Dennis, It is very cold there, in Carabou, in the winter. It has been many many years since I have had to endure such temperatures. Can you still deal with that stuff?
Some people might say, "OK, Rudy, where are the pictures of the bedroom? My response is that I am as excited as some of you may be.
Let me say that, today, Shawn and I spent the day eliminating items in the Dodge motorhome so that Leon can come and haul it away. Leon works at the metal scrapyard in town and he frequents our shop to get scrap metal that we donate to his cause.
Recycling metal is how he makes a living. I am happy to be able to contribute, by him hauling away the Dodge. By tomorrow, I will have removed everything that I may possibly be able to use out of that thing, and Leon will have scored big time. What a fitting end for the Dodge.
Oh, back to the new pictures promised. Perhaps, tomorrow, if we get the Dodge emptied, we can arrange a "photo shoot" of the bedroom. Keep your fingers crossed. Keep on Bussin'. Rudy
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Today was a short day of work. Shawn and I removed the last of the stuff from the Dodge motorhome. Yahoo! Now Leon can come and pick it up.
I thought of setting up a photo shoot of the bedroom area today, but after doing the final dismantling of the Dodge, and Shawn leaving for the day, I took an afternoon nap.
Well, maybe that was not such a good idea, because I was awakened by a strange dream. Oh yes, in the dream, there were faces, computer screens, more faces, more computers screens. What woke me up was an insistent request (or observation).
The BIG question was, Sure Rudy, where are the bedroom photos that you promised?. It was a little frightening. So I said to myself, "what have I created?".
Fear not, fellow bus devotees. Tomorrow is also another one of my days off from work. So I will get on some website that offers free ass kickings, therefore inspiring me to get those pictures uploaded.
Hey, if you are close to middle Tenn, and are willing to prod me along for free, send me an email. rootseller333@gmail.com
There will be some more to the Blue Bird postings. Eventually, it will be finished. I will keep you up to date on the rest of the building, and the systems (electrical and plumbing) that have to be completed.
By the way, thanks for all who have found interest in the "show and tell".
There will soon be another thread about a 1983 Holiday Rambler trailer that has been totally remodeled. It sure is pretty.
I thought of setting up a photo shoot of the bedroom area today, but after doing the final dismantling of the Dodge, and Shawn leaving for the day, I took an afternoon nap.
Well, maybe that was not such a good idea, because I was awakened by a strange dream. Oh yes, in the dream, there were faces, computer screens, more faces, more computers screens. What woke me up was an insistent request (or observation).
The BIG question was, Sure Rudy, where are the bedroom photos that you promised?. It was a little frightening. So I said to myself, "what have I created?".
Fear not, fellow bus devotees. Tomorrow is also another one of my days off from work. So I will get on some website that offers free ass kickings, therefore inspiring me to get those pictures uploaded.
Hey, if you are close to middle Tenn, and are willing to prod me along for free, send me an email. rootseller333@gmail.com
There will be some more to the Blue Bird postings. Eventually, it will be finished. I will keep you up to date on the rest of the building, and the systems (electrical and plumbing) that have to be completed.
By the way, thanks for all who have found interest in the "show and tell".
There will soon be another thread about a 1983 Holiday Rambler trailer that has been totally remodeled. It sure is pretty.
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As promised, here are some pictures of the bedroom area of the bus.
First, though, I must tell you what I learned today. NEVER buy cheap brand AA batteries. Oh sure, they will work in my LED flashlights, but I realize now that my digital camera is a power hog and wants only the best fuel,(Eveready or the Copper Top batteries).
I was able to squeeze enough juice out of the batteries in there to get a few shots. I thought that my camera was dying today. I am still not sure that it isn't. I'll go get the expensive batteries and see. For now, here are a few pics.
This is the shelf you saw early on. It is above the bed. Notice that we also put a little shelf underneath it. It will house my alarm clock, dirty socks, a couple packs of cigarettes, and perhaps my umbrella.
The cabinet doors are now installed. As I mentioned before, I "painted" the stain on those to make it look like the flooring boards.
First, though, I must tell you what I learned today. NEVER buy cheap brand AA batteries. Oh sure, they will work in my LED flashlights, but I realize now that my digital camera is a power hog and wants only the best fuel,(Eveready or the Copper Top batteries).
I was able to squeeze enough juice out of the batteries in there to get a few shots. I thought that my camera was dying today. I am still not sure that it isn't. I'll go get the expensive batteries and see. For now, here are a few pics.
