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Here
are some pics of the top right after I painted it. The first rule of
thumb on any paint job is: Don't paint outside. Of course I did, and
spent most of my time blowing off small bits and bugs with the air compressor.
It turned out pretty good, although I have to admit there are a couple
little places I missed. Overall I am very happy with the outcome of
the paint job. I used "topside" yacht paint. This is a paint
for the top side of fiberglass boats that is very durable and has an
excellent UV protection. The paint was $55 for one gallon, but I think
it was worth it. Hopefully the paint will hold up for years. Also I
finished installing the interior lights. |
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After assembling the windows again,
my neighbors helped me put the top back on the bus. It looks great!
I had to drill and tap some holes in the roof line for the brackets
that the top bolts to. I got lucky, and all but two lined up fine. I
had to redrill those holes, but it worked ok. I was nervous about only
having the brackets running down the side of the bus, and nothing to
secure the front and rear, but it's on real good and feels quite sturdy.
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While at Everybus 2004 Nyssa Benthin
painted this cool sun on my headliner for me. A real sweet girl with
a nice bus and a knack for art. |
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At High Country 2004 Ted Nash airbrushed my hightop:
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