Bus Conversion Time Lapse, Amateur DIY complete build process.

Converting our bus into a tiny home, a year of our life condensed into a short time lapse. We are amateur DIY builders, and this is our third bus build.
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[@dakotamoody]

This is beyond amazing! My family just saw you guys pulling into, and parking for the night 😇 in Lincoln NE! My kids couldn’t believe what they were seeing/looking at; as neither could we!! Now we watched the whole transformation year video and oh my goodness it’s beautiful. Congratulations on this amazing journey and fun times.

[@dakotamoody]

My 5 year old son and 6 year old daughter would love to get a picture standing outside with the home, hopefully this gets read before you all take off again on the road, if not; we wish you a very happy and safe travels! So amazing. -Moody family

[@LacroixCruiser]

Come by in the morning and say hello, we should be available between 8:30 and 9am. If the blinds are open, we are awake.

[@dakotamoody]

@@LacroixCruiser so sorry we had to miss you at that time, that was the 1st grader drop off for school time. And soooo bummed out. I hope to continue to be able to follow this beautiful journey of your family and meet in the future sometime!! We will be here in NE crazy weather and all 🙂 safe travels to you guys! -Dakota M.

[@LacroixCruiser]

@@dakotamoody thank you!

[@thesamsquatch5224]

This is absolutely phenomenal, I've been following since the start and what a transformation! I hope y'all enjoy for years to come, and safe travels

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@nickmcnellis3937]

Awesome build! Incredible work!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@tesmetaltes1505]

Very cool! We saw you today at the tiny house show. I didn't realize you had all those solar panels on top! Really nice home you have. 😊

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for coming

[@JamesEDennison]

looks like what I've been doing for the last 7 years and not done yet..🤑🤑... looks really good, glad you're having fun with it. Looks easy when you do a time lapse like this... nothing to it.. amazing how much work is actually involved isn't it. I like the way you insulated your floor, wish I'd done mine the same... oh well, next time.. can't beat spray foam insulation though was -30 last winter and was toasty warm... thanks for sharing your journey... Jamie

[@LacroixCruiser]

Your project is a little more ambitious, stretching the bus, slide outs etc.

[@JamesEDennison]

@@LacroixCruiser Maybe...guess that's why it's taking so long, doesn't take away from your accomplishment though, you've done an awesome job...maybe we'll end up in the same place someday and can swap notes..😁😁

[@busnutbiker]

Great job, Great video... now if I could just get a bit of that motivation.

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s like anything in life, start even if your not quite motivated, and your enthusiasm will build.

[@busnutbiker]

@@LacroixCruiser Thanks I’ve got a little over a year in my bus build now, but I started on completing rebuild front and rear undercarriages first and then completely rewired. Then gutted 80’s conversion and I’m now doing the build back. But doing it all alone can sometimes be hard to stay motivated. But the road is calling.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Keep your eye on the prize, and good job on doing the mechanicals first

[@Ultrasteve1969]

Inspiring!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jeromehebert3184]

Really nice bus and layout.. i thought about painting the layout on the floor before building but never thought what you would build out first, second, etc. Starting with the shower was helpful.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you very much!

[@stephenscott1518]

Happy for you both. Thank you for sharing and helping. Hope to meet you on the road one day. à tes souhaits

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@PaiviProject]

Hey, you guys have done some great planning in your Bus. I like it a lot ❤

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@Izastwin]

You guys are amaaaazing!! May you both continue this fantastic journey and continue meeting more friends and more people who are cruising the US and other countries just outside US!! More power and much blessings to you both. Safe travels guys. Absolutely love this new build. You both are so talented🙏🏽😊

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@tracibowers9850]

At Sam's club in kalamazoo,saw your bus,just wanted to say hi!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you, next time you see us, knock on the door.

[@youngtiger1]

Hello Friends, I just saw your video of the tour on Tiny Homes and subscribed your channel here. I like what you both did with your bus. So, I will watch all of your videos on how you did it. However, I have a question in order to drive this bus tiny home did both of you had to get a bus driver license? No one is sharing this in their bus conversation tiny home videos. Thank you again for taking the time to share your hard work on this cool bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

If it’s titled as an RV most states allow you to drive without a special license. Some states will require an air brake endorsement on busses over 26,000 lbs.

[@BEAdventurePartners]

So much time and work goes into these builds and y'all are definitely creative! Nice work on your rig and it was great seeing y'all in MO! Keep on bussin! - Brian + Erin

[@LacroixCruiser]

It was a great pleasure spending time with you at your developing homestead. Your bus is a great build, and it was so much fun seeing you in person instead of virtually.

[@cherylshires9007]

Seriously considering getting a bus myself, thanks for sharing your videos!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you for watching.

