zhandfull
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Just watched the YouTube videos tonight, interesting project you have going. The wife is doing a nice job on the videos too. 

I like the idea of cutting the top, no water leaks up there. seems like an easy fix.while I could cut at the top, I’d reeeeally not want to. There’s a bend and that gives it all its strength as well as mounting holes. I suppose I could 5200 some wood at the top and mount via that....the whole point of just doing a fiberglass pan and walls would be to not have to deal with possible water leaks.
I'm sure the Japanese/chinese have something, maybe on Aliexpres? When I was in Tokyo everything was miniature sized including the height.Yesterday’s video.
I’m following a couple and they did similar on their 04 j4500. If I had a shop with access to a bunch of stainless to match then yeah... but this is what I got. I thought about where the majority of traffic will be and tried to ensure that the loads in that area were directly placed on something nice and sturdy. I just gotta clean everything up, glue it down, bolt it to the existing frame and slap the plywood down with more adhesive and screws. I ordered two 100 gallon baffles tanks for fresh and grey. Then a 50 gal black tank. Also some water filters, pump.
The big problem I’m having is the shower didn’t fit. I looked at the specs from delta and the walls measured 72 high but I didn’t realize the pan is another 5 or so putting it at just shy of 77” high. At the corner of the bus we have about 72. So I need to find an enclosure that’s only 72” high. I cant seem to find a decent enclosure that’s 36 or so in width, 34” deep max, and less than 72” high. Grr.
I would say he’s doing this for bang for the buck, not for resale value.i DON'T MEAN TO BE DEMEANING WITH THIS COMMENT, BUT in my opinion if you are using casual looking materials, you will never be in comp. with the big dogs for resale.. wood ceiling look is pure "skoolie". You need more granite, quartz and marble type look ...I mean talking in the $35,000.00 range. I would only do it because I wanted it and used it for 40 years...
I don’t want it to look like a 1970 porno mobile with cheesy leds and mirrors on the ceilings. I want it to feel more homely. Thus I’m using materials to get that effect. I’m not really in it for much.i DON'T MEAN TO BE DEMEANING WITH THIS COMMENT, BUT in my opinion if you are using casual looking materials, you will never be in comp. with the big dogs for resale.. wood ceiling look is pure "skoolie". You need more granite, quartz and marble type look ...I mean talking in the $35,000.00 range. I would only do it because I wanted it and used it for 40 years...
why would a bus have subs?Also some interesting stuff... when removing the ventilation ducts on the sides of the bus it revealed these three holes in the floor. I originally thought they were ducts but after removing a section of the floor for new plywood I found they’re actually subwoofers built into the floor. There’s 4 of them throughout the bus and they have some cerwin Vega 10” sub in there. I’ll be removing em in the rear but it would be nice to keep for the front area when I eventually put in a tv and such.
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A better question is... why not?why would a bus have subs?
it originally came with a full audio/video system. there were 8 TV's, each overhead compartment had 2x 6" cerwin vega speakers, and a 2" speaker in the center aisle. then theres 4 subwoofers built into the floor. there was a giant 24v amplifier, DVD player, wireless mic, etc.why would a bus have subs?
Don’t you own a bus with subs in it?why would a bus have subs?
Where is the sign out sheet to borrow that trailer?
In the third pic, is the yellow handle a disconnect for a PTO driven AC generator setup? That could be interesting. The last pic, I'm with fmo24, I thought I'd seen release levers underneath, but it was also on a coach not a bus. May require tools at the bottom to keep drivers away from stuff?Some big radiators.
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Detroit 12.7 series 60. Big ol borg Warner turbski.
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Carrier ac under. Also another carrier up front for driver battery and electronic area
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Then the storage underneath is massive
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Lastly I can’t figure out how to open this hatch. The hinges are up top but I can’t find a latch anywhere.
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third pic the yellow handle is a battery disconnect. It kills the whole coach. There’s a built in battery tender/charger. The bus is technically “on” all the time with the handle pulled outwards. It’ll eventually suck the batteries down. The motor has two 240 amp alternators that are water and oil cooled. I don’t think I need all those amps and some people convert to a lower standalone air cooled setup so that alternators don’t cause problems with the engine oil or water.In the third pic, is the yellow handle a disconnect for a PTO driven AC generator setup? That could be interesting. The last pic, I'm with fmo24, I thought I'd seen release levers underneath, but it was also on a coach not a bus. May require tools at the bottom to keep drivers away from stuff?
Lol yesDon’t you own a bus with subs in it?
49k?!? Crazy. I got mine for 15.@ka0tyk you want to buy another project? 49K OBOcdn![]()
1999 MCI 102 el3 12,7 Detroit.
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That's Canadian....so, you know, 4900$49k?!? Crazy. I got mine for 15.
go grab it and we can convert together. You wouldn’t be that far behind.
I like the buses, but my stuff always seems to require trailers. Sooo, haven't been looking real hard, but maybe kinda sorta looking for a tractor to single out and build a toter. So, building out an interior will be on the list...and I can learn from you!go grab it and we can convert together. You wouldn’t be that far behind.
Why not do both?I like the buses, but my stuff always seems to require trailers. Sooo, haven't been looking real hard, but maybe kinda sorta looking for a tractor to single out and build a toter. So, building out an interior will be on the list...and I can learn from you!
Legalities...both highway patrol and divorce lawyersWhy not do both?
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The guy I crew for (circle boats), has a 48' gooseneck race trailer with living quarters in the front.Legalities...both highway patrol and divorce lawyers![]()
I have an older 38ft gooseneck stacker, a 38ft goosneck race hauler....and a 48ft open two car(really my favorite). Hell, right now I don't have a running truck to tow any of them
I'd really like to have something with living quarters. When I go on long runs to get cars and such, I'm getting to the point that sleeping in a truck or the Excursion isn't much fun. A lot of my friends tell me to just get a room. I don't like having someone else's stuff parked out of sight, my stuff as well, and really it seems a waste as I'm only going to bed down for a few hours anyway.
A coach like that would be great if I was retired and me and the wife were cruising. For now though, it would probably be more for "work", and occasional fun trips.
Ya definitely need to be able to walk around the bed.You do NOT want a corner bed. They are a bitch to make and the inside person always has to crawl over/around the other person.