Demo pictures and some funny previous owner ridiculousness

[benherman1]

I've made some decent progress removing all the junk from the terribly done conversion in the bus when I bought it. I assumed that it would be easier to redo a conversion than convert a seated bus. What I didn't anticipate is the conversion was installed as another layer on top of the stock interior. After some looking at how this conversion was done its a wonder that the bus didn't burn down. Anyway here's a bunch of pictures of the fun.

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[Melbo]

We found some stuff like that when we did ours.  Eliminated some and sealed some up.  Just be sure that you don't leave something that will short out.  Low voltage can make a fire if not fused or improperly installed.

HTH

Melbo

[Utahclaimjumper]

Didn't you even look at this trash pile before buying,,,or did you just LOVE the price..>>>Dan

[dtcerrato]

OUCH!
Make us really happy we converted a seated in service bus...

[DoubleEagle]

Didn't you even look at this trash pile before buying,,,or did you just LOVE the price..>>>Dan

Yes, how much did they pay you to take this bus off their hands? There might have been better candidates for conversion. 

[chessie4905]

If you got it for free, you got taken. 😬

[6805eagleguy]

Seems like we have a lot of people ready to kill the enthusiasm of young busnuts

[6805eagleguy]

@benherman1,

Our bus was similar condition, maybe a little better, we completely gutted it to get rid of smell/bad wiring, that was a very good decision .

Of course, then got hit with a bad case of WWAI, doing roof raise, new flooring, then deciding to change engine along with replacing over 400 linear feet of square tubing, before spray foam. so there is NO old wiring in the bus.

Of course maybe a little easier in an eagle....

Good luck!!

Mason

[muldoonman]

Just curious did you drive it to your location and what did you pay for this jewel. Oh and hope you didn't trade that  57 chevy in the pic for it. Good luck and keep us posted.

[luvrbus]

Seems like we have a lot of people ready to kill the enthusiasm of young busnuts

Yep the guy knows what he has and trying to make it right ,that is why insurance is getting so  hard to buy now

[benherman1]

Don't worry guys this is actually the most expensive vehicle I've ever bought at the grand price of $4,000 and an old riding mower I got for free. The 57 Chevy actually belongs to a friend who likes to collect cars but lives in an apartment...  I actually did drive it home (37 miles!) but since it was so close I couldn't help myself adding another project to the collection. Believe it or not everything but the power steering worked flawlessly on the way home. I bought a house in similar condition and am doing the same I am in the bus to it. I have to admit after hearing the 8v71 fire up for the first time in two years I pretty much had to have it if it could move.

As far as plans for the renovation go: 100% of the non factory wiring will be replaced. All water systems will be replaced (Even the barrel...). While I'm working on the interior I've also been working through any sketchiness in the drive train. Lots of hoses, oil and an airbag so far. I have another order on the way soon from Luke to make some more progress on air leaks.

I enjoy the challenge and when it is done it will be exactly the way I want it. If it doesn't start out scaring people on the road I can't say I fixed it lol.

[chessie4905]

Getting into it this deep will make the future times with it more enjoyable, as you will have intimate details about your conversion, and future issues will be easier to resolve. Good luck with your project.