I love the craftsmanship that shows in every foot of this conversion. By far the best school bus conversion I have ever seen. That bus had a ton of rust and rot.Keep up the great shows.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man....I'm still repairing all the rust!! Kinda wish I'd bought a different bus, but I'm way too far into the build to start over now!! 😀

Holy smokes that is a solid war wound! Great idea about the propane cabinet. We have been toying with the idea to have mounted underbody cylinder, but want the ability to take a tank into a store if there is not a spot for drive-up fill. What a great solution to have them on a slide-out!

Please protect that big beautiful bald head! Oh... Love the big beautiful bluebird bus!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you....I'll do my best!

It is truly nice to see a true craftsman ta work! She is going to be a beauty!

Share the love, pass it forward, give it away so it'll get bigger and fill the world up. That said, I want to tell you that although some of us older folks who have used rivet's in the past and know their value, there is also a lost gen that has no clue and they need a learned man to show them the way, and explain why and how.

This skill he has unbelievable

That slide-out propane rack is a great idea!

Handcrafts professor. Simply amazing..

Great job! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a fast recovery with your wound... 😬

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks....yep, it's healing very fast! :)

Awesome work , Very clean. Love it !! Now I want to do a bus !! thanks...lol

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you....yes, do a bus!!

thank you again so much. I'm definitely follow your journey all the way to the end and I'm overly excited about the fact of not having a generator LOL

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.....and thanks for following along!

Yo! Just discovered your channel a few days before and... waw!! What a build! You've got some incredible skills! I'm kind of speechless! Love the kg convertible on the back too! ;-)

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words Francois!

Good idea to go down the bottom of the bus, I like the symmetry, and good work...

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks....I really like the look of it also.

Hard work pays off! Keep up the excellent work and keep the videos coming :)

Dude stoked on those solar panels being automated. Also what to do that and no thoughts how as of yet. Love your videos man. Propane rolling out from under that door.. Love it. Great work as always man. It's coming along quickly!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man....I'm looking forward to seeing your build commence!!

Tell the truth. You wouldn't give up your seat on a United flight. The bus is looking great. Thanks for the update.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Ha....Thanks man!

Very nice, Good work, love the interior!!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

just found your Channel today and I have sat here and watched all 38 Episodes of your bills I love you bus and your talents you are very talented you are fabulous with you better work and such I really enjoyed your videos and shower that your wife kid is beautiful unbelievable a talent you to have God bless you enjoy that bus I will join any future videos of us I'm sure thank you. Ralph

@ralphshores6402

7 жыл бұрын

build not bills

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!!

Hi Chris your talent is unmatched in bus conversions we use 2 hose clamps in the water buisness just in case a hose could pop off IAM THER WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE JESUS CHRIST

Damn! I'm all caught up now on your videos. I feel like this is the season finale. lol. I've picked up so many great ideas and have learned so much from you. Thank you for all your videos and taking us along for the ryde.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks again....I'm happy they have proved useful for you. Good luck with your build!!

Damn that's neat .... great build 👍🏻 !!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Can't wait to see the paint job.. amazing all the new updates!! Luv ya!!

Good work dude, loving the interior work. Duct tape your head injury and keep on going. :)

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you....I put this stuff in a bottle called "New Skin" on it and it is healing really quickly.

@alpinebro619

7 жыл бұрын

Transcend Existence I bet that didn't sting! 😂😂😂

@patriotforhumanity7174

7 жыл бұрын

Transcend Existence i bow to you! You are by far the best reason that anyone should do this and live in a bus. My wife and i are planning to do this and watching your videos is very motivational. we want to live off the grid and earn our living doing mobile mechanic work for myself and mobile massage therapy for my wife. I have watched quite a few of your videos what I do have a question cuz I don't remember you explaining why you got the particular bus that you have .....is that one the best one for making a conversion bus because of the motor and trans and overall durability of the bus? what kind of bus has the best access to the motor in case something has to be worked on I haven't been able to take a close look at any buses but I would have thought that the ones with the protruding front would be ideal but I guess having half the motor inside the bus has its pluses to. but I just wanted to say that I really enjoy watching you work on the bus because you are very detailed about everything that you have done. once I decide which bus that I'm going to get I would definitely like to be in touch with you for advice while building mine. chances are I will probably get the same bus you got cuz I like the configuration and the size especially the back door access because I seen a layout on other buses where the master bedroom is back there with the wall separating that area and it would make a excellent little workshop/ storage/ garage.

New Skin - Ouch. Nice to see your progress. Its the video processing that takes the time doesn't it... As the warmer weather arrives, you just want to crack-on. Note that your shirt appears to have the same burn holes that mine do. We know we should wear the 'correct' gear. But we don't, do we. Same with hard-hats and other PSE. Its the intensity of our desire to build/create. After all; we'll heal. 😜

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

I do try to wear the essential pse gear when needed.....but the excitement of moving forward does get in the way of remembering sometimes.

Know what you mean at banging your head,being a diesel mech climbing under and around those trucks it happens,i have 42yrs of head wounds,thanks for the video.

