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The manuals are certainly fun to drive!

Thanks DotaRoom! Much appreciated. We just spent the weekend in 100 degree weather and it kept the bus "comfortable". It's a bit lacking if you like ultimate comfort, but I plan to install a 24V unit on the back wall above the bed sometime soon.

I agree. Those manual staplers are junk. If I load a whole ream of staples, the stupid thing jambs up. It's been that way since it was new. I know of another guy who had the exact same problem. But, now that I'm finished, I forgot the pain! I would sure like to see your project. I take it you aren't planning to make UA-cam videos?

Yeah, I still have the bus, but it has a few problems. Once I fix a problem with a brake canister, it's going up for sale. I does sound good though!

If you are referring to the air bags, there are leveler arms connected to some valves that adjust the height of the bus. Either the air bags are bad or the leveler arms need to be adjusted. If the air bags are bad, then they usually won't air up at all (all or nothing). I can't say I know a lot about them though. Good luck!

You're welcome Ron. I'm kind of running out of projects. I need a big pile of money and unlimited time so I can get a bunch of other accessories to make more videos with!

I looked all over for the order slip and receipt, but was unable to locate it. However, I ordered it from www.nfi.parts. They handle MCI bus parts. I had to open a "cash account" that enables me to order parts without being a wholesaler. They are kind of difficult to work with, but once you have an account, you can order parts from them. I do recall the gasket assemblies were about $450. I hope you are able to find a set. Thanks.

Thanks Robert. I hope your build works out!

Thanks Ron. it came out better than I expected!

Thank you Steve. The entry has been a long time coming. I had about 50 ideas for it over the last couple of years, then I finally settled down to what works!

There was enough of the original steel flanges (the rusty ones) left for me to put the bolts back in. When you think about it, those (2) bolts don't do much anymore with the way the plate is extended. All the pressure is upward anyway. I plan to do the same thing to the other side when I change the other air bag. Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks much!

You have a great New Year too Ron!

Thank you very much!

It was a lot of fun. I hate those cheap Walmart lights though. They work intermittently. Next year will be different!

You are correct on needing to unplug everything before doing any welding. I bolted all this on with no welding. That way, I can remove it if I ever need to pull the engine out the back. Thanks for watching!

Hi Brad. I'm about 6'2" with my boots on. If I recall, my ceiling is about 6'5". I don't have any trouble with the ceiling height. The reason I didn't raise it is my lack of patience! I'm turning 62 next May and wanted to use the bus as soon as possible! Sounds like you are having a great time and you're all in.

When you attempt to start it, what does it do? I don't think my bus has a fire suppression system, but I've read that some do. It might have some kind of reset that gets tripped by the release of the suppression device. What year is your bus?

Yep. I've seen a lot of people utilizing the original overheads. One thing about it, they are built very well. I kind of wish I would have saved maybe 4 of the seats and mounted them up front for passengers. Thanks for watching.

Perfect timing huh? Have fun on your build. I think the '98 is probably one of the best buses to convert because it has conventional wiring harnesses rather than the multi-plex system like I have. I grit my teeth every time I start it thinking it is going to have some kind of a weird issue!

I am very glad to hear that. I hope I can help in some way. I love to hear about people starting on their buses especially when they are like mine. Thanks for letting me know!

Yep, I watched that video a long time ago. After that I've been paranoid about my own fan clutches! Thanks for weighing in.

What's a "cap"?

@@glennman9890wonder if he was meaning “cup” as in your coffee cup? That’s the only thing that makes any sense to me but in your defense, I saw nothing at all unsafe with your driving whether you were holding your cup or not!

@@1982MCI Yeah, I figured that. I was more teasing him, but I didn't get a response!

We had a '68 GMC fishbowl years ago and put thousands of miles on it and never had a problem on the road. It was just a fluke thing!

I've never really looked at one very closely. I know they are a very nice looking bus!

Yep. It was quite discouraging. Once I started into it (before going home and waiting for parts) it didn't look as bad. Even though some of the bolts were rusted, they came out just fine, so I went home with a positive outlook. I disassembled as much as I could before we left for home just in case there was any trouble.

You were in Bandon? That would have been awesome if we would have crossed paths!

@@glennman9890 My daughter is working in Bandon. She’s on a fire assignment.

Yes, definitely. Too bad you couldn't have gotten there just a little earlier. Maybe next time!

That's a tough question! I happened to stumble across mine at $1000 from a local fruit company that was getting rid of it. It was the only one they had and they were 20 miles away. I would think that a decent bus could be found for 25 to 35K. I would definitely have it checked out by a reputable mechanic first however. Mine had a few issues that I just don't know much about such as some blow by. I don't really know if it's a big problem or not, or if it's normal or what. I just keep driving it around! Someday I'll take it to someone professional and get the lowdown on it. With everything I've put into it so far, I would put in a new motor if I had to. You really need to look at it as a fun project, not an investment! Good luck!

If you ever get to Oklahoma let me know. We have a full hook up. We are half way from OKC and Dallas, right off I-35. Your probably going to get tired of hearing from me. LOL@@glennman9890

Thanks Richard. Sounds like you need to cut loose and buy a bus!!!

Thanks Ron. I'll be heading back down there to repair and retrieve the bus hopefully this weekend!

You're in my neck of the woods. Where & when will you be down here? Still wondering what your road failure is. Tough break.

I'm heading down to Bandon tomorrow. We will be there at around 9:00 pm, so not much will take place until Sunday morning. I had a steel rod (some kind of tool) get jammed into the radiator and it took out the radiator and fan blades. I have all new stuff to install Sunday.@@jimo199966

We're in the Face Rock Creamery RV parking lot a block over from 101. It should only take about 2 hours to get on the road. I already have almost everything disassembled!@@jimo199966

@glennman9890 I'm about 40 minutes from Bandon so hopefully my wife and I can meet you both. We're really impressed with your skills, design and repurposing of materials

Thank you very much Steve!

Much appreciated Big Ron!

Well, That's real nice of you! I sure am sorry to hear of your project setback. Maybe you can pick it up again. A bus conversion is not an easy task for sure!

Thanks Big Ron! Much appreciated.

Hey Phyllis! We can't wait to see you guys on the Oregon Coast soon. Take care!

Thank you Steve. Thanks for watching.

Thanks Yvan. I'm hoping to make one of the bus rallies next year. I really hope to see you guys at one of them!

Thank you Big Ron!

Yeah, I thought that would generate some laughs! Thanks!

Hey Mr. Tesla... With my Danner boots on, I'm about 6'3" tall. I get along in the bus just fine even with the 1/2" iso board under the 7/16" OSB. Hope this helps!

I'd be glad to. Do you have the same phone number?

@@glennman9890 yes I do. Thanks

I haven't heard from you for a while Terry. It's good to see you weigh in!

@@glennman9890 I lost your contact info when I got my new phone can you resend those electrical fixes again please. I called MCI but all they sent was the schematics