DIY Window Deletes and Sheet Metal Patches

DIY Window Deletes and Sheet Metal Patches | Short Bus Conversion

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4 жыл бұрын

Installing sheet metal patches and window deletes on your school bus conversion can be difficult. So, I decided to make this video showing every step of the way! In this 12 minute video, you will learn the tools needed to DIY your way through the sheet metal on your bus conversion.
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@TG.34295 4 жыл бұрын

That was quite riveting....😉

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Haha.

@Aaron-P 4 жыл бұрын

#dadjoke 😆

@TheUtopiansBus 4 жыл бұрын

Nice homemade metal brake! We do what we have to and use the tools we have and we have to be resourceful and work a little harder sometimes. This video shows that. It's inspiring as heck! The shorty is coming along really nicely.

@tom-ss2mn 4 жыл бұрын

Your sheet metal skills are impeccable

@Stubones999 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but he should have used steel rivets instead of aluminum.

@Ringelsocke. 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Without talking it is even more clear, that converting a bus isn't a nice stroll but hard work. 👍🏻 (Oh no... now I imagine you walking in and around the bus and mumble like Bob Ross: ... a little metal here....give it a screw friend...just a bit of grey...nice littlle hammer...😂😂😂)

@NickolasBrungardt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Monday video. Using unused footage to give some more context to your build is always cool. Different without you talking, but still a pretty cool video.

@russellphillips905 4 жыл бұрын

All in have left on my mini build is trim and flooring and plastic sheets for the shower walls first trip to Rehobeth beach with the bus everything worked great waiting on my hitch to take my maverick SXS down south to Hatfield maccoy to my buddy’s house

@GustheStruggleBus 4 жыл бұрын

Great Idea for a video! Showing people start to finish of a project and how long it takes, all the steps, and how you go through the process. And doing it in a reasonable amount of time to show people it is possible! I also love how you made your own break, we had so much trouble bending the edges of our metal for our storage boxes!

@melissahoffman4687 3 жыл бұрын

At 5:03 the drill noise sounds like it's saying "damn it, damn it!" LOL!

@someguy6369 4 жыл бұрын

All show no talk. This is a little different but, I still enjoyed.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Can't make everyone happy all the time. haha

@rubberdwellers3911 4 жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere I was happy. I like quiet videos. The sounds of work and progress is sometimes the best soundtrack.

@ATLJonathanH 4 жыл бұрын

Navigation Nowhere we enjoyed the non-verbal episode, watched even more closely than when you talk. And you get more work done, good for everyone.

@phmiii 3 жыл бұрын

I Love your Drill Index!

@candiandsade4940 4 жыл бұрын

I am loving this. So great to watch the work being done with not talking. Awesome!

@leonardomauriciobrag 4 жыл бұрын

unbelievable that you guys have folded this metal sheet manually!!! Wow!!!

@cheddar2848 4 жыл бұрын

It's gonna be a beautiful bus when it's done, all that hard work you have done, awesome!

@d.vargasm 4 жыл бұрын

ASMR bus build. Love it! Keep innovating and keep kicking ass

@veronicastewart1959 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this video, I actually learned how to do the windows and how to bend the metal to fit . Mike I'm 60 I bought a bus 2 years ago but of course I'm on a fix income so it's a slow going for me but at the same time I've put brakes around the bus and you know that's a good amount of $$ know matter if you do the work (parts) but hopefully one I'll run into you and thank you in person so that being said please keep the how to videos coming, showing how to !!

@linnaellis212 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressed with your workmanship

@ldub2103 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated the extra effort in the rhythm of sounds

@mariayu1012 4 жыл бұрын

I love it better when all work..no talk. Really excited every bit of the work done.

@sarahcarlson8078 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos on making those window deleates! They looked brutal! I personally love both your styles of videos; your commentary ones as well as these more quiet working ones. You explaining is nice when it's a really in depth topic such as wiring and the strictly working ones are nice to show the daily grind per say. Love your videos! Keep being your amazing self😊

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was a fun video to make!

@NumberJuanBus 4 жыл бұрын

I like this style video. Gotta love beating that 16ga sheet, thats a freaking workout🦾

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

I know that was the workout for the day. haha

@chuckspencer5296 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking a bigger hammer might make it easier!!!

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. But you have to use what you got to get the job done sometimes haha.

@BrntToaster 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a sit back and chill video.

