MUCV(Multi-Purpose Utility Command Vehicle)...The Dirtybus...

[mr250twostroke]

You gonna be ready for memorial weekend?

 

[dirtygoat]

Trying to... Are you guys camping with us this year??? I'm pretty sure everyone is planning on the same spot we had last year...

I had to buy a new start battery, the 8D took a dump on me... Picked up a semi 950cca at Sam's Club the other day... Gonna grab a couple of golf cart bats from them in a couple weeks for the house batteries... Only $78 for 220 hour 6 volts...

 

[Jester1]

Bus is looking more and more shag worthy. My wife has come to letting me know when she sees a schoolie for sale. Look like I may be spending some time on the road for work, I am thinking trailer but she may be thinking conversion. Will have to show her the updated interior pics. If I may ask any ideas on budget so far, including purchace? Also how has the reliability been any mechanical cost yet?

Keep building.

 

[mr250twostroke]

Trying to... Are you guys camping with us this year??? I'm pretty sure everyone is planning on the same spot we had last year...

I had to buy a new start battery, the 8D took a dump on me... Picked up a semi 950cca at Sam's Club the other day... Gonna grab a couple of golf cart bats from them in a couple weeks for the house batteries... Only $78 for 220 hour 6 volts...

You don't think I'd miss it do you. Gonna be a blast as usual!

 

[dirtygoat]

Bus is looking more and more shag worthy. My wife has come to letting me know when she sees a schoolie for sale. Look like I may be spending some time on the road for work, I am thinking trailer but she may be thinking conversion. Will have to show her the updated interior pics. If I may ask any ideas on budget so far, including purchace? Also how has the reliability been any mechanical cost yet?

Keep building.

I was trying to get some better shots today, kinda tough in a tight area... I'll see what I can come up with for some better pics... Money wise, I bought it for $1000 and doubt I've put another grand into it... I had a running total, but haven't updated it in a long time... I actually need to sit down and do that... Mechanically it's been sound, no issues... I ran it out of fuel once and the battery went to crap, but no other problems...

 

[dirtygoat]

You don't think I'd miss it do you. Gonna be a blast as usual!

Well, you did miss last years trip Nancy...

We're gonna have a blast this summer, can't wait... We have two more tater guns this year and I might have a few more tricks up my sleeve... Doubt I'll get the zip line going this year, might get the rope ladder for over the river up and running though...

We'll need a bunch of saws to buck rounds for the epic fire... It's gonna be life changing...

 

[mr250twostroke]

Well, you did miss last years trip Nancy...

We're gonna have a blast this summer, can't wait... We have two more tater guns this year and I might have a few more tricks up my sleeve... Doubt I'll get the zip line going this year, might get the rope ladder for over the river up and running though...

We'll need a bunch of saws to buck rounds for the epic fire... It's gonna be life changing...

Um, we were there last year Stella... I'll bring a bottle of Geritol for you... I have the 300ft. spool of cable for the zip line

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Look good Luey! What is going on for Mem Day?

 

[dirtygoat]

Um, we were there last year Stella... I'll bring a bottle of Geritol for you... I have the 300ft. spool of cable for the zip line

You better get chewables for your old chompers... You were there for labor day, not memorial...


Brian, we are planning on hitting Rim Rock again... The USFS has shut down Naches until June 15, so the traditional Memorial Day Naches trip is a thing of the past... We are just camping... We'll be setting up some wheeling trips for this summer though... I lost a lot of my contacts when I got the new phone, if you still have my number text me your name... It would be cool if you could make it out with the south end blazer guys for some trips this summer...

 

[mr250twostroke]

You better get chewables for your old chompers... You were there for labor day, not memorial...

Your right, it was Naches July 4th weekend and Bumping River labor day. I blame Corinne for the bad info!

 

[MTBLAZER89]

You better get chewables for your old chompers... You were there for labor day, not memorial...


