BIG COMMENT MENT FOR ALL THOSE WHO THINK THEY KNOW WHAT THESE 2 NEED TO DO. I can’t believe several of the comments I just read!!! Since when is it up to the viewers to decide what or which project Doug & Evee decide to work on today. STOP ASKING ARE YOU EVER GONNA FINISH YOUR HOUSE. It is so nice & completely livable.. STOP BUYING CARS & BUSES.. last time I checked it is their Hobby & Money NOT YOURS.. REALLY PEOPLE GET A FREAKING LIFE!!! It isn’t up to any of Us what these 2 adults do & when. Or what they spend their money on that is completely between the 2 of them. THEY HAVE NEVER & DO NOT ASK FOR MONEY. So why all the negative Nellie’s out there. FYI: I have been married 44 years & my husband NEVER FINISHES ANYTHING ON MY TIMELINE. IT TAKES SOME PROJECTS MONTHS OR YEARS IF IT EVER GETS COMPLETED. He is 65 & works A FULL TIME JOB 60-100 hours weekly STILL. He is a wonderful husband & provider so I just live & let live. If you have watched these 2 for anytime they do & complete so many projects together. How many of us can say the same. So my advice to all those who think they know what is best for Doug & Evee. Let us come inspect your home & finances & I can guarantee that you are a HOT MESS & probably live your life through others on the internet. GET OUTSIDE . GOD BLESS FROM WEST CENTRAL INDIANA FARMLAND
@jw-es5un * I completely agree with you! I have high admiration for their time management, parenting skills and of course their multi-faceted DIY talents.. They are fearless and strive to make informed decisions.
I'm gathering Dogs love of working on old vehicles miggt be even stronger than Doug's love of home renovation. I can't see him ever get bored with life.
They actually don't have as much value as you would think. They cost a lot but these are really heavy and made for buses. And more people want to remove them from buses than put them in.
I think these two have a great partnership they're always working together working on projects I don't hear them complaining I don't hear him screaming at each other they are the perfect couple
Well you two have always been fantastic at taking ‘a a sow’s ear and turning it into a silk purse’. Slow and steady you will get there with a beautiful bus at the end
So glad you have that tractor! I was having flashbacks to you removing the lift in your other bus 😖 I’m sure it crossed your mind, too! It’s all an opportunity to put your skills to work. Nothing insurmountable. Just not the story you hoped for, but I’m here to see how the plot develops! Nice job.
That bus is a vanlifers dream project! I understand that is not what you intend to do with it, but just wanted to share my enthusiasm. Have fun with this project. I'm sure its going to be exactly what you want.
Hello Doug. Im so sorry for the rust damage and leaks. Remember you are just one man. You have overcome so many obstacles and you will this too. Its worse then you thought and Im sorry. Take your time with all these projects. Do not get overwhelmed. You enjoy this stuff so enjoy it. Keep cooled off and Im praying you stay safe. Bye Maverick!
Eevee and Doug never cease to amaze me! In spite of disappointment in the newest bus they accept and tackle the challenge without hesitation. It's like removing the wheelchair lift - although years apart they remembered details and made quick work of this removal. I must have missed a video. I was surprised by the tractor. Perfect for removing the lift from the bus. A perfect example of 'work smarter - not harder!'. The forks will be great for stacking and moving lumber. Such a practical investment.
Sideways comment: it is interesting that they are semi-junker car enthusiasts but contrary to many of these channels they only get top notch tools and new equipment such as the excavator and the small MF tractor with lift and belly mower. Other DIY channels show buying and rehabbing junker heavy machinery and heavy trucks.
I remember the last time you took the wheelchair lift out of your other bus and both you and Ashley almost lost your legs. That was so scary. So glad you have the equipment to do it more safely this time.