Hello, I've been watching the series since you've raised the roofing of the bus up until now and am MIND BLOWN by all the work you've committed yourself into doing. Takes a lot of discipline and your gal did an amazing job on the mosaic tile, very creative and fun. I look forward to watching your journey, I hope to do the same once college is done as a travel RN in two years. not sure if I can handle all the work lol but wow, incredible 👍😄✌👽

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Wow...thanks so much!! It's definitely a lot of work, but it's so worth it. Traveling and living in a bus will be perfect for your career. I wish you the best!

Nice work mate! You are very talented for sure...

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Your skills are an inspiration. Thank you for creating the videos.

VERY cool propane storage idea! I'm gonna do the same thing. I love stealing and idea here and there from you, man you are innovative!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.....I'm glad you've found some more inspiration for your project. How's your roof raise going?

@cbthethird

7 жыл бұрын

Roof is RAISED! went incredibly easily! We only went up 10" but we used your method with the all thread. If you wanna check it out, we put some pics and stuff up on Skoolie. Its the Roll Your Own bus. Got front cap/transition cover done. Stitch welded it and shaped similar to yours. Not as awesome, but it came out clean and solid. Thanks for all the inspiration, man.

Nice work as always Every thing is perfect I 'm Essam from Saudi Arabia

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Essam!

bus is looking awsome! with your propane door, our regulations here are you cannot have locks on the compartment (incase of emergency) maybe something to consider. keep up the great work.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Good call on the locks.....Thanks! I actually just installed them today.....I'll be looking for a non locking latch now.

i have the same exact hole in my head as we speak !! i learned the hard way to not remove the rear door head bumper ..

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Yep....that's a good way to remind yourself! lol

thanks for the update. great job.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

inspiring work! Very cool

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Making awesome progress. That cut looked like it would've hurt like hell though. Take care.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It definitely didn't feel good....but gotta keep moving forward no matter the distractions! It's pretty much healed up now.

@Haylo545

7 жыл бұрын

Transcend Existence It happens I need to take my own advice. 4 days ago I was helping my husband moving steel fence panels for him to erect at our front yard. Yeah I lost grip and dropped it on my big toe. Gosh I was turning blue it hurt so much haha. I just had xrays and thankfully no fracture. My husband Daniel felt awful but I was not wearing my steel cap boots. I learned a tough lesson on safety haha.

looking great!!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl!

Thanks for the update looking good

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Over the years I've found that every project or fix involving a vehicle needs a blood sacrifice. Mostly its my hands that get cut but on my bus its been my head. I can't wait to see what you come up with to raise the panels. I've been pondering on that for months. If you want to bounce ideas around shoot me a message

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Very true with the blood sacrifice!! :) It'll be awhile yet before I actually make the panels tilt, my main focus is to get the bus functional in most every way, then I can start tweaking things here and there. I'll send you a message!

@SteampunkSteve

7 жыл бұрын

I got mine livable so I could get on the road. Then tweaked as I went. Email is better than messages. steampunkstevex@gmail.com

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Sent you a message already. I'll see if I can copy it and send it in email.

Every time I watch one of your videos I think the same thing: you do such nice work! Great job, man

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man....I truly appreciate that!

Looking sweeeet!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You do very nice work

Wish I had a fraction of the skills you have. Watched all your vids, couldn't stop! I like the way you think way outside the bus and you do a lot on your own... like me :D Would you do any of the work you've completed, or are going to do, for somebody else if they paid you? Namely raising a bus? Also, if one purchased a bus while living in a car where would you recommend they park it? that's the only thing really keeping me from buying a bus... other than being afraid of buying a rust bucket! Thanks for sharing your work and keep it up!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes....I've thought a lot about helping others with their project once I'm finally on the road. It would be a fun way to meet like minded people.

Im thinking about doing a tiny house school bus conversion myself so I can focus on my family and my creative idea's more. Hope your head feels better maybe get a hard hat haha.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Right on.....go for it!

can't wait til u put color to the outside. looking forward in seeing next video....

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

I'm ready to see it in paint also.....going to be an entirely different bus.

Great work.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@abefrohman1759

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your dome. You need a hat around the bus.

so i finally got my girlfriend to watch this build with me and she loves it. we have a small debate going between the two of us about how much you would value this bus at and how much you would insure it for if said price was different than how much you value it as. anyways loving it keep on keeping on.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Honestly....I'm not sure what the total value would be. I've been talking with my insurance agent here lately. When the build is completed we'll assess it and possibly get an appraisal so we will know the replacement value. Do you have any guesses?

@Cyberchild101

7 жыл бұрын

to be honest i think it is better than anything that can be pulled off the line anywhere so i have no idea. lol anyways keep on keeping on

hey man I just jumped ahead in time....check your break caliper and the new alternator Ill check the future video again to see if the back to the future thing works on KZread. Your welcome future Transcendence

Wow, I want to go to school and learn how to do what you do

"I don't have time to bleed!" :) I have watched all your videos and you are a machine!! I am in the process of starting my own skoolie project, I don't have the body-work experience or mad fabrication skills you do, but I'm confident I can handle most of what I need to. Should I be terrified of doing a roof raise?

