Geo Jeff
Senior Member
1994 International Genesis Am-Tram Body Class D
Specs
37000 GVW
86 Passenger 15 window High Roof
International DT 466CI 7.6 liter
Allison 643 Transmission
Re-Manufactured Engine and Transmission
Rear wheel sanders
Rear suspension air bagged
Brakes Air system
Two emergency roof escapes
35ft Interior length from back of drivers seat to inside of back door
7.5ft Interior space side to side
77" Roof to floor height before removing anything at center of vehicle
70" Roof to floor at side wall (window wall)
36" Rear back door width open
Rear Wheel Well is 12ft from rear door, then 42' long and 2ft wide
Under Vehicle from top of rear tire to Rear wheel well top 9"
I'll post some Videos and pictures, I wanted a build spec page on this bus as I found it hard to find some of this info when I was trying to decide on which one to go with.
My Bus conversion will be all about creating a (car hauler/work shop) in the rear of the bus. Approximately 19ft from the rear wall to a divider wall in the bus. These two rooms will be completely divided as I don't want any of the car smells in the RV portion of the cabin. This work shop/car hauler area will have a small car hoist I use in it that raises a car about 2ft which will put the roof of the car at about 6" from the bus's ceiling when its all the way up. Also a small ceiling mounted gantry lift for installing and removing the cars engine and transmission. A front bench at the forward wall that I will incorporate a sink and parts washer into. I'll need to find a space for my tools and some spare parts in this room or add some side compartments under the bus?
The RV interior my plan is to find a online RV trailer with the same size area of about 15/16ft by 7.5ft and copy there lay out very closely. Ideally I'd like double sink house kitchen size with a bit of counter next to it for preparing meals a place to put a portable cook top and or could be a table to eat from or work from?
I'd like to install a full size home fridge with water and ice on it if I can find a older model not running a bunch of electronics when its just sitting there?
An apartment size stack-able washer dryer that is propane.
Trash compacter for sure.
on demand propane hot water heater
A large shower and toilet area that gives you room to take care of business. I have house boat with toilet in the shower area and a small shower pan as it is. I don't see why I wont be able to have a 36" stand up shower with a toilet in the same size room.
Depending on how well I can set up these things in the RV will depend on sleeping. I don't mind a good mattress and a fold up cot either mounted to a wall or free standing. I have a couple three flat screens to choose from for each part of the bus. Rear shop, RV area and maybe one that goes out side on the bus under the awning. I was hoping with things like a flat screen out side and BBQ out side with one of those plastic fold up tables that costco sells that has the sink in it for preparing food would make the whole thing a lot bigger. I will be traveling alone with guests here and there I believe so a small air mattress should suffice.
I believe a source of storage may be my biggest problem. I roof rack could be a great place to store some items in water proof totes of some kind. maybe a aluminum ladder that slides up under the back of the bus to use to access the roof totes for fold-able chairs and other things.
I'd like to keep the outside of the bus as close to looking like its no more than a Conversion bus RV. including an Awning an a custom modern paint job with aluminum bus wheels or stainless simulators. Modern LED brake lights, turning lights, reverse lights and driving lights all integrated in the bumpers. Trailer hitch to tow a spare car (TOAD).
(Need some help Ideas below on this issue)
On this build before I can decide how I will lay it out. I have one measurement I must deal with. The rear wheel wells are exactly in my way. I need that area flat with the floor. I have seen this wheel well cut down by about half in a YOUTUBE video. I cant find it now for a reference. I have no idea how that worked out I just saw them do it.
My idea to test how much I can remove or what it will take to remove the wheel well flat. First I will start with dropping the air out of the suspension taking a measurement and seeing how much of the 9" is used between the top of the tire and top of wheel or the floor of bus. I was hoping it did not have that much wheel travel and I can just install some lift blocks on the bus. I don't see where a 4" lift kit would be a issue. I have not looked at the front end yet except to know its not an air bagged suspension. I assume I'll want to raise the front of the bus and make it sit level any how. I have no idea yet but it could also lead to the front wheel well being removed as well. This would sure make it easier to put any RV option in any place and not work around the wheel well. But I only need the rear wheel well removed for sure.