If anyone can put life back into this bus, it’s you and Eevee. Lots of elbow grease, time and some patience. It will all be worth it in the end. As always be well, be blessed ❤
This is exactly why what I have found about your videos (I've been watching for years) You find a project that needs to be fixed, and you figure out and show us how to fix it. Positive resolutions. A great approach to anything one is working to resolve. I love your videos and your little family❤❤😊
This is my 2nd comment. Doug We all buy something that was junk. You 2 will figure this out & it will be so nice once done. (Our yard is full of my Husband’s hobbies & projects lol) Yes it is gonna be a HUGE PROJECT but when did that ever stop you Doug. With Evee jumping in to help & the 2 kids love & supporting you. This will get this done. I so enjoy all the different projects you have going on. YOUR CHANNELS ARE NOT THE SAME EVERY VIDEO LOTS OF DIFFERENT PROJECTS TO ENTERTAIN US. Our lives can be so exciting with each new adventure or different projects. I really hope this Summer you 2 have or will take the kids on a picnic even in your own back yard or to the beach & spent some special time camping, biking, hiking & just relaxing as a family. HAPPY JULY 4th!! GOD BLESS FROM JULIE WEST CENTRAL INDIANA FARMLAND
Thank you! We just went to the beach recently and it was fun. We even saw jellyfish washed up on the beach which was a new experience for us. We do go out and have fun, but it's getting too hot now so we'll wait till fall to start having outings again. We don't like getting stuck in the hot sun all day. We went to the Jacksonville zoo and Busch gardens a little earlier this year too! Those were super fun and Maverick was big enough to get on a roller coaster! We plan on going to a theme park again this fall. Thank you so much!
All I’m gonna say is wait til you see what their gonna accomplish, they always find the positive side and come out on top they are an amazing couple who love a challenge and never let us down . God Bless your beautiful family.
How many people would have just let that bus sit once you discovered it was a big mistake? Not Doug and Eevee! You just don't give up, you tackle it, deal with the difficulties - like removing that wheelchair lift - and you proceed. You are both hard working and so very good at problem solving. This bus will be better than new by the time you are done with this project.
Did you finish the older single-wide mobilehome you have been working on? I would enjoy seeing the completed one. You and your wife do great work - and are hard workers!! Would you want to rent the single-wide when done? I'm not in your state, but am just curious.
@@livingdiyfferent I watch all your videos, and I do enjoy them. It just came to mind while watching how long ago you moved now and that you don't finish your home.
@@juliefahrne9094 But we're still working. We just showed some videos recently working on the soffits and siding. And we haven't even been here that long really. The fact is that there's not much left to do on the house. We just have to build some cabinets and finish the exterior, and some little odds jobs and trim here and there. The exterior is the biggest part of it. And we are thinking that if we can finish the mobile home, we can camp out there while we finish the final projects so that we can get the work done and not have to live in a mess while doing it.
@@livingdiyfferent didn't mean to come across wrong but as I watched another project it's what came to mind. Sounds like you have a good plan. Can't wait to see the finished home.
Oh no. Such a pain. Sorry that it was more work than you were ready to take. I hope you are able to rescue it. The two front sits better be worth the challange lol I am glad the lift was easier to take out this time around. I remember Eevee almost lost a foot last time. That thing is HEAVY!
I'm on here to watch your videos, which I enjoy watching. I learn something new at times. I love Eevee's laugh and Doug's know how. Your children are great, and they're happy. Y'all are the best. ❤❤❤😊
Hi Doug, Eevee and kids, Wow, you’re getting her done! So proud of you guys! I’ve been on vacation this past week, so now ima catching up. Missed y’all so bad! Loves n hugs sweet friends ❤
Ok folks, life is a journey with zigs and zags. Doug and Evee are doing what they want and love to do on THEIR timeline not mine or yours. Thanks for letting us watch your progress on your projects. I know this will turn out ok and you will learn things maybe you didn't know before when the bus is finished. 👍
If you don't sell the bus wheelchair lift, you could consider donating it to a worthy nonprofit such as The Arc, a senior citizen organization or a veterans organization. Most of them could really use a decent wheelchair lift and would probably come to pick it up. I worked for The Arc of St. Lucie Co in Florida for years and we appreciated donations such as that so we could transport our clients into the community. Just a thought. Love you guys Thank you for sharing your lives with us 😊
Is it possible to remove the ceiling hatch, patch the fiber glass, then resurface the entire roof? Just thinking it would eliminate the chance of further leaks. Good luck with this project.
I know the rust is discouraging, but it doesn't look too bad. To me or mostly looks like very bad paint prep on the metal. Hopefully a wire wheel, some fresh paint, and a sheet of osb will clean it all up.
