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05-09-2016, 03:40 PM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 5
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Faith and work brought me my summer camp bus
Howdy everyone,
This is srgofcb and I just purchased a 1972 Gillig school bus that just needs some tlc on the outside and a tiny home inside for me and my two pups. My current living situation must change within a months time and could use suggestions of how to get large stuff inside? I'm trying to keep everything small as possible but I am not exactly a wee lad. I even have to re mount the factory drivers seat about 6" back. Anyone and everyone's input is welcomed. I will have some picks soon.
AYE YOURS
srgofcb
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05-09-2016, 07:07 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: near Christiansburg VA
Posts: 692
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freightliner
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 44 or 66? 11 rows
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srgofcb
Howdy everyone,
This is srgofcb and I just purchased a 1972 Gillig school bus that just needs some tlc on the outside and a tiny home inside for me and my two pups. My current living situation must change within a months time and could use suggestions of how to get large stuff inside? I'm trying to keep everything small as possible but I am not exactly a wee lad. I even have to re mount the factory drivers seat about 6" back. Anyone and everyone's input is welcomed. I will have some picks soon.
AYE YOURS
srgofcb
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Welcome, Brother! (430 lbs speaking here.) You're in the right place. I'm an enthusiast rather than a mentor, so I'll direct you to others. But glad you're here. Is yours a rear engine bus?
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05-09-2016, 07:36 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Richmond Virginia
Posts: 932
Year: 1984
Engine: 366 Big block Chevy! :) w/ Stick shift
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living situation
Welcome!
How exciting; i too have a living situation that will change in July, so bus is my plan too...now i continue my search, invite the guidance of time, and see what life has to say about my plans lol
Good luck to us all! (pups included!)
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05-09-2016, 09:05 PM
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#4
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New Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 5
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Girthy we bee
I'm trying to shrink the size of the pictures down enough to fit in the posts but as they say when over whelmed "I've got too many irons in the fire"
Itzik at 1160 I believe 1180 rear engine with a 10 speed Fuller Eaton tranny, plenty of low range gears so much so that 3rd or 4th is just fine for starting out on a flat grade.
The front axle being so far back from the driver's seat took some getting used to and may I say a few nights of irregularity as well. All her seats are out and just found out to the CHP inspection service is too busy to come out anymore in my area Sacramento California so I have to rely on a few extra cups of coffee and disposable chair so I can be first in line at DMV tomorrow to get a reassignment registered in my name as a house car.
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05-09-2016, 10:36 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Gonvick MN
Posts: 339
Year: 1975
Chassis: Gillig
Engine: Cat 3208t/10 speed transmission
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Welcome.
Good to have another Gillig owner on this forum.
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Remove hence to yonder place....
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05-10-2016, 07:27 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 447
Year: 1988
Coachwork: Ward
Chassis: International
Engine: Navistar 5.9 Diesel
Rated Cap: A butt-load...
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Welcome!
Those are some great looking buses!
Welcome to the madness!
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05-10-2016, 03:13 PM
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#7
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New Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 5
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Any suggestions on an insurance company that will cover a bus interior conversion to a rv?
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05-10-2016, 04:15 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Your best bet is to find a local insurance agent. You know, the house turned into an office with the sign in front.
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05-10-2016, 04:52 PM
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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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Originally Posted by Robin97396
Your best bet is to find a local insurance agent. You know, the house turned into an office with the sign in front.
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And remember this phrase "Commercial vehicle for private use".
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05-10-2016, 06:57 PM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carytowncat
Welcome!
How exciting; i too have a living situation that will change in July, so bus is my plan too...now i continue my search, invite the guidance of time, and see what life has to say about my plans lol
Good luck to us all! (pups included!)
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Furry companions in tow I've found that c-list free stuff has also led to a retro theme that's great for my budget. A few porta potties, shower pans, curtains and some hanging water jugs should do if I don't find a rare claw foot tub.
Short bus was my second plan if I didn't find Gilli!
Good luck on the path that was made just for you.
steve 
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05-10-2016, 06:59 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,690
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Originally Posted by srgofcb
Furry companions in tow I've found that c-list free stuff has also led to a retro theme that's great for my budget. A few porta potties, shower pans, curtains and some hanging water jugs should do if I don't find a rare claw foot tub.
Short bus was my second plan if I didn't find Gilli!
Good luck on the path that was made just for you.
steve |
I have an art deco style footed tub. Come get it.
It doesnt' have the fancy feet though. But its apartment sized. Nice.
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05-10-2016, 07:07 PM
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#12
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New Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 5
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I'm partial to Bill's 1534 NT version myself but were going  so thanks for the reply
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