This is the shelf you saw early on. It is above the bed. Notice that we also put a little shelf underneath it. It will house my alarm clock, dirty socks, a couple packs of cigarettes, and perhaps my umbrella.
The cabinet doors are now installed. As I mentioned before, I "painted" the stain on those to make it look like the flooring boards.
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A view looking forward.
Here you see one of the original closets, and one of the privacy curtains. I screwed the curtain track in first, and then we tucked the ceiling carpet into the sides of the rail with a screwdriver. You may notice that some of the dark trim, next to the right side pillow, has been trimmed back. That is so that I can lift the floor of the bed up to access the water tank and pump. I will stain that cut part a dark stain.
Here you see one of the original closets, and one of the privacy curtains. I screwed the curtain track in first, and then we tucked the ceiling carpet into the sides of the rail with a screwdriver. You may notice that some of the dark trim, next to the right side pillow, has been trimmed back. That is so that I can lift the floor of the bed up to access the water tank and pump. I will stain that cut part a dark stain.
Well, it is later than I thought. I will have more bedroom pics for you tomorrow. It's time to count sheep. What am I thinking? There are no sheep here. OK. I'll go cut some zees. Wait, do I need a carbide saw for that? I think that I am getting giddy! OOPS, I just fell off my chair. I knew I should have bought one with arms. Gotta go.
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Hey Rudy,
Your bus is really turning out nice. I like the overall layout, and it has a good balance between function and elegance. Thanks for keeping us updated. Also concerning your generator, you can convert it to run on propane. If it's not to old you can get the parts from Onan, if they don't have what you need there is a company that makes kits for most popular small engines. The advantages are, one less fuel tank, cleaner burning & the gasoline won't be going bad if you don't use it for awhile . I can't remember the company making the conversion kits, but if you can't find it on the web, I can ask my brother, he uses them at work.
Chuck
Your bus is really turning out nice. I like the overall layout, and it has a good balance between function and elegance. Thanks for keeping us updated. Also concerning your generator, you can convert it to run on propane. If it's not to old you can get the parts from Onan, if they don't have what you need there is a company that makes kits for most popular small engines. The advantages are, one less fuel tank, cleaner burning & the gasoline won't be going bad if you don't use it for awhile . I can't remember the company making the conversion kits, but if you can't find it on the web, I can ask my brother, he uses them at work.
Chuck
This is the door to the drawers. On the left is the black curtain for the clothes closet. It was easier to put a curtain rail up than make closet doors. Besides, the curtain was free.
In the spirit of the "Rolling Homes" approach, I have tried to blend the free materials I have gotten with the stuff I had to buy. The bus cost me $3000, and I have about $3000 in the materials and paying Shawn to work with me. I must save some more duckets though, because upcoming is the plumbing and electrical. This bus build has pretty much been carpentry up to this point. I will take lots of photos of hooking up the systems, which is starting next week. (propane lines)
In the spirit of the "Rolling Homes" approach, I have tried to blend the free materials I have gotten with the stuff I had to buy. The bus cost me $3000, and I have about $3000 in the materials and paying Shawn to work with me. I must save some more duckets though, because upcoming is the plumbing and electrical. This bus build has pretty much been carpentry up to this point. I will take lots of photos of hooking up the systems, which is starting next week. (propane lines)
The door opens to reveal five drawers. They are actually boxes made of 1/2 inch plywood that were glued and stapled together. They are 7 inches tall and about two foot square.
First off, drawer glides are expensive.
Instead of the conventional approach to making a set of drawers, I chose to make a face frame with one inch ribs. I then installed shelves made of 1/2 inch plywood in those spaces.
They are supported with screw strips on the sides and back. Because the shelves are 1/2 inch and there are one inch ribs, the drawers can not slide out. That was a cheap and effective way to get a bunch of drawers. Also, you don't have to fuss with them in order to remove them. Just lift the "box" out of there
First off, drawer glides are expensive.
Instead of the conventional approach to making a set of drawers, I chose to make a face frame with one inch ribs. I then installed shelves made of 1/2 inch plywood in those spaces.
They are supported with screw strips on the sides and back. Because the shelves are 1/2 inch and there are one inch ribs, the drawers can not slide out. That was a cheap and effective way to get a bunch of drawers. Also, you don't have to fuss with them in order to remove them. Just lift the "box" out of there
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