I bought my first bus

[MARKMC7]

Well I did it I bought an unmolested 73 mci mc-7 it will be delivered sometime towards the end of next week, can anyone tell me what the inside measurements will be. i want to start the layout process and well it isnt here yet HELP i have gone nutz and bought a lifetime of work.

[Ednj]

Welcome ,
Roughly 94" x 35' to work with.

[zubzub]

Welcome and ha ha ha.  You have already proven yourself a nut, haven't even started your project, and already this is only your "first" bus.

[John316]

Congrats on the bus.

By any chance, is Ebay shipping you the vehicle? And was a mother selling the bus because her son was killed in Iraq, and she was selling it for $500 dollars because she just wanted to get rid of it? Was she selling through Ebay, because she lived in another state?  Just kidding.

God bless,

John

[edvanland]

Welcome MarkMCI&, I also have a 1973 MCI 7. Bought mine already converted and then made some changes. Love it.
ED

[MARKMC7]

Thanks everyone for the great comments and the info, I just hope i don't wear out my welcome with all the future questions i am sure i will have , i am in port charlotte fl. by the way so if yer within a couple hrs and dont mind a visiter that wants to look at yer conversion well let me know and i will plan a visit.

[HighTechRedneck]

Welcome to the madness and congratulations on your purchase.  You have a lot of work ahead, but also a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment.

There are several bus nuts within an hour's drive of you.  And you are in excellent position to attend the Bussin' 11 Rally in Arcadia at the end of December.  And once they are home again, Jack & Paula Conrad will be close by.

[PCC]

Hi, my name is Keith, and I am a bus nut.

(Hi, Keith)

From now on, you will remain addicted, as are most of the voices you will see on this site.

Welcome aboard, and may your last question never be asked.

Enjoy the ride.

[JackConrad]

Mark,
  Congratulations!!!  Check your email box for an email from me.  I look forward to meeting ya'll when we return home.  Jack

[junkman42]

Welcome, I suppose You know that You are nuts, correct?  The madness is a welcome relief from some of the other things in life.  Hope You enjoy the ride.  You are lucky You have some new friends close by that can help You when You think You have lost Your mind.LOL  Regards John L

[NewbeeMC9]

Congratulations and welcome.



Just a little thought.  You may want to layout your bays first then overlay your floor plan.  Either way, keep the lower and outside stuff in mind before you commit to placement inside, may save you some time and headache.


example, my fresh water fill connection is behind a bay door when it is open.  Not the end of the world, but a little bit of a hassle when filling.

or the crapper dumping on the tire could be an issue when parked


Anyway, welcome and keep us posted

[busshawg]

Welcome aboard!! Good guys here

[Melbo]

Welcome to the madness

Sounds like you have the foundation for a good project.

Melbo

[FloridaCliff]

Mark,

Welcome to all the FUN!

Its a lot easier to Wish, than Do.

But building your own coach is Great Fun and Very Rewarding.

Looking forward to hearing about your progress...

Cliff

[BG6]

From now on, you will remain addicted, as are most of the voices you will see on this site.

. . .and some that you will hear in your head . . .