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Bus Discussion => Skoolie – School Bus Conversions => Topic started by: BusNit on September 14, 2021, 04:23:06 PM

Title: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: BusNit on September 14, 2021, 04:23:06 PM

My name is Simon and I am a busaholic. Please help me with my expensive pastime. So last year I bought a BlueBird AARE, did a roof raise, cut the bottom out, put in a generator and underfloor storage and finally have it at a shop getting some new lightweight wheels and tires, 'Cause you can never have a light enough bus, right?! Well, screw it, I wanted the bling factor!

Thanks for having me aboard!

--Simon

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: BusNit on September 14, 2021, 04:26:44 PM

Some more pictures.
Generator is on a custom made slide.
Windows will get cut out once wall thickness is determined to order proper sized trim rings. Going for dual pane RV windows.

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: bronson on September 14, 2021, 05:45:45 PM

Welcome! You have some skills!

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: Bill Gerrie on September 15, 2021, 04:50:32 AM

Nice work.

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: uncle ned on September 15, 2021, 08:32:51 AM

busnit

Need to do something about that shiny engine.

I have a old 6/71 that i might part with to take care of that.

uncle ned

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: BusNit on September 15, 2021, 03:25:51 PM

Well, the first thing I did was work on the engine and bay. Replaced all hoses and almost all of the hydraulic lines for good measure, sealed up small leaks and detailed it. Doubtful it would look as nice after a few trips!

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: sandra@BCM on September 16, 2021, 09:44:09 AM

Hello!

We are glad you have joined us.  You sure have done some nice things to that bus.  Can't wait to watch your progress.

Love Buslivin'

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: BusNit on September 22, 2021, 04:36:40 PM

California edition! New wheels and tires.

Title: Re: Heidi ho fellow bus nuts!
Post by: BusNit on October 11, 2021, 04:28:35 PM

I wanted to update this thread. I have been propositioned to sell the bus. After much deliberation and several months, we decided to sell it to an awesome couple and their two beautiful kids. They will have a conversion company finish what I started and fine tune it to fit their family. I am excited for them and will post updates as they send them to me to keep this one alive.