Installing Driver Seat Belt, plus Turn Signal Fix & License Plate Lights on our Skoolie

Mike installs a driver seatbelt, then troubleshoots a busted turn signal switch, and finally installs miniature license plate lights so we'll be legal to drive our Skoolie at night! These are just a few of the multiple tasks we need to complete for the bus to be finished!
Mike's notes: I really wanted to have the rear crossing lights to be used as turn signals and brake lights. Adding these lights to the signalling system created a problem for us. The crossing lights are high current spot lights not just simple signalling bulbs and this ultimately burned out our turn signal switch. Unlike headlights that have a relay to handle the current load, the turn signals are directly switched. The switches we chose to replace the turn signal switch are high current switches so we won't have this problem again.
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Hi! We are Mike & Kerry, the proud owners of a 1992 Bluebird rear engine (pusher), 40' school bus! We named her Bussy McBusface in honor of the RRS Boaty McBoatface travesty!
We're building a Tiny-Home-in-a-Bus for full-time living in the most adventure-friendly way possible! In other words, Bussy will not be parked in our driveway, waiting for weekend or holiday getaways... when we finish the build, we'll be packing everything we're keeping into the bus and driving away from this old house forever!
We plan to be boondocking the majority of the time, so you'll see that reflected in our choices throughout the build (100 gallon water tank, composting toilet, solar power system, etc). We'd love to have you stick around and follow us on our journey, throughout the Skoolie Build, and to Infinite Adventures Beyond!
Mike & Kerry

[@stephaniejohanesen3560]

The more I see it the more I love that you guys used the original bus door. I really think the use of regular house doors just looks out of place, no matter how nice the build is. The conversion of the original door was a stroke of design genius.

[@jewdd1989]

Omg, Kerry that’s my childhood movie!!! The Last Unicorn 🦄 rocks! Back when movies were great

[@jamesburke8842]

Mike, i was a locksmith for 20+ years covering residential, commercial, and automotive. That turn signal switch will be either GM or Chrysler. You'll have to think old school. When cars and trucks were basic. Find a local junk yard. My guess is GM. It will take some searching but that will be to just find the right style. Search by year, turn signal switch, starting with 1972. You may be able to contact Blue Bird and MAYBE get a part number.

[@neilfairless4589]

Mike. The top seatbelt mount is supposed to have a crush tube in it so you can tighten down the bolt but the mount can move. As you look back at the video, you will see the belt crinkle up when you fasten it, it needs to be able to move. It will wear prematurely if not. You could use a DPDT switch for your indicators if you get tired of the other 2. :)

[@Unfnation]

I was thinking of the same thing but I wonder if a switch from a fender guitar could handle the current?

[@KerryBlue72]

Nice work (as usual)! You are gonna be so psyched when your on the road and have that first, relaxed, morning cup of coffee on that steering wheel table over looking a beautiful national park. 👌💚

[@jamesh9241]

You can buy what is called a "signal stat" for your turn signals. Signal stat was designed for older semi trucks and will handle all the lights you want to install.

[@nena4215]

I had a good belly laugh at your comment Kerry about the brass knuckles for a really big chicken, that was the best! Thank you!

[@davidmcduffie1398]

You guys are getting closer every video. Wont be much longer and you will be finished, Whoooooo Hoooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Can't get over how green it is haha! It is all in the details folks and you guys are detail specialists! great way to reinstall that seatbelt! Looking, great guys!

[@kevink2831]

Hi Mike, Hi Kerry, Once again its good to see you both, wouldnt miss your video's for anything. Well Mike another great fix with the indicators, its great to see nothing gets the better of you. I hope you both have a good weekend and take care and be safe, I shall be thinking of you both, love to you both as always..

[@MrGregsanderson22]

Bye for now Mike & Kerry stay safe Gianna

[@cravenmorehead1552]

Im hooked , like , Ill need rehab if yall stop filming...

[@BussyMcBusface]

Hahaha!!! We are just getting started!

[@RoseofSharon3]

Same here. I’m going to be so sad if they ever do.

[@Mindy56743]

Getting it all done.. it will not be long before you take the first trip. I can’t wait until it is done..

[@metalmyke1]

The Ace Hardware store should sponsor you.

[@jamesburke8842]

Changing the big lights out to LED will make a giant difference in your power draw also. You can run many more/larger lights on a single circuit if they are LED.

[@JuhaLehtinen]

You should use a locknut on seat belt upper mount. Movement of the seat belt tends to unscrew the bolt with only lock washer.

[@karelrichardson9638]

If you need a longer seatbelt strap, I think you can get it at a fabric shop and make your own using your existing hardware.