@deeXswanson 4 жыл бұрын

looking good like the window deletes

@timamyett9679 4 жыл бұрын

I'm working on my bus as well, I just installed my RV front door today. It'll take me another day to finish it all the screws and stuff. Another 2 weeks and I should be ready to paint the outside. Prep work is a booger. I still have to install a salvage find, it's a 70 gal diesel tank means I'll have about 105 total capacity ...and it's stainless steel. It's too rough to polish so I'll have to paint it. Trying to keep pace with you young bucks. My bus is a 2001, 3800 International. Thanks for the motivation. Love these videos they tell it like it is.

@MotoMarvmtb 4 жыл бұрын

Love the style and feel of this video, not that I dont enjoy your commentary, but this was different. 👍👍👍

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really wanted to try something new. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@colleenmendoza1344 4 жыл бұрын

Mike it is true we all can't be happy all the time...but I have grown to enjoy your instruction. You are so good at this and I can see your influence in other bus conversion videos...I have a bus and nowhere to convert all I can do is watch.:(

@chuckspencer5296 4 жыл бұрын

I kept waiting, and waiting, and waiting.... I just knew you were going to say something!!! It looks like a great build so far!! Take it down to the bare and do it up right. I'm sure we'll get to hear your voice again soon enough, but hey, it wasn't a bad video.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, it was a fun edit and something different. I hope the video shows the details and step by step of this task well. ✌️ Thanks for always supporting

@UncoolDean 4 жыл бұрын

Wait a second. I see Dale!

@2AZSUN 4 жыл бұрын

Too bad we still haven't seen Uncool Dean! But I know, we've heard, you were busy doing other stuff....

@cansfloatbottlesdont857 4 жыл бұрын

2AZSUN No shit!😂

@cansfloatbottlesdont857 4 жыл бұрын

Dean, got that bus for $5k that I emailed you about! It got a clean bill of health all around, got a quick video on the channel as well. Just couldn’t not get it.. it’s a 39 ft but that’s fine.

@suzanneknollinger5533 4 жыл бұрын

Coming along brilliantly!

@rob1971 4 жыл бұрын

Looking great so far - I'm really enjoying following your build process, as I loved your first bus!

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I still love my first bus as well. Excited for the shorty.

@adequatebus8280 4 жыл бұрын

Really diggin’ the no-talk style. most excellent piece of work. thank you. -C

@Aaron_theM 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing your process! I'm working on a 4-window shorty, slowly, and it helps to see your methods in the videos you post. At the risk of sounding too much like my mom, please wear ear protection!

@clifflee8651 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work .

@deborahanderson5508 4 жыл бұрын

Great series,thank you for sharing!!

@2AZSUN 4 жыл бұрын

Switching it up for the unhappy campers. Once again, stellar work, talking us through it or not!

@pamelaraney4654 4 жыл бұрын

What a great 👍🏻 video. I learned metal.

@Badgeweefixstuff 4 жыл бұрын

awesome very clean look nice job 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦👍👍

@andrewphillips3957 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought myself a full size bus to convert. I think I just found out how I’m going to patch the windows and possibly even the emergency exits. Great video thanks for sharing!

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to check out my YT description you can buy the parts from Skoolie.com and get 5% off. It might save you some time in metal cutting and bending. Best of luck.

@cnjgp7 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta love those hand riveters. Lots of bad memories and sore hands. Great job, though! Looks great!

@briandavis9975 4 жыл бұрын

Nice metal work bud it's really starting to come together.

@frederickharron5217 4 жыл бұрын

You guys do good work...! 👍

@lauratibbles6598 4 жыл бұрын

Looking great

@cdh6820 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Can't wait to see the end product.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

@Magnetis0101 4 жыл бұрын

End Product? it's not that unless he sales it.

@cdh6820 4 жыл бұрын

@@Magnetis0101 point taken.

@IvyRosethebus 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you. You do very good work.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@Alfiewow 4 жыл бұрын

Those window delete panels looks like super hard work but the result was definitely worth it

@ShannonMoody 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!!

@jom6392 4 жыл бұрын

Legit I just watched all the videos on the short bus and for the life of me I can’t figure out why. The closest I get to a hammer and nails is getting my actual nails done at the salon. You know it’s good content when you get all kinds of different folks watching. Edit* I need more videos please

@UncoolDean 4 жыл бұрын

This is funny. Are you appeasing all the jerks that say you talk too much? It was a lot of fun to watch either way!

