Transitioning the Raised Roof Using Sheet Metal on our Bus was a Fun Project!

[@evah787]

Congratulations on your 16th wedding anniversary! 🌹🌻

[@JoelPit]

I just watched twice. I'm getting ready to RAISE THE ROOF of our bus we just picked up.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Sweet! Take your time and stay safe.

[@Mawusi777]

Shane I love the way you sample, cut, and paste the music...

[@glenncoon6639]

Wow great work on the sheet metal

[@midwestreviews]

That transition came out pretty slick.

[@allenrousseau5668]

You make it look easy! Ouch! Don't forget the gloves! This is exciting! You guys are doing great! And Happy Anniversary! Praise God! 16 yrs! God bless you and your family!

[@markwinder.]

Congratulations guys on your anniversary, I'm blown away every time I see you make difficult jobs look easy... oh and Shane, buck up mate, you don't see Julie making rookie mistakes and cutting herself... lol. AND she patched you up! I'll say it again, every man should have a 'Julie'. Must mention the youngsters helping too with the cooking and bus conversion, well done. Safe travels.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

😆

[@jameszimmerman162]

Amazing work on the transition. Looks super good.

[@jonathansouthwick1095]

The bus transition is looking really good, Shane, Julie and kids. It's exciting to see the progress on a regular basis. Keep up the great work. God bless you all. Oh, and Happy Anniversary!

[@bridgetmartin3896]

Congrats on 16 years, my husband and I have been together for 15 yrs and have 4 boys together

[@SteampunkSteve]

Very nice transition. Probably the nicest I've seen

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Thanks!

[@ddm220]

I scrolled down to say exactly what you said... thanks !

[@KCherieSoaps]

I was wondering how you were going to connect the raised roof to the front. I'm enjoying watching the process of converting the bus - it is very interesting! So nice to see your entire family working together - including Erwin bringing you both nice cold drinks. I know it must be pretty warm there because it was 80 degrees here today in south Alabama. Congratulations on your anniversary! Awesome!

[@lolcott]

Congratulations on your 16th Anniversary! We just had our 24th Anniversary December 26 2017. Married dec 26 1993. In Summer of 1998 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Been living with that over 23 years. I’m still going and going lol 😂.

[@Johnitacc]

Awesome job on the transition...you made it look easy! Happy Anniversary!!🎉🎇🎆💕

[@bitworkx6028]

Nice looking transition. The bus is looking good.

[@kimosabbe50]

That turned out REALLY nice! Good job.

[@AnnMcDan]

That roof transition is impressive! And y’all are so close to reaching 100 episodes! That’s exciting! Will you celebrate such a milestone?!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I think we should...😁

[@s_hassell97]

Turned out great! Congrats on your annaversary.

[@u2ubemovie]

Go Shane. Nice! Excelente !!! George Costanza

[@veraopdebeek9183]

Happy Anniversary!!! Thank you for the detailed video!!! Good job!!!

[@randysteele7386]

Awesome job,love your family, you guys are awesome!

[@u2ubemovie]

Go Shane. Nice! Excelente !!! Good to hear your voice. Very creative. George Costanza

[@bobbigoudey166]

You guys are doing a great job! It looks awsome! Can't wait for the next video. New drone shots 👍

[@donyarborough4561]

Looking good. I was hoping to see you install tinted windows in your roof transition. Just thought this was why you have been waiting so long to finish it up. It still looks awesome without it. Keep up the great work and Happy Anniversary.

[@GlennAFord]

Nice job on the metal transition! Happy Anniversary!!

[@justintrussell7739]

I like your method.

[@ianpoague2886]

The transition is very very nice what are you going to do to make it water tight

[@KIDHLRGarage]

Love the propane tank bender fabrication! Any time you plan on being in Southwest Mo look us up! My kids and I love watching your channel!

[@Leglag724]

Congrats on 16 yrs of marriage! The bus is looking great!

[@Bigwolf8412]

Two thing first off congratulations on your 16 year year anniversary and second looking forward to the next video

[@anthonymoreno1578]

Amen Blessings to you all keep in your prayers

[@Superduty_59]

Very nice job on the transition! Looks good as is but could look better with some fiberglass and possibly 2 small windows sorta like the old Scenicruiser busses! Congrats on the anniversary! My wife and I are on 13yrs.