[@tommysts1920]

The shroud around the column splits in half. The switch is plenty heavy duty enough. You simply need a heavy duty flasher. Buy a new switch and flasher. Leave wheel loose till you drive in a straight line and get it on straight. Then put nut back on.

[@andysukosd8177]

You guys are great, Love watching, always great videos....

[@katman_x]

Seat Belt Extender.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

My wife and I just got back from Elkhart, IN where among other RV stuff for the bus we got surplus custom Chevy van seats with integrated seat belts. And swivel bases. I was afraid of trying to do shoulder restraints on the bus as was original for the driver seat. If you want to know who we bought from they had another pair in beige... email me at email on our channel profile. Mine were $250 each. But we picked them up... no freight.

[@KindaKrafty]

How exciting...!! you guys are getting soooooooooo close....!! :)

[@leon9622]

You can get a seat belt extender online they are great.

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

I like I like I like I like I like…OH!…I’m already subscribed! I simply LOVE these DIY thingys! Great video as always MikeGyver! Stay safe,

[@The33TIGGER33]

No more candy for Mike he will out grow the seat belt. Your getting so close. :)

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

You are SOOOOOO close to being OUT IN THE W ILD 🌲🌲🌳🌳🌵🌵🏞️🌊🌇🏖️🏔️😁😁😁😁

[@Kristy_not_Kristine]

You are as close to being finished as we are from our start date... we are enjoying your ideas, thanks for sharing!

[@doctordev97]

Duely noted to get a seat with an integrated seatbelt out of a vehicle from a junkyard once I save up enough to build a skoolie lol (I know early 2000's gm trucks had them).

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I hope you can reach your turn signals when you put your seat belt on.

[@tommysts1920]

Also the terminal s you are using are made to heat shrink. Take a lighter or torch and shrink them

[@melissahoffman4687]

I know all this work can be a pain in the butt. But it will stop future pain in the butts once traveling starts. You'll look back and think all of the extras during the bus build was all worth it. :)

[@dchubb42]

On the upper seat belt bolt, I'd drill out the wood large enough to put a nut and washer between inner and out on the metal column, then you can add another nut plus a nylon lock nut to allow the upper one to "float" on the bolt. Still safe, but will allow you to weatherseal the outer face of the bolt. A lot of people make those tables on the steering wheel for using laptops while stationary.

[@jason328d6]

How is the best bus build only at 11k subs?

[@ToConnect2000s]

I've been wrapping my head around how I was going to move mine... Thank you so much for this simple Idea.

[@johnkinnane547]

Good one..............John

[@davidreif9702]

Mike, I enjoy your postings. I normally do not comment, but I want to bring something to your attention. I worked with heavy truck and bus seat belts in the late 90's. Back then most of the heavy truck and bus seat belts had their retractor mount to the frame of the truck or bus. I noticed that you mounted the retractor to the seat. The reason it was mounted to the frame of the truck or bus was to ensure the belt did not move at an angle from the retractor to the top mounting loop. Please check the instructions that came with your seat belt to make sure it is installed properly. A seat belt not properly installed in a heavy truck or bus can result in the retractor mechanism not working to 100% effectiveness.

[@BBMando69]

I almost bought that same computer tower case when i built my new computer. But when i went to order it they were out of stock. Lol. I love the license plate lights. Mike sure got his workout getting those odd jobs done. Y'all stay Bussy.

[@suzique5827]

You guys are the greatest!!

[@chuckspencer5296]

I seen the comment about the LED lights, although, in the mean time you could just undo the upper "turn" signals. Then when you get the chance to go to LEDs you could add them back. Just a thought... Also, I would say that you should look for another, longer seatbelt, or move (gosh I hate to say that) the bolt you have to a lower position. As it is, I doubt Kerry could drive the beast if she had to slide the seat forward.

[@brendamccrite4205]

You two are the sweetest together!!

[@stevenshore4176]

You might have to get an extension like they have on the commercial aircraft.

[@billk.7889]

Love the license plate!

[@texasproud3332]

Amazon sells seat belt extenders!

[@marshallwelchel7218]

You guys work and do all things so well together! Sure do like your wife is sure Cherry as you both do your thing! Hang in there guys! Can't wait to see you both out on the road; that's going to be fun to go along with ya! 👁👁🎬 📽 🎥 ‼

[@shanehaws3828]

Mike you need to rethink the G forces on that bolt for the shoulder harness

[@shanehaws3828]

And the turn signal switch is a harness that unplug at the bottom of the column and is fished through the column, that switch looks like the same type I had in my 72 wagoneer

[@BussyMcBusface]

The proof strength of a 7/16" grade 8 bolt is 14,000lbs. I think it will hold me through any survivable crash

[@petermccarthy3046]

That works! But a Bucket seat out of a 99-06 Chevy/GMC pickup has seatbelt attached to seat! one of the generals few good ideas

[@jimsteele9261]

You can really confuse people..... turn on both turn signals at once. :-) I was thinking it might be fun to backlight that Adventure sign.... cut out a white plexiglass backer and light it with some of those license plate lights...

