How a PRO SKOOLIE SHOP HANGS NEW SKINS on a New Roof Raise (Skoolie Conversion Guide #5)

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Chuck Cassady

Chuck Cassady

2 жыл бұрын

Follow along on the most exciting part of any bus conversion--RAISING THE ROOF where we will follow up on last weeks episode and finish our roof raise with new sheet metal
My name's Chuck, I've been professionally converting buses for the last 7 years and was director of operations for a charter bus company before that but it's time for a change.....
IN THIS SERIES, follow along as I build a skoolie for myself, sharing my knowledge of buses and off-grid bus conversions along the way.
IN THIS VIDEO, I'll share with you how we skin our roof raise with fresh sheet metal including tips, tricks, and pointers along the way.
Follow me on instagram for more info
/ chuck.cassady
For paid consults, skoolie advice, solar help, and more, email
charlie@chromeyellowcorp.com
Check out my shop
www.chromeyellowcorp.com
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@zedwolf1589
@zedwolf1589 Жыл бұрын
Funny the music and the demeanor at the end reminds me of an old Canadian PBS show called The Red Green Show and for anyone who loves fixing stuff that's definitely the funniest thing you'll ever watch and you'll never look at a roll of duct tape the same way again.
@meder07
@meder07 4 ай бұрын
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." Red Green
@jackadamson734
@jackadamson734 4 ай бұрын
I sure wish I would have found this video sooner. I did a 12" roof raise on my 97 AmTran 78 passenger... used 18ga steel for the siding (etched and primed before install to hopefully halt some of the corrosion) but I butted them up and welded the seams between the sheets. In retrospect, overlapping just makes WAY more sense and feel dumb for not having done so.
@MM-fe9mz
@MM-fe9mz 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the best roof raises I've seen.
@rskite
@rskite Жыл бұрын
You know - I will never build a bus. Never had any inclination to head out on the road in an RV, etc. But I have to say - Chuck, you are an amazing presenter. Extremely skilled at bus craft and great at explaining the whats and whys of bus building. I am absolutely mesmerized watching you and the guys work on this bus. Thanks for the entertaining content. I do, however, have a question. Do you and the team build buses for customers? Thanks again!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We did, but we are closing down for the time being
@journeywithserenity5655
@journeywithserenity5655 2 жыл бұрын
I was actually that little kid that watched This Old House and your music is making me smile with the memory! Love all the info, it's really detailed and I'm loving it!!!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Im that kid, too!
@phmiii
@phmiii 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Work! You make it look so easy but that is because you and your team are experienced.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
thank you phillip, we do our best!
@heathcole3761
@heathcole3761 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Stellar! Really appreciate these step-by-step guides. The Bill O'Reilly reference at the end killed me! 🤣
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaj glad you liked that one!
@Dekn33s
@Dekn33s Жыл бұрын
The end bloopers lol “WELL DO IT LIVE” thank you for showing so much detail, I didn’t know how rivets works and I never thought about drainage! I can’t wait to come back when I’m doing my rig
@adamcalabrese7071
@adamcalabrese7071 2 жыл бұрын
Great job. I can see the pride you put into your work. Can’t wait for the next video. You do amazing work. 👍👍👍👍👍
@anonanon9385
@anonanon9385 Ай бұрын
That is amazing such an incredible craftsman.
@jimross7648
@jimross7648 2 жыл бұрын
Great video you can tell that you've maybe done this once before. Nice step by step guide.
@halleluYAH144
@halleluYAH144 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your how to's. Great tips, keep'em coming!
@MelissaMalzahn
@MelissaMalzahn 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great, you all make it look way to easy. Awesome job.
@isaacsims6203
@isaacsims6203 Жыл бұрын
Absoutly love the humor and the bloopers
@devinrogers6877
@devinrogers6877 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I super impressed with your attention to detail
@drgranger2
@drgranger2 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. You guys do great work. Gotta be hard to break up the dream team? Thanks for sharing.
