THIS OLD BUS - Chapter 37

[Gordie Allen]

It;s been a year, but I'm getting back on track.
http://this-old-bus.blogspot.com/

[CrabbyMilton]

Man, that bus of yours looks sharp.

[Gordie Allen]

Thank you. About 4000 hrs. of work.

[pennuja]

Do you have any other pictures of you rear FRP window, I have been thinking of doing something similar and would love to see more detail.

[Gordie Allen]

Do you have any other pictures of you rear FRP window, I have been thinking of doing something similar and would love to see more detail.

Here are some shots I took today. I glued three pieces of 2" foam board between the rear support posts, leaving about an inch sticking out past the posts. Then sanded with 60 grit to shape of window curves. Since I have the original glass I used them for patterns. I used a 4x8 sheet of bathroom-type FRP. I glued the embossed pattern side down to the foam board, as the back side is smoother. Wiped down the surface with wax / grease remover or lacquer thinner. If you sand first, you'll probable embed contaminants into the plastic. Then, I sanded with 600 grit. If you want a smoother look, you may want to use a palm sander and go with 320 then 600. Then wipe down again. I shot mine with Hot Rod Black - a semi-gloss finish. I taped off a 1.5" wide border around the window opening and used professional grade auto body seam sealer around the edges. I then cut two pieces of 1.5" aluminum flat stock for the two window seams.

 

[pennuja]

Thank you!

[Oonrahnjay]

Thank you!

    Yeah, it's nice work, isn't it, Jim?

    And Gordie, I figure that I'm about 230% through with my conversion, too, so congrats on getting back on track.  (I've got to stop finishing things and then getting a better idea!)

[Gordie Allen]

Yeah, that number is about right.