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Old 09-21-2017, 09:59 AM   #41
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Side note... I love all the windows back here, its really a panoramic view.. I designed it so the Mattress will be about level with that back shelf, and the windows.. Should be nice (The shelf will be covered in the same flooring as the floor... Which btw.. I'm going to buy this! Its vinyl plank flooring.. stain proof, only 4mm thick, and looks great!
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Old 09-26-2017, 01:06 PM   #42
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Had a pretty fun weekend.. My girl and I rode in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride.. A ride with vintage motorcycles, and suites... In the name of prostate cancer awareness... were about 400 strong! Here's some pics...
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Old 09-26-2017, 01:14 PM   #43
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Didn't get much done over the weekend, since I was busy fixing my truck, shining up the bike, then riding the bike all day.. Didn't leave much time for bus... So last night, I felt the itch.. and went to work... I removed the 3 captains chairs, and the convertible couch.. (4 sale btw) and I started ripping up the carpet! The floor looks pretty good, little wet by the windows.. And a little un-even... But otherwise it looks great!!
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Old 09-26-2017, 01:16 PM   #44
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Also! I got my mattress... Its comfy as hell... Been camping out in the bus..
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Old 09-26-2017, 02:31 PM   #45
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Also! I got my mattress... Its comfy as hell... Been camping out in the bus..
Alright, enough loafing around. Back to work ! Winter is coming !!!

What is on your ceiling- that waffle pattern reminds me of moving blankets.

Bike ride looked like a blast. Is that girl of yours doing any work on the Pad?
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Old 09-26-2017, 02:48 PM   #46
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What the couch look like? Is the fame like a futon?
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Old 09-26-2017, 02:57 PM   #47
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Alright, enough loafing around. Back to work ! Winter is coming !!!

What is on your ceiling- that waffle pattern reminds me of moving blankets.

Bike ride looked like a blast. Is that girl of yours doing any work on the Pad?
Hahah shed love to help but I get to distracted by her skimpy outfits.. Yeah its think foam, diamond pattern.. Its very nicely done.. But an odd color... Plus won't work with the lighting I want.. It's coming down..
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Old 09-26-2017, 03:00 PM   #48
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What the couch look like? Is the fame like a futon?
Nope! its pretty clever.. The whole couch is mounted on these sliding seat rails, that mount between two planks of wood... I will take pics.. its perfect for an rv
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:16 PM   #49
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So this rail mounts to any piece of wood.. With the opposite on the other side.. Then the couch bottom and top easily bolt on... Make me an offer
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:19 PM   #50
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Cool

In other news I splurged a little bit.. And bought myself a birthday present! It came a few days early... Check this out.. I just need to make a little frame to lift it up so it sits on top of the wheel well.. Like the old couch did.. Obviously it will sit with the back against the wall..
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:42 PM   #51
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Cool So much style....

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In other news I splurged a little bit.. And bought myself a birthday present! It came a few days early... Check this out.. I just need to make a little frame to lift it up so it sits on top of the wheel well.. Like the old couch did.. Obviously it will sit with the back against the wall..
LOVE the couch, very swanky. Will you be wearing a smoking jacket while using it?


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Make sure you mitigated any water ingress before you finish interior, that floor looks like it may have gotten wet. I'd hate for the nice couch to get ruined.
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:59 PM   #52
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Make sure you mitigated any water ingress before you finish interior, that floor looks like it may have gotten wet. I'd hate for the nice couch to get ruined.
Ahaha that's the idea! This should explain the interior style I'm going for.. Yep I noticed that, the window leaked, I think it ran under the floor.. I'm going to try and find the leak before I replace the walls, and floor. The rest of the plywood looks good... Just going to replace than panel. Currently I have a tarp over that spot on the bus.. Also I ordered 144sq ft. of vinyl plank flooring!! Cannot wait to put that in!! But I gotta be smart and do the boring stuff first lol
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Old 09-28-2017, 02:13 PM   #53
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Here is the flooring I picked out.. "Dove Male" by Allure... Its vinyl plank flooring.. $1.79sqft. Its from Home Depot.. I love the design and color. And really the price inst bad.. Specially for how awesome it will look.. The boxes should arrive in a few days till then I got a lot of work to do, to get ready!
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Old 09-28-2017, 02:15 PM   #54
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Old 09-28-2017, 02:20 PM   #55
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Looking really good. And the vinyl should hold up very well.

And...my neighborhood bar always hosts the local DG Ride. Great bunch of folks and some really classy classic scooters.
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Old 10-04-2017, 02:30 PM   #56
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Older than I was looking but it sounds like a hell of a deal. Would love to get some captain seats like that. Changed my Public Surplus search but haven't found anything yet.
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Old 10-11-2017, 08:38 AM   #57
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Quick update, I decided to just go for it... and remove the headliner.... It was very nicely done, but the brown was to dark... and it just wasn't working for me... So beware of ceiling vents people!! Scared myself half to death when I dropped a vent to find this massive hornet nest inside my ceiling!!! Yikes!!
Unfortunately I have all this glue residue... Decided I'm just going to cover over it with FRP...
Also! Been camping out in the bus, the bus matress is much more comfy than my actual bedroom... bonus! Cat likes the bus! haha...
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Old 10-11-2017, 08:41 AM   #58
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Also as a bonus! I discovered the previous owner (Builder) actually took down all the ceiling panels, and spray foamed in between!! No nasty fiberglass to deal with... This Bus keeps getting better and better!!
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Cat likes the bus! haha...
Once I'm done with my build, I'm going to "build" an RV cat. Get one as a very young kitten. Welcome to the woods, welcome to hiking (keep up), welcome to the bus, welcome to the noise of a diesel engine running. It will be the best cat ever or a nervous wreck.

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Sweet score on the insulation. I also have a bus cat. Wonder if i can get him to go hiking that would be awsome.
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