@wuzabusb4988
@wuzabusb4988 2 жыл бұрын
Killin it! Looks great!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@indogyrsimdead
@indogyrsimdead Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these videos This information is invaluable
@WillMenesesHikes
@WillMenesesHikes 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always...
@ericpeterson3838
@ericpeterson3838 2 жыл бұрын
Love your quality work brother. Glad you’re doing videos.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!!
@hmcfadin
@hmcfadin 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video packed full of information. You guys make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
You bet! its not always this easy ;) thank you!
@michellmcintosh6869
@michellmcintosh6869 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Charlie! So glad to see Ben and Ty.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
working with them is the best! thank you
@billcoleman7316
@billcoleman7316 Жыл бұрын
Hi there and I will never do a bus but it has been so enjoyable watching these videos. It truly was interesting. Thanks for sharing us.
@markb.1259
@markb.1259 2 жыл бұрын
Finally... some actual build video... Love It!!! Excellent work!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! gonna have a lot of it coming!
@welderman1221
@welderman1221 2 жыл бұрын
Learning quite a lot from these vids!! Thanx Chuck and essential team!!!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching!
@Warp9pnt9
@Warp9pnt9 11 ай бұрын
High quality information, well made video.
@sueg2658
@sueg2658 2 жыл бұрын
Impressive process! Great job. I can see you take great pride and satisfaction on a job super well done. :-)
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
we try, thanks for noticing :)
@ThatGuyFromArizona
@ThatGuyFromArizona 2 жыл бұрын
Very well done.
@Hozomean
@Hozomean 2 жыл бұрын
Quality content, thanks Chuck.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Means a lot to me
@unclebuck5051
@unclebuck5051 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done, very instructional in a way that was easy to follow along. Hope to convert a school bus someday soon. Thanks for the awesome channel.
@holty2604
@holty2604 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely better now it’s bigger! Loving the series Charlie, great work 👍🏻👍🏻
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
id agree paul! thank you
@nancyschad2969
@nancyschad2969 2 жыл бұрын
I'm already feeling so much smarter. Building know hows/what nots all awhile learning another language(skoolie building biz terms). Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Love love love the bloopers.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
happy to help nancy! Im flattered ;)
@cullenmiller8170
@cullenmiller8170 8 ай бұрын
Loved the O’Reilly reference at the end. 😂😂
@mandogbus
@mandogbus 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks! I just finished my roof raise and this will basically be my next step!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@williammullen3957
@williammullen3957 2 жыл бұрын
So professional. You should be proud of your work!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks William!
@rodladd5231
@rodladd5231 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool really informative 👍
@nancysc
@nancysc 2 жыл бұрын
Love how you take pride in doing quality work. Looking forward to seeing how this bus comes together to make an awesome home on wheels. Your videos are wonderful, and I’m really enjoying them. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
thank you nancy! means a lot to share this with you
@beansbulletsandbandages891
@beansbulletsandbandages891 Жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT do you think it would be possible to extend the upper roof over the windsheild a few feet and create an rv style nook bed?
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
I've seen it done!
@beansbulletsandbandages891
@beansbulletsandbandages891 Жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT thankyou sir i appreciate that. Ive been planning on that going into my build but i was unsure if it was possible, ur vids are fantastic btw. New sub. Can you do a video on installing windows into the bus? I have a bunch of rain textured double paned Insulated glass i want to install as windows but im unsure how to go about doing so
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
@@beansbulletsandbandages891 it's coming
@Montana_Carnivore
@Montana_Carnivore Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another one Chuck. I’m skipping the roof raise, still enjoy the videos though and learn something. Cheers!
@ishedolewz
@ishedolewz Жыл бұрын
We're building a skoolie right now. This channel is saving our bootys. Thanks braddas! Keep makin these great instructional videos .. Thomasbuslife...
