We started taking the bus apart! By the end of the day, I’m super stoked to actually dig in and get started getting this thing fixed up – at the same time, I’m partially terrified at the work ahead. I know it seems like a lot now, but we are going to keep plugging away one project at a time until this bus is up and ready to go.
We started by taking the front window frames out – the windows are supposed to slide open, but are rusted shut. Like everything on this bus, the frames were only held in by 3 of the 6 screws/ bolts. The two outer screws were so rusty I had to drill them out!
The pop out window ledges have some rust holes that will need a fixin’.
We pulled the seats and got started wire wheeling various areas to see what type of replacement metal I need to be buying – fun times!
I also pulled all of the dash electrical out. I’m going to attempt to restore the speedo and all of the switches – hopefully I can put everything back together…
This is plan F… load up the chairs and roll ‘er out as she is!
