Dave's Bus Conversion

Current Status


Here's the current status of my conversion.

My contract work and other projects cut in and out of my time, so who knows when this will be done..

As more of the bus is complete, I'll put more info here. You can also see any construction photos in the album

Veggie Fuel 100% 2005/11/12: Most parts arrive, some still missing. Assembling.
2006/05/10: All done except: hoses in engine compartment, dashboard gauges/switches 2006/05/30: Dashboard done (except relay). 2006/08/??: Plumbing/electrical complete. One coolant leg isn't flowing, and still need to do air. 2006/10/22: WVO done and tested!
Electrical 75% 2005/08/18: Setback because of being ripped off on a genset sale.
Solar panels are being temporarily shelved for $$ reasons.
2006/08/20: Genset from Wrico mostly installed, still need to finish sound installation.
2006/08/27: Battery bank and inverter wired up directly to a loose breaker panel in bus.
Plumbing 10% Looking into building a composting toilet.
Need to setup water heater (propane?)
2005/08/18: 100Gal fresh water tank for testing.
2006/08/27: Pump (5gpm, variable speed) installed, water is flowing!
Heat 0% Not even started! (I have some electrical heaters, does that count? ;)
A/C 75% A/C is installed, but needs to be moved.
Interior - This is the least of my concerns :)


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