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@alfredomorval152
@alfredomorval152 9 ай бұрын
increible trabajo, sigo cada uno de tus videos, gracias por compratir el árte de tu trabajo y conocimientos, saludos
@m4u11
@m4u11 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Charlie. I found you by following Regretlyss but you sir are a natural storyteller. Loving the series and looking forward to more.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Ill do my best to fill her shoes :)
@lewisthebus
@lewisthebus Жыл бұрын
thanks, Chuck I don't know what I would do without your knowledge I would be lost lol
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@865style
@865style 2 жыл бұрын
Great video again. Great content. I cant see how your channel wont get crazy amounts of subscribers.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm hoping!
@ronaldweatherbee8929
@ronaldweatherbee8929 Жыл бұрын
Love the bob villa music intro and outgoing comments. Just love your work. Only wish I could afford this but would love to build a bus
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching ronald, i couldnt afford a bus unless i built it, ill tell ya that. and this build is very slow because i sure dont make enough to go fast when im spending my own money!
@ronaldweatherbee8929
@ronaldweatherbee8929 Жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT very true buses are expensive when built right but they last a hell of a lot longer that any other RV out there.
@olbird7647
@olbird7647 2 жыл бұрын
Am I really the only one to say that was absolutely riveting chaps!?!?!?! (tee hee)
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
glad someone said it!
@MrZyptuous
@MrZyptuous Жыл бұрын
I can tell you watch Vice Grip Garage as well. Looks great! I am learning a good deal. I am still three years out till I start my skoolie project. Greetings from Nashville, Tennessee.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
VGG is one of my heroes, that guy is so cool and cracks me up. And you can tell he's a great person
@Mendozamosca
@Mendozamosca Жыл бұрын
Very nice brother
@stevengunter2843
@stevengunter2843 8 ай бұрын
Looks great new to Chanel!
@priscillawrites6685
@priscillawrites6685 10 ай бұрын
Been looking for a year, and found the bus I want - 1997 Thomas flat nose rear engine 38’. Big thanks to suggestions from Ben. Cummins/Allison. Air brakes.
@drewbradford7608
@drewbradford7608 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, stop making me fall in love with buses
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha sorry!
@thetruthserum2816
@thetruthserum2816 Жыл бұрын
For the welded parts, I'm thinking about "brush electroplating zinc" to re-plate the steel prior to paint. Basically a sponge covering an electrode, some zinc plating solution, and a DC power supply. They have kits online with electroplating wands and solution, or they can be made from common materials... It could have other cool uses too, like plating your own parts, especially undercarriage steel parts like water tank frames. I think there is a dip galvanizing place close by I could use for larger parts.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
sounds like a good plan if you can!
@mmsmits2868
@mmsmits2868 2 жыл бұрын
If anyone anywhere ever asks why it costs what it does to raise a skoolie roof, just show this video. If you want it done right, this is how to do it. Excellent video - excellent work!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@melissahoffman4687
@melissahoffman4687 2 жыл бұрын
The buses with a roof raise have a look of a shuttle bus since the metal over where the windows use to be look a lot larger.
@Kholtonreece
@Kholtonreece Жыл бұрын
When you apply the epoxy primer do you need to sand the newly applied sheet metal for proper adhesion? If so is their a certain grit that will avoid biting into the coating
@SylviSinclair
@SylviSinclair Жыл бұрын
Would that steel work for underneath a cargo trailer below insulation between the metal beams? And what gauge thickness are you using? Sorry if I missed it!
@bryanoller3019
@bryanoller3019 2 жыл бұрын
Do you scoot the side panels as high under the window gutter as possible? I have a 01 international 3800 full length and the distance from the window gutter to above the first rib actually varies. Thank you for the video, it's very helpful!
@Albert_206
@Albert_206 10 ай бұрын
Honestly, I believe if these rivets you showed on the back piece were straight as rulerline it wouldn’t look “original” but like “something isn’t quite right. At least that’s how I look at restauraties / modifications. But you don’t use paneling sealant just the rivets? But last but not least, whopping great job, great team you have right there Chuck, Greeting from Haarlem, the Netherlands!
