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BBEEP · 12-12-2011, 01:46 PM

Starting another project. I don't know what you would call it--It is starting life as a 1963, installing a 1952 nose on it from a "White" brand school bus, and putting the whole thing on a 1988 Chev extended cab dually w/454, turbo 400.

OrrieG · 12-12-2011, 02:30 PM

Cool, either you have really GOOD subconscious memorys of time spent on a school bus, or really BAD ones that are compelling you to build the perfect happy bus....

racedaddy · 12-12-2011, 02:42 PM

That is sick. I guess riding a short bus can be cool sometimes.

Pop's C-10 · 12-12-2011, 03:22 PM

that is a nice body style

Project · 12-12-2011, 10:54 PM

I hated riding the bus in school, but if it was something like ^^^^^^ I would have loved riding the bus.

drivea55 · 12-12-2011, 10:55 PM

awesome idea!

Lets see this one come together...

**oldman3** · 12-13-2011, 12:40 AM

Looking forward to this "joining of parts" should be great....Jim

1959 Apache 3600 · 12-13-2011, 08:36 PM

This build will be a fun one to watch....

Looking forward to it!

55metalmonkey · 12-14-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by racedaddy

That is sick. I guess riding a short bus can be cool sometimes.

Looking forard to your build, always liked pre 60's SB's

**Clyde65** · 12-14-2011, 12:38 PM

Heck, I like it like it is. but will be a real cool build however you do it, good luck!

duwem · 12-16-2011, 01:45 PM

Sweet....but dont forget about the Burban/Envoy Meld!!!

BBEEP · 01-25-2013, 04:48 PM

Getting going again. Body is mocked up on new chassis. Obviously need to move the fender towards the engine--just couldn't wait to see it!!

Dinos63 · 01-25-2013, 06:21 PM

cool stuff!

_Ogre · 01-26-2013, 02:25 PM

you have a serious addiction bbeep

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-27-2013, 03:36 PM

I always liked the looks of those old Whites. Looks like the same front clip as a White Mustang tractor.

BBEEP · 01-27-2013, 06:45 PM

I like the White better than the 63 nose. It will look like it is way older. I probably won't use the "Super White Power" logo . . . Not exactly P.C.

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**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-27-2013, 06:58 PM

Frankenbus?!
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BBEEP · 01-27-2013, 08:10 PM

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Frankenbus?!
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Definitely!
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BBEEP · 02-09-2013, 11:14 AM

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_Ogre · 02-10-2013, 03:46 PM

no small feat to get that body off

what is the frame from?

BBEEP · 02-11-2013, 01:08 PM

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no small feat to get that body off

what is the frame from?

This is the truck that gave it's life for the bus . . .
A 99 extended cab dually. Wheelbase is almost identical. The two-window I built a few years ago I put a standard cab 78 dually and had to lengthen the frame 5 inches.

BBEEP · 02-12-2013, 03:32 PM

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Body is fitted on the freshly painted frame, front sheet metal is undercoated and should be installed by the end of the week.

Hoping to have it drivable in the next couple of weeks.
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BBEEP · 02-13-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

no small feat to get that body off

what is the frame from?

Not so bad lifting with the right equipment.
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BBEEP · 02-13-2013, 05:47 PM

Its getting closer!
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Bishops Trucks · 02-13-2013, 05:49 PM

Gotta watch this come together. I'll have to drop back into school just to ride this bus.

12-12-2011, 01:46 PM	#1
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Building another School Bus Starting another project. I don't know what you would call it--It is starting life as a 1963, installing a 1952 nose on it from a "White" brand school bus, and putting the whole thing on a 1988 Chev extended cab dually w/454, turbo 400. 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**

12-12-2011, 02:30 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Building another School Bus Cool, either you have really GOOD subconscious memorys of time spent on a school bus, or really BAD ones that are compelling you to build the perfect happy bus.... __________________ 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

12-12-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
racedaddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 58	Re: Building another School Bus That is sick. I guess riding a short bus can be cool sometimes. __________________ 66 Chevy 305 /350 auto, bagged, custom frame

12-12-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Building another School Bus that is a nice body style __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

12-12-2011, 10:54 PM	#5
Project Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flower Mound, Tx Posts: 54	Re: Building another School Bus I hated riding the bus in school, but if it was something like ^^^^^^ I would have loved riding the bus.

12-12-2011, 10:55 PM	#6
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: Building another School Bus awesome idea! Lets see this one come together... __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

12-13-2011, 12:40 AM	#7
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Building another School Bus Looking forward to this "joining of parts" should be great....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-13-2011, 08:36 PM	#8
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: Building another School Bus This build will be a fun one to watch.... Looking forward to it!

12-14-2011, 12:38 PM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Building another School Bus Heck, I like it like it is. but will be a real cool build however you do it, good luck! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-16-2011, 01:45 PM	#11
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: Building another School Bus Sweet....but dont forget about the Burban/Envoy Meld!!!

01-25-2013, 04:48 PM	#12
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Getting going again. Body is mocked up on new chassis. Obviously need to move the fender towards the engine--just couldn't wait to see it!! 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**

01-25-2013, 06:21 PM	#13
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Building another School Bus cool stuff! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-26-2013, 02:25 PM	#14
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Building another School Bus you have a serious addiction 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

01-27-2013, 03:36 PM	#15
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Building another School Bus I always liked the looks of those old Whites. Looks like the same front clip as a White Mustang tractor. Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-27-2013, 06:45 PM	#16
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus I like the White better than the 63 nose. It will look like it is way older. I probably won't use the "Super White Power" logo . . . Not exactly P.C. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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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01-27-2013, 06:58 PM	#17
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Building another School Bus Frankenbus?! Posted via Mobile Device

02-09-2013, 11:14 AM	#19
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device 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**

02-10-2013, 03:46 PM	#20
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Building another School Bus no small feat to get that body off what is the frame from? __________________ 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

02-12-2013, 03:32 PM	#22
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Posted via Mobile Device Body is fitted on the freshly painted frame, front sheet metal is undercoated and should be installed by the end of the week. Hoping to have it drivable in the next couple of weeks. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-13-2013, 05:47 PM	#24
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Building another School Bus Its getting closer! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-13-2013, 05:49 PM	#25
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Building another School Bus Gotta watch this come together. I'll have to drop back into school just to ride this bus. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

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