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06-12-2021, 11:55 AM
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#21
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by musigenesis
This sounds like a fun event. I've always thought it would be cool if skoolie builders were like the Amish and gang-tackled skoolie builds like they do barn-raisings.
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Haha, yes, basically like a barn-raising. Great analogy.
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06-12-2021, 11:56 AM
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#22
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rwnielsen
That being said.. .. I'm hoping to finish my driver's seat today
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You will! YOU WILL!
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06-16-2021, 05:35 PM
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#23
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Campbell, Tx
Posts: 204
Year: 2004
Coachwork: IC
Chassis: IC
Engine: T444e, 7.3
Rated Cap: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
5 days... so the buses are still yellow? takes more than 5 days to paint one.
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My wife and I sanded, masked, primed and painted ours over 3 days roughly, so I guess one or two of the crew could be doing that while the others do the build out. It's not an awful task on a smaller bus.
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06-16-2021, 06:05 PM
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#24
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by consti2tion
My wife and I sanded, masked, primed and painted ours over 3 days roughly, so I guess one or two of the crew could be doing that while the others do the build out. It's not an awful task on a smaller bus.
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Yeah, we're debating about wrapping them vs. painting them. That's probably the most challenging part, tbh.
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06-16-2021, 06:17 PM
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#25
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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[QUOTE=Danjo;441997
Also, youd never expect to have a completed-completed conversion, right?[/QUOTE]
Is there such a thing?
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I Thank God That He Gifted Me with Common Sense
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06-16-2021, 06:29 PM
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#26
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 15
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Originally Posted by o1marc
Is there such a thing?
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I'm hoping for mostly complete and then whatever isn't, we will finish it afterwards before parting ways with the vehicles!
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06-16-2021, 07:08 PM
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#27
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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 consti2tion
My wife and I sanded, masked, primed and painted ours over 3 days roughly, so I guess one or two of the crew could be doing that while the others do the build out. It's not an awful task on a smaller bus.
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What paint did you use? How much sanding/body work did ya do?
I've got a couple years in auto body and it takes many days to properly paint even a VW beetle or a Yugo. But I get ya- a decent paint job can be done in a few days if going for something basic and just trying to change the color of a bus.
A Wanderlodge friend of ours just shelled out 25k for a paint job!
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06-16-2021, 07:15 PM
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#28
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 443
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: Cummins ISC 260HP/660Q/MD3060 6spd
Rated Cap: 81
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Sounds like a fun event and interesting to see how far along they can get. Unfortunately that’s too far for me to go with kids in school.
Id also like to see a just skoolie competition where teams are competing just on buses. Keep it basic, well planned out and don’t be picky in the details they could do something half decent. Experience would be a major help too. Having said that I always under estimate how long any project on my bus will take.
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06-16-2021, 11:31 PM
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#29
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Sandpoint, ID
Posts: 557
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Girardin Microbird MB-IV
Chassis: Ford E450
Engine: 7.3 Diesel
Rated Cap: 25
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I binge watched a conversion in 5 days when I first caught the bug. My ceiling took 2 weeks I think. Looking forward to seeing the progress!
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06-17-2021, 06:43 AM
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#30
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Campbell, Tx
Posts: 204
Year: 2004
Coachwork: IC
Chassis: IC
Engine: T444e, 7.3
Rated Cap: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
What paint did you use? How much sanding/body work did ya do?
I've got a couple years in auto body and it takes many days to properly paint even a VW beetle or a Yugo. But I get ya- a decent paint job can be done in a few days if going for something basic and just trying to change the color of a bus.
A Wanderlodge friend of ours just shelled out 25k for a paint job!
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A lot of sanding was done you know to the point of not having finger prints left! Haha and not much body work, just some light filler in a couple of spots. Paint was some of the Majic brand from Tractor Supply, which if I were building one for a competition I would pick a different paint. That Majic paint took a very long time to dry, but I have to admit it is very durable! No clear was applied.
I can see where it would cost that to paint a Wanderlodge, especially if going for an original paint scheme, which I would certainly have to do because there is just something about those multi-tone bus that are amazing.
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06-17-2021, 08:16 AM
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#31
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 19,823
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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I just took 2 days to Upgrade my HPOP, rework some wiring and fix a powered steering leak....
its taken me 3 weeks so far to paint 3/4 of my Superior with a roller...