[@LONE-SOUL]

how many days or hours do you think it took to raise the roof? from beginning to the very end? removing rivets, windows etc. to the final enclosed roof?

[@lazy2554]

your videos are always such good quality and I love the editing! so excited for the bus! hope you all have an amazing day/night! 😊😊

[@conspiracyparonioa2961]

Like this transition better then the others that go behind the entrance door

[@nowhereman8422]

Oh yeah and happy anniversary

[@conspiracyparonioa2961]

Hello bus life!!! Do you have any extra tips or videos explaining the transition and roof raise process. Any more detail or instruction? I would love to see more. Also I think you said you used 22 gauge for the transition ? Have you noticed any dents or warping with the gauge of sheet metal you decided to use. Did you use butyl tape and lap all the panels on the side walls and the transition ? Did you keep the tech screw ( self tapping ) screw in . What size rivets?

[@rajstrong]

very neat!! good job

[@friedaschmidt1861]

Amazing work you are doing Shane but i must admit, I'm really looking forward to the "inside" stuff happening :)

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Soon! 😜

[@locomotive3845]

Ditto on the inside but I have to admit the transition was an eye opener. My father was an air frame specialist for the NAVY/MARINES back in the early 50's and I still have 17 Cleco clamps from his collection.

[@1banos]

Congratulations on your anniversary.........

[@1banos]

Thank you I love your work...

[@KauaiMike1000]

Have watched others on YT do their roof raise and front panel transition - you however, seem to have done both easier. Any plans to install a salvaged windshield up there? Fantastic progress!

[@exithappiness]

Well done man! Wish we have the same Weather in Germany...;-)

[@HankHill757]

Nice transition, especially using basic hand tools. Did you end up having any leaks?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

No leaks! Sealed up really nice.

[@rhinotroll1383]

So cool

[@rhinotroll1383]

So cool the Bus

[@mikeknutson415]

I can't wait for the wind tunnel analysis report. .. with those aerodynamics and perfect formed Bends I estimate you should achieve at least warp 10.... will you be installing force fields and Floton Torpedoes as well....

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Don’t temp me...

[@locomotive3845]

LOL wind tunnel. I agree

[@TranscendExistence1111]

Looks good.... you might want to think about adding some more pieces of heavy gauge square steel tubing in your transition along with a couple of them set at a diagonal. It'll help tremendously with the lateral movement that the different height roof skins will endure through body flex. My transition video shows a good example of what I'm describing. Keep up the good work guys!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Thanks! We definitely plan on adding some more support!

[@TranscendExistence1111]

Awesome!!

[@aubreythomas46]

The Bus Life why do you lift the roof?

[@aubreythomas46]

The Bus Life why do you raise the roof?

[@TranscendExistence1111]

To provide overhead clearance and for the extra "roomy" feel it provides. Bus ceilings are pretty short most the time, and by the time you insulate and build up the floor, you lose valuable inches.

[@qheffner7083]

Is 20gauge pretty standard for bus sheet metal? I’m considering strongly doing a roof raise on my bus.

[@norriscoleman3141]

The roof transition looks good. Is there fiberglass next? Congrats on 16 yrs of marriage!

[@Yahwehisthewaymich68]

So do you guys always fully getting a bus to insulate or just the walls is good

[@TheBusLifeShow]

It’s good the insulate the whole thing

[@ozarkbound]

Great job!

[@johnlenhart1460]

Are you going to cover the transition piece with some kind of rubber coating or rubber membrane to keep the water out ?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Each piece of metal is joined together with butyl tape and I plan on sealing all the seams with weather sealant.

[@divhandyman]

Shane just a suggestion I used to fix lots of water leaks years ago in cars working at a dealership, metal does funny things when it heats and contracts, especially hot metal and cold rain hitting it can present very small opening for water travel. I was thinking maybe for the added protection you could use some automotive seam sealer especially right around the new angle you just put in?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Each piece of metal is joined together with butyl tape and I plan on sealing all the seams with weather sealant. Think that will work or do I need to do more?

[@