2003 International 3800 Bus Conversion
- Thread starter keons500
- Start date
Been working not posting... The subfloor is built to use a honeycomb like structure with high density spray insulation and 1/4" ply on top. The compression of the spray foam is 30 psi according to the contractor. All of the window frames and door frames are welded in. Passenger side sheeting is completed. We need to cut out the windows and finish sealing. Driver side sheeting will be done today.
Next up is to finish fabrication for new front seats, cut the window holes in the sheeting, resheet the rear door, etc.. By the end of next week I will be switched over to electrical and the charging system. I got an interesting unit from Sterling Power in the UK. They said the voltage drop would not effect the DT466E but I'm curious to find out.
Can't wait to handle suspension/tires after the road trip and get down to Baja!!
Next up is to finish fabrication for new front seats, cut the window holes in the sheeting, resheet the rear door, etc.. By the end of next week I will be switched over to electrical and the charging system. I got an interesting unit from Sterling Power in the UK. They said the voltage drop would not effect the DT466E but I'm curious to find out.
Can't wait to handle suspension/tires after the road trip and get down to Baja!!
I've mounted two front seats (haha). The stairs had to be fabricated into a semi-spiral in order to curve before the new passenger seat. Otherwise the stairs would go right into the seat. I'll try to get some photos.
Windows are cut!
Front to back: driver window, two "kitchen" windows above counter, "bedroom" window
Three windows along bench seat area plus door framed for RV door
Starting to remember why I chose a project instead of an RV. The "depth" of the windows shows how the durability of the bus conversion compared to a typical RV. Super stoked! Focusing heavily on getting ready for spray insulation day after tomorrow.
Windows are cut!
Front to back: driver window, two "kitchen" windows above counter, "bedroom" window
Three windows along bench seat area plus door framed for RV door
Starting to remember why I chose a project instead of an RV. The "depth" of the windows shows how the durability of the bus conversion compared to a typical RV. Super stoked! Focusing heavily on getting ready for spray insulation day after tomorrow.
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
Built to last, looks stout!
We actually did that part, haha... Supposed to be on the road in 11 days. Who's stupid idea was this?
Attachments
Thanks guys!
Update: Dislocated little toe, infected big toe, rolled ankle, and I'm broke. But the bus is looking sick! Realistically we still have to install the new charging system, battery bank, and all wiring. The interior also needs to be built out, but all the major fabrication is complete. We're bound to have about a million issues this week wrapping up loose ends.
Bus hits the road this Saturday. I'm planning on driving it from Grand Rapids MI to Nashville TN then flying back. I want to be able to retorque lugs, u-bolts, etc and make sure I'm there to fix any issues along the way.
Update: Dislocated little toe, infected big toe, rolled ankle, and I'm broke. But the bus is looking sick! Realistically we still have to install the new charging system, battery bank, and all wiring. The interior also needs to be built out, but all the major fabrication is complete. We're bound to have about a million issues this week wrapping up loose ends.
Bus hits the road this Saturday. I'm planning on driving it from Grand Rapids MI to Nashville TN then flying back. I want to be able to retorque lugs, u-bolts, etc and make sure I'm there to fix any issues along the way.
