Bus #2: Gutting the bus! CAR WIZARD & Missus clear out the transit bus. What a change!
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2022
- Bus Conversion #2: CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ and Mrs. Wizard clear out the '06 EZ Rider El Dorado Transit bus. It's amazing how the space changes.
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Further proof the Wizard is one of the best car RUclipsrs! It's never about just these ridiculous supercars no one can afford. It's real work on real vehicles with a family that enjoys what they do! No agenda to drive up prices of certain cars, no bragging about the garage full of supercars, no rich kid using his trust fund to pretend to be a mechanic by tearing apart wrecked Iranian sports cars. Just good, honest, car stuff! With a boat and bus thrown in for fun!
I really wish despite the timeframe that he stuck with this project. Would have been interesting over the years to see development of this coach. He did buy another one a Bluebird but have not heard any updates yet.
Mr. & Mrs. Wizard, love the channel : ) I've owned an Airstream restoration business in Upstate NY for 20+ years & have done numerous custom builds. I suggest you build a full scale mock up of the interior before making any real decisions. I worked in the Industrial Design world for 24 years before moving into Airstream custom work & learned that this is a real time saver. A full scale mock up will save you thousands of $ in mistakes & poor design decisions for very little money in materials & time. We build them from luan sheets, cardboard, firing strips & sheet rock screws. You can also try out color choices, which also helps. An inch here & an inch there makes a huge difference when designing small living spaces. It will also give you a really good feel for what the end product will be like. Be very mindful of sight lines when you do this so the interior will appear larger than it really is. Another tip is to either buy or acquire a wrecked rv & use all the appliances & systems. "White box" trailers go for nothing at auctions when they are wrecked. There is also a "scratch & dent" shop in Elkhart Indiana that sells new left over/end of line products from the RV industry for significantly less than you'll find on the internet. Good luck with your project, you'll have some wonderful "together time" building it.
Next episode: I sold the bus and bought a helicopter!
No. The bus conversion is 1000 times better than a helicopter
With a Northstar
I've got these Chinooks on Amazon for very cheap price guys! And I remodeled the interior to be a mobile office and RV!
This is not Heavy D channel haha
Naw a surplus abrams. Battle tank..he worked em
Feast your eyes people! A timelapse wrenching video from the Car Wizard is a rare sight to behold! 🏆💪🏻💯
Pleased to hear you're considering a mini-split A/C unit. They are very efficient and practical. It's early in the conversion but your roof view shows it's prime country for solar panels. If you rough it away from shore power than solar is the way to go and it's becoming more and more reasonable to install and operate. Bus Grease Monkey's sight has numerous episodes about it.
Highly agree with Solar. Even a small 3 panel 900-1000 watt setup can power a fridge, lights, and some fans for circulation, water pump, etc... If you want AC to run all night, then you'll need a lot more of a battery and larger array... But at least some basic solar helps with liveability.
That is a great channel. I have some left over panels that I'd like to install on my class A. It definitely needs a inverter charger upgrade....
Highly recomment BGM's channel. Solid.
Glad others are suggesting solar too !
@@monkeybarmonkeyman I’ve been subbed to his channel since he first started on RUclips and I think he had 500+ subscribers when I first subbed and now I’m a patreon member in the process of buying my first bus which is a 1982 MCI that’s been owned by a church for years and they had the engine rebuilt and it’s only had 10k miles put on the new engine and runs like a new one, even Scott will hopefully approve, lol
Wizard has come so far since Apollo 911, love watching his and Hoovies videos. Such great charisma alone and together.
His comfort and overall presence in front of a camera is so much more comfortable and it seems as if he's found his own presentation style.
One advice Wizard: Plan for MORE instead of LESS A/C capacity. If you delete the existing bus A/C, I would suggest not one but TWO roof air. These buses get hot very quickly inside under the sun because of the ''greenhouse effect'' and lack of insulation.... It will become unbearable in the summer. You will also have to consider Lithium ( $$) or AGM batteries.PEX plumbing is the way to go. Good luck !
