http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-stepsBLOG RSSMon, 07 Feb 2022 18:08:58 GMTMon, 07 Feb 2022 18:08:58 GMThttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/guttedJust some pictures of the gutted busMon, 02 May 2022 19:29:10http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/guttedhttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/firewall-insulationI use 1 1/2" foam insulation sheet and alimuminum tape to insulate the engine firewall area. The engine cover was cut down to allow room for the bed installation.  I used some of the ceiling metal to cover the hole in the original cover.Mon, 02 May 2022 19:26:16http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/firewall-insulationhttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/floor-bathroom-closet-utility-room-and-pantry-framingMon, 02 May 2022 19:28:53http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/floor-bathroom-closet-utility-room-and-pantry-framinghttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/doorI still wanted to use the swing out double door.  When the rubber weather stipping was removed from both doors there was a 2" gap.  Of course it was a bit wider than 2" at the top and a bit smaller at the bottom.  I used a 72" piece of 1"x2" aluminum tube.  When it's finished I'll install the weather strips again.  I tried installing a jimmy-proof lock but it doesn't hold the doors closed.  I'm designing a latch that will work similar to the way the egress door works.  It will hold the doorsFri, 11 Feb 2022 16:02:54http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/doorhttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/rustThree of the wheel wells have rusted through around the edge.   The rusty metal will be removed with an angle grinder and plates will be installed over the hole.  The remainder of the floor is in pretty decent shape other than some surface rust.  I'll scrape and clean it then apply a rusty metal primer before laying down the 1 1/2" insulating foam and luan plywood subfloor.Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:35:36http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/rusthttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/floor-planI came up with a preliminary floor plan.  The rear of the bus has a 3' area over the engine that will be used for a reading nook.  It has built in angled back rests.A king size bed will be built into the back.  Over it will be a 2'x3' skylight.The utility closet will have on-demand water heater, electrical distribution panel, blue tooth audio amplifier system, and other mechanical items. Then bathroom is 9' long and 36" wide with a 4' long shower, toilet, and a small sink.Forward of theMon, 02 May 2022 19:14:07http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/floor-planhttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/ceilingEach ceiling panel is held up with about 50 screws.  I was originally going to scrap the metal but I decided to repurpose it for the metal that will replace the windows.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:18:11http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/ceilinghttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/windowsAll of the windows will be replaced with the sheet metal from the ceiling.  The process is pretty simple.  Remove the for screws that hold the metal window keepers and pry the windows out.  The rubber caulk used to seal the windows makes a mess.The heads on the rivets for the vertical pieces between the windows are ground off and the metal strip is removed.  The top row of rivets on the rub rail are also removed.  That also allows the inner sheet metal below the windows to be removed.The rubWed, 23 Feb 2022 23:21:13http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/windowshttp://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-thisThis is the longest school bus that I could buy.  It has 25 seats and a capacity of 84 passengers.The seats are bolted through the floor with nuts on the underside.  It was much easier to grind the heads off the bolts then have two people fight with sockets and wrenches. The seat bottoms were held on with two bolts and came off very easily.  Only a couple of the seat back covering and padding slid off easily.  The others were sliced down the middle with a utility knife and the padding wasFri, 11 Feb 2022 18:03:56http://site5711050.gtzliberator.com/build-steps/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-this