Hello from Los angeles

[Speedseth]

Hi all!
Bought a 5 window school bus for a summer road trip. I’ve scoured these forums long before I bought the bus in may, and keep coming back as I build mine out. Thank you all for your contributions. It’s been incredibly helpful.

Also, someone in the neighborhood told me Kodak posted this of my bus- thought I’d share. Kinda fun. If you look too closely, you’ll see a removed bus seat in the background. Not ideal for a glamorous photo- but it shows work being done!

 

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

what the van wasnt enough?
is that a kharman car?
please finish your profile for bus.
it will help us help you if you have problems.

 

[Nawbdy]

Ah yes, California, the land of fruits and nuts where the trees and bushes talk, ". . . pssssst! Hey buddy - come'ere, I got somethin' for ya!"

Welcome to the nuthouse, you should fit right in.

 

[Speedseth]

Thanks for the welcome!!
I’m getting dangerously close to my first road trip with friends in the bus. It’s been a really busy 5 weeks- where I’ve called in favors from just about everyone I know to help me out. One neighbor sewed me seat cushions, another helped remove seats. Woodworkers have helped me out- a friend designed and welded a hinged table to bed for me. In short- there’s a lot of people dreaming of jumping on a school bus & I’ve been amazed at how wonderful everyone has been. You all are on to something quite special.
Living in the heart of the city- I was worried neighbors would really hate me having a bus. But I’ve accommodated as best as I can and they have all been terrific.

 

[Speedseth]

Here's a few quick photos. So much more to get done, but it's feeling close!

 

[DeMac]

Classic conversion van. I dig the design style.

Also, well done on your timeline, so far. How about a weekend camp out? Bring some regular gear. Joshua Tree is easy.

 

[SophiaWYOCAL]

Hello, I'm flying to LAX tomorrow to pickup my bus I put in storage 3 weeks ago in Covina.

 

[Nawbdy]

Very nice Speedseth, very functional and, I think, esthetically pleasing.