Smitty's Bus

[jkindt]

Originally Posted by timbuk

canadian winter? WHERE? hahahhahha

Well, not this year I suppose. Although I did see -45*C earlier this winter, for about two weeks. We were the coldest city in the whole country! It is true though, not as cold as usual. First time I ever heard of Canada importing snow!!!

[Radion]

Hi Smitty. My name is Radion.I am from Russia.I found the description of your modification of the bus in the Internet.I asked for some help to translate my message 'cause of my bad English.It was wery interesting to monitor for such modification.Please,if it is not very difficult for you, publish more photos- it is interesting. I am doing something the same but not of the bus but from small truck.You can see it here.

[jkindt]

Wow, that is a lot of custom work. Nothing like starting with a bare frame!!!

[Radion]

Smitty,The car's weight is less than the maximum permitted

mightybus,In Canada, you can not buy vodka??

[TygerCub]

Wow, Smitty! You're kickin' butt with progress on your bus. Glad to see you have some help.
Looking forward to living vicariously through your progress.

[browncrown]

Looking mighty fine there dude!

[jkindt]

Originally Posted by Smitty

I also measured between the sheeted walls, and I have 7'4" (someone asked, I thought it would be 7'6"...so I lied )

No problem, I wouldn't accuse you of lying. I was just curious how much width you have with all that insulation in the walls. I must say, I am very impressed! That is still a decent amount of interior width. My bus measures 7'6" between the window frames without adding ANY insulation.

[Diesel Dan]

Is that sanded plywood on the walls? How thick is it? What will be the final wall treatment?

[thesaltydog24]

Looks good. Your really moving along on the bus. One question, How are your trusses attached to the support beam on the wall? Are you planning on attaching a board under the truss ends to help support? Ok that was two questions. lol

Chris

[RUskoolietailgater]

Smitty very cool bus. I look through your thread periodically to see if my idea would "work" or not. It's a great blueprint to use.

[Sojakai]

News Papers on one side and Magazines and Books on the other?

[Sojakai]

Not sure on how well War and Peace will do, but you probably should keep an Almanac by the can. I hear that its great to have in emergencies.


Volume: 20 L Voltage: AC100V/DC12V; AC230V/DC12V Power Consumption: DC: Cold mode: 40W~65W AC: Cold mode: 40W~75W Cooling Capacity: 20oC-22oC below ambient temperature Features: A practical playmate combined with cooling function, amusement function and decorate function (3 in 1). As a good friend, vending machine mini-cooler can accompany you everywhere. No matter on living room, office, or in car, boat, even in public, garden party, she may offer refreshing beverage anytime. Insert one small coin, and get one can beverage--the pleasure is far more than the drink itself. It is extremely a good promotion item. Each unit comes with 10pcs of coins. (Coin size is adjustable on request.) Weight: N.W.: 8.2kg / G.W.: 9.1kg

And for when those intruders come by:

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Or just use a Titanium Spork to defend yourself...
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[Diesel Dan]

So how do you control the odor in one of those bucket toilets?

[Seeria]

Do a look up for humanure, they give a full run down (and free book) on how it all works.

Just picked up the wood to build my own, though going with the smaller box. Why so large, Smitty?

[Doodlebug]

[quote]Diesel Dan wrote:
So how do you control the odor in one of those bucket toilets? http://<br /> <a href="http://www.t...&pageID=95</a>

My carpenter turned me on to these... use them when they take the cub scouts on river rafting trips. Leslie Lookin good Smitty...

[Seeria]

What is that wood disc thing under the toilet bucket?

[timbuk]

i konw theres a joke here somewhere but i just cant get a handle on it.Wheres the mop bucket? That window in the drivers area would be a hoot to pull up to a drive through.You have lots of progress amigo.

[browncrown]

Sure looks good Smitty...looks like your making fast progress...looking more and more like home everyday

[Diesel Dan]

Way to go Smitty! Great progress!

[Griff]

Ditto, Smitty, that's really coming along nicely, great job!