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[Seeria]

Re: A Bus for Us!

Looks good! I'm on a similar schedule myself, though it was 10 weeks I do now have a bit extra time. How long is that bus? Looks about a 30, which is what my Fran is--darn good size for driving. I keep making excuses to get out so I can drive her around.
yeah so 3 months I think is doable seeing what I've done the last two months IF you have the funds and tools. Funds is what keeps slowing me down, then comes certain tools like not having a welder setup. You can do it Looks like you guys have more skill and knowledge about carpentry, auto, etc than I do so that should save some time.

 

[opus-SKO]

Re: A Bus for Us!

So you pulled the heaters out? What will you do for heat?

 

[Tango-SKO]

Hey Guys --- Great start on a really solid platform. Love them Birds! Also love Google SketchUp. I think they invented it just for Skoolie converters. BTW...What engine is in that little beauty?

 

[Tango-SKO]

Hey Rudy --- Sounds like a great engine/tranny combo. As for the "swing" in the oil gauge...that doesn't sound quite right but it could be the gauge itself (let's hope) or even really dirty oil/filter. Some variation goes along with RPM's but it should be gentle, not bouncing. Unless you have records indicating a recent oil change, I would try that first along with a new filter and see what it does. At least that way you have a known starting point to work from.

 

[opus-SKO]

Seeing you are talking oil, I would highly recommend this: http://www.blackstone-labs.com/ Its $25 to have it analyzed and well worth it!

 

[auntieg]

Hey, Colin and Heidi!! Looks great; glad to see you are saving a bus from the scrap heap. By law, they can only be used a certain amount for hauling school kids, still have a lot of life left in them. Two questions - any way to enlarge the schematic drawings of the bus plans? Can't really see what's what. Secondly, is there going to be more than the driver's seat with a seatbelt? Possibly laws differ from state to state, but I think in VT, while moving, all passengers must be buckled into a seat.
Congrats on the project! Love, G

 

[dirtygoat]

Nice looking bus...

Same size as my Genesis...

Yeaah they do turn really sharp...

Good luck with the build...

 

[kshamrock12]

Great work so far! Now the real fun can begin!

As for the killer dowel pin, here's a nice video demonstration of exactly what that is:

 

[browncrown]

Very nice ride. Looking forward to seeing all the progress...have fun

 

[JacobKMeyer]

Short time frame and a cool plan. This looks like its going a purty bus. I like the wood stove though with the small space the hot stove might be a pain. Best of luck!

 

[MikeyBskunk]

WOW you guys are zipping along! once you replace the floors you have smooth sailing!

 

[browncrown]

Your window coverings look very nice!!

 

[Diesel Dan]

Your window coverings look very nice!!

Agreed! Well done.

 

[duckleswhite]

so neat to be able to see your progress! Looks like you 2 are really getting a lot done! I'm actually pretty jealous looks like a lot of work but man it looks like fun! Can't wait to have you drive it out here and come visit . Anyways ill be watching your progress on here! goodluck! can't wait to watch it all come together! Luv ur sister

 

[MikeyBskunk]

Looks great!!!!! nice job, the hard part is done!

 

[browncrown]

Beautiful job on the flooring

 

[Tango-SKO]

Excellent progress! And a very elegant solution to the old problem of fitting to a curved roof. Should make applying the ceiling material a breeze. Nice work!

 

[Lucas-SKO]

Are you concerned at all about condensation forming behind those foil backed panels? Is there a gap between the insulation panels and metal skin of the bus? I'm not sure, maybe someone else can weigh in on that... just something I'd keep an eye on before putting the walls on. Run some tests of having exterior/interior temperature differences to see if any condensation develops. You don't want mold/rust/wiring problems/etc. in there. Also any gaps inbetween the insulation panels reduces the R-value of the entire wall, so perhaps consider foam filler (cans of spray foam) for the gaps? The other thing is, don't try too hard to air-seal the bus up (like caulking all the windows 100%, tight fitting door, etc.) if you plan to use a woodstove or other combustion appliance, due to CO concerns (even if they are properly vented).

I hope to get a bus similar to yours ASAP, so I'm trying to think out all this stuff as well. I'm starting to think insulation is the most important consideration of the entire project. Anyway, good progress! Keep posting lots of pictures!
-Luke

 

[syke]

Moving right along. Looks great!

 

[browncrown]

Great ceiling work! The more insulation up there the better.