[@onetruebob_tj]

Thank you!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@c.i.m.1600]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful coach. I just started to watch your videos. Keep up the great work. Liked and subscribed 👍 I've mainly been looking at and for MCI's from 1986 to 1997, 102a and 102c3's for the most part and also some 102dl3's. So far, I have not seen any 45' models with the 8v92ta I heard 1998 was the final year the 92 was produced for on road vehicles (I realize that USA military is exempt, as I worked on some 8v92's in Oshkosh HEMTT's and 8v71t's in m109a6 Paladin self propelled howitzers) I'm going to be purchasing a coach soon. I found a 1990 Prevost with the 8v92ta DDEC and 5 speed Allison. (I've mainly been looking for MCI) I don't mind and usually enjoy mechanical, body and electrical work, however I have a temporary injury. The Prevost needs one tag axle air bag (it was punctured) the rest are in good condition. It also has a small leak at the kneeling valve, for lack of better term. I'd be most grateful if you by chance might know a rough guess on replacement cost or source for parts? I have a rough idea of the air bag,as far as without labor. I may have to have the work done, due to injury. I have never worked on a coach, only tracked and heavy wheeled military trucks. The Detroit 2 Strokes are my favorite. I have heard to watch out for rusting on older Prevosts that's supposedly difficult to see without major disassembly? I'm not sure a 1990 would be considered older, as the information source was a BCM article from possibly 2002. Again, beautiful coach, love your work. Thanks in advance for your time and assistance, it's much appreciated. Tres Bien! Merci beaucoup Sincerely, C.I.M. PPS, Please excuse my rambling, I've had many sleepless nights with my bus shopping, lol

[@LacroixCruiser]

The 2 stroke Detroit’s are great engines for sure. The 45 foot coaches are typically powered by a series 60 4 stroke. US Coach in Vineland NJ is a great source for parts, and mechanical advise. Enjoy your shopping, and get well soon.

[@c.i.m.1600]

@@LacroixCruiser I have to admit, the series 60 is, in my opinion, one of the best engines out there. I just happen to have a soft spot for 2 Strokes 😊. Many thanks for the well wishes and for the shop in NJ, that's definitely a big help :) I already sense that there's a good deal of feeling of camaraderie amongst bus conversion enthusiasts. May, you and yours have many, many happy travels together 👍

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s definitely a community!

[@timaz1066]

I didn’t have the place, the skill, or the time. So I bought a used Monaco dynasty which I love. Nice job on the bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Those are nice RV’s

[@billmalott8693]

You’re work is awesome. Are either of these buses for sale????

[@LacroixCruiser]

No , but thank you.

[@victorbertolini314]

Nice videos, very inspiring, owning one of those is a dream of mine, I’m not sure if I could afford one, would you mind sharing some average costs? Or maybe even better, make a video talking about it. Thank you very much, God bless.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Good idea

[@victorbertolini]

@@LacroixCruiser thank you for taking your time to reply, I appreciate it, please let me know in case you release that video, but I’ll still be checking all the time to make sure I don’t miss it, take care.

[@brucebjornson9135]

Miss your videos when will you be back and doing more?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Soon

[@stugryffin3619]

That track that plays from 3:12 is off the CHAIN. Whoever chose that has great taste in music. Who's playing?

[@stugryffin3619]

Found it. Sunny Side of Life, Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall. So juicy...!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Correct

[@jamessnider283]

Hey yall.First and formost,I love your videos.You have inspired me and my wife to build a bus.We bought a 93 103 dl3 about a year ago and are about to start a conversion.I have a ton of questions and need help.We live in the southern u.s. and there aren't a ton of resources here.I already removed the head storage inside and I fear I removed a wire that I wasn't supposed to...if you all have time to talk I would greatly appreciate it.thanks and hope to hear from you.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Send us an email at [e-mail].

[@rickcounts9787]

I really like the bed liner idea. I'm wondering if the bed liner paint comes in different colors? Is that how he got black and red, or did he paint the bed liner red? Maybe a silly question, but I'm not that knowledgeable with bed liner paints.

[@LacroixCruiser]

You need a bedliner tintable the black is black but in the tintable you can put the color you want with ( sem Protex tintable)

[@redheart227]

Where do you get windows that open like yours do the same size as the big bus fixed windows?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Peninsula Glass makes them in Washington state.

[@wesm3915]

Why didn't you insulate the basement?

[@LacroixCruiser]

The bay where we have our water tanks is insulated.

[@jbarnhill50]

Can you please send me information on how you did all wiring for bus? I'm in process of building my 93 MCI 103c3 and need help with wiring

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes first lesson this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oneYmnaumrKMrqM

[@mikemiller9119]

All I can think of the weight of the bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

We added 12,000 lbs. it was 30k empty, and with the conversion and all our worldly possessions it’s now 42,000 lbs.

[@mikemiller9119]

@@LacroixCruiser what is considered empty? Was it gutted and weighed or did it have standard equipment like seats and baggage boxes? What’s the GVWR of the bus?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Empty, no seats, floor, or walls, and 1/2 tank of fuel. The bus was stripped to the frame.

[@samkiepprien3858]

Any certain model better than another to do the same thing?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Not really, what’s important is mechanical and structural condition.

[@samkiepprien3858]

@@LacroixCruiser Just curious to what all that interior work costs to get done.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Our total cost is around $75,000

[@samkiepprien3858]

@@LacroixCruiser That's with doing all the work yourself correct?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes, we did it all ourselves.

[@ivanmccaffrey316]

Hey you guys still out west?

[@LacroixCruiser]

On the road to Boise, from Salt Lake at the moment

[@ivanmccaffrey316]

@@LacroixCruiser darn it you passed within 100 miles of my home. There is always next time. Are you coming back this way before you head home?

[@LacroixCruiser]

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[@saminspiration2047]

Awesome!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@cecerotti]

🙌 awesome work!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you!