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05-17-2014, 08:56 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
Any ideas for the bulkhead compartment in a tailgating bus
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05-18-2014, 08:52 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cleburne TX
Posts: 692
Year: 2001
Chassis: International Amtran RE
Engine: DT466E/MD3060
Rated Cap: 78
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
Ill be watching this as I will be needing the same thing down the road. I think you have to get creative with space as we don't have a lot of it
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05-18-2014, 10:20 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Moodus, Ct.
Posts: 1,062
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Champion
Chassis: Ford e-450
Engine: 7.3 Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 14
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
What i wanted to do-but couldn't fine cheap enough fast enough-- airplane overhead storage. Look at the crap people jam in them-and since a plane is round, I bet the back corner is rounded.
Wouldn't that be slick?
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05-18-2014, 10:55 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
That would be awesome, where can you find that kind of thing
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05-19-2014, 05:31 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: EHT New Jersey
Posts: 1,134
Year: 2003
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International 3000RE
Engine: T444E/AT545
Rated Cap: 75
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
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Originally Posted by John Brothers
That would be awesome, where can you find that kind of thing
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Check some of the boneyards in here. Except for AMARC or the ones closed down, they may be able to parts out bins for you.
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05-19-2014, 12:14 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
I guess you need to decide what you want to store
A grill takes up more space than bag of wine outside the box, and 10 boxes of crackers takes up more space than a bottle of bourbon....so, do we what to store temporary? Or something that's is a staple, and thus needs "a home"?
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05-19-2014, 02:35 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 151
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
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Originally Posted by John Brothers
That would be awesome, where can you find that kind of thing
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Interface Aviation sells parts to aircraft interiors. Here is there website
http://www.interface-av.com/index.htm
Hope this helps
Jake
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05-19-2014, 02:35 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 151
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Brothers
That would be awesome, where can you find that kind of thing
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Interface Aviation sells parts to aircraft interiors. Here is there website
http://www.interface-av.com/index.htm
Hope this helps
Jake
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05-19-2014, 08:43 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Central MN
Posts: 143
Year: 1977
Coachwork: Chevy
Chassis: C/60
Engine: 350 V8
Rated Cap: 54
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
There are more in my build thread but this picture highlights what was in my bus when I brought it home. They worked well with a ton of storage space.
Here's another one ...
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05-19-2014, 09:00 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
I just used the OEM luggage racks in the back bedroom. Perfect solution for me....no fuss or mess.
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05-19-2014, 10:17 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
I have removed the door and cut the opening about 2 " larger then ran some lights into the compartment. My plan was to put a wine, beer glass rackin it but I think I'm going to build that closer to the liquor cabinet I just finished
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06-29-2014, 06:22 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
I'm talking about the area over the drivers seat/ windshield area. I'm trying to get the most storage or usable space I can. I'm extending the rear bumper next about 3 feet for storage of other tailgating supplies
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06-30-2014, 08:07 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
Plenty of room up there, I plan to redo mine so ar will work better, and put some storage in.
Only problem I had was this:
Getting up from seat and damn near knocking myself out
I solved that by installing a handle to grab, and remind me
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Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
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08-19-2014, 07:08 PM
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#14
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
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08-19-2014, 07:11 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
I ran lighting under and over under a recessed plexiglass panel to light the wine glass rack/ shot glass rack, looks great at night
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08-19-2014, 07:11 PM
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#16
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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Re: overhead bulkhead compartment ideas wanted
I ran lighting under and over under a recessed plexiglass panel to light the wine glass rack/ shot glass rack, looks great at night
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08-19-2014, 07:12 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 54
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Chassis: bluebird
Rated Cap: 20
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