If you guys don't want that wheelchair lift anymore why not offer it for sale on craigslist. Somebody may pay you 100 $150 for the set up for their own bus. It would be better for it than be left until it was too rusty to reuse, if you keep it too long.
I found the water sealer coating I had told you about. But still trying to find that rust inhibitor that I had also told you about. Both are just painted on after cleaning up the area. As soon as I find it I'll send an email to you. Step by step just like you do with your home renovations. You'll get there.
dude i sit down with 3 tacos and click to watch this.. I eat one and look down and theres only one left... WHAT? .. i think God ate one of my Tacos when i wasn't watching.. could be.. idk.. anyway.. yeah thats a lot of rust think you could take the top off the other one and put it on the new one? that might be interesting.. theres no way they fit though .. that would be too easy.
I am at the middle you your video and had a thought, it you make a wood frame to sit them on, you could reuse those buss seats for seating on your back porch area or elsewhere. I think you will do great in fixing it up.!
That tractor is certainly very useful. I wondered how you were going to get that wheelchair lift out of the bus. The tractor made short work of it. Great job. 😊😊😊
I know it's going to be perfect after you fix it up cause you are able to do just about anything what's that old saying jack of all trades... but in this case master of all 🙂 it's good to see that some people are still multi talented and don't have to depend on others 💕 love watching y'all do you y'all remind me of me and my husband about 40 yrs ago
I am not sure about that, but I find that foam holds moisture and causes a lot of rust. So I think we'll avoid foam. I'll probably just find a good rubber sealant.
We don't want the lift so we'll leave it out. It's just too heavy and makes too much noise when it rattles around. We'd rather just have the usable space.
Take a day to rest! The two of you work so hard!! Enjoy the 4th! 🎉. I don’t remember the red tractor. How long have you had it, or is it a rental? ❤❤❤. Blessings to your family!!
What an awesome gift God blessed you with, Doug! The ability to understand wiring and everything else about rebuilding cars and homes and more! Looking forward to your progress videos! Love your ideas
Hi guy You wonderful talented people Just love to see you guys so busy doing what you want to do Tell Bell and Maverick hi GOD bless you beautiful people
Well let's not devalue all the projects that we complete. We have completed hundreds! We complete projects every week and are continually moving forward to tackle the rest. For example, we just finished wiring our entire mobile home. That's a big project that we just finished. And we could keep listing all the finished projects. But let's just consider this bus. We bought it as an upgrade to our current bus. We were told that it was in great condition, well maintained, and it was ready to be put to work. But what we found is that wasn't the case. So it's not like we chose to take this on as a project. It's just life. So we're trying to make the best of the situation. And even with this obstacle, we continue move forward, finishing project after project. Just the two of us, with no family, no friends, and no help. I'd say we're doing pretty good and we are quite proud of all the finished projects we have done together; Especially considering the state of the world today. Give God the glory for bringing us together, and giving us the patience and determination to see things through, and the aptitude to get the jobs done, and for the means in which to do it.
@@livingdiyfferent I agree y'all have accomplished so much . I could not have done the project y'all have . I just completed a small front landing with steps on the front of my mom's trailer and it about killed me lol .in no way was I trying to sound like a smart aleck I just wonder why so many things started at once . Yes I watch your videos because of all your projects so there for iam glad you have them .
@dustydave * I want his energy AND multi-faceted skills! I am always amazed by Doug's knowledge on so many diverse projects! I presume he's self-taught - even more impressive.
Just found this and I can't believe I didn't remember you had this channel. I love watching you two do whatever you enjoy doing. This is going to be good. I know it's going to be as good as new, actually better than it was new more than likely. You two are amazing............enjoying this already. Excited to check back on your other channel now and see if anything's up. I get upset if I miss any so I have to binge watch whatever I miss. LOL
Wow. Wonder if you could unbolt the roof and go in with that beutyl-ful (as Eevee calls it) tape. It works good on mfgd home windows, so it might be a good solution for this application? So much wgt out of the bus, you might get the 0-60 down a whole second. >>;=) Oh nein, OSB for the floor and not even treated plywood *groans*. That actually makes me sad. Sounds like y'all'll be doing a full new floor and lots of sanding/primering in this thing as part of its restoration. At least all the rust appears (on camera) to be surface level and not deep/through any of the metal. Hoping you'll hang onto the lift to reinstall later because that is essentially a lift gate for loading in ground level heavy items. Although this project may seem a mistake, and I know it'll take probably ~$3K in materials to repair, I feel like y'all can make this into something very useful, and now you have "free couches" for the porch or place to sit while working at the other house.