Yea, definatly needs some good insulation and serious passive thermal management.
Yeah, a glass bus is not the best blank canvas, IMO. I would consider removing some of the windows and welding panels in place so the walls can be insulated and cabinets can be hung. No idea where they're going to put cabinets now, plus, who wants a giant window like that in their bathroom? Not me.
Lithium is near AGM price parity, when you take into account only 50% depth of discharge for AGM and 100% for lithium. Also weight, space saving and far superior cycle count on lithium makes it the obvious choice for almost every situation.
@@Channel-gz9hm I thought it was lithium ion, not iron !
@@Channel-gz9hm Thank you for your polite reply...As a Prevost Liberty bus owner using LiFePO4 batteries, I think Wizard will not use his RV many weeks in a year AND knowing Wizard has a limited budget and is not retired AND that he will surely sell the RV bus after a few years like his boat and everything he owned before (remember this is a RUclips channel and he has to produce content non-stop), it is not that weird on my part to compare the cost/benefit for HIM...Not for you, not for me...If he plans to keep the RV 2-3 years, LiFePO4 is NOT the best option IMHO....and NO, he won't get back the investment on the LiFePO4 batteries when he sells it. RVs and depreciation are synonyms....
the bus sitting next to the car that's going to fund the work on the bus :)
Best way to start any project from a blank slate is a blank sheet of paper, a ruler, and a pencil.
Draw out designs, experiment with ideas.
Done it numerous times planning furniture layouts when moving house, garden designs, kitchen and bathroom layouts. Never failed me.
What fails every time is just starting putting stuff in without a plan, you'll be in an endless cycle of adding and removing things.
I guess this bus conversion will have to do while we wait for more B.O.M. Escargo build.
Just a helpful word about the windows, invest in some window tinting for the rear windows to keep prying eyes out when you're camping somewhere. I appreciate your videos, the ones about which vehicles to buy or not are very interesting.
Those are great videos.
Look at them!
Already RUclips celebrities and a big successful repair shop.
Yet, not afraid to get on their knees to get the job done.
Big respect you two.
David, consider putting a forward facing closet on one wheel well, and a rear facing on the other, with room for a mattress across the back wall. You then can put a door between the closets for privacy for the bedroom space. This will give you adequate storage without costing you floor space.
Very interesting! I can already imagine the drapes, sparkling star-like mood lighting on the ceiling, a quadraphonic sound system, an induction cook top for the kitchenette, Recaro seats for the driver and passenger, and a fold out tool caddy in the engine compartment for puttering around.
*** Speaking of the impact of a large AC unit, my granddad's 1958 Oldsmobile had wonderfully cool air conditioning, even in Phoenix. But, when the AC was running the Olds got 5 mpg instead of 10 mpg when it was off!
Where the A/C sits on the roof would make a sweet spot for a vista roof that can also just be used for a skylight if privacy glass is used.
@@DFX4509B Yes, then real stars ✨ to be seen.
Hey Wizard!
A minisplits are a great addition for builds like this! We installed one on our bus and it works wonderfully when docked at campsites. We haven't tried using it while driving down the road out of concern for damaging the outdoor unit's compressor.
We went with a 120V 12k btu minisplit system. It generates good heat when ambient temps are below 40F and in the summer months it keeps temps and humidity under control. We're often cold when the AC is on.
For our power system, we designed it to be a 30Amp system with 15amps dedicated to the minisplit and the other 15amps to the rest of our 120v accessories.
An idea for the window covering/privacy I saw on another bus conversion- frosted film on the glass 3/4 way up the windows in the “living” area and then blinds in the “bedroom”. Gives privacy and light but you can still see out. Keep up the good work!
I bet all the glass makes the monster air-conditioning a necessity. I guess you want lots of exhaust fan capacity though in the winter your daytime heating should be more than covered with solar gain. I think insulated security shutters that hinge at the top and swing up like awnings would be extremely useful.
OMG, now this is a project I am gonna love to see! Especially driving a transit bus for 26 years in another state! I definitely would have loved to see you burn it (lol) but hey maybe next time! Thanks for the content brother. Great job!
