At home when there was time
We had a few busy weeks at the start of June, but we eventually managed to get some work done. We made a sign with the bus name, painted it, stenciled it, and applied a clear coat, so hopefully it will not come off.
M continued working on the fold-down side table; it is starting to look very nice!
The tabletop for the big dinette was built along with the kitchen drawers.
We framed the windows to improve their appearance and built a center console, which N was excited to help paint. We were able to do all this without having the bus in the driveway.
Meanwhile at storage
With a few hours available, we decided to go to the storage to fix the back hatch. The hydraulic struts for the engine hatch had gone bad, so we had to replace those with a new pair.
That was a lot easier than anticipated. About time something goes easy 😊. We did notice that the coolant leak is still not completely fixed, as we saw a bit more under the bus, but it is not enough to warrant immediate attention.
Once finally home
Eventually, we took the bus home again and officially mounted the name sign on the bus. We are very happy with the look!
Then we added the window frames we had prepared, and that made the bus look much more finished on the inside. Next, we removed the driver’s seat so we could clean up the driver’s cab. We moved some switches around and then added the last bit of flooring. It took a bit of effort to put the seat back, but R is always ready to get under the bus and get dirty, so in the end it all got put back safely.
We added a prebuilt center console that now holds a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a road hazard sign, so we have all these essentials close by. Then we finished some more of the ceiling before it was time to go to work again.
Meanwhile, the black water tank and fittings have been ordered, so that will be next on the list.