Suspect in the end we will see a completely disassembled frame with no floor and the fibreglass roof removed and then the rebuild. Should be interesting. Hope the sub-frame is in good condition, ie the vehicle was not imported from the northern tier of the US with salt exposure.
On a project like this, each video will cost us more than we make. We're losing money on this deal. But it does help cut the costs down a little. It makes it easier to handle.
Appreciate your honesty on a bad purchase decision. Is it worth the time and money to fix it especially in light of the fact that you have numerous other ongoing projects?
It's tough to answer. Honestly, it's probably not worth it from a strictly monetary point of view. But, we can't just discard all the money we already have in purchasing the bus, so we feel that we just have to make it work.
You’re not afraid of difficult projects, I think you’re going to make that bus into something you will be proud of…,😊😊😊
BIG COMMENT MENT FOR ALL THOSE WHO THINK THEY KNOW WHAT THESE 2 NEED TO DO. I can’t believe several of the comments I just read!!! Since when is it up to the viewers to decide what or which project Doug & Evee decide to work on today. STOP ASKING ARE YOU EVER GONNA FINISH YOUR HOUSE. It is so nice & completely livable.. STOP BUYING CARS & BUSES.. last time I checked it is their Hobby & Money NOT YOURS.. REALLY PEOPLE GET A FREAKING LIFE!!! It isn’t up to any of Us what these 2 adults do & when. Or what they spend their money on that is completely between the 2 of them. THEY HAVE NEVER & DO NOT ASK FOR MONEY. So why all the negative Nellie’s out there. FYI: I have been married 44 years & my husband NEVER FINISHES ANYTHING ON MY TIMELINE. IT TAKES SOME PROJECTS MONTHS OR YEARS IF IT EVER GETS COMPLETED. He is 65 & works A FULL TIME JOB 60-100 hours weekly STILL. He is a wonderful husband & provider so I just live & let live. If you have watched these 2 for anytime they do & complete so many projects together. How many of us can say the same. So my advice to all those who think they know what is best for Doug & Evee. Let us come inspect your home & finances & I can guarantee that you are a HOT MESS & probably live your life through others on the internet. GET OUTSIDE . GOD BLESS FROM WEST CENTRAL INDIANA FARMLAND
@jw-es5un * I completely agree with you! I have high admiration for their time management, parenting skills and of course their multi-faceted DIY talents.. They are fearless and strive to make informed decisions.
Here here. Totally agree with you. They live a good life, let them live it without criticism.
Well stated.
It sometimes gets hard enough for me to read the comments. I can’t begin to imagine how Doug and Eevee feel.
It sometimes gets hard enough for me to read the comments. I can’t begin to imagine how Doug and Eevee feel.
I'm gathering Dogs love of working on old vehicles miggt be even stronger than Doug's love of home renovation. I can't see him ever get bored with life.
Lot of work there. But what would you guys do without a project?!
We don't have a shortage of projects, that's for sure.
The seats appear to be in good shape. I wonder it they could be useful in some way.
Sell the seats I’m sure there’s people who may need a seat or two
Do the wheel chair lifts have resale value?
They actually don't have as much value as you would think. They cost a lot but these are really heavy and made for buses. And more people want to remove them from buses than put them in.
I think these two have a great partnership they're always working together working on projects I don't hear them complaining I don't hear him screaming at each other they are the perfect couple
Well you two have always been fantastic at taking ‘a a sow’s ear and turning it into a silk purse’. Slow and steady you will get there with a beautiful bus at the end
Always a good day when y’all post a video!
EXACTLY.
So glad you have that tractor! I was having flashbacks to you removing the lift in your other bus 😖
I’m sure it crossed your mind, too!