@keithgordon6836 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Im doing research because Ive never welded before but am going to be doing a bus conversion and was looking for alternatives (so long as the alternatives are equally good at making a seal).

@GoRichGo 4 жыл бұрын

Great job guys! Looks familiar!

@MerchantMonk 4 жыл бұрын

making a battle bus I see. right on. don forget the kevlar! :)

@artoftheflatlands 4 жыл бұрын

great video! I like the style. I like the comentary videos you do but this is a good change.

@Mgray187 4 жыл бұрын

He doesn’t need to talk the ENTIRE time to be helpful, folks. This guy’s MORE than knowledgeable. Just WATCH and learn... simple, no?

@Magnetis0101 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@brianwade8649 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this and it makes me want to try rivetting.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

It is a workout with a hand rivet gun. I would suggest getting automatic one. haha

@brianwade8649 4 жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere yeah you'll end up with a giant right forearm lol.

@CrystalVanner 4 жыл бұрын

*LUV IT! Wish I could do this on my current van's windows, I'd take them all out... hate windows! Maybe I'll just prime and paint the glass.* 🤷🏾‍♀️ 🖤♥️✊🏾

@pittsburgh_ed6791 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I recently purchased a 4 window bus for a family vacation from pa to South Carolina. I must say I'm in love with my short bus. I did blow my turbo climbing the mountains in Virginia on the way home ( one day set back changed it myself and drove it home ) now all I keep thinking about is what to do to it. I just removed the seats. I want to delete 2 window and I really like your video with the rub rails gone. I'm not looking to make a camper I got one of them just a family road trip bus. Anyway looking forward to your next video

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, those hills in Virginia coming up 71 are horrible. My big old bus Navi didn’t love that area either.

@mikaalderliesten4872 4 жыл бұрын

you inspired me to this nieuw live and I am preparing to buy a bus

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome to hear ! best of luck finding your new home.

@herbie5674 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Hanniboon 4 жыл бұрын

I love it!! and a very useful video. Thank you. I'm waiting for the next vid. (Subscribed and ring the bell)

@canuckyank82 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@canuckyank82 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated your discussion on age of bus and motor capabilities on the last video.

@familiavangas4043 4 жыл бұрын

good job my frend hi from Puerto Rico

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hi 👋

@annedienst-scott6366 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great content! What was the caulking you used?

@dcphotosmile Жыл бұрын

Have y’all heard action speaks louder than words

@cliftonsnider1520 4 жыл бұрын

Mike take an afternoon and build a couple sets of sturdy sawhorses it makes life so much easier.

@CharlieandMeOurCampingVlog 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ireland a very quiet video lol but great work well done

@Heatsauce70506 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video, All work and no talk. LOVE it!!!! Sometimes you do go on....just picking on you, no offense, but I did like the quiet.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, It was a good switch up of the pace. I think I will include these style videos more in the future on “detailed” tasks.

@noahtibbetts 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like a lot of extra work when you could have welded a round patch in. To each though. Good job, very thorough. 🤙🏽

@dianep3071 4 жыл бұрын

You should do some kinda artwork on each panel of where windows was

@gblakev 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a drawing of some (happy) kids' faces

@brianmcginnis6105 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Why did you go rivets over a weld? Thanks!

@nataschadeininger1512 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Really helpful video. Some questions: how thick is the sheet metal you are using? And what is the stuff in the spray can you're applying after the patch? And what kind of caulk did you use? And lastly, what kept you from trying to weld the holes in the roof (would you advise against it?). Woops, that was a lot of questions. Thank you!

@evlntwo.6657 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this version of ”no talking” video. Even with out commentary what you were doing was still clear to understand.

@951753951753v 3 жыл бұрын

what are the aluminum "screw" things called at 2:09 and the liquid at 3:22 ? I'm trying to buy them as well but they are not on the product list. Thanks!! :D

@mckenna110 3 жыл бұрын

What was the black sealant used on the roof?

@leonellopez5725 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! I was wondering what did you use at around 10:07? It seems like some kind of pick? I wasn’t sure. Thanks!

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an automatic center punch. It makes a indent and mark to help the drill set correctly and not slide.

@livinglifemyway7349 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like an air rivet gun would be nice to have

@moustachemike7128 3 жыл бұрын

i was thinking the hole above the driver could be for the stove outlet ?

