http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#4d7cf3d2-4e72-4c2d-9851-7c25ec099e0f ac filters in the windows and roof vents hold down the dust and provide some privacy/shade while allowing some air flow. 8d truck batteries provide 250 amp hours storage each Harbor Freight has a 45 watt solar kit with panel rack and charge controller for about $250 Greaser fuel system pays for itself in a hurry for the first year @ Bman, I would just use the Porta-Johns for human waste. plentiful and you paid for them check your local car wash for free used soap drums (20 or 30 gal) for oil storage. strap down anything that can break or roll forward and kick your ass when braking my 2 cents Good luck Chefalva- '55 gmc 4104 greaser full conversion running on oil,solar,and elbow grease Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:39:26 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#4d7cf3d2-4e72-4c2d-9851-7c25ec099e0f alva 2009-01-16T22:39:26Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#880e6d31-9705-435a-b41b-1d2ea880a789 So did you get the bus? I bought a BlueBird TC2000 in Dec and am beginning to set it up for the Playa and my other music festival jaunts. As purchased- one row of seats behind the driver(nice high backs for a school bus kinda wished they had left a few more),15' roof rack, generack geni and 2 batterys/inverter for house power, bulkhead/queen bed. My plans Bed room in back, extend rear bumper for deck/rear entry. Bath room & shower set up that don't require yoga to use. Kitchen area small fride & stove Lounge chill space forward I bought a pair of Doutherm AC's that were installed but never used. Hope to do a cool paint job this spring and drive it in the Houston art Car parade in May, would love to do UV paint and illuminate for the playa. A propane cannon would be really cool Steffan Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:31:46 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#880e6d31-9705-435a-b41b-1d2ea880a789 MaitreSteffan 2008-02-25T17:31:46Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#9d8d6985-7799-43a4-a641-37e01338218c heyyy hoooo in prep for the playa swamp cooler sucking in enough air through the filter meadium that it blows out the door when you open it keeping the dust out ....never open the windows and leave the bus there should be a foyer for the mud/dust thang out side the bus do you plan to run a generator ...ac...? change the air filter as soon as you leave what acess do you have to ge to the top of the bus? are you plannig on running the bus as an art car? Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:01:42 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#9d8d6985-7799-43a4-a641-37e01338218c even 2007-06-04T22:01:42Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#1c07656c-1556-4436-af4e-ffc3d5b8cf8a Oh, funny, you beat me to posting the Groove Bomb link: http://tribes.tribe.net/mobilegroovebomb No, a fishbowl is a good bus platform for the playa, it's just a ton of work. I wasn't trying to be snarky or anything, if you've got the time and money for the project go for it! Sat, 05 May 2007 03:58:37 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#1c07656c-1556-4436-af4e-ffc3d5b8cf8a ~Ian~ 2007-05-05T03:58:37Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#095f1fbd-c170-498b-8b13-4bc1d9bac2e2 Tara, Steamboat & Ian; Thanks all for taking your time to reply. I really appreciate it! It's a big undertaking, and I'm fully aware that much of what needs to be done will not realistically happen for this year's burn. Nonetheless, it's never to early to plan for next year! BTW; Ian - Is there anything specifically about this bus/year/model that makes it inappropriate or less attractive for the playa? The March 4th Marching Band, as well as the "mobile groove bomb" both operate same types as mine. Just curious. ~ Peace ~ eyefleye Sat, 05 May 2007 01:41:17 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#095f1fbd-c170-498b-8b13-4bc1d9bac2e2 eyefleye 2007-05-05T01:41:17Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#302f30de-dbca-4c17-87a1-1fa42147d789 I'd sell it and buy a Bluebird. I still have my '48 3751 as the only offers I've gotten have been from hippies looking for a bargain. Sorry kids. There's no way I would take it to the playa though in the album are pics of the Cheesus Crust camp that did. In any event, good luck with the project! Fri, 04 May 2007 21:29:38 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#302f30de-dbca-4c17-87a1-1fa42147d789 ~Ian~ 2007-05-04T21:29:38Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#88efe79e-9b22-4633-9290-2395191ecfc3 First thing I'd do is replace the shocks and add a honkin' big air filter; preferably one that's easy to change out: the dust on the Playa can be brutal. Also check fuel tank integrity. Fri, 04 May 2007 19:19:01 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#88efe79e-9b22-4633-9290-2395191ecfc3 Steamboat Ed 2007-05-04T19:19:01Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#e83155ac-5f62-442a-aefb-477ad073a14f When I converted a bus... Took out all the seats (angle grinder to get the bolts off). Put a forty gallon water tank under the bed. Used kitchen cabinet-thing with a sink. Added a hand pump for the water - the regular metal kind the plunger vibrated off from driving, the plastic RV kind worked great. Bucket under the sink for drainage. Solar panels, charge controller, batteries, inverter. Van seat couch that pulled out into a bed. Bathroom with composting toilet. Always-in-progress veggie oil conversion. For biodiesel you don't need to do anything besides make or buy biodiesel. For a veggie oil conversion... well... read From The Fryer To the Feul Tank and google for some of the websites that have good info. Fri, 04 May 2007 07:23:29 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#e83155ac-5f62-442a-aefb-477ad073a14f tara 2007-05-04T07:23:29Z http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#10ed54b2-8afb-4b07-b24e-634824150756 Let's say that YOU just acquired a 35' old city bus. Specifically a 1972 Flexi perhaps. Maybe it's completely untouched, meaning all the original seats & interior is intact, etc. Maybe your were given jake-brakes that need to be installed prior to driving it to Black Rock. Maybe you were given water/waste tanks that could be installed - would you want those things? Maybe you're considering taking out most of the seats and converting the interior space for living area. Maybe you're considering having a roof rack/platform welded to the roof. Maybe window tinting for privacy. Maybe bolting down a sleeper sofa. Maybe you'd love to convert it to bio-diesel. What would it take? The list goes on.... What_Would_You_Do in terms of converting such a vehicle for YOUR annual Burning Man trips? Let's pretend that "The Sky's the Limit".... Cheers! Fri, 04 May 2007 05:43:19 GMT http://bushacking.tribe.net/thread/5bc1c1b9-1a18-4705-84a9-a3fda18d87c9#10ed54b2-8afb-4b07-b24e-634824150756 eyefleye 2007-05-04T05:43:19Z