It’s all an opportunity to put your skills to work. Nothing insurmountable. Just not the story you hoped for, but I’m here to see how the plot develops! Nice job.
Yes, this one went so much smoother. Sometimes we learn things in life that we never expect to use again, but here we are removing another lift.
You two are a good team and you're making good progress. Time to make lemonade out of that lemon. If anybody can do it, you guys can.
I so enjoy all your videos, and i always learn something. Have a wonderful day and keep cool.
That bus is a vanlifers dream project! I understand that is not what you intend to do with it, but just wanted to share my enthusiasm. Have fun with this project. I'm sure its going to be exactly what you want.
Always remember doug, if it was easy, everybody would be doing it,😅 just saying from North of Newcastle 🇬🇧 , another good video 📹
Hello Doug. Im so sorry for the rust damage and leaks. Remember you are just one man. You have overcome so many obstacles and you will this too. Its worse then you thought and Im sorry. Take your time with all these projects. Do not get overwhelmed. You enjoy this stuff so enjoy it. Keep cooled off and Im praying you stay safe. Bye Maverick!
Eevee and Doug never cease to amaze me! In spite of disappointment in the newest bus they accept and tackle the challenge without hesitation. It's like removing the wheelchair lift - although years apart they remembered details and made quick work of this removal. I must have missed a video. I was surprised by the tractor. Perfect for removing the lift from the bus. A perfect example of 'work smarter - not harder!'. The forks will be great for stacking and moving lumber. Such a practical investment.
Sideways comment: it is interesting that they are semi-junker car enthusiasts but contrary to many of these channels they only get top notch tools and new equipment such as the excavator and the small MF tractor with lift and belly mower. Other DIY channels show buying and rehabbing junker heavy machinery and heavy trucks.
I remember the last time you took the wheelchair lift out of your other bus and both you and Ashley almost lost your legs. That was so scary. So glad you have the equipment to do it more safely this time.
It's so nice to have the right tools for the job.
Rooting for you, always!
If anyone can put life back into this bus, it’s you and Eevee. Lots of elbow grease, time and some patience. It will all be worth it in the end.
As always be well, be blessed ❤
Love that you always have projects to tackle. My kind of people! Never bored and never ever boring. Ambitious, hard working problem solvers
Thank you :)
This is exactly why what I have found about your videos (I've been watching for years) You find a project that needs to be fixed, and you figure out and show us how to fix it.
Positive resolutions. A great approach to anything one is working to resolve.
I love your videos and your little family❤❤😊
I know you'll make the bus better than you got.
I absolutely love watching your videos. I think you could do just about anything. Never a dull moment with Doug and Eevee. 🤗❤️
Wow Doug....I have no words....hugs
Hi Eevee and Doug, a big start clearing the bus out.
This is my 2nd comment. Doug We all buy something that was junk. You 2 will figure this out & it will be so nice once done. (Our yard is full of my Husband’s hobbies & projects lol) Yes it is gonna be a HUGE PROJECT but when did that ever stop you Doug. With Evee jumping in to help & the 2 kids love & supporting you. This will get this done. I so enjoy all the different projects you have going on. YOUR CHANNELS ARE NOT THE SAME EVERY VIDEO LOTS OF DIFFERENT PROJECTS TO ENTERTAIN US. Our lives can be so exciting with each new adventure or different projects. I really hope this Summer you 2 have or will take the kids on a picnic even in your own back yard or to the beach & spent some special time camping, biking, hiking & just relaxing as a family. HAPPY JULY 4th!!
GOD BLESS FROM JULIE WEST CENTRAL INDIANA FARMLAND
Thank you! We just went to the beach recently and it was fun. We even saw jellyfish washed up on the beach which was a new experience for us. We do go out and have fun, but it's getting too hot now so we'll wait till fall to start having outings again. We don't like getting stuck in the hot sun all day.
We went to the Jacksonville zoo and Busch gardens a little earlier this year too! Those were super fun and Maverick was big enough to get on a roller coaster! We plan on going to a theme park again this fall.
Thank you so much!
So many would LOVE to be doing what you are doing!!!! I certainly would 👍👍👍
With so many projects on the go (intended and not intended), if you get bored or delayed on one there's another you can jump on to. 😄
You kids got this! I’m sure the new bus will turn out great!