@francisdijon4705 3 жыл бұрын

Is the sealant you use around the opening waterproofing the rivet holes, and is that sufficient for waterproofing? What gauge metal plate are you using and is it steel?

@leannetheaffiliate 4 жыл бұрын

No offense but i LOVE this format so much more...just showing the work...less the chit chat!

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed filming this style! It was a totally different work flow. I think I will starting doing both chit chat and this style depending on the project. Thanks for hanging out ✌️

@guillermodelatorre8 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of silicon did you use? If you can put a link thanks

@wesleycampbell4821 3 жыл бұрын

Hey quick question: what gauge steel are you using? Im at this stage in my skoolie build! Thanks

@keithgordon6836 3 жыл бұрын

Has this form of window patching been equal to the quality if it were welded? Does it form a lasting water cover to the outside elements?

@MrMarkAMartin 4 жыл бұрын

Michael, what are your thoughts on using aluminum rivets in steel? I thought that was a no-no? I am about to do undercarriage storage boxes on my bus and was planning to use steel rivets on hinges but certainly would like to use aluminum instead.

@janetwinter4532 4 жыл бұрын

What sealant did you use on your patches?

@justme5694 4 жыл бұрын

Where does one get hot rolled steel???

@truthseeker1203 4 жыл бұрын

What type of sealant and primer? Also did you measure just the width of the lip of the window frame to get the measurement for the edge? And in a 5 window bus would only 1 maxxair deluxe keep it cool? Or would 2 be beneficial?

@TripleXclown 4 жыл бұрын

Curious why not just weld or rivet in Angle Iron .5" vs bending.. with no box/pan break..?

@elaexplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a shuttle bus with a fiberglass body. I need to do some window deletes (not at that point yet, just for planning purposes) would you suggest metal inserts or creating a large fiberglass insert?

@Partnerthedog 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find the video where this bus gets painted

@Aaron-P 4 жыл бұрын

What is the caulking you put down on the patches and deletes? Takes paint and doesn't need to be replaced like Dicor lap sealants? Whaaah???

@willlockler9433 4 жыл бұрын

That sealant, Dynafil?

@emersonkk33 4 жыл бұрын

New channel name: Narration Nowhere! lol. Good change of pace, but I did miss the satire a bit.

@dawsonbarnhart418 4 жыл бұрын

Does Luke have any social media we could follow? I loved the style of this episode!

@mattkait9737 3 жыл бұрын

Mike! Great video!! What size edge did you create with your brake? We’re going to do this same method and we’re planning for a 1 inch lip all the way around but I wanted to check with you before we go for it!

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

It was one inch

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

I had an inch lip to catch the interior framing

@mattkait9737 3 жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere You're the best! Thanks so much! This is exactly what we did and ours came out AMAZING

@Gantzz321 4 жыл бұрын

going to want to cover every rivet with some butyl tape. This style of rivets by their very design still has a hole through the center of them.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wrote in the video. In the future the roof will get cover with a waterproof layer

@Wheeets 2 ай бұрын

Did these window deletes work out? They look great. But did they leak at all?

@SaturnGeminiLove 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video. I, personally, prefer the style of your other videos where you talk and explain to us in better detail what is going on (I learn better that way). Still really loved the video. 1 question though. For the window deletes, is it only necessary to delete them from the inside and not the outside? What I mean is that you put the metal on the inside to make everything flush like a wall but the outside still has the “divot” where the window was. Are you going to fill in that divot with another piece of metal to make it flush on the outside or leave it as is?

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it either way. You can plate it from the outside ( kind of like a roof raise style) but, I was going for the “deleted” look where you can still see the window shape

@steveo6622 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good..... If that guy didn't talk so much 😂😁 Good video I like a change once in a while.. Keep up the great work....

@ishgilbertstone4887 4 жыл бұрын

What are you doing for ventilation on the roof ? I have the same little factory vent up under the cab area that you covered up I figure that's a good spot since there's already a hole to install a max air fan thoughts?

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Most vent fans are 14 x 14 inch holes. I sealed everything up and will be cutting a new hole for a Max fan

@ishgilbertstone4887 4 жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere I'm curious behind your reasoning behind sealing one hole up in the cab roof already when you can just cut a 14×14 in existing hole for a max fan ? You just want to relocate the fan?

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the fan will be centered in the roof over the kitchen. Neither of the existing patches are in the right spot.