Bluebird Bus Conversion Project & Cross Country Trip

[einhander]

Is it safe?

[delatlanta1281]

Yeah that is Foxhole, for the best drinks on the beach though non beer... the Broken Shaker hands down. Being in Atlanta, you sure know your way around the beach :)

I spent a lot of time down there. Home Depots everywhere, and my best friends sisters condo overlooks the foxhole.
OP how tall are you?

[pandaboo911]

Speaking of bedroom activities, get some curtains! Everyone will see you doing the deed.

[RondoAcapriccio]

Hmm I am curious the weight you removed vs the weight you put in.

Does it have AC? I bet you can set up a decent HVAC system with all that ceiling space too. Your gonna be driving in summer.. rough man. very humid out here in fl as you know.

[LJ851]

I see you already busted a window with bedroom activities.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Alright I took some more photos with the real camera today to give you an idea of the final layout. Most everything is in its final location now and anchored down. Also finished building the dinette eating area this morning.

View of the front. Also note the sweet red air ride captains seat. The engine is under the big doghouse in the middle. You have to scramble over it to get into the seat haha.



This box covers the pass. side front wheel well.



I hinged the top to make a place to stash shoes and whatever else might fit



Drivers side wheel well cover is a small bench



Finished dinette seating area. The table top is the middle section of that old table pictured earlier. We refinished it to give it an antique look. Also reused the hinges from the folding table sides to hinge the front panels on the benches to make some secret storage areas



Propane camping oven/stove setup. Notice the use of festive ratchet straps to hold appliances down :D



Fridge mounted on the other side



Counter top with sink inset. Didn't glue the sink down in case we aren't parked level so we can tip it to drain. Still need to plump a faucet and the foot pump. Water will be handled by jerry cans. Also keep in mind that I built most everything out of lumber that has been out in the weather for a long time so it isn't the straightest....



Tool box mounted in place. Held to the wall by D rings. Going to pack the drawers with rags so there are less rattles on the road



Tiny room for the toilet. Wall built out of corrugated roofing panels. Still need to build a door



Over the rear wheel wells I built a couple shelves, plan on using these for clothes storage and other odds and ends. Also have plans to build a small section of closet rod behind the bathroom to hang clothes... we will see how far i get with that.





Bedroom with a view! Bed platform has 2 feet of clearance underneath, lots of room for storage. We even got to keep our fancy new queen mattress. Ditched the box spring though, we figured we didn't need the extra height (also it wouldn't fit through the door )



Large ''headboard'' area at the very back. I want to get a new gas strut that works better to hold up the rear emergency exit window, it combined with the side windows makes for pretty decent ventilation



And this is the view from the back to front. Surprising amount of space in here.




There is still lots to do inside, painting and finish work, rigging up water and power, etc. Should be a busy couple of weeks!

Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments :pimp:

[pandaboo911]

This is so cool! I never knew old buses were so damn cheap. Just wish I had a place to park one :D

[ThatOneEuroE30]

This thing is fucking sick!! I'm jelly.

[oliver.r]

this is only a few days old but....
UPDATES!!!

[brbahner]

Epic!!!

[Q5Quint]

*Jelly status intensifying

nice work man this is super neat!

[andrewm]

That's REALLY awesome. Makes me want to do it ha

[Vedubin01]

My favorite dartboard in Miami is in the abbey. 2 bartenders are from ATL and are super cool. Its a great bar with good prices. Theres also that speakeasy bar with the red light in the alley off of alton... that place can be pretty cool as well.

Yeah that is Foxhole, for the best drinks on the beach though non beer... the Broken Shaker hands down. Being in Atlanta, you sure know your way around the beach :)

[Pantless Spency]

coolest thing ive ever seen on r3v.




so jelly, looks like so much fun.

[CabbE30]

YUSSSS This is amazing and one of my dreams someday. Keep doing awesome shit!
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