Looking for not-hipster bus builds

[Dangerdad11b]

Think I found what I'm more looking for. I also realize that these are off-road campers. I like they style of them though

 

[Dangerdad11b]

I'm not if I'm understanding you correctly or not. But I'll take a stab at a few options for ye.
you don't want to use repurposed pallets for walls, pinterest has overflowed and basically tainted this for a lot of people. Nor the Pine T&G panels for the roof. after that you're ok with the look of things?

in that case why not fashion some headliners or wall skins? this would let you use what ever tickles your fancy to seal the vehicle after insulation. then one could have fun with things like parachutes, ranger blanket (AKA Woobie) issued canvas hatch panels etc. if you reside in the states the Mil vehicle boneyards are plentiful you could find almost anything. pieces from a Ma Deuce or M35 may trigger some ideas that aren't as posh as a Rover but built to take a beating.

After that maybe ponder this avenue if you haven't yet.
How creative are you? Can you or someone you know sew? or do you have an in with an upholstery or tent maker?
Start poking around the surplus stores.....?

Yukon

I spent some years in the military so I am trying to avoid full on surplus military look I was thinking somthing more from the relm of off-road overland crowed

 

[Yukon Cornelius-SKO]

I spent some years in the military so I am trying to avoid full on surplus military look I was thinking somthing more from the relm of off-road overland crowed

I just saw your other pics, I completely missed the boat of what you're shooting for lol

Yukon

 

[Dangerdad11b]

It was sort of intentionally un detailed I was trying to see if someone had ideas I hadn't thought of. If it had just popped up on Google or in the bus projects page on this site I would have already found it and wouldn't have tempted the facetiousness of the forum god's. Thanks for the ideas though keep em all coming. Something's gonna hit home. My wife is not at all on board with the full on military look otherwise we would just be sleeping in cots next to our land cruiser haha

 

[jjhwick119]

Think I found what I'm more looking for. I also realize that these are off-road campers. I like they style of them though

Doesn't matter where you get the inspiration from, take it and make it work for your needs. I plan on spending probably a good solid week on google when making my interior color choices. I'm not so good with that stuff.

 

[EastCoastCB]

Doesn't matter where you get the inspiration from, take it and make it work for your needs. I plan on spending probably a good solid week on google when making my interior color choices. I'm not so good with that stuff.

We're gonna spend the $$$ to upholster our bus with Ancient Morrison tartan-

 

[warewolff]

EastCoastCB, I use beard oil. It keeps my face nice and soft.

None of us are hipsters in the negative way you're referring to. Most of the older members are pretty skilled and highly intelligent. Their hard work and ideas have been ripped off by all of the HGTV, tiny home, Instagram, fad-driven social media bs. I'd bet the skoolie from "Expedition Happiness" on Netflix was largely based off of some of the better builds here and yet no credit was given to the community. They also lied by omission and acted like they built it without even crediting the builder. I know, because I watched the Youtube series it was based on as it was all unfolding.

 

[EastCoastCB]

EastCoastCB, I use beard oil. It keeps my face nice and soft.

None of us are hipsters in the negative way you're referring to. Most of the older members are pretty skilled and highly intelligent. Their hard work and ideas have been ripped off by all of the HGTV, tiny home, Instagram, fad-driven social media bs. I'd bet the skoolie from "Expedition Happiness" on Netflix was largely based off of some of the better builds here and yet no credit was given to the community. They also lied by omission and acted like they built it without even crediting the builder. I know, because I watched the Youtube series it was based on as it was all unfolding.

Totally agreed.
Most of the YT stuff and HGTV tiny house etc is all BS.

 

[Rovobay]

like your ideas. that is the fun thing about skoolie conversions. blank canvas!

 

[stixNstaples]

Think I found what I'm more looking for. I also realize that these are off-road campers. I like they style of them though

Think most of this style can be found in the rooms of ikea,and add a little metal of your choosing.

 

[Dangerdad11b]

Think most of this style can be found in the rooms of ikea,and add a little metal of your choosing.

That's pretty funny haha...I am going to think that every time now haha. Those pictures the interior is a little sterile. I'm sure it will still look like a gypsy camp in there as soon as all 4 kids move in!

 

[REDD-SKO]

Hey Guys, don't take my frankness for being rude I know everyone loves there own style. I am looking for builds that are not covered in stained wood and corrugated metal. I can only ever find the tiny house style wood covered interiors. I am looking for something action sports inspired or offroad overland. we have been looking at 72 pas bus to convert for our 6 person family. I am looking for something different though. Its going to be our pirate ship...our space exploration rig, and I would like it to reflect that not in a cheesy way, sorta more of a military'esk expedition sorta vibe. I have already done some extensive searching and I know how it goes posting on a forum...someone is always gonna wanna chime in with the "you know there is a search function" haha.

So George Jetson meets Capt Hook, no hanging beads or tie died prints.

Didn't have a theme when I started....ended up with a military rat rod hunting cabin for a few asses. As said many times, you won't find two the same. Everyone has their own ideas and needs....home, camper, toy hauler, etc.

 

[Jshaul]

I ain't no dang hipster. I just like the wood countertops at Ikea!

 

[cadillackid]

so whats negative aboiut hipsters anyway? after all I make my living carrying around a macbook pro in a messenger bag and frequenting every espresso joint in sight...walking 5-10 (or more) miles per day.. I prefer the city to the country though im not vegan in any way.. people hasve called me "hip" or "hipster" or "trendy" before and I dont see myself in a negative light.. but I suppose there are those that dont like peeps like me..
-Christopher

 

[machine]

I feel your pain

I understand what you mean about the hipster thing completely....

 

[Sceep]

my plain jane, no frills, do the job build.

http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f27/e450-skoolie-conversion-16102.html

 

[EastCoastCB]

so whats negative aboiut hipsters anyway? after all I make my living carrying around a macbook pro in a messenger bag and frequenting every espresso joint in sight...walking 5-10 (or more) miles per day.. I prefer the city to the country though im not vegan in any way.. people hasve called me "hip" or "hipster" or "trendy" before and I dont see myself in a negative light.. but I suppose there are those that dont like peeps like me..
-Christopher

I can't imagine anyone not LOVING you, man!

 

[Seriousracer]

My vision was a log cabin on wheels with my fishing equipment and my longbows to take to the race track and use as a race car toter. It came out exactly how I wanted it like the 1960s log cabin fishing camp

This was before I knew this tiny house / hipster movement existed.

 

[weboughtabus]

so whats negative aboiut hipsters anyway? after all I make my living carrying around a macbook pro in a messenger bag and frequenting every espresso joint in sight...walking 5-10 (or more) miles per day.. I prefer the city to the country though im not vegan in any way.. people hasve called me "hip" or "hipster" or "trendy" before and I dont see myself in a negative light.. but I suppose there are those that dont like peeps like me..
-Christopher

Man, sounds to me like we'd be good friends! I'm more suburban than urban, though. I love being able to drive like 10-20 minutes to a decent sized forest or park or 5 minutes to sushi/Thai/Mediterranean food. The glasses, hair and messenger bag probably have me labeled as a hipster, too, but I'm more than just those things as you clearly are, as well.

 

[MCV1964]

That idea is mine!...lol!

I've got a 1951 GMC M135 that I am going to stretch the frame and put my 1951 GMC School Bus body on.

Yep a 6x6 schoolie!!!

It's a bucket list thing!