NC in search of partial conversion

[FieryFreyr]

Ideally we would like to at least have the inside gutted down and ready to begin building up. I'm a law student and he's a grad student, so the gutting process isn't something we're sure we'd have the motivation to follow through with, but we're comfortable going from there.

Anything further than that is great, but we are looking to do a lot of the finishing touches ourselves.

Please email me at FieryFreyr@gmail.com with what you have.

 

[roadtoaster]

saw this on cl a while back not sure if its sold or not
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5775132063.html

 

[Rameses-SKO]

Where in NC are you two?

 

[FieryFreyr]

Where in NC are you two?

In central NC, but we're willing to travel basically anywhere along the east coast and a bit west if we find something we like and the seller can let us get our schedule in order.

 

[Rameses-SKO]

In central NC, but we're willing to travel basically anywhere along the east coast and a bit west if we find something we like and the seller can let us get our schedule in order.

I have a few places I've been checking regularly while looking for exactly what my wife and I want. I know I've seen a few advertised in this part of the country as partially converted, so I'll pass links for them along to you as I run back across them.

What size bus are you looking for? And are there any make or break features you're looking for/avoiding in your search?

 

[Rameses-SKO]

Mid-Conversion School Bus



International Bus Turbo Diesel Conversion

 

[Rameses-SKO]

1987 Ford B700 Thomas Bus


91 international school bus camper project

 

[FieryFreyr]

I have a few places I've been checking regularly while looking for exactly what my wife and I want. I know I've seen a few advertised in this part of the country as partially converted, so I'll pass links for them along to you as I run back across them.

What size bus are you looking for? And are there any make or break features you're looking for/avoiding in your search?

- We're looking for a full size/large bus since it'll be the two of us as well as fur babies.
- Diesel is a must, as we're hoping to eventually convert to vegetable oil.
- We'd prefer there to be an emergency exit at the back so that we can make a "garage" of sorts where everything doesn't have to be neat and pretty.
- I really like light, so if the windows are changed or covered, I'd like there to be some kind of compensation for the lost light.

I've actually seen the two you posted, and we're going to view the second this coming Friday. The first one I'm not a fan of the way he insulated in the blue walls, since it just covers the windows and comes in from the sides rather than in-between the panels, if that makes sense.

 

[Rameses-SKO]

- We're looking for a full size/large bus since it'll be the two of us as well as fur babies.
- Diesel is a must, as we're hoping to eventually convert to vegetable oil.
- We'd prefer there to be an emergency exit at the back so that we can make a "garage" of sorts where everything doesn't have to be neat and pretty.
- I really like light, so if the windows are changed or covered, I'd like there to be some kind of compensation for the lost light.

I've actually seen the two you posted, and we're going to view the second this coming Friday. The first one I'm not a fan of the way he insulated in the blue walls, since it just covers the windows and comes in from the sides rather than in-between the panels, if that makes sense.

Makes perfect sense.

I'll probably sit down and look though some more listings when I get home tonight after work.

 

[Rameses-SKO]

I'll start numbering them to help keep them straight...

5) RV Converted 1989 Chevy School Bus

6) 2001 Conversion Bus

 

[Rameses-SKO]

A couple in Indiana, don't know if that's farther than you want to go...

7 ) 2001 International Blue Bird School Bus Skoolie RV. TITLED as an RV! 72passenger

8 ) School Bus Conversion | eBay

 

[cadillackid]

the common these of partially converted busses is rust and the fact they want lots o money assuming the work of cutting out the seats is worth 1000s of dollars..

-Christopher

 

[HJS26]

Hi FieryFreyr

Please can you email me - I may have what you are looking for..

Thank you
Howard

hjsmkv@mac.com

 

[Rameses-SKO]

9) https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=6&acctid=9133

Might be able to get that one cheap...

 

[superdave-SKO]

Ideally we would like to at least have the inside gutted down and ready to begin building up. I'm a law student and he's a grad student, so the gutting process isn't something we're sure we'd have the motivation to follow through with, but we're comfortable going from there.

Anything further than that is great, but we are looking to do a lot of the finishing touches ourselves.

Please email me at FieryFreyr@gmail.com with what you have.

sir, taking the seats out is the easy part. are you sure your ready for this?

 

[FieryFreyr]

sir, taking the seats out is the easy part. are you sure your ready for this?

Taking the seats out isn't what I'm worried about. I could do that easily in a day. What I'm worried about, and what I'm talking about hoping to have done, is the stripping down beyond the seats to the outer shell so that the next step is proper insulation and the laying of the electrical work and plumbing. I've done my research and I'm fully aware of the commitment involved.

The issue is not what's "hard" or "easy". We both know we'll have more motivation and time to build up rather than to start by tearing down and then building up, so we're willing to look for what will work for us.

Also, I'm a M'am, not a sir. :biggrin:

 

[GypsyBell]

Clayton NC mid-conversion school bus

Check this one out - just southeast of Raleigh

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5775132063.html

 

[FieryFreyr]

A couple in Indiana, don't know if that's farther than you want to go...

7 ) 2001 International Blue Bird School Bus Skoolie RV. TITLED as an RV! 72passenger

8 ) School Bus Conversion | eBay

I'll start numbering them to help keep them straight...

5) RV Converted 1989 Chevy School Bus

6) 2001 Conversion Bus

Thanks for all of these! We've found a few in our area that we're going to go check out as well, so hopefully we're going to change our status to bus owners sooner than later.

 

[FieryFreyr]

Check this one out - just southeast of Raleigh

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5775132063.html

This is actually the one we're checking out Friday! It really seems like a great deal overall, and exactly what we're looking for if everything checks out in person.

 

[Tango-SKO]

Whatever you are considering...drive it. Get it on the highway. Make some tight turns. Check out the brakes. I am constantly amazed at how many folks buy a pig in a poke.

Then, if it seems mechanically sound...spend some time crawling underneath. Some buses look great on the outside but are just about rusted through below. A "good deal" is only as good as the condition.