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Old 07-29-2009, 08:47 PM   #1
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The Crown files...

I included the vacuum for scale--



Captains log--April maybe: The crew, eager to put their hard training efforts to the test set about ressurecting the beastly vessel..










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Old 07-29-2009, 09:04 PM   #2
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Captain's Log--Five minutes later: The energy born of excitement soon faded and munity set in.








Risking life and limb I regained command.

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Old 07-29-2009, 09:05 PM   #3
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Thanks for the kind words. I picked it up in April in Sacramento.
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:13 PM   #4
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Re: The Crown files...

Hilarious little skit!
My favorite bus, the Crown - love it... hard to find in Florida tho or I would'a bought one! Welcome to the madness & I can see already that you know the rules...Lotsa photos!!
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:35 PM   #5
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Captain's Log--Restless locals: Some of the indigenous have shown disdain for the vessel--I shall investigate...

Met with hostility, I've decided to move the vessel from the street.

Having relocated the vessel, we completed the demo and recycled the interior aluminum panels for use in skinning the exterior window openings.





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Old 07-29-2009, 09:53 PM   #6
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We've found my next teeshirt Smitty.
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:11 PM   #7
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Maaaan! I love the lines of that old bus! TOOO COOOL. Welcome and good luck.
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Old 07-30-2009, 07:23 AM   #8
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What is the interior height in a Crown? Is this rear or mid engine...I gotta have one someday!
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Old 07-30-2009, 02:15 PM   #9
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Thanks for the welcome.

After installing 3/4" tounge and groove(painted the exsposed side), 1/2" sound board, 1/2" osb and 1/4" floor covering, it's about 6' 2 1/2".








The motors mounted mid-ship on be its left side. Presuming the crown is mechanically and structurally sound, the biggest challenge is accessory placement and storage.

House batteries...

Starting batteries-they swing out and there was enough space behind them to mount four six volts.


Closer on the frame I welded up for the six volts.

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Old 07-30-2009, 02:33 PM   #10
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The shot with the insulation looks like a freakin spaceship! Beam me up!
How thick is the floor overall after you put the top layer on? Do the Crowns come with a taller ceiling?
I will be watching your build....drool...
Looking good so far, how is the access to the engine?

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Old 07-31-2009, 01:11 PM   #11
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Are you adding windows after the walls are done?

Can I ask what she cost you? (curiousity)
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Old 07-31-2009, 04:47 PM   #12
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The shot with the insulation looks like a freakin spaceship! Beam me up!
It really does! Or like one of those 1930's "Sky Captain" airplane of the future shots.

What kind of insulation did you use? How did you secure it to the ceiling?
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Old 07-31-2009, 06:02 PM   #13
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3k

To my recollection it's 1" foil faced polystyrene-I just squeezed it between the framework. Ya, I thought it would be easier to punch the windows in after the exterior skins and interior walls.
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Old 07-31-2009, 11:53 PM   #14
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To my recollection it's 1" foil faced polystyrene-I just squeezed it between the framework. Ya, I thought it would be easier to punch the windows in after the exterior skins and interior walls.
Fair price IMO... Have you driven her much yet? You are making so much progress! Course you got the high-strung boys to help you when in need!
I like the narrow window height on the remaining windows, will look so good with some tint & a few other windows punched in...
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Old 08-01-2009, 12:56 AM   #15
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I have always loved these Crown Busses. Please take tons of pictures.
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Old 08-12-2009, 09:58 PM   #16
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Hey, just checkin up on the progress... haven't heard from you in a while!
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Old 08-15-2009, 02:44 AM   #17
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Captain's Log: As summer recedes, large quantities of insomnia have come aboard. As I write, questions of paint schemes, trim rings and should I use propylene or ethylene? haunt my psyche. All is not dark though, I heard murmurings of a water tank factory who sells direct in my vicinity. I drove up today and stumbled upon a bus converter's oasis--tank after tank of white, cubic, water holding perfection--the only thing missing was the 200% mark-up. I'll post some pics manana to prove to myself I've done something.

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Old 08-17-2009, 12:20 AM   #18
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Painted the dash


Skinned the cieling

One of the sheets of luan looked to be ?walnut? on one side, shame to waste it
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yes that looks great nice job looks like you need a bunkhouse style model! timbuk
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Old 08-17-2009, 03:19 PM   #20
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Nice work! Love the ceiling & the "walnut" looks great - good contrast.

The sleepless nights will kill ya after while! & it never dissipates....

What color did you paint the dash?
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