Wizard a RV salvage yard can be your best friend. For interior parts and for your interior build out. remember Ballance is key. For the road handling of your coach
You're a lucky man Wizard! Finding a gal raised to work with her brains and her hands twisting wrenches is not common. Congratulations both of you, on your future mobile adventures together.
Mrs. Wizard is definitely a keeper. 👍
Gotta love a lady that owns real work gloves
it looks so BIG! While everything is out, consider what you want to do about all that glass. Retractable / roll-up blinds / tint film might be cool. I think this is going to be a terrific build!
Close half of it with metal.
@@MuitoDaora
It will be cheaper and easier to leave the original glass, put opaque film on the inside then insulate, then install walls and cabinetry.
@@MuitoDaora That could work too.
I say vinyl wrap for much of it.
@@MuitoDaora or hexcore sandwiched between carbon fibre .
Just use a standard home Split AC Inverter System. (You have enough space for the vent unit above your engine) It can heat and cool and has a heatpump scope up to 5, which means you get 5 times the heating or cooling power out for what you are putting in. All you need is some serious Lifepo4 Batteries and some solar Panels on the roof. Together with a small car ac unit while driving for the front.. you should be golden. Good luck with the buildt!!
Will Be watching. Our church converted a school bus to a bookmobile a few years ago, I could not believe the work to remove the seats and how dirty of a job is was. The bookmobile was a success and is being used in a large city in Tennessee.
That’s going to be one hell of a lift in your shop! Can’t wait to see the finished product.
I'm sure Bendpak are already at work designing a lift strong enough to take the bus :)
I love the contrast with Hoovie's Murcielago next to it.
And that will help finance the conversion!
It's got a wealthy vs poor contrast going for it.
@@deanstanley2125 With the Wizard getting wealthier and Hoovie poorer.
Rooftop camper air conditioners are the way to go, some of them can be ordered with a heater inside too.
I love the windows, imagine being parked next to the Grand Canyon!.
You should keep those stripper poles, you could make exhaust systems from them. Also maybe you could convert that a.c. pump to an onboard air system for those gigantic tires.
I assume you are going to change the rear diff gears? Most city busses are geared very low for stop and go. Unless it has 6th gear locked out in the trans and you can get Allson to unlock it (they usually do not).
A few tastefulo mods are in order. Introducing the Lamborghini SuperBus!
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What an AWESOME project!!!
The end result will be exciting to see.
My wife and I did a public transit bus conversion (it’s all one level so not the funky raised up rear like the low floor bus you got.). We did kitchen up front both sides with cabinets and two twin beds in back with TV in rear behind beds. Recliners in middle. Used 2x4s with kreg cut jig hidden screws and a lot of bead board paneling. Ended up very nice. Stout as hell.
Window tint (limo) would be a good idea for the rear windows, especially the back bedroom area.
Great video! You are a brave man to take on a conversion like that, can’t wait to see what you guys do with it. I’m sure it will be awesome! 👍😎
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Doing a conversation like this takes time and planning there is so much evolved like tanks...water tanks..waste tanks.. propane...then running wire and water lines you need a generator...and so many ways to go..might think about solar panels on the roof or made to be set up on the ground...yeah there is alot of planning that needs to be done
There are many removable vinyl window films on Amazon. Reflective, translucent, fake stained glass, all sorts of colors and patterns. If you apply them to the lower half of a window, you still can look out the top. You may still want blackout curtains for the bedroom, but check out the window films. Apply and remove easily with just water. The "Tiffany" style large panels are impressive.
It’s going to be fun watching the progress on this conversion. 🥳
This is a super cool project Wizard and Mrs. Wizard. Do you already have a short list of places you plan on taking it once complete? Thanks!
Mrs. Wizard is a great partner. 👍🏻👍🏻
Pretty too!!👍🏻👍🏻
@@scottthomas5999 everyone is attractive to someone else its why every single one of us is here. No point in commenting on your attraction to someone else especially as an anonymous stranger on the internet
@@byloyuripka9624 Who hurt you?
