Dr Frankenstien gets his hands on a transit bus. - Page 6

natedog39 · 07-01-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dentedvw

In for a penny, in for a pound. Another bus owner here, only we didn't use the sawzall on ours yet. It's been faithfully hauling bikes all spring/summer across the country and back.

Whatcha got?

Range Motorsport · 07-01-2010, 08:01 PM

we have been talking about doing this very thing at work for the last several months. It's a cheap way to get a very nice tow rig.

natedog39 · 07-01-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Range Motorsport

we have been talking about doing this very thing at work for the last several months. It's a cheap way to get a very nice tow rig.

That's what I'm talkin about!

Doorguy1979 · 07-01-2010, 08:21 PM

Love this project, been working on a van style(picture two Ford van bodies, from the rear doors back welded together) cargo trailer of my own I bought a couple years ago, making a camper I can tow with my 88 Full size Bronco.

Dream on building a large school bus with a drop rear wall, just can't afford it yet.

Looking forward to seeing this to completion, I think I understand where you're going, and it should be really cool, good luck.

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koncha · 07-01-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by natedog39

The barn is a little dark for pics so every now and then I'll back er out and take some pictures,,clean up the floor and back in she goes.

Which is what will probably what will happen tomorrow.

Too late. I already have the image in my head of some guy in the campsite next to me working on his bus.

rollinrob · 07-02-2010, 07:45 PM

That things going to turn out cool. Just for the fuck of it I looked on craigslist for busses and this turns up in Reno. 4x4 bus, 3100 OBO

Would make a cool toyhauler, backroads rig.

Boatman · 07-02-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Illiumrider

http://www.amazon.com/AMC-600-2-Doub.../dp/B000LUXYZW

I have one of these that I made out of iron, for a 2" hitch, if your looking for one. Truly Ghetto and way over built.

I'm hoping you don't put the GS on that carrier!!!!????

natedog39 · 07-03-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rollinrob

That things going to turn out cool. Just for the fuck of it I looked on craigslist for busses and this turns up in Reno. 4x4 bus, 3100 OBO

Would make a cool toyhauler, backroads rig.

The options are endless if you look in the right places. That thing looks pretty gnarly.

dagwood · 07-03-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by natedog39

The options are endless if you look in the right places. That thing looks pretty gnarly.

4x is a must.

DakarNick · 07-03-2010, 08:18 AM

My work had a van almost exactly like that with a Chevy chassis and a 350 I think. We gave it to a vendor for a $300 "donation". He is going to make a hauler/party/sleeper van out of it for his jeeping and dune buggy outings.

Boatman · 07-04-2010, 04:36 AM

Hey Nate,,, ran across this rig yesterday,,,maybe some more inspiration????

Illiumrider · 07-04-2010, 08:33 PM

Nope, back when I had a blazer and a ktm i made a 2 place hauler for the trailer hitch out of iron....but prob could hold a gs or two. Prob best for a large truck/van with a square reciever if anyone has the need for such a setup--send me a pm.

I think ive seen a hauler like that one on hoosick st....pretty sweet setup.

Speaking of the gs, it took me to some pretty nice parts of green, albany and schoarie county today

NEVERLOST · 07-04-2010, 09:03 PM

I am not sure what the over/under on this project is, but I will take the under. I do salute your balls for trying.

natedog39 · 07-04-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Boatman

Hey Nate,,, ran across this rig yesterday,,,maybe some more inspiration????

That's it right there,,,,,,those things are big big bucks.

I'm shootin for somethin just like that but Ghetto style,,,,,and with my personal touch.

natedog39 · 07-05-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NEVERLOST

I am not sure what the over/under on this project is, but I will take the under. I do salute your balls for trying.

I'm not sure what the over under is either.

What's up,,,ya don't think I can do it?

07-01-2010, 08:01 PM	#77
Range Motorsport Junk collector Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Da UP Eh! Oddometer: 1,588	we have been talking about doing this very thing at work for the last several months. It's a cheap way to get a very nice tow rig. __________________ 2007 KTM Superduke SNL Will Ferrell Yoga, google it. www.adventuremine.com www.upoverland.org

07-01-2010, 08:21 PM	#79
Doorguy1979 Dreamridin' Joined: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Oddometer: 587	Love this project, been working on a van style(picture two Ford van bodies, from the rear doors back welded together) cargo trailer of my own I bought a couple years ago, making a camper I can tow with my 88 Full size Bronco. Dream on building a large school bus with a drop rear wall, just can't afford it yet. Looking forward to seeing this to completion, I think I understand where you're going, and it should be really cool, good luck. Subscribed __________________ "...and I say we are Americans, and we have the right to debate and disagree, with ANY administration!-- Hillary Clinton 08 KLR 650 82 Suzuki GS850

07-03-2010, 08:18 AM	#85
DakarNick Swabee Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Parker, Colorado Oddometer: 5,514	My work had a van almost exactly like that with a Chevy chassis and a 350 I think. We gave it to a vendor for a $300 "donation". He is going to make a hauler/party/sleeper van out of it for his jeeping and dune buggy outings. __________________ 06 KTM 950 Adventure S 08 Dodge 2500, QC Shortbed, Cummins 6-speed auto, Big Horn

07-04-2010, 04:36 AM	#86
Boatman Ride more, BS less! Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Petersburg, NY and Woodbridge, VA Oddometer: 8,401	Hey Nate,,, ran across this rig yesterday,,,maybe some more inspiration???? __________________ 08 KTM 950 SE, 04 KTM 950 ADV, 10 Husaberg FE390, 66 Kawasaki B8S Super 150 Hi/low beam conversions for: Trail Tech, Baja Designs

07-04-2010, 08:33 PM	#87
Illiumrider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 131	Nope, back when I had a blazer and a ktm i made a 2 place hauler for the trailer hitch out of iron....but prob could hold a gs or two. Prob best for a large truck/van with a square reciever if anyone has the need for such a setup--send me a pm. I think ive seen a hauler like that one on hoosick st....pretty sweet setup. Speaking of the gs, it took me to some pretty nice parts of green, albany and schoarie county today __________________ '00 1150gs '02 KTM 200 EXC Sold

07-02-2010, 07:45 PM	#81
rollinrob Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Nevada City, Ca Oddometer: 1,222	That things going to turn out cool. Just for the fuck of it I looked on craigslist for busses and this turns up in Reno. 4x4 bus, 3100 OBO Would make a cool toyhauler, backroads rig.

07-04-2010, 09:03 PM	#88
NEVERLOST Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Broomfield, CO and Venice Beach, FL Oddometer: 949	I am not sure what the over/under on this project is, but I will take the under. I do salute your balls for trying.

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