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Old 10-25-2020, 06:15 PM   #1
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1998 Thomas Vista Prison Bus

Hey Everyone,
I started working on my bus about two weeks ago. I just pulled up the floors today! Still trying to pick a name. Here’s the list so far:
Convict Cruiser
Mista Vista
Smoosh Face

Looking forward to posting more progress pics!
Trey
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Old 10-25-2020, 09:15 PM   #2
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Nice bus! You don't even have to paint it too!
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Old 10-25-2020, 09:22 PM   #3
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Thank you! I think im going to replace both bumpers and the hood but yeah the white looks nice. I think ill keep it white.
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Old 10-25-2020, 09:30 PM   #4
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Coachwork: Blue Bird
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Those things are kinda cute. Is there a big doghouse inside so you can work on it?
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Old 10-25-2020, 09:30 PM   #5
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You could always add silver stripes or black curves with silver to make it look more like a custom RV. We will paint ours white as a base and go from there. I wanted to put chrome bumpers on mine but can't find a source. The local chrome plater wants $850 to chrome mine.
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Old 10-25-2020, 10:19 PM   #6
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Hmm thats not a bad idea. Chrome does sound expensive haha
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Old 10-26-2020, 08:15 AM   #7
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Old 10-26-2020, 08:16 AM   #8
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Hey Everyone,
I started working on my bus about two weeks ago. I just pulled up the floors today! Still trying to pick a name. Here’s the list so far:
Convict Cruiser
Mista Vista
Smoosh Face

Looking forward to posting more progress pics!
Trey
M can do you any kinda custom sticker/design for your bus if you want... once you pick a name send an email

We like "Mista Vista"

ours is "Kaiju"
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Old 10-26-2020, 10:33 AM   #9
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Very cool bus. That's going to be an exciting project!
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