Talk about putting the cart before the horse. I will be surprised if this project is ever completed.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH
Having places you dream of visiting is a great motivator to get through the hard grind of the build.
What happened to the Malibu build ?
YES PLEASE MORE RV BUS EPISODES. I love it, I really enjoy this project for some reason
The possibilities are mind boggling for a vehicle as this. Good luck on the build, mr & mrs Wizard
Next up, I bought a Learjet.
It sounds like where the compressor would be a good place for a generator, as it looks like it has good ventilation and be easy to route the exhaust.
At one point a couple of years back I had a 28' Airstream Ambassador I was working on. Ended up selling it off as we had too many other projects piling up, but the ooooold rooftop A/C unit actually worked in amazingly good condition, such that it turned the tin can into an ice box on hot summer days. It actually had a small heater module I found and plugged into it so it worked as both heater and A/C, ended up tossing the gas heater that the trailer had because this too worked amazingly well. Doesn't take much to adequately cool something like that.
I have thought about this idea the few times I have riden public transportation. I actually helped a friend do a school bus that had already been transformed once. Its cool that you can start with a blank slate and set it up exactly how YOU want it. I look forward to following this build. Oddly interesting to me. Also I need to say that I think its so cool that Mrs. Wizard isnt afraid to get in there and work and get dirty right beside you. Im jealous..hehe. Take care guys.
When it's all done, I need to see one day Car Wizard's Bus and Aging Wheel's bus convoying together to a car show.
If it had a Detroit in it give Bus Grease Monkey a call
can't wait to see layout plans and more!
Go spend an afternoon at a large RV dealer's lot and get a perspective on interior layouts. There are many clever arrangements and features you could use with your space design. Having that clean interior gives you a lot of opportunity.
The rule for sizing AC units is, each person gives off 200 watts of heat, in addition to whatever the surrounding conditions are, so this bus AC is designed to handle 30 people, 6 kilowatts of heat that you don't need to account for anymore. Pulling both those ACs and downsizing with something new is gonna be the move.
Really nice bus, I think you chose well! Good luck with it!
DEMO is always the easiest, you guys work well together!
Wizard, are you going to build this out of 80/20 aluminum? Just curious having been watching Humble Road and their constructions of vans. They also do cardboard prebuild buildout to get a visual of their layout they plan to build. Going to be watching to see what your results are, can't wait to see what the finished results will be.
Yeah do a mock up of cabinet sofa a shelves with cardboard boxes duct tape
What you could do is a color matched vinyl wrap on the outside of the windows you want blocked out, and insulate/wall over the windows on the inside.
I must say that I'm truly looking forward to the future of any updates for this bus. It just reeks of potential. And you got such a good deal on such a great bus. It's rather karmic this bus ended up being the one you bought out of the others. It just seems like it is meant for you. I loved that you had a yacht but came to terms that you sold it and moved on. I get it. I think it's great that you're doing what's right for you both. This bus is such a great addition. Keep it up!
I love the extended wizard Timelapse music while they’re taking things out 🔥
Nice project! As to windows, when you have decided which ones will be obscured by cupboards or bathrooms or just not wanted, pull them out and cover with aluminium sheet, insulation and then ply on the inside. With bedrooms put in shallow windows high up so you can look out but they are too high for outsiders to look in. It just looks so much more professional than seeing the backs of stuff, or worse, painted over glass. It also gives better heat retention, stops rattles (old bus windows often vibrate a lot), and saves weight.
I would add, the remaining glass in the upper section, round off the lower corners the same as all the other windows.
If available, use a dark blue shade of tint, to match with the paint work. Could look really nice and professional.
Great to hear a longer version on the intermission music. As a bus nerd myself I'm really enjoying this project Mr & Mrs Wizard.
Thank god for the mute button. I hate that "song".
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH lol 😆
Been living in my schoolie for 7 summers now. We had 2 weeks to make ours habitable. Got a king bed, daughter has her own bed closet for 3. It's been an adventure, but I am looking forward to moving into our yurt hopefully before it stays cold for the winter.
