Old bus for an old gal

[Faithtraveler1]

In the last 10 years ive done 3 conversions; a 74 Honey Rv, a Ford Ecoliner Van, and Ford Transit (my daughters) so why not try a bus?

This will be my forever home on private land in a area with no laws. Ha. Way out in the sticks.

So far I've gotten the seats out. Working on get the rubber up and then will pull the plywood. IF and when I figure out how to get the tracks up!. Going to try to holesaw the Allen wrench screw heads with hopes of lifting the track, then cutting whatevers left.

As you can see, it is very drafty by the wheel wheel. 2 like that that I can see. I'll know more when it's all up. Holes to patch! A new adventure since I've never had to do that before.

Also learned how to use an angle grinder. Scarey but made quick work of those bolts.

Not running but doesn't need to. I had it towed here. Will be throwing some batteries in it to see if I can get it started because they said it might .

A lot of work to do...but what fun. I'm 70 bty

 

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

welcome.
you already have an angle grinder why not just cut through the track at the bolt heads and use a flat bar to pop the sections up.

 

[Faithtraveler1]

You know, I was wondering about that. Make the cut down the inside of the track, parallel?

 

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

i did across the track and popped the sections up with a flat bar then cut the screws off.

 

[Faithtraveler1]

Will try. Thanks

 

[BarnYardCamp]

I used a skil-saw set to about 5/8" depth and cut along the track, pried the plywood/rubber flooring up, leaving the track in place. Then I used a sawzall with a metal cutting blade to cut under the track. (The track in my bus had a rubber gasket under it.)
It took several blades to get the job done.
If you use a angle grinder, buy a few extra wheels as the aluminum will get embedded in the abrasive material....and don't forget eye protection.