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02-23-2017, 11:40 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 113
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Roof raise cost?
I've done some research and can't really find prices. After all was said and done how much did you end up spending on your roof raise? I'm hoping I can fit in my budget
I'm going to do as much as I can myself. From cutting and raising but I can't do any of the welding myself. I've got a 40 foot bus and it's looking to raise 24in
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02-25-2017, 11:28 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Hempstead Tx
Posts: 213
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International
Engine: t444e
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You don't *have* to weld, you could drill & bolt.
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02-26-2017, 07:33 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: hills of sw virginia
Posts: 889
Year: 1996
Chassis: thomas
Engine: 8.3 cummins
Rated Cap: 11 window
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Depends on many things. Are you reusing the windows ? I think 1500 in materials is a good guess. You can spend 2500 on windows and doors .
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02-26-2017, 11:53 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Posts: 1,635
Year: 2000
Chassis: Blue Bird
Engine: ISC 8.3
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There's no inherent need to weld a roof raise. Rivets as in the original construction are also an option. Solid rivets if you have access to both sides, or blind if you don't. A fair 3X or 4X air hammer for setting solid rivets will set you back around US$200-300 IIRC.
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10-05-2017, 07:51 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 573
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466e
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OP, have you had any progress on the roof raise?
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10-06-2017, 02:17 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wutm8
I've done some research and can't really find prices. After all was said and done how much did you end up spending on your roof raise? I'm hoping I can fit in my budget
I'm going to do as much as I can myself. From cutting and raising but I can't do any of the welding myself. I've got a 40 foot bus and it's looking to raise 24in
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Depends on your local market. What's the going rate for a pint tears, a quart of blood, and a gallon of sweat?
The new sheet metal for my raise (6 pcs 4x8 and 5 pcs 4x10 sheets of CR 18ga) is $487.66. I bought a Hobart 140 for this project tho I don't plan on welding the skins. I welded patches on the floor and will likely use it to build many other things such as frames for holding tanks, storage, etc. I have NOT bought rivets to replace the ones I'm pulling. No idea yet on ceiling and floor treatments tho probably wood (no riveting/welding for that). Without doing interior walls/floors/ceilings I think I am going to need about 500 rivets to replace existing. Maybe another 300 or 400 for new rivets.
Haven't done my raise (yet). I have another 250 rivets to go. Will almost certainly buy the sheet metal this coming Monday. I have the day off to go pick it up, get drunk, and cry in my beer. What the hell was I think with this project???
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10-06-2017, 02:24 PM
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#7
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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No matter what it costs, it sure beats the hell out of paying someone ten or twenty grand to do what can be done in a weekend with some friends!
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10-06-2017, 02:31 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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One weekend my butt. Your bus is still a little breezy.
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10-06-2017, 03:06 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
One weekend my butt. Your bus is still a little breezy.
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10-06-2017, 06:50 PM
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#10
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
One weekend my butt. Your bus is still a little breezy.
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Well- to raise the roof took LESS than a weekend.
Paneling it in, that's another weekend. I just haven't had THAT weekend yet!
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10-06-2017, 08:57 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Well- to raise the roof took LESS than a weekend.
Paneling it in, that's another weekend. I just haven't had THAT weekend yet!
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Congrats ECCB!!!! That is your 11,000 post !!!! Woot !!!!
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10-06-2017, 09:36 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
Congrats ECCB!!!! That is your 11,000 post !!!! Woot !!!!
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Damn, that's a lot!
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10-07-2017, 12:37 AM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Damn, that's a lot!
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You are 10x the man I will ever be !!!
Me and Brewer Bob are going to ride your ass until you finish the big bus.
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10-07-2017, 07:48 AM
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#14
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
You are 10x the man I will ever be !!!
Me and Brewer Bob are going to ride your ass until you finish the big bus.
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Join the list of folks who do so.
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10-10-2017, 08:38 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Well- to raise the roof took LESS than a weekend.
Paneling it in, that's another weekend. I just haven't had THAT weekend yet!
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Lol, fair enough. Keep dragging your feet and I'm going to get ahead of you. Bought the sheet metal yesterday. ****'s about to get serious.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
You are 10x the man I will ever be !!!
Me and Brewer Bob are going to ride your ass until you finish the big bus.
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Damn straight.
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Join the list of folks who do so.
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It's probably a long but honored list which I can live with.
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10-10-2017, 08:41 AM
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#16
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Roof raise cost?
How bout bus and roof raise for $6500?
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10-10-2017, 01:00 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Roof raise cost?
How bout bus and roof raise for $6500?
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My a$s you are. Get back to work on it.
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