This RV project will keep both of you busy for many months.
It will be interesting to see how it all works out.
Best of luck with this ambitious project David.👍
Love the side projects like the yacht and this bus! Keep it coming Wizard
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Make sure you get WARM white LED's...
I think installing an automotive AC for up front is a great idea.
I have a Class A RV and the front ac is a must, if only for the defrost defog when it's raining
Most people that do conversions delete a lot of the windows to reduce solar gain, improve insulation and free up wall space for cabinetry. I like the ones where they keep the glass (so no sheet metal to weld in its place) but put an opaque film on the inside then insulate. It keeps the original look of the bus but makes it far more usable inside.
The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on RUclips! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Pantera's WALK as the background music!
Do you think if you post this slightly weirdo comment on every Wizard video he might actually do it?
@@dunebasher1971 Yes I really do. But I also believe in Santa Clause and The Easter Bunny
@@dunebasher1971 Yes. Yes he does.
Mrs. Wizard a good helper.
Enjoying the progress.
The Car Wizard and Hoovie are the best!
My favorite project so far! Keep it coming Wiz and Mrs. Wiz!
Nice to see Mrs Wizard helping out on all your personal projects. She's a keeper.
Great update on the bus convertersion and that you and Mrs Wizard wikl do a very good job and that the seating and poles will go and not be thrown out
The HVAC should include both the H and the AC. Early Spring and late Fall can be chilly even there in the flatlands. I am sure the Wizard and Mrs would like to be able to use the RV for more than 4-6 months out of the year. One cannot expect engine heat to keep you warm all the time. If the AC is only expected to keep the cab cool while moving, then the same should be expected for the heating.
Just an FYI. Our last coach was a 42' diesel pusher. Because of the long run from the engine to the front, even with the coolant lines well insulated, the automotive AC was only adequate up to around 82° outside temp. After that, it was time to start the generator and run the rooftop units. For an all or mostly all electric coach, if you decide to go with rooftop AC units, you'll need at minimum two units with a diesel generator of 6 to 8 kw. I would personally go no lower than 8 kw if you plan on doing a lot of dry camping. As someone else mentioned, if you plan on keeping all those windows, you will want some serious window tinting or that thing will become a green house!
A/C while driving: we had a 2000 Four Winds, 28' Class C for 10 years. Travelled all summer cross country, Northern and Southern routes and never need more than the dash A/C while on the road. Only used the roof A/C while stopped. And the one roof unit was enough. except for 1 night in Oklahoma when it ran almost constantly.
A combination of mini-splits and solar panels is the most efficient solution. You could fit the external unit in the back upper compartment, and with enough solar panels and batteries you could boondock with full A/C. The upper chases are perfect for running the mini-split lines. The original A/C system is designed for multiple stops, and door openings.
Spray foam insulation would also help, because I doubt their is much insulation (if any) in those walls. The spray foam can also quiet down everything.
So great to have a Mrs. Wizard to help! Wonderful team to take on such a huge project.
Could use that Thermoking and the equipment to cool part of the shop once it's all taken out of the bus! Have fun on the build Mr & Mrs Wizard! Will follow along
Super excited to see the progress your bus! I'm currently working on converting a 1952 Twin Coach transit bus into an off grid house, can't wait to see where your ideas lead, very inspirational content :)
I love this bus conversion, if it were me I would make it into a mobile bar with fold out awning. Could take it to plenty of events and shows.
Sheet metal cut to fit for covering the windows that you want permanently blocked off. Easy to paint to match your color schemes in and out with foam insulation sheets between the sheet metal and the glass.
I used to drive these in college as my part time job. 3 things I have learned about these: 1) it is mechanically limited to 52.5 mph. 2) coolant always get into the transmission and need to have a new one($15K every time):(. 3) the electric will shake itself loose overtime and always need a battery restart lol.
Can wait to see it becomes an RV!!!
Glad to hear "Jack's Garage" make a return to your soundtrack. Always thought it was the perfect backing to your montage sequences.
