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VINTAGE BUS CONVERSION VIDEO – PART 3
Our 1961 GM Fishbowl / New Look bus conversion continues! There are decorative aluminum panels above the windows that run the length of the bus. They also function as a drip rail for rain, so we wanted to take a look underneath and see if there was any rust or damage....See the full post
VINTAGE BUS CONVERSION VIDEO – PART 2
After months working on our bus build outside, we were now ready to bring it into the shop! The first thing we needed to do to get it moving was fix an air line. We noticed that we had a hiss and we were losing air pressure, which is needed to run our old bus, so we...See the full post
BUS LIFE COMMUNITY – ONE OF A KIND
WHAT IS BUS LIFE? Bus Life is a community of worldwide nomads, who usually live, work and/or travel on the road part-time or full-time in their converted bus. Some bus and skoolie owners keep their buses stationary, use them as shops or rent them out as guest spaces....See the full post
VINTAGE BUS CONVERSION VIDEO – PART 1
In 2019 we came across a 1961 GM Fishbowl / New Look bus in the New Mexico desert and now we’re converting it into a bigger home on wheels! It’s the Suburban model, so there are two platforms on either side and a thin, little aisle way going down the...See the full post
BUS SHIPPING – HOW TO SHIP A SCHOOL BUS OR COACH BUS
BUS SHIPPING – HOW TO SHIP A SCHOOL BUS OR COACH BUS Shipping a bus can be no easy feat, especially if you need one in a hurry. Who can I trust to ship my bus? How much will it cost me to transport my bus? What kind of trailer does my bus need to be shipped? If...See the full post
VINTAGE TRANSIT BUS CONVERSION COST – PART 1
The two of us found so much joy, living on the road in our old VW bus for over 2 years. With only 80 square feet of space, we learned to live in the now and embrace simplicity, but not having a toilet or shower proved to be most difficult. By the time we reached the...See the full post
RESCUING A 1961 GM NEW LOOK BUS – PART 3
When the bus arrived, we had it delivered to a local diesel mechanic shop. They inspected the GM bus from top to bottom and everyone seemed impressed. They recommended that we take it over to another nearby shop that could handle a few small fixes, more affordably. A...See the full post
RESCUING A 1961 GM NEW LOOK BUS – PART 2
After days in the desert, working on getting our 1961 GM “New Look” bus running, the secondary fuel filter kept running dry. We took a closer look at the fuel system and began clearing all the fuel lines with an air compressor. One of the last return lines...See the full post
WHAT KIND OF BUS SHOULD I BUY? – BUYING A SCHOOL BUS OR COACH BUS
WHAT KIND OF BUS SHOULD I BUY? Congratulations!!! Bus Life is so close, you can taste it and we are so excited to cheer you on! Below, we share things to consider when buying a school bus or coach bus. When considering buying a bus to become your new home on wheels,...See the full post