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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By ChurchBuz
Just to be clear; 41.75 lbs + 9.125 lbs of foam,...

Just to be clear; 41.75 lbs + 9.125 lbs of foam, bolts, wood and vinyl equaling 50lbs, or 41.75 + 50?

It sounds like you are saying 50 total.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-13-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By ChurchBuz
Bluebird seat weight?

I did not weigh my seats when I ripped them out, but I know that they were heavy.

Does anyone know what they weigh?

I’m trying to figure how much weight in seats I removed.

Mine is a 91...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By ChurchBuz
I think all the above posts are applicable. ...

I think all the above posts are applicable.

I am not endorsing anything, I am just chiming in on the fabrication part. Take it for what it is worth (nothing) just brain storming along a similar...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-05-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By ChurchBuz
I used flood lights pointed down and out. But...

I used flood lights pointed down and out. But that might not make everyone happy. They work well.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-05-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By ChurchBuz
I had sort of hoped to only use one light per...

I had sort of hoped to only use one light per side, but the way Bluebird wired this one, that was not an option.

Warning!!!! The bumper is 3/16” thick!!!!

Cutting those holes and slots was a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-05-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By ChurchBuz
Tail lights in Bluebird

When I cut the back off the bus, I cut everything off that the lights were mounted to…

It has been a challenge to get things installed and sorted out; especially for someone who is not much with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-19-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,729
Posted By ChurchBuz
I’m in Richmond Va.

I’m in Richmond Va.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-02-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
Lip

I broke the stainless by clamping it to a table, and hitting it with a hammer lol. And looks ok.

I did use VHB Tape to stick it on before riveting.

Used clamps to set the tape.

Drilled...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-02-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
Here you go. I used a paper catalog and a phone,...

Here you go. I used a paper catalog and a phone, but they appear to have a website
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
When building hinges, it is super helpful to...

When building hinges, it is super helpful to align them with a single rod.

I did this on both sides, being careful that welding did not pull things in to a bind.

Tacked things together,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
By notching the plate, I was able to hit both...

By notching the plate, I was able to hit both flanges of the rib (with sheet metal screws).

I put Teroson down as a sealer and adhesive. I also put it in the holes before putting the sheet metal...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
I really wanted to do hidden hinges. But I was...

I really wanted to do hidden hinges. But I was running out of vacation, daylight savings time, and warm weather. After a couple (cardboard) attempts at putting the hinge inside…

…I realized that...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
lol 😂 Yeah, there is that. For that...

lol 😂

Yeah, there is that.

For that chuckle, I will post some pics of the top hinge.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
Still not done, but getting closer.

Goal is to get it sealed up so that I can put a heater inside and work inside in and keep the dark and cold out.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
Inside Lip

This is the geometry that stiffens the opening and provides a stop/ gasket surface
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
Lift hatch

Obviously this stuff is not for the novice if done out of steel, but could ALL be done out of wood. Whether you can drive up on it or not, I will leave that up to you.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
Tailgate/ hinge

This group is of the hinge and the tailgate
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By ChurchBuz
ChurchBuz hatch update.

Been off the forum, but not off the project. Posting pics.

Not sure how often I will be back online. Trying to favor the work time over the internet time.

This first group is cutting the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-30-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,218
Posted By ChurchBuz
Sonbrella is a great choice! It is very...

Sonbrella is a great choice!

It is very durable.

Watch out if you use awning grade, as it is super stiff and will show where it is folded.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-30-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,218
Posted By ChurchBuz
As I think about making tire covers, I am first...

As I think about making tire covers, I am first thinking about what other goals would be important or helpful to include in the design (construction, not aesthetic). I believe that it will help...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-30-2022, 04:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By ChurchBuz
It makes sense that pex in styrofoam does not act...

It makes sense that pex in styrofoam does not act as a heat sink. So the transfer plates are super necessary.

Unless of course I was using gypsum and tile as a flooring. Then the heat from the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-30-2022, 04:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By ChurchBuz
Thank you for the information! I can add...

Thank you for the information!

I can add transfer plates, but my radius’s are what they are.

The pex is 1/2” ID. and is pex-al-pex, it was crushing at the 2 1/2” radius I used.

I had the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-29-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By ChurchBuz
I made transfer plates out of flashing. ...

I made transfer plates out of flashing.

Watch out, the raw unpainted stuff they sell most places is too hard to form. This stuff comes from a roof place, and is dead soft, and super formable.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-29-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By ChurchBuz
Hydraunic Floor

Using up some half day vacation days, making progress on the floor.

2” XPS Foam is down (except the last piece, waiting until the back is cut open).

Routered 3/4” wide x 3/4” deep grooves in...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-14-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By ChurchBuz
Maybe have it quoted with just the diamond plate...

Maybe have it quoted with just the diamond plate for the door. If the have a piece big enough from another job, then you would not need a whole sheet of it.

Personally, I would dress up a plain...
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