The Wizard "Pole Dancing" now that would be a sight. 😀😀
Windows are heaviest single part in bus chassis. Also, less windows brings less heat inside the bus. I'd leave only a couple on the door side and cover them with a marquis. Less need for air conditioning, almost a ton less weight and lots of clear wall to mount things.
First, I haven't heard ECM in a hot minute, and I'm sure that older bus has one.
Second, for those that do not know, on mechanical diesel injection pumps, the fuel serves as both a lubricant and coolant. That is why Wiiiizard was saying that fuel starving it would kill it. That and letting an injection pump sit so long that the seals dry out are the most common reasons they fail.
As a 35 year veteran bus driver I love this new project, go Wizard 🚌
For bathroom conversion,you should look at some motorhome/vans that have a sink wall that turns out and leaves a good size showerstall with it's own door too.1/3 smaller than a stand alone shower,and separate stool area.You've plenty of room in there now to work with.
Great to see the time lapse and you guys turning wrenches! 👍
Oh Wonderful! I Love This! Can't wait to see the transformation to an RV!!!😊❤
Nice hearing the entire song while you stripped the bus.. took a turn into a jam!!
Idea, at the back of the bus a single queen size bed, then you can have storage and other cabinets in the spaces above the wheel wells.
Then if you need extra sleeping space, utilize a pull out style couch.
Regarding the windows - we got our design for our 2002 Volgren Scania MTT bus sorted - then started by removing the glazing entirely where it wasn't required. The glass was removed and steel welded in to close the gap. We then filled-in the sides with rockwool and closed it all in. You can't tell there were windows there now, and the vehicle is better for it.
I love this project! Can’t wait to see it evolve into a proper RV. I was a little weirded out when I saw the awkwardness of the front wheel wells, then it dawned on me - great place for bunks up top and storage beneath them. I think we’ve heard you talk about having a few kids, so that’d be a great place for them to 😴.
Also, how high is the ceiling?
Love the half second pause as you push the lambo out of the way
I love your channel! Always amazing and interesting content. I want to do this very conversion after my kids grow up and I have more time! I will definitely take some of your tips from this series and apply them to my future conversion. Thanks again for the great content!
I love watching you doing conversions on you're different things, Car Wizard.
These projects are my favorite. Great learning and just fun watching it come to fruition.
I'm glad they finish there projects I use to watch one guy he has spent 4 years on a bus and still not got it done.
Hello Wizard & Mrs Wizard, congrats in the new project ! Regarding the windows. For better thermal management, and for physical security, how about removing the glass on some of the side windows, and replacing the lower half or 2/3 with a metal panel insert, using the same rubber surounding, leaving the top half or 1/3 for glass.
If required, for additional strength, the lower metal insert panel could be reinforced with an aluminium suround strip riveted to both the body edge and the window panel insert. We do this in kind of patch repair in aviation, albeit on a smaller scale, but the principal holds.
The remaining upper glass could be cut down to size, with rounded corners, keeping in style with the original bus design.
If you could find a blue shade of tint to match the paint work it could look elegant ( as busses go !)
Mrs. Wizzard handles your tools like a pro!
Best layout working with bus layout. Rear bedroom, bathroom opposite rear door, front lounge/seats over front arches and kitchen area in centre.
Looking forward to the entire transformation. I love when things get repurposed and have a new life. I have a zero turn mower I just picked up. Going to make it a mini excavator or some other tracked machine, A: to be useful, and B: why not?
You never fail to keep us entertained and involved with these builds!👍
I replaced my bus windows with Composite Aluminum Panels. Its about a quarter inch think, can be cut and screwed like wood; is super strong and durable and it won't rust or mold. Down side is its expensive. Upside is its relatively light weight, not bulky, cuts with most saws, and strong. A fella could probably swap it one for one with the glass and reuse the rubber seals....
Maybe look into a small 12 volt split AC unit that can just cool the back bedroom. A unit that can handle your future solar upgrade.
Get a sanden ac compressor from a modern semi. There have the capacity to cool the cab and sleeper so it might be a great fit for you here.