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06-17-2021, 08:59 AM
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#32
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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 cadillackid
I just took 2 days to Upgrade my HPOP, rework some wiring and fix a powered steering leak....
its taken me 3 weeks so far to paint 3/4 of my Superior with a roller...
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I hope you do some before n after pics!!
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06-17-2021, 12:20 PM
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#33
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Campbell, Tx
Posts: 204
Year: 2004
Coachwork: IC
Chassis: IC
Engine: T444e, 7.3
Rated Cap: 12
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I sprayed mine, thought about rolling it but decided against it mostly for the mess I make rolling paint haha.
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06-18-2021, 09:38 AM
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#34
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 42
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Working fast
Ever hear of a 48 hour film festival? Groups get together usually with a script and a truck of equipment. Maybe 8 person teams. No funding. They are given something that has to be in the film so there is some script rewrite. In 48 hours, they have to complete a 12-15 minute film. This includes acting, editing, and titles. Since a movie that is 8 times longer and takes years to complete can cost $300M, it is a very impressive thing to watch.
It is amazing what focused people who know what they are doing (and know what to shortcut and what not to) can do.
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06-24-2021, 08:34 AM
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#35
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: NY
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WesleyElder
Hi everyone!
Really weird thing we're doing, but we're holding a festival called Gutted where 3 teams compete to renovate a van, an RV and a skoolie over 5 days in the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado. We have several travel creators who will be on the teams, holding panels and just attending, so I wanted to make sure I posted over here, too.
If it's something you want to come watch, go see the Dunes and meet up with other skoolies, then come on out! This is our first year doing it, so we're working through all sorts of things (especially post-covid), but it's looking to be a great event.
https://guttedevent.com/
Hope to see you there! Ask me any questions either here, or you can reach me directly at wesley@thejump.com.
Thanks!
Wesley
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What kind of attendance are you expecting? And, what are you guys doing as far as covid protections? I tried to find you guys on instagram and stuff but had a hard time. Even if the busses aren't complete after five days it seems like an interesting and fun event.
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06-25-2021, 02:55 PM
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#36
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nords
Ever hear of a 48 hour film festival? Groups get together usually with a script and a truck of equipment. Maybe 8 person teams. No funding. They are given something that has to be in the film so there is some script rewrite. In 48 hours, they have to complete a 12-15 minute film. This includes acting, editing, and titles. Since a movie that is 8 times longer and takes years to complete can cost $300M, it is a very impressive thing to watch.
It is amazing what focused people who know what they are doing (and know what to shortcut and what not to) can do.
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I've actually done this several times, ha. That's my background, I'm a filmmaker. Similar concept!
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06-25-2021, 02:56 PM
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#37
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecoglitt3r
What kind of attendance are you expecting? And, what are you guys doing as far as covid protections? I tried to find you guys on instagram and stuff but had a hard time. Even if the busses aren't complete after five days it seems like an interesting and fun event.
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We're planning on between 1500-2000 people attending. We're getting good traction on tickets so far!
Our instagram is @guttedevent. It'll be curious to see how far the teams get!
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06-25-2021, 02:57 PM
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#38
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon Voyage
Sounds like a fun event and interesting to see how far along they can get. Unfortunately that’s too far for me to go with kids in school.
Id also like to see a just skoolie competition where teams are competing just on buses. Keep it basic, well planned out and don’t be picky in the details they could do something half decent. Experience would be a major help too. Having said that I always under estimate how long any project on my bus will take.
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The plan for next year is that it's several weeks long and each week focuses on one specific type of vehicle! Week 1, vans, week 2, skoolies, week 3, box truck, ambulances... etc... etc..
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06-25-2021, 07:10 PM
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#39
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,537
Year: 1993
Coachwork: bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins, Allison AT1545
Rated Cap: 2
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Sounds like a fun event!
darn it! i lived in my bus in Blanca 2 years ago, other side of the state now.
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06-26-2021, 12:25 AM
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#40
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 993
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: CS RE
Engine: ISC 8.3 L 260 hp
Rated Cap: 36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
A Wanderlodge friend of ours just shelled out 25k for a paint job!
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That's alot of Happy Meals! Bet it looks good though.
Ted
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