Bus Conversion Companies in North America

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · June 21, 2022, 07:27:52 AM

I am frequently asked if someone in "my" area can convert a bus from the ground up, or perhaps do the electrical, plumbing, or say their cabinets for them.

I would like to start a thread to list all Bus Conversion companies that exist in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. If you know of any companies that can take in a new or used bus shell, school bus or over-the-road type coach, and convert it into a motorhome, please list them below along with their locations. There are now several that I have read about on Facebook, but this would be a good place to list them all in one place.

If you own a bus conversion shop or know someone that does, please add them in the comments below.

Be sure to list their City, State, and website or some way to get in touch with them.

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · June 21, 2022, 07:30:03 AM

This is a shop I know of in Fontana, CA that has converted a few buses, including Phil Lyons, and they also installed a washer/dryer in mine. Leisure Coachworks.

https://leisurecw.com/

chessie4905 · June 21, 2022, 11:57:48 AM

I believe that Gary Hatt does this kind of work.😏
Hoffman Coack Works in Clarenden, PA. does this kind d of work, although, I believe he has shifted to high end work now. He converted my 4104, formerly own owned by my father, back in the 80's. It was one of his first conversions.
My current 4905 was converted by Texas Custom Coach in Pipe Creek Texas.

luvrbus · June 21, 2022, 03:40:18 PM

Not many of those guys left around now Sundance,Southwestern ( who did my Eagle),Lewis,B and B,Copeland ,the 2 in Kansas the 2 in OK,the one in WI and several others I cannot think of right now are all gone lol even old Walker is gone,Sam Caylor even tried doing conversions and gave up

lvmci · June 21, 2022, 06:07:32 PM

Although Gary Bennett and Van of B&B used to raise roofs and cut out the sides for slide outs, Gary did my kitchwn, toilet and Bath area, minor compared to the complete projects, like an all teak wood interior! Or a cut down Honda that parked in an altered Eagle bay! His advice, just like Clifford, is a true gift! lvmci...

Van · June 22, 2022, 07:29:35 AM

Quote from: lvmci on June 21, 2022, 06:07:32 PM
Although Gary Bennett and Van of B&B used to raise roofs and cut out the sides for slide outs, Gary did my kitchwn, toilet and Bath area, minor compared to the complete projects, like an all teak wood interior! Or a cut down Honda that parked in an altered Eagle bay! His advice, just like Clifford, is a true gift! lvmci...

Quote from: luvrbus on June 21, 2022, 03:40:18 PM
Not many of those guys left around now Sundance,Southwestern ( who did my Eagle),Lewis,B and B,Copeland ,the 2 in Kansas the 2 in OK,the one in WI and several others I cannot think of right now are all gone lol even old Walker is gone,Sam Caylor even tried doing conversions and gave up

Iceni John · June 22, 2022, 05:08:23 PM

In Santa Ana CA there's Premier Motorcoach Innovations at 1946 East Occidental Avenue (just off the 55 freeway), phone 714-252-4455. The last time I was there it seemed they were building interiors, and there's sometimes a GM or Eagle there in addition to the usual RVs; there was a sad-looking Neoplan double-decker there at one time, but I haven't seen it recently.

John

TwoFeathersRD · June 23, 2022, 07:42:41 AM

We own a custom builder shop. While we do not specialize in buses. We can and have done work on them. We are doing a shop project on a silverside for our traveling museum. It is a teaching tool for people to learn on. We also do offer retail sales on parts. We are a Victron Dealer, Battle Born Dealer and lots of other quality brands.

We do bar trailers, store trailer, custom RV and Trailers either a Bus, or trailer platform. We do have our limitations and are not a high end builder at this time.

TwoFeathers Restorations & Design llc. Deerfield, Ma so, That is in the NORTHEAST USA!
413-223-5416

We have a 4106 that is currently being mechanically ready for the road in Arizona and is expected to be converted into a mobile store for a future client.

bobofthenorth · June 24, 2022, 06:44:57 AM

As far as I know Bruce Coach is still in business, at least as much as he ever has been. I haven't been by the yard for a couple of years but there were buses there the last time we went by and the website looks like it is still active. Salmon Arm, British Columbia (actually he's in Canoe but its kind of a suburb of Salmon Arm)

lvmci · June 24, 2022, 09:07:29 AM

My 1966 MCI5A was converted by Designer Coach in Salmon Arm, CANADA, nice job...

muldoonman · June 25, 2022, 05:27:15 AM

Quote from: chessie4905 on June 21, 2022, 11:57:48 AM
I believe that Gary Hatt does this kind of work.😏
Hoffman Coack Works in Clarenden, PA. does this kind d of work, although, I believe he has shifted to high end work now. He converted my 4104, formerly own owned by my father, back in the 80's. It was one of his first conversions.
My current 4905 was converted by Texas Custom Coach in Pipe Creek Texas.

Curious,,
What did that set you back at Texas Custom Coach to convert yours??.

chessie4905 · June 25, 2022, 03:39:44 PM

I didn't have it done. Previous owner did. I have original receipts. Think it was around 62k. Will have to check when back home. All oak wood interior. Very nice woodworking quality.

luvrbus · June 25, 2022, 05:30:35 PM

Quote from: Iceni John on June 22, 2022, 05:08:23 PM
In Santa Ana CA there's Premier Motorcoach Innovations at 1946 East Occidental Avenue (just off the 55 freeway), phone 714-252-4455. The last time I was there it seemed they were building interiors, and there's sometimes a GM or Eagle there in addition to the usual RVs; there was a sad-looking Neoplan double-decker there at one time, but I haven't seen it recently.

John

That belongs to John Zahn,he was the former owner of Texas Custom Coaches