[@kirktruman6707]

Awesome

[@jamescastle502]

They make 6 inch seat belt extensions

[@redwhiteandbluebird9206]

Thanks for going before me Mike! I too had the idea of using the upper lights as stop and turn. I'll have to do some rethinking. Do you think adding a relay would save your turn signal switch? Its looking so good. I'll miss the build videos when you are done.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Abosolutely

[@BussyMcBusface]

If I had known. I only figured it out when the paper clip got hot! I will replace those big spot lights with LEDs later but I need to pick my battles right now until I have time to revisit this.

[@jason328d6]

Pilot holes, lubrication and stepbits are your friends. Seat bracket raw metal? Won’t it rust when you get a little moisture in the air? Can you switch out your lights to led? Reducing the power draw through the circuit, preventing overload to the switch?

[@BussyMcBusface]

I have thought about changing the lights to LED but I will get to that later after we finish this beast!

[@jason328d6]

Mostly just commenting for the You tube formula. Add a horn upgrade to the list.

[@chuckspencer5296]

Ohhhhh.... An air horn!!!! 😂 That sounds like a wonderful idea!!!

[@larrykelly2838]

You two are hilarious.

[@morganjennings3164]

HELLO, good video!

[@ricklodin2068]

It appears that the turn signal is an old standard GM switch. Go to a NAPA and I’ll bet they can match it. They aren’t that much money.

[@_just_looking_thank_you]

And relays to take the load off the switch contacts.

[@RoseofSharon3]

Hate to say it but I think you Mike should of listened to Kerry when she was saying it should of been a little lower.

[@ninja1antelope]

McBusy-MacGyvering

[@jimfritz8983]

Did Kerry try the seatbelt? If she has to move the seat forward to reach the pedals and steering wheel, the seatbelt won't be long enough without an extension.

[@MrRobflo]

Rockauto they have turn signal switch

[@manuelrios7862]

Time for a intro change

[@tedramage1090]

Can you reach the new turn signals with the seatbelt on?

[@ac8633]

Another great video but it did leave me with one thought. This might sound like a dumb question but can mike reach the turn signal switches with his seat belt on? It looked like you didn't have a lot of reach when you had the seat belt on.

[@manuelalvarez2389]

You can take one off Astro van

[@mikeboggess9521]

Looks good, man KZbin is loading your video with ad's every two to three minutes.

[@lauriefiedler6518]

Mike you might need a seat belt extender they do make them. First world problems, LOL.

[@BussyMcBusface]

So much truth!

[@metalmyke1]

Get a seat belt extension....

[@teddyr7901]

🤠👍🏻

[@hotsonaj]

What about the passenger and the cat do they get seat belts

[@BussyMcBusface]

We actually talked about that!😁

[@ujwood]

If you don't find something else, you can get a generic turn signal that attaches to the steering column with a clamp (like a radiator hose clamp). Here is one...www.raneystruckparts.com/universal-chrome-turn-signal-switch/?sku=UPI110307

[@wazheamadman6086]

Haha so forgot about grapabe

[@happycamperinc.]

Is this school bus ever going to finish or not i am just tired

[@kpremo88]

But what temp did it get to?!?!

[@monicarocha384]

Hey, do you guys already know what you're going to do on the hole of the pirate door? I remember Kerry saying something about stained glass? Do you have an idea for the design?

[@BussyMcBusface]

We don't have a definite design in mind yet, we're putting it on a back burner and will be moving into the bus long before we ever get to the stained glass! Honestly, We love all the recommended idea's people share with us!

[@dchubb42]

@@BussyMcBusface Cut a piece of lexan the right size and turn Kerry loose on it with some acrylic paint. If you decide you don't like it, you can always replace it.

[@doberandkats]

@@BussyMcBusface I was thinking along the same lines as dchubb42... Piece of plexiglass and try painting different designs you are thinking about til you are sure before you spend the money for the stained glass.

[@stevenshore4176]

Go rent a puller or get a 2x4 and a hammer.

[@RoseofSharon3]

Hey Super Finder, meet me Finder of all lost things. I don’t like my title. I don’t want it! You can have mine too if you want mine. Ha!