All I’m gonna say is wait til you see what their gonna accomplish, they always find the positive side and come out on top they are an amazing couple who love a challenge and never let us down . God Bless your beautiful family.
You might pick up some pallets to set that heavy stuff on, then in the future it will move easier. 😊
What a mess! Wow! Thanks for sharing!
We appreciate you coming along and watching!
Doug and Eevee don’t just rush in when doing a job. It is all well planned, they know what they are doing. Bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
How many people would have just let that bus sit once you discovered it was a big mistake? Not Doug and Eevee! You just don't give up, you tackle it, deal with the difficulties - like removing that wheelchair lift - and you proceed. You are both hard working and so very good at problem solving. This bus will be better than new by the time you are done with this project.
Did you finish the older single-wide mobilehome you have been working on? I would enjoy seeing the completed one. You and your wife do great work - and are hard workers!! Would you want to rent the single-wide when done? I'm not in your state, but am just curious.
You can check out the current progress on that home here: www.youtube.com/@diyfferent/videos
You could probably sell those wheelchair lifts and have enough money to fix the bus.
Selling bus parts is pretty hard, even the lifts. The parts are too specialized and no one wants them.
Wish you would finish a project, it would drive me crazy living in an unfinished home, apparently doesn't bother you guys.
We finish many projects. But what does our home have to do with this video or the project? We didn't even talk about it.
@@livingdiyfferent I watch all your videos, and I do enjoy them. It just came to mind while watching how long ago you moved now and that you don't finish your home.
@@juliefahrne9094 But we're still working. We just showed some videos recently working on the soffits and siding. And we haven't even been here that long really. The fact is that there's not much left to do on the house. We just have to build some cabinets and finish the exterior, and some little odds jobs and trim here and there. The exterior is the biggest part of it.
And we are thinking that if we can finish the mobile home, we can camp out there while we finish the final projects so that we can get the work done and not have to live in a mess while doing it.
@@livingdiyfferent didn't mean to come across wrong but as I watched another project it's what came to mind. Sounds like you have a good plan. Can't wait to see the finished home.
You’ll make lemonade out of this lemon. We have confidence in you and EeVee.
I"m not sure how it's spelled, but Syncoflex, for boats underwater, might hold the fiberglass top forever. Good luck.
Amazing couple, incredible kids & great DIY & interesting fun to watch. Love you guys
I enjoy watching y’all fix the unfixable. It inspires me to be less hasty to throw away fixable things.
Oh no. Such a pain. Sorry that it was more work than you were ready to take. I hope you are able to rescue it. The two front sits better be worth the challange lol
I am glad the lift was easier to take out this time around. I remember Eevee almost lost a foot last time. That thing is HEAVY!
Much easier and safer lift removal than last time!! Thank goodness!!!!
I'm on here to watch your videos, which I enjoy watching. I learn something new at times. I love Eevee's laugh and Doug's know how. Your children are great, and they're happy. Y'all are the best. ❤❤❤😊
Hi Doug, Eevee and kids,
Wow, you’re getting her done! So proud of you guys!
I’ve been on vacation this past week, so now ima catching up.
Missed y’all so bad!
Loves n hugs sweet friends ❤
Good afternoon from keavy Kentucky
You and your family 👪 have happy July 4th tomorrow
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Good job!! You always amaze me Doug and Eevee. You will make it just like new! Much love 🤗❤😊
Ok folks, life is a journey with zigs and zags. Doug and Evee are doing what they want and love to do on THEIR timeline not mine or yours. Thanks for letting us watch your progress on your projects. I know this will turn out ok and you will learn things maybe you didn't know before when the bus is finished. 👍
All I know for certain is this, if really more hard times come to our country I want Doug and Eevie as my neighbors! 😊
Doug and Eevee you two will get the job done and it will be done right😊 Happy 4th of July ❤️🇨🇦
If you don't sell the bus wheelchair lift, you could consider donating it to a worthy nonprofit such as The Arc, a senior citizen organization or a veterans organization. Most of them could really use a decent wheelchair lift and would probably come to pick it up. I worked for The Arc of St. Lucie Co in Florida for years and we appreciated donations such as that so we could transport our clients into the community. Just a thought.
