Roof Raise

rwc · October 11, 2017, 11:02:35 AM

I need a referral for some one in Texas that can do a roof raise on MCI 102D3. Any help will be appreciated. Also would like to know of any place in Texas that will do conversuion work.

rwc · October 12, 2017, 05:47:38 AM

Since I got no reply I will open the search up. I need someone to do a roof raise on a MCI102D3. Please help.

luvrbus · October 12, 2017, 06:01:24 AM

All the small shops that did roof raises are gone now,there are few new start ups across the US. I don't know anything about those you may have to do it self I don't know of anyone in Texas now.
Are you still living in the speed trap in Texas I often wondered what happen to you since you drove the bus home from Vegas

richard5933 · October 12, 2017, 06:04:55 AM

Have you reached out to the coach conversion companies for recommendations? There are a few other threads with suggestions on finding conversions companies. While the conversion places may or may not do roof raises, they should be able to point you to the places that do. There is a company called Tejas Coach in Texas. I don't know much about what they do or how well they do it, but that might be a good starting point for you to call and ask for leads.

Don't be afraid to make lots of calls and ask lots of questions.

Whoever you choose, be sure to do your homework and talk to previous customers for references.

Richard

rwc · October 12, 2017, 06:15:00 AM

Luvrbus thanks for the reply. I am still in same place. Still a speed trap. Took the bus to one Texas Bus Round up and then developed health problems so all work on bus stopped. Now getting better still not at 100% but ready to get some work done. I will take bus to whoever will do the roof raise. Richard thanks for your reply. I have sent an email to Tejas coach but on their web site they indicate that they no longer do roof raises. I thought that it would not hurt to ask them anyway. Waiting for their reply. I have heard good things about them so I hope they will be helpful. If you hear of anyone please let me know.

Jeremy · October 12, 2017, 06:17:16 AM

I don't know whether the MCI102D3 specifically is more complicated than other buses, but generally-speaking doing a roof-raise isn't at all complex - as witnessed by the fact that very many first-time bus converters (including me) have done the job themselves. Perhaps you should just look for a local jobbing fabricator / welder rather than looking for a bus conversion specialist. There are plenty of blogs out there that show step-by-step what the job involves

Jeremy

luvrbus · October 12, 2017, 06:24:42 AM

Charlie at Tejas I doubt would do a roof raise he is never open anymore anyways and the old shop is falling down .
Gary at B&B did the only roof raise I personally saw done on a DL and it wasn't a easy task with the rear mounted radiator and charge air cooler,that was done for the guy in Canada that bought the bus from the same out fit you purchased yours from .Call Gary at B and B his shop is closed but he still has the same number

rwc · October 12, 2017, 06:40:54 AM

Thanks I will give Gary a call.

windtrader · October 12, 2017, 09:19:12 AM

Scott did his own twice on an MCI twice. He'll comment when he sees this.

Too bad on timing as an MC9 with a raised roof just went to a crusher a couple months ago. It was perfectly fine, just targeted as a donor, so minus motor and tranny.

luvrbus · October 12, 2017, 10:05:12 AM

RWC is dealing with a 45 ft with a taper at the front someone needs to have some type experience raising the roof,skinning the area and fiberglass work to raise the roof on his bus IMO.Not a easy task my DL3 has a raised roof ,I don't believe Scott raised the roof on his C-3 he owns now

TomC · October 12, 2017, 05:50:14 PM

I thought the D3 had 6'10" of headroom already. You need more?

luvrbus · October 12, 2017, 06:51:08 PM

Quote from: TomC on October 12, 2017, 05:50:14 PM
I thought the D3 had 6'10" of headroom already. You need more?

The DL is only 6-10 at the front they are 6-6 at the rear

lvmci · October 12, 2017, 08:01:38 PM

Hi rwc, you should try Gary Bennett from B&B, he told me he was going to accept a few jobs, maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones, lvmci...

J_E · October 13, 2017, 09:21:27 AM

Evolution said that they still do some. http://www.evolutioncustomcoach.com/ They aren't very local to anywhere in Texas though.

B_K · October 13, 2017, 10:06:38 AM

I watched a show on TV the other night called Bus Nuts an there was a guy in Denver that does customizing on "SKOOLIES" as "tiny houses" and travels to do some of his work.

I know skoolies are a different animal, but could be an option.
Other than that I second the idea of getting Gary and Van to do it!

BK