This week, Joseph cut out the new door spot, framed it, and fabricated new steps. He's going to add one lower step, but is still figuring out what he wants there.
He's been fabricating frames for most of the windows, including these two. The original step area will be turned into storage space, accessible from the outside.
The sparks you can see are where he's grinding a window frame on the driver's side.
He's also welded all the connecting pieces to the uprights that were cut as part of the roof raise.
He was able to go back to the place he got the windows and stove from, to get the freshwater, graywater and blackwater tanks from the RV. The man he bought the bus from called him, and he went to get a spare tire and two air ride seats from a Peterbilt truck he had. That's the freshwater tank, which will live beneath the bed, in approximately that spot. Of course, he got a great deal on all of it. We're discussing the floor plan, which soon needs to be decided, to move forward. Addendum: I forgot to mention he also got an extra fuel tank. This will give us more flexibility in the amount of miles before stopping, and to fill up at the best price. It appears most buses get from 9-11 mpg, depending on variables such as terrain, and if another vehicle is being hauled, so any savings would be appreciated.
7 comments:
I know there's still a long way to go, but it's really coming together! And how exciting to think about the floor plan.
Thanks, Staci!
How cool is this? He seems really into this project. How fun to watch it all come together!
Yep, this is his new fun project! He's also wanting to get it enclosed from the weather ASAP.
Dang. I am humbled by the skills people have! This is so fabulous, Laurie. Coming right along, too!
Wow. Joseph seems to be able to fix anything. You married a good man!
Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
He can, and I did indeed!
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