@HomesteadDad
@HomesteadDad 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing. I'm at the beginning stages of my skoolie so I'm loving all the videos. I was wondering where you got your rivets from? Amazon doesn't seem to be the place. Thanks and keep up the good work.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Skoolie.com has then
@scottj103
@scottj103 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video, Charlie! Can’t wait for more.
@young11984
@young11984 Жыл бұрын
I would love for you to raise the roof on mine 12”, move the rear door panel forward 8’ but leave the roof over the 6’ section of floor but still want the oem windows back in it instead of a full side skin like that. That 8’ rear section will be for a gooseneck ball and golf cart, scooters or bikes when going camping
@ronaldmcgruther3873
@ronaldmcgruther3873 Жыл бұрын
On the sheet metal roof raise. What sealant are you using? Thanks
@wiredforstereo
@wiredforstereo Жыл бұрын
Did I miss the sealant you use at the joints, between the sheets and between the rivets?
@aerowenn433
@aerowenn433 2 ай бұрын
Is there not a sealant that goes behind the panels on seems or rivet holes to prevent ingress?
@tableshaper4076
@tableshaper4076 Жыл бұрын
Great job BUT... why no goopy sealant between the seams? I noticed you removed sealant from the original seams but didn't use any on the new seams.
@jiGGaWHAAAA
@jiGGaWHAAAA 2 жыл бұрын
Great videos, mate! They've been helpful. I just picked up my galvanneal and I'm about to try and hang it. I was wondering about priming/painting the galvanneal. It seems like there will be parts that are inaccessible after it's riveted, why don't we prime/paint the sheets before hanging?
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
No real reason to paint something that is already galvanized but it wouldn't hurt
@LiruScarrrbauu
@LiruScarrrbauu 6 ай бұрын
Buna sunteti tare deste fan multam vb❤❤❤❤❤❤
@indiGLOfashooo
@indiGLOfashooo Жыл бұрын
love the videos, great information. Wondering what type of metal for the rivets youd recommend? looks like they have aluminum, stainless, etc. so many choices. thank you sir
@jake-mv5oi
@jake-mv5oi Ай бұрын
Avdel Interlock SSPI-08-06
@mariemedina257
@mariemedina257 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Charlie.
@OHMwoodworks
@OHMwoodworks 5 ай бұрын
Do you use a panel bond between the new and old paneling?
@mariemedina257
@mariemedina257 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Charlie , what was the name of the music while you guys were putting on the piece of sheet above the front window.?
@tuckermiddlebrook4505
@tuckermiddlebrook4505 3 ай бұрын
what kind of adhesive should be used between the sheets?
@tylersmithking
@tylersmithking Жыл бұрын
Do you use lap sealant between your sheet metal?
@CatalinaWickens
@CatalinaWickens 7 ай бұрын
How wide do you get your precut skins? I'm trying to figure out what it'll take to skin a 91' Bluebird that already has a 20" roof raise. 😁 Your videos are awesome btw, you've definitely saved us from a lot of "well now we have to tear things apart and re-do them" moments!
@rickeagle
@rickeagle Жыл бұрын
What sealer did you use in the joints?
@courtneyharrison8515
@courtneyharrison8515 2 жыл бұрын
Curious why you don’t use any sealant/silicone on the panels to prevent vibration noise? Looked like they had it before… love the vids.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
the spray foam insulation will take care of that! great question though
@roadiemort3589
@roadiemort3589 Жыл бұрын
The Norm Abrams of the Schoolie world. Is there a reason you don't use sealant under the lap joints besides that it's messy?
@jimm7165
@jimm7165 5 ай бұрын
Any sealant between the sheets/lap joints?
@kellyn7280
@kellyn7280 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if there was anything behind the sheets at the joints for water proofing?
