Low and behold the build sheet from 1997 was rolled up and in there since 1997.

[Meddle]

I found my build sheets in the same spot. Unfortunately, mine was in pretty bad shape. The top of some of the sheets was somewhat legible, the rest was pretty much useless. An interesting find anyway. Cheers!

Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow may not come.

[EastCoastCB]

Its alive again!

[sojourner]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

Its alive again!

Did the headlight trim assemblies on yours come factory black or have they been repainted. I've been considering painting mine black to go with the rest of the theme.

[refinedj]

Pretty!! [emoji1303]


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[cadillackid]

I love to see a bus up and running!! Did you go for a ride??
Christopher

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by sojourner

Did the headlight trim assemblies on yours come factory black or have they been repainted. I've been considering painting mine black to go with the rest of the theme.

They came black as far as I can tell. They certainly look original!

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

I love to see a bus up and running!! Did you go for a ride??
Christopher

No it was just getting dark and all my tools were scattered.
I still need to remove the air line that went to the door, too. I had to hold a screw driver in it to plug it long enough for the air pressure to build so I could move it a few feet forward.
I also don't have a drivers seat installed right now.

[tobeamiss]

Originally Posted by DoubleO7

I just found the build sheet for mine. The International chassis portion anyways.
Next to the side front entry door there is a big removable sheet metel cover where the defrost blower is inside.
In front of that is the sheet metal structure under the dash.
There were holes in the structure big enough for your hand.
I just had to reach in to feel around to figure out what was in there.
Low and behold the build sheet from 1997 was rolled up and in there since 1997.

Wow!! I gotta check that out in the morning when the sun comes up. It's too dark and cold right now but I'll be out there bright and early because i can't wait to see if MY build sheet is there. This is great news because i was going to write the company. Thanks!

[EastCoastCB]

So I've got 2000 rivets on their way. half open end plain steel, half closed end stainless.

Can't decide between 16ga and 18ga for the sides. I guess 18 would be easier.
I need to plug the air lines properly, or really just get rid of them altogether... the ones from the stop arm and air door mechanism.

[cadillackid]

just take those lines out.. or if they come from somewhere convenient, cut the cone for the srtop sign and route it underneath for an air-connection to air up the tires. the sir line for myt stop sign came off a T right at the compressor.. through a protection valve and then to the solenoid valve then to the stop sign.

I took it out as id rather not have more places for air to leak...

most of the fittings are either 1/8" or 1/4" NPT so its easy to buy a plug at the hardware store and plug the spot where it originally connected to.
-Christopher

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

just take those lines out.. or if they come from somewhere convenient, cut the cone for the srtop sign and route it underneath for an air-connection to air up the tires. the sir line for myt stop sign came off a T right at the compressor.. through a protection valve and then to the solenoid valve then to the stop sign.

I took it out as id rather not have more places for air to leak...

most of the fittings are either 1/8" or 1/4" NPT so its easy to buy a plug at the hardware store and plug the spot where it originally connected to.
-Christopher

Yes sir that's the plan!

[EastCoastCB]

Gonna be ordering RV windows this weekend. I've not gotten much input from anyone on this issue.
If anyone knows RV windows and could answer a few questions, pm me please!
I wanna go with the fancy new style rv windows but I'm not sure if they'll work in my application?!

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

So I've got 2000 rivets on their way. half open end plain steel, half closed end stainless.

Can't decide between 16ga and 18ga for the sides. I guess 18 would be easier.
I need to plug the air lines properly, or really just get rid of them altogether... the ones from the stop arm and air door mechanism.

Almost forgot to order clecos!
Got some of those and the cleco pliers ordered this am.

Its all coming together, at long last!

[sojourner]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

just take those lines out.. or if they come from somewhere convenient, cut the cone for the srtop sign and route it underneath for an air-connection to air up the tires. the sir line for myt stop sign came off a T right at the compressor.. through a protection valve and then to the solenoid valve then to the stop sign.

I took it out as id rather not have more places for air to leak...

most of the fittings are either 1/8" or 1/4" NPT so its easy to buy a plug at the hardware store and plug the spot where it originally connected to.
-Christopher

Ditto what Cadillackid said. Trace them back to their origin and terminate there. Another good thing about this is you find where you can make a tap should you decide to install air ride seats in case you don't already have them.

[EastCoastCB]

Yep, I plan to run a new line from the valve for my new air seat.

[Tango]

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[EastCoastCB]

Do you know anything about mounting this style of window, the "frameless"?
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