Brian, we are planning on hitting Rim Rock again... The USFS has shut down Naches until June 15, so the traditional Memorial Day Naches trip is a thing of the past... We are just camping... We'll be setting up some wheeling trips for this summer though... I lost a lot of my contacts when I got the new phone, if you still have my number text me your name... It would be cool if you could make it out with the south end blazer guys for some trips this summer...

I'll see what I can do. Where is Rim Rock? I texted you last night.

 

[magik235]

Any updates? We just got back from an 11 day road trip to Phoenix, AZ in my 1985 Chevy based Sportcoach. We put on 4173 miles at 59 miles per hour. The last day was the the longest run of 839 miles because we wanted to get home.

 

[mr250twostroke]

He's been watching "Americas Got Talent" re-runs lately...

 

[dirtygoat]

That guy on America's Got Talent needs punched in the face for that lie...


Haven't been doing a whole lot lately to the bus... I did put some vinyl on the wall behind the galley...

Trying to trade the Jeep for a '78 Chevy 4x4 short bed... I want another street rig... I'm talking to a couple different people, hoping to strike a deal soon...

 

[dirtygoat]

Figured I'd throw up some pics of the progress... Just about have everything done as far as the propane, water and electrical systems... Still have a lot of finish work left, but it's come a long way...


Cutting in the holes for the water heater and furnace...

Potable water fill access...

Plumbing the water system...

City water hook up going in and getting plumbed into the potable water system...

Manifold for the propane, 1/2" sch 40 under the bus and 3/8" copper inside going to the fridge, stove, furnace and water heater...

Installed the bathroom window that vents...

Range hood going in...

 

[dirtygoat]

Installing window at the dinette area across from the head...

Got lights... Finishing up the upper cabinets...

Closing up the water heater and furnace closet... Vanity will go above...

Building storage above the bed at the rear...

More walls getting carpet treatment...

Sealing up the fridge cavity... Used 1" foil backed foam...

 

[ashman]

NICE!!! I've been waiting on some updates to this build. It looks like you've made some nice progress since last time for sure.

 

[ryoken]

cool.....

 

[K85 Octane]

cool.....

wicked f***ing cool man!
I'm all giddy for Dirty Bus updates.

Got a running $$$ total?

 

[dirtygoat]

Thanks guys, I'm getting pretty excited about the progress... I can almost taste it...

Got some vinyl on the galley wall separating the head and took apart the passenger side in front of the fridge to finish up the insulation and button up the wall... Hopefully have that back together today...


As far as cost, I copied this from another forum I've been keeping a running tab on... I'll update it as needed and add it to the first post here...

Running total...

Bus...$1000
30 amp Power converter...free
water pump...free
fresh water tanks(3)...free
Black water tanks(2)...free
gray water tank(1)...free
galley cabinet...free
38 gal propane tank...free
fridge, stove, toilet, hood with light and fan, vent, some cushions...$100
sink, pump faucet, propane furnace...$30
(2) 20g 4'x6' sheet metal...$40
12' awning...$25
several 3'x5' 16g galv sheets...free
wood stove...$99
5 rv windows...$100
21' awning...$150
1/2"x48"x100' insulation roll...free
caulking/sealers...$12
rivets...$10
1/2 gal black rustoleum...free
slate tile...free
6-30"x72"x3" foam mattresses...$120
gallon glidden epoxy primer...$45
2 gallons PPG enamel w/ catalyst...free
1 quart each flat/gloss black rustoleum...free
2 1/2'x10' 1/8" diamond plate...$40
6 4" round LEDs w/gasket mounts and pigtail wires...$75
8 7" clear round lenses for the upper lightes...$60
LED marker lights front and back...$48
2 Dodge Van jack knife bench seats...Free

Toilet, sink, water heater, converter, lights, plumbing... $45(bottle of booze)
5 4'x8' osd...Free
4 4'x8'x1 1/2" foam...$50
3 6'x8' carpet...$48
1 10' counter top...$100
2 2'x4'x1" foam... $7
1 bathroom window... free
white vinyl... free
2 aluminum diamond plate boxes... free

SOLD
Stove...$50
Furnace...$30
Sink...$15
Toilet...$45




total to date...$2064