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome...thanks for watching. The roof raise really isn't that difficult. Just make sure to use some very good judgement on how you actually lift it. Once the cuts are made, there's no going back and it can become unstable and fall on top of you. Overall though....it's a pretty straight forward process, and with some good'ol fashioned common sense, it's very achievable for most people. Granted....you need to have some skills, but the tools are fairly common.

great work! any chance you could share some details on the side skirt extensions? love the way that looks

Wow your head looks like it hurts! Great job on the bus though!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

It's pretty much all healed now. Thanks!!

Nice job

With all the beautiful wood etc., I wonder about the weight of it? You plan on weighing it to get an idea? Either way, absolutely great craftsmanship.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes....I plan on weigh it once the conversion is completed and again after I move possessions in. I'm pretty sure I'll be well below the GVRW though.

Thanks for sharing your work with people. I want to know what sort of weld machine you use. I'm planning to buy one and I need it for both light and heavy staff. I'm impressed when I see you welding very thin materials. Thanks in advance.

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks....mine is a older Lincoln 110 welder that uses argon gas. It'll weld steel up to 1/4in thick no problems.

thanks for the inspiration for the lift! my skoolie became a home when we did the lift. slow and steady progress. im working on the under the bus storage and figured id go through your videos for like the tenth time lol. im wondering about clearance on the belly. how far apart are your wheels and how low is the center? and also thanks for the inspiration to start filming this stuff. my video skills are getting better :D

Brother if I had a nickel for every time I cut my self working on a project I'd have 20$ I'm sure, lol bus is looking great

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

I hear ya....it just comes with the territory! Thanks man!

Ouch!!!!but it happens

Yep that was a pretty good gash. The interior is really coming together. Is there an update for the bus Y'all retrieved from Florida or a channel?

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Yes it was....it's healing nicely now. I have one more video I need to edit still for that bus. I'll get on it fairly soon.

When are going to start doing more of the timelaps with music fabs like back in the days??

You saved the Logo/Sticker that was in the rusted area didn't you? Pray Tell your plan for it.

Nice, very nice !! Do you have a timeline on the finish product ?

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you....I'm hoping to be road worthy and livable by mid July this year. I'm sure there will still be things to tweak here and there though.

Nice work as always, i was stoked to see another update. What kind of hatch did you use there on the emergency exit?

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I actually covered the escape hatches with metal and added a pair of "Fantastic Fans." Look them up.....they rock!!

After u fixed the rust hole what kinda primer dis u use?

that's pretty rad nice repair dude. what color are you gonna paint it?

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.....it's going to be Tan with Black accents.

ouch,dude

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

It definitely happens! :)

may I ask you some: I recall seeing you go to florida to pick up a bus, with your body and girl..now I see a different bus..what happen to the clinic on wheels ?

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Yes....that bus belongs to my friend. He's going to start his conversion fairly soon.

oh no ! that looks like a nasty cut, I hope you've got a doctor to patch that up 💖💖💖💖💖

Stay up to date with tetanus shots everybody, bus cuts are no joke

Cut the metal, not the scalp - good job otherwise, digging the progress!

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

I hear ya!! Thanks!

Awesome but take care of yourself

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you....the main problem is I have no hair on my head to warn me before I hit it on something. By the time I've realized I've whacked my head....it's too late! lol

I recall you did the entire bus insulation with spry foam , any Idea what it cost you and how long it took to get it done, would Styrofoam do the job as well?

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

The cost seems to vary on location.....you can call a contractor that does it and get a quote. Styrofoam would be a really bad choice....it is open celled and will retain moisture causing many many problems in the long run. Spray foam is close celled and actually create a moisture and air barrier.

@meaversand

7 жыл бұрын

very good point. I life in Costa Rica and this kind of foam is not available here, so I wonder if I buy in the USA how much would I need for a Bus like yours and what does it cost approximately

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

Wow....Costa Rica is on my bucket list of destinations I want to visit for an extended period of time!! It seems so beautiful there. Do you have a room for me!?! In the US, the price varies anywhere between $2500.00 to about $8000.00 just for the purchase price of bus. The foam is on average about $1800.00 or so for a bus my size.

@meaversand

7 жыл бұрын

hahaha yes it is a nice country and it seems to be beautifull, ohh I mean it is, I life here 23 years and if I get the bus (ever) i will move out of my house I rent at this time, but if you come (you come with the bus?) and I am still in the house I have a room to spare..since I am on my own ( wife passed away) I have the feeling I need to go and do some traveling, no, not from hotel to hotel..I have doen this, like to be as independent as possible..I also plan to stay 6 month out of the year in Costa Rica, because I like to keep my status..and the weather is unbeatable, this one thing one never like to miss...trust me..lol

@TranscendExistence1111

7 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about your wife. I would love to drive the bus down there and stay for a while. It would be great to meet up and have a place to stay. Thank you so much for your generosity! It might not be for a couple years or so though, I already have a few plans in the works once I get the bus finished. Yes....traveling is awesome, so much to see out there in the world and nature is very healing.

I know the video is two years old but what do you call that aircraft plug thing to hold your panel via drilled holes? Could you provide me the link?