From 8 windows to 5

[wungbad]

there. now it’s short.
wanted a short bus but they’re pretty hard to find at a decent price.

 

[Meddle]

Nice!! I'll keep that idea in mind if I ever decide 40 feet is to much.

 

[jazty]

Haha that's great! You make it sound so simple
It looks really neat with the how far back the drive axle is located. I suppose compared to the more common placement of the axle on a short bus that the turning radius will be a bit more, but still not bad at all.

Did you manage to get the seam sealed up? More pictures please!

 

[wungbad]

well i clamped on a strip across the seam for now. the back 2 feet of bus is a storage area with an insulated wall so the seam is not on the living quarters side

 

[wungbad]

paneled over the back half window

 

[raulaleman84]

there. now it’s short.
wanted a short bus but they’re pretty hard to find at a decent price.

TOP FORUM POST. Hahaha!!!
I will save it and teach my son a valuable lesson.
Rock on dude !

 

[CH777]

Very groovy!

TOO COOL!........sometimes the obvious solution isn't that obvious. :Thanx:
I too am looking for the right short bus....... But never thought to just make one! You are a man after my own heart.

I too like how it sets the wheels back on body. You did a nice job. Looks great!

Doesn't look too hard to do if you have a torch and a welder.

How about some pics of the inside and a bit more on the process.

AGAIN! GREAT IDEA!

 

[wungbad]

actually i used a large angle grinder i found at the pawn shop. and only had to get 5 stitches im my left arm

 

[Rovobay]

more pics would be awesome. very cool. short buses are hard to find.

 

[REDD-SKO]

Very interesting...

 

[CH777]

actually i used a large angle grinder i found at the pawn shop. and only had to get 5 stitches im my left arm

Been there/done that.

 

[jdawgsworld]

there. now it’s short.
wanted a short bus but they’re pretty hard to find at a decent price.

This is awesome...plz consider posting on my community page, "skoolieville" on G+...

 

[Dr mac]

I’m curious as to how long it took to remove and reattached the rear section

 

[wungbad]

after the removal of inner skin, the cutting and rejoining took from march 30 to april 2. according to time stamped photos

 

[wungbad]

well basically the same day

 

[PeteinSF]

Love the lines, gives it a 1930s wagon look!


The only issue I would see is a lot of weight on the front axle. Make sure you put all the heavy stuff near the rear.

 

[BensBud]

Wow! Great departure angle - no problems going through washes in the desert!