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
I add sealer before exterior paint
@KC8YPK
@KC8YPK 8 ай бұрын
Funny, I saw a team lift the top on a bus, finished it. But when they went to pull it out, didn't fit through the door... lol
@briandavis9975
@briandavis9975 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work Charlie as usual my friend I've been using the closed end rivets for 25 years it's what make the difference between doing it right or a leaky pig forever just my opinion. Great video keep them coming.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
ah brian, a fellow riveteer! yes, theyre awesome fasteners!
@briandavis9975
@briandavis9975 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT it's kinda funny how some people don't even think of such a simple product be used will save hundreds of hours resealing the wrong rivets.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
@@briandavis9975 1000%
@Edhooey
@Edhooey Жыл бұрын
Hear hear! I've been an aircraft sheetmetal guy for the last 16 years and yeah... watching so many people do amazing things with their buses but still use hollow pop rivets instead of cored fasteners like Cherrymax always makes me cringe a little!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
You only make that mistake once
@SloLFO
@SloLFO Жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck, some great advice and tips here. Would you mind sharing a supplier for the 18g galvannealed sheets? Thank you!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
I get them locally from a company called h & h. They are not national
@bigpete053
@bigpete053 Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the video. Did you put any sealant between the panels at all? I saw that you had to remove sealant but didn’t see you put any back. Im concerned about being watertight as I live in a really wet climate. Any issues without sealant?
@davidnorcutt2479
@davidnorcutt2479 Жыл бұрын
I’m curious about this also. I seen him comment on another saying he adds sealant after, but I am curious as to how. Would it be better to do one panel at a time adding Sikaflex?
@indiGLOfashooo
@indiGLOfashooo Жыл бұрын
do you have any tips on replacing these structural blind rivets? I messed up on a few and had to take them out, but now the hole is bigger so I cant put in another 1/4" rivet. Thanks boss man your videos have helped tremendously with my roof raise and sheet metaling.
@indiGLOfashooo
@indiGLOfashooo Ай бұрын
i found the answer, put a washer on the backside and it will grip
@tmapache
@tmapache Жыл бұрын
I see on the full sheets along the sides, you rivet vertically through the hat channel flanges, and horizontally through the rub rail holes, but I didn't see anything horizontal along the top of the sheets. Did I just miss that or are you relying solely on it being wedged in under the j channel on the top of the sheets? Thanks Chuck, I really appreciate you.
@logangugliuzza7290
@logangugliuzza7290 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wondering this as well. Might need to ask during one of his live streams
@archaechick2747
@archaechick2747 Жыл бұрын
Chuck I'm converting a shuttle bus and had to discard (from the inside out) fiberglass interior wall, plywood/ insulation, and exterior fiberglass skin (and roof) due to water damage. Now we're considering how to skin it, and we're thinking metal roof... Any reason I can't skin the roof and sides in metal directly on the steel ribs? Do you put any sealant/ glue where you're riveting together? Love your videos.
@Tonisuperfly
@Tonisuperfly 5 ай бұрын
What did you end up doing?
@DanZalinsky
@DanZalinsky 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome project! How are you securing the top of the sheet metal on the sides? It doesnt look like you took out the rivets above the rain gutter.
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Nope, we just pry open the gap and stick it up in there
@DanZalinsky
@DanZalinsky 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT Thanks for the reply! Im working on a roof raise on a thomas 38ft. And youre videos are exceptional!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@tuckermiddlebrook4505
@tuckermiddlebrook4505 11 күн бұрын
where do you get electro galvanized sheeting in western Washington?
@mattbuckman2324
@mattbuckman2324 8 ай бұрын
I hope this isn't at stupid question. But those black strips on the bus. Can those be removed or no
@landoncrawford9226
@landoncrawford9226 Жыл бұрын
When you're hanging the sheets on the side. How do you know where the rivet holes are. Do you drill out from the inside of the bus to make your mark?
@mikezaloudek4893
@mikezaloudek4893 Жыл бұрын
wondered the same thing - maybe they don't show that to hide the "tricks of the trade" Seems like how they would do it like you said.