Love you guys Thank you for sharing your lives with us 😊
Is it possible to remove the ceiling hatch, patch the fiber glass, then resurface the entire roof? Just thinking it would eliminate the chance of further leaks. Good luck with this project.
If anyone can make this bus nice, Doug and Eevee can! Keep. Doing. You! 🌵🌻🎶🚌❤️
Love your enthusiasm and determination, you work with smiles and laughter and inspire others to have a go.
Every new video is a fun surprise, don't care what the project is! They only routine feature of any of the videos is charisma.
Will you be able to sell the seats on EBAY or Facebook marketplace?
I don't think so. We have a hard time giving things away.
I know the rust is discouraging, but it doesn't look too bad. To me or mostly looks like very bad paint prep on the metal. Hopefully a wire wheel, some fresh paint, and a sheet of osb will clean it all up.
If you guys don't want that wheelchair lift anymore why not offer it for sale on craigslist. Somebody may pay you 100 $150 for the set up for their own bus. It would be better for it than be left until it was too rusty to reuse, if you keep it too long.
I found the water sealer coating I had told you about. But still trying to find that rust inhibitor that I had also told you about. Both are just painted on after cleaning up the area. As soon as I find it I'll send an email to you.
Step by step just like you do with your home renovations. You'll get there.
dude i sit down with 3 tacos and click to watch this.. I eat one and look down and theres only one left... WHAT? .. i think God ate one of my Tacos when i wasn't watching.. could be.. idk.. anyway.. yeah thats a lot of rust think you could take the top off the other one and put it on the new one? that might be interesting.. theres no way they fit though .. that would be too easy.
Mileage?!? Its' still shaped like a brick. Good luck.
I am at the middle you your video and had a thought, it you make a wood frame to sit them on, you could reuse those buss seats for seating on your back porch area or elsewhere. I think you will do great in fixing it up.!
Just wow! Enjoy the holiday with your family ❤❤❤❤
So many projects! I don’t know how you decide what to work on each day. Thank you for making videos! Every interesting. ❤
That tractor is certainly very useful. I wondered how you were going to get that wheelchair lift out of the bus. The tractor made short work of it. Great job. 😊😊😊
It went so much smoother than we expected!
Glad you beat the human mousetrap, I was worried 👍😀
The lift could come in handy to lift heavy stuff into the van? If not, maybe you could sell it?
I know it's going to be perfect after you fix it up cause you are able to do just about anything what's that old saying jack of all trades... but in this case master of all 🙂 it's good to see that some people are still multi talented and don't have to depend on others 💕 love watching y'all do you y'all remind me of me and my husband about 40 yrs ago
Lookin good! I can see it comin together! Love y’all!
Is there any kind of SEALER foam spray that you can used to seal the roof to the wall ??
I am not sure about that, but I find that foam holds moisture and causes a lot of rust. So I think we'll avoid foam. I'll probably just find a good rubber sealant.
At least now you can throw a tarpaulin over it to keep more water from coming in.
You’ve got this and it will be great when you are done!!
Yes, it’s a huge job but you “can”… LOL… Can’t wait to see how this one turns out!
Will you replace the lift or leave it out? I enjoy seeing y’all problem solve, and y’all’s stick-to-it-ness! ❤
We don't want the lift so we'll leave it out. It's just too heavy and makes too much noise when it rattles around. We'd rather just have the usable space.
Take a day to rest! The two of you work so hard!! Enjoy the 4th! 🎉. I don’t remember the red tractor. How long have you had it, or is it a rental? ❤❤❤. Blessings to your family!!
We've had it for probably 6 months now. We don't show it often but we've shared it on the main channel a couple of times.
Wondering going to put the lift back in if bus not to far gone.
Great Job, can’t wait to see it finished!
What an awesome gift God blessed you with, Doug! The ability to understand wiring and everything else about rebuilding cars and homes and more!
Looking forward to your progress videos! Love your ideas
Hi guy
You wonderful talented people
Just love to see you guys so busy doing what you want to do
Tell Bell and Maverick hi
GOD bless you beautiful people
not a mistake, a learning experience!
