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BBEEP · 02-14-2013, 06:50 PM

Maybe some 19.5's?
Or some 10 lug adapters with some 24's . . .

98layinframe · 02-18-2013, 01:17 PM

Very cool build! Interested to see it finished!
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BBEEP · 02-18-2013, 11:20 PM

I realized not everyone knows about the first bus!!
So here is a before and after.

BBEEP · 02-23-2013, 03:20 PM

Sheet metal installed. Now on to wiring, dash, headlights, etc. Hopefully moving under its own power in a couple of weeks!

Excuse the illusion that the sheet metal is crooked--just the picture.

_Ogre · 02-23-2013, 08:59 PM

looking good bbeep

BBEEP · 09-06-2013, 02:47 PM

It drives!!
Installing dropped spindles, dropped springs in the front. Did a flip kit in the rear with 4, 1500 bags with a 10-inch C-notch

Should be able to post pics of the drop soon!

_Ogre · 09-06-2013, 05:18 PM

llooks ggood bbeep

10'' notch? holy smoly...

BBEEP · 09-06-2013, 05:23 PM

I pick it up in Portland tomorrow, can't wait to see it. The 10 inches actually went into the subfloor of the bus. It has 4 inch i-beams that run side to side. It doesn't effect the inside floor.
Charley's Drop Shop on Stark St did the work. He says the back bumper goes from 4-14 inches. I didn't install a compressor, yet!

alaska gasser · 09-06-2013, 10:56 PM

That is cool. I always wanted to build an old bus into a motor home.

BBEEP · 09-07-2013, 11:23 PM

Lowered!

Clarance J · 09-08-2013, 02:59 AM

Very nice. If I ever see that bus on the highway you'll definitely get a wave and a honk. Great work.

Earl

jjzepplin · 09-08-2013, 08:19 AM

The first one is nice. The second one is even better! You'll have to post a video of you rolling in it.
Makes me want to go back to school.

BBEEP · 07-08-2014, 07:22 PM

Dec 30, 2013. In for paint at Maaco....

BBEEP · 07-08-2014, 07:24 PM

Hand built a hood. The stainless is from a 49 Chev fender skirt.

BBEEP · 07-08-2014, 07:25 PM

Front clip painted, bumper rechromed. 19.5 wheels

jjzepplin · 07-08-2014, 08:20 PM

Flippin cool! Looks good!

flashed · 07-08-2014, 08:30 PM

WOW ,I never thought I would want to ride the bus again but that one I do.

Kim57 · 07-08-2014, 08:50 PM

Looks real slick.
Kim

OrrieG · 07-08-2014, 08:52 PM

Looking good, will be over in Eugene this summer sometime so I can see it in person.

02-14-2013, 06:50 PM	#26
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Maybe some 19.5's? Or some 10 lug adapters with some 24's . . . Attached Images

02-18-2013, 01:17 PM	#27
98layinframe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 267	Re: Building another School Bus Very cool build! Interested to see it finished! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 91 s10 - bagged bodydropped 4", 350/700R4, narrowed reared, cantilever rear air bag setup 1951 chevy 3100 - in build/acquiring parts process. Have full C4 Corvette suspension front and rear, tpi 350, 700r4, 18" torque thrust II wheels

02-18-2013, 11:20 PM	#28
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus I realized not everyone knows about the first bus!! So here is a before and after. Attached Images

02-23-2013, 03:20 PM	#29
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Sheet metal installed. Now on to wiring, dash, headlights, etc. Hopefully moving under its own power in a couple of weeks! Excuse the illusion that the sheet metal is crooked--just the picture. Attached Images

02-23-2013, 08:59 PM	#30
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Building another School Bus looking good bbeep __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-06-2013, 02:47 PM	#31
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus It drives!! Installing dropped spindles, dropped springs in the front. Did a flip kit in the rear with 4, 1500 bags with a 10-inch C-notch Should be able to post pics of the drop soon! Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck** Last edited by BBEEP; 09-07-2013 at 08:07 PM.

09-06-2013, 05:18 PM	#32
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Building another School Bus llooks ggood bbeep 10'' notch? holy smoly... __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-06-2013, 05:23 PM	#33
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus I pick it up in Portland tomorrow, can't wait to see it. The 10 inches actually went into the subfloor of the bus. It has 4 inch i-beams that run side to side. It doesn't effect the inside floor. Charley's Drop Shop on Stark St did the work. He says the back bumper goes from 4-14 inches. I didn't install a compressor, yet!

09-06-2013, 10:56 PM	#34
alaska gasser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ruidoso, NM Posts: 290	Re: Building another School Bus That is cool. I always wanted to build an old bus into a motor home.

09-07-2013, 11:23 PM	#35
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Lowered! Attached Images

09-08-2013, 02:59 AM	#36
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: Building another School Bus Very nice. If I ever see that bus on the highway you'll definitely get a wave and a honk. Great work. Earl __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

09-08-2013, 08:19 AM	#37
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Building another School Bus The first one is nice. The second one is even better! You'll have to post a video of you rolling in it. Makes me want to go back to school. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

07-08-2014, 07:22 PM	#38
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Dec 30, 2013. In for paint at Maaco.... Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

07-08-2014, 07:24 PM	#39
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Hand built a hood. The stainless is from a 49 Chev fender skirt. Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

07-08-2014, 07:25 PM	#40
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Front clip painted, bumper rechromed. 19.5 wheels Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**



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07-08-2014, 08:20 PM	#41
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Building another School Bus Flippin cool! Looks good! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

07-08-2014, 08:30 PM	#42
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Building another School Bus WOW ,I never thought I would want to ride the bus again but that one I do.

07-08-2014, 08:50 PM	#43
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Building another School Bus Looks real slick. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-08-2014, 08:52 PM	#44
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Building another School Bus Looking good, will be over in Eugene this summer sometime so I can see it in person. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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