@johnmcgurk4057
@johnmcgurk4057 2 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful but do you use any sealant on your seams?
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
Prior to paint the seams will get sealed
@jackstone7170
@jackstone7170 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck, loved the video and considering a roof raise. You've conviced me i need to take out the factory windows and hang skins but I was wondering if there is a cheaper rivet than the one yall used. I couldnt find them for less than 50 cents a pop and I have a full sized transit style bus, so the thought of spending 1500 dollars on rivets isnt very appealing haha. Got any suggestion of another decent rivet thats a bit cheaper?
@1982MCI
@1982MCI Жыл бұрын
You can get cheaper rivets but they are not the correct rivets and will cause other issues like water intrusion. There are good reasons why he uses the products he uses and the least of concern is cost. To do a good job doing structural work requires certain materials to perform the task and he is quality conscious and is not willing to substitute cheap materials to keep price Down. It costs what it costs to do a job right , period. We can build a cheaper home by using furring strips for studs , and why not, you won’t see them anyways once the siding and Sheetrock are installed but there are structural requirements for the health and safety of the homeowner so is your safety in your bus worth saving $500 by buying lower quality materials? You get what you pay for and there are good reasons why we are having trouble now insuring our buses that have had this type of modification done cause folks are substituting lower quality materials than were originally used in the construction of the bus to save $500 and it lowers the safety potential of the bus and when something happens, the insurance company is on the hook to pay for that mistake, not the individual that cut corners so they have found it’s better business practice for them to not insure us at all If certain mods have been done. It’s not worth cutting these corners! In the end, it will always cost you much more than you saved. Take a little extra time if you need to to save up an additional $500-$1k to buy the proper materials to do it right if needed but you do not need to it corners on your materials
@robertbirch4163
@robertbirch4163 Жыл бұрын
Where are you guys located ??? Great work.
@24Alisonall
@24Alisonall 2 жыл бұрын
Could you adapt your galvanese (sp?) steel to horse trailers? So many horse trailers on the road that rust out, so aluminum becomes the alternative. Just throwing out an idea. Thank you!!
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT 2 жыл бұрын
i dont see why not, but then again, i dont know much about horses or trailers haha :)
@yoshi1001230
@yoshi1001230 2 жыл бұрын
After sliding the side skins under the roof edge, do you have to seal or secure it or do the side rivets take care of that fully?
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
I rely on the rivets with sealant applied after the skins and prior to paint
@wiredforstereo
@wiredforstereo Жыл бұрын
Thomas was always first on my black ball list. Thomas bases are narrower at the top than the floor, meaning none of the walls are straight.
@guillermodelatorre8
@guillermodelatorre8 9 ай бұрын
How much for a roof raise and a loft up front like an rv? The bus is a short chevy 23 feet
@timdupont3227
@timdupont3227 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be a good idea to add a seam sealer between all of the overlaps where all the rivets are? Or are the rivets really all that's needed? 🤔
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
you certaintly could. I add the seamsealer after. its in my next video!
@nicholasphillips5406
@nicholasphillips5406 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck, I’ve had a few aerospace background people talk about using cobalt F style machinist bits to drill the holes saying 17/64 is one size too big for the 1/4” rivets. Do you have any thoughts on that?
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
I’m sure they’re well intentioned but they are mistaken. At least for these type of rivet. Min hole spec is .261 and an f bit is smaller than that at .257
@PodcastFax72
@PodcastFax72 Жыл бұрын
Did you do any sort of calk of sealant between the pieces of sheet metal? If not why?
@ChuckCassadyYT
@ChuckCassadyYT Жыл бұрын
No, I'll seal the edges before paint
@Breathwork_Evolution
@Breathwork_Evolution Жыл бұрын
Chuck, why do you guys not seal the sheets? I’m sure you use caulking where it overlaps and where it talks under the rub rail and under the drip edge. We’ve always used sealant on every sheet and I just wondered why you guys do not?
@Breathwork_Evolution
@Breathwork_Evolution Жыл бұрын
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