RustyBrat Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I've recently decided that i have no desire to buy a house and live in the same place for years and years, i'm a wanderer, im poor, and i refuse to go into debt. I'm sure some of you know about the tiny house movement, and i am a part of that. i am picking up this early 70s Ford short bus to build into my house. I know this is the wrong type of forum for this kind of build but its the only forum that isn't totally full of keyboard warriors and people that feel the need to be negative about everything. Hope somebody gets some entertainment from my antics! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Dig it brah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 A friend if mine long time ago lived in his '60's converted van. He rented a small warehouse/shop that had a bathroom with a shower. Parked inside, used his van as his bedroom. Lotsa fun parties there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) I like it! It looks like it's pretty much water tight. This could be really nice if you take your time planning it. Edited October 24, 2015 by Crazyeights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 dude that thing is sweet. how much did you pick it up for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 thanks guys its not bad at all, its powered by a ford 390 with a dual fuel setup, runs on either gas or propane. i will probably sell that setup and get a nice edelbrock carb honestly. somebody swapped it to a 5 speed trans as well which is nice. the roof was extended so anybody can stand up and still have plenty of headroom, even me at 6 foot 4. mostly watertight, got a couple broken panes in the scissor door right now. already registered as an RV too so i dont have to mess with that hassle. ive been drawing up blueprints for a while now, it will have a shower and bathroom inside as well as a kitchen, bed, table, everything necessary in a house. oh and im designing it to be completely off grid, self sustaining power wise. i usually dont post what i paid for things but im proud of this deal, $400 flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I'm very very excited to see where this goes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 it'll be a slow build so dont get too excited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) YOU'RE NOT MY SUPERVISOR!!! Edited October 25, 2015 by sumoco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 4 flat!? Wow! Subscribed! :-) best of luck with her! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironworkerboomer Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I think it will make a perfect tiny home. Let's see the ideas for the floor plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 ... I'm sure some of you know about the tiny house movement ... Yes! ... ... Also, I live in a "tiny house" since decades ago. I really like your project, it is a Beautiful idea. Good Luck! ... Kind Regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 i lived in a vw bus for about 5 years before that a 25' sailboat moored out a 1/4 mile off shore i havent lived in a house since high school i got tierd of that life a few months ago i bought 2.5 acers with a mobile home on it inside of a ohv park its not much but i own it outright some day i might actualy live there the vw is being handed down to my daughter who wants to live in it and traval across the country 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 i lived in a vw bus for about 5 years before that a 25' sailboat moored out a 1/4 mile off shore i havent lived in a house since high school i got tierd of that life a few months ago i bought 2.5 acers with a mobile home on it inside of a ohv park its not much but i own it outright some day i might actualy live there the vw is being handed down to my daughter who wants to live in it and traval across the country fantastic mate! the thought of buying a house is and getting a 9-5 job for the rest of my life depresses me, so i just figured to hell with it i'll skip straight to the good part of life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 its not all fun and games theres a whole different set of challenges to living in a small rigare you planning on parking it somewhere or are you gona road warrior it ether way i hope its evrything you want it to be and take lots of pics of the build looks like a fun project 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Love it! That interior is a blank canvas. document it well. I love seeing these things grow. Killer deal on the price tag too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironworkerboomer Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Update this post. What have you done? Planned? I know this is a series of projects. I have a few ideas, built S&S campers just out of high school and have been a tiny house nut ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Actually plans changed, can't bear to get rid of my truck and i can't exactly tow it behind the bus. so now I have a cabover camper that i'm mounting on a flatbed trailer. going to strip all the fugly aluminum siding off and re-side it with wood, as well as box in underneath the bed for storage. i could make a new thread if anyone would be interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 ...going to strip all the fugly aluminum siding off and re-side it with wood, as well as box in underneath the bed for storage. i could make a new thread if anyone would be interested! I'm interested to see that, but in my own humble opinion, there's no need for a new thread; You can continue here, if you want to... Good Luck! Kind Regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 http://expeditionportal.com/ Great web site for anything and everything on off grid vehicles. Also has a thread for off grid expedition subarus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm interested to see that, but in my own humble opinion, there's no need for a new thread; You can continue here, if you want to... Good Luck! Kind Regards. Good idea, i don't want to cause a bunch of thread-clutter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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