International Shorty Party Bus - Page 2

quizbus · 03-29-2008, 06:20 PM

The inside of the bus is about done, and I am starting on the outside. I started preping for paint by using a da sander, but this is going to take forever. Anyone have any other ideas?

Billsman · 04-02-2008, 09:51 PM

I'm about a week behind you. Have you picked a paint your using? I'm thinking Rustoleum.

quizbus · 04-04-2008, 12:04 PM

I just got all the paint yesterday. I am using a non-sanding primer sealer, Chrome Yellow acrylic enamel for the main paint, and Gun Metal Grey Metallic for the graphics. It will still somewhat resemble a school bus, but with much more color and bling. Sanding the outside of the bus for paint has been a real pain in the ass! All the paint cost $400 shipped, and a friend is doing the painting, so not too bad.

Billsman · 04-04-2008, 08:16 PM

Nice, so you're spraying it? I think Im going with midnight blue.

bigballsbus · 04-05-2008, 10:51 PM

I lied to you, we don't carry the hammered pain by the gallon at menards.. thought we did for some reason... sorry about that

quizbus · 04-28-2008, 08:08 AM

IT'S PAINTED!!! Here are some pics of my skoolie painted with the new wheels!

odyssess · 04-28-2008, 10:56 AM

Very cool!! I like the hood scoop, makes it look tough. Your wheels came out great. All you need now is a fat chrome stovepipe exhaust up the side...bad asss!! That yellow really pops. Great job.

quizbus · 05-02-2008, 02:25 PM

I am hoping to finish up the bus and take it out for the first time tomorrow! I can't wait!

Billsman · 05-04-2008, 04:24 AM

I almost missed this, wow congrats on the nice job, really looks sweet.

reprobate · 05-04-2008, 09:12 PM

Very, very cool! Great job!

quizbus · 07-11-2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the comments. Here are some finished pics... I actually built it for a TV show, and it is now for sale! Let me know if anyone is interested.

lapeer20m · 07-11-2008, 11:36 PM

that is an awesome looking bus!

odyssess · 07-14-2008, 11:42 AM

Are those caps on your rims? If so, where can you get them...they really pop with that shiny chrome!!

quizbus · 07-15-2008, 01:46 PM

They are polished stainless wheel simulators from http://www.realwheels.com. They were $750 for the set of 4, but I think they make the bus. They were made specifically for 22.5" dayton five spoke wheels.

putterspitt · 12-19-2010, 10:04 PM

what did you put on the ceiling?

putterspitt · 12-20-2010, 11:05 AM

tks Smitty
wasnt even looking at that

morriskelly · 12-20-2010, 01:34 PM

Your bus is incredibly creative!!! I just bought a 1999 International 3400 and am studying the internet to learn how to do my own upholstry and interior...right at the point of giving up, you give me newfound inspiration!

here's some pics:

cronk3420 · 12-22-2010, 01:46 PM

Sweet bus, looks good inside and out! All that you need is a hot tub to pull around!

cjgbur · 01-18-2011, 12:00 PM

I like it... I have almost the same bus, but it's a bluebird. I am trying to find lights for LED lighting for the interior. Thats my planning part that needs done yet. I have my el;ectrical plans finished and purrchased most of the supplies, just need to get back to work on it...

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