E-Series Shuttle Bus Conversion?

[Terra Ops]

Has anyone converted a small shuttle bus to an overland vehicle? At first look I thought nawww. But then pictured the side skirts removed, folding entry door replaced, bumpers/winch, and of course a U-joint conversion.
The only negative I've heard is that they are noisy and may not hold up well off road. I just wonder if it depends on the body type. Thoughts? Comments? Experience?

 

[dlh62c]

These guys seem to be having fun living out of one.

https://instagram.com/thevanwithnoplan/

 

[SHAFT]

UJOR did this so why not? Give chris a call.

 

[Terra Ops]

So I spoke with a parts guy from Turtle Top..... Shuttle busses rattle and probably will
not last long off road. You were right Chris

However this type was recommended

 

[Johny5]

I drove one daily for a year (not that style ) as a city bus . They do rattle but we did beat the hell out of them and I never saw much fail except where they had been in accidents. I would like to build one out one day.

 

[ihatemybike]

Van chassis school buses are built to meet higher safety standards than shuttle buses.

 

[mikracer]

Here's one for sale with 4x4 already.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5111457660.html