Maybe you can turn it into a flatbed truck?
You have so many projects going on would it not be beneficial to finish one before you started another one
Well let's not devalue all the projects that we complete. We have completed hundreds! We complete projects every week and are continually moving forward to tackle the rest. For example, we just finished wiring our entire mobile home. That's a big project that we just finished. And we could keep listing all the finished projects.
But let's just consider this bus. We bought it as an upgrade to our current bus. We were told that it was in great condition, well maintained, and it was ready to be put to work. But what we found is that wasn't the case. So it's not like we chose to take this on as a project. It's just life. So we're trying to make the best of the situation.
And even with this obstacle, we continue move forward, finishing project after project. Just the two of us, with no family, no friends, and no help. I'd say we're doing pretty good and we are quite proud of all the finished projects we have done together; Especially considering the state of the world today.
Give God the glory for bringing us together, and giving us the patience and determination to see things through, and the aptitude to get the jobs done, and for the means in which to do it.
@@livingdiyfferent I agree y'all have accomplished so much . I could not have done the project y'all have . I just completed a small front landing with steps on the front of my mom's trailer and it about killed me lol .in no way was I trying to sound like a smart aleck I just wonder why so many things started at once . Yes I watch your videos because of all your projects so there for iam glad you have them .
I am parked with my popcorn 🍿 😅😊
Get some osmosis rust killer on that metal
I want your energy!
@dustydave * I want his energy AND multi-faceted skills! I am always amazed by Doug's knowledge on so many diverse projects! I presume he's self-taught - even more impressive.
Just found this and I can't believe I didn't remember you had this channel. I love watching you two do whatever you enjoy doing. This is going to be good. I know it's going to be as good as new, actually better than it was new more than likely. You two are amazing............enjoying this already. Excited to check back on your other channel now and see if anything's up. I get upset if I miss any so I have to binge watch whatever I miss. LOL
Glad you found it again :)
Wow. Wonder if you could unbolt the roof and go in with that beutyl-ful (as Eevee calls it) tape. It works good on mfgd home windows, so it might be a good solution for this application? So much wgt out of the bus, you might get the 0-60 down a whole second. >>;=) Oh nein, OSB for the floor and not even treated plywood *groans*. That actually makes me sad. Sounds like y'all'll be doing a full new floor and lots of sanding/primering in this thing as part of its restoration. At least all the rust appears (on camera) to be surface level and not deep/through any of the metal. Hoping you'll hang onto the lift to reinstall later because that is essentially a lift gate for loading in ground level heavy items.
Although this project may seem a mistake, and I know it'll take probably ~$3K in materials to repair, I feel like y'all can make this into something very useful, and now you have "free couches" for the porch or place to sit while working at the other house.
We'll try our best with it.
Intrepid, you are!!
Do you ever have to go back and review your old videos to remember how to put something back together?
Sometimes!
Suspect in the end we will see a completely disassembled frame with no floor and the fibreglass roof removed and then the rebuild. Should be interesting. Hope the sub-frame is in good condition, ie the vehicle was not imported from the northern tier of the US with salt exposure.
It was a Florida bus, but the leaks really did some damage.
It may not have been a good investment. BUT you are saving it from the landfill AND making money off TH-cam at the same time. Thank you for sharing.
On a project like this, each video will cost us more than we make. We're losing money on this deal. But it does help cut the costs down a little. It makes it easier to handle.
Appreciate your honesty on a bad purchase decision. Is it worth the time and money to fix it especially in light of the fact that you have numerous other ongoing projects?
It's tough to answer. Honestly, it's probably not worth it from a strictly monetary point of view. But, we can't just discard all the money we already have in purchasing the bus, so we feel that we just have to make it work.
Remember the last time did a wheelchair lift? I do!! Lol!
Be sure to get out and vote in November!!!!!
What a challenge...wow!
Seems like it was in a flood
I must have missed something, when did you get the Massey Ferguson?
It was back when we were building our covered clothesline, if you recall that project.
Wow! That bus is a mess your old bus was in good shape when you brought it home, this one looked great but is a real mess.
Yeah, we were not expecting this much trouble. It makes us appreciate our old bus so much more.