More to come as I start to build it. any odd measurement I take ill post.
Specs
37000 GVW
86 Passenger 15 window High Roof
International DT 466CI 7.6 liter
Allison 643 Transmission
Re-Manufactured Engine and Transmission
Rear wheel sanders
Rear suspension air bagged
Brakes Air system
Two emergency roof escapes
35ft Interior length from back of drivers seat to inside of back door
7.5ft Interior space side to side
77" Roof to floor height before removing anything at center of vehicle
70" Roof to floor at side wall (window wall)
36" Rear back door width open
Rear Wheel Well is 12ft from rear door, then 42' long and 2ft wide
Under Vehicle from top of rear tire to Rear wheel well top 9"
I'll post some Videos and pictures, I wanted a build spec page on this bus as I found it hard to find some of this info when I was trying to decide on which one to go with.
My Bus conversion will be all about creating a (car hauler/work shop) in the rear of the bus. Approximately 19ft from the rear wall to a divider wall in the bus. These two rooms will be completely divided as I don't want any of the car smells in the RV portion of the cabin. This work shop/car hauler area will have a small car hoist I use in it that raises a car about 2ft which will put the roof of the car at about 6" from the bus's ceiling when its all the way up. Also a small ceiling mounted gantry lift for installing and removing the cars engine and transmission. A front bench at the forward wall that I will incorporate a sink and parts washer into. I'll need to find a space for my tools and some spare parts in this room or add some side compartments under the bus?
The RV interior my plan is to find a online RV trailer with the same size area of about 15/16ft by 7.5ft and copy there lay out very closely. Ideally I'd like double sink house kitchen size with a bit of counter next to it for preparing meals a place to put a portable cook top and or could be a table to eat from or work from?
I'd like to install a full size home fridge with water and ice on it if I can find a older model not running a bunch of electronics when its just sitting there?
An apartment size stack-able washer dryer that is propane.
Trash compacter for sure.
on demand propane hot water heater
A large shower and toilet area that gives you room to take care of business. I have house boat with toilet in the shower area and a small shower pan as it is. I don't see why I wont be able to have a 36" stand up shower with a toilet in the same size room.
Depending on how well I can set up these things in the RV will depend on sleeping. I don't mind a good mattress and a fold up cot either mounted to a wall or free standing. I have a couple three flat screens to choose from for each part of the bus. Rear shop, RV area and maybe one that goes out side on the bus under the awning. I was hoping with things like a flat screen out side and BBQ out side with one of those plastic fold up tables that costco sells that has the sink in it for preparing food would make the whole thing a lot bigger. I will be traveling alone with guests here and there I believe so a small air mattress should suffice.
I believe a source of storage may be my biggest problem. I roof rack could be a great place to store some items in water proof totes of some kind. maybe a aluminum ladder that slides up under the back of the bus to use to access the roof totes for fold-able chairs and other things.
I'd like to keep the outside of the bus as close to looking like its no more than a Conversion bus RV. including an Awning an a custom modern paint job with aluminum bus wheels or stainless simulators. Modern LED brake lights, turning lights, reverse lights and driving lights all integrated in the bumpers. Trailer hitch to tow a spare car (TOAD).
(Need some help Ideas below on this issue)
On this build before I can decide how I will lay it out. I have one measurement I must deal with. The rear wheel wells are exactly in my way. I need that area flat with the floor. I have seen this wheel well cut down by about half in a YOUTUBE video. I cant find it now for a reference. I have no idea how that worked out I just saw them do it.
My idea to test how much I can remove or what it will take to remove the wheel well flat. First I will start with dropping the air out of the suspension taking a measurement and seeing how much of the 9" is used between the top of the tire and top of wheel or the floor of bus. I was hoping it did not have that much wheel travel and I can just install some lift blocks on the bus. I don't see where a 4" lift kit would be a issue. I have not looked at the front end yet except to know its not an air bagged suspension. I assume I'll want to raise the front of the bus and make it sit level any how. I have no idea yet but it could also lead to the front wheel well being removed as well. This would sure make it easier to put any RV option in any place and not work around the wheel well. But I only need the rear wheel well removed for sure.
More to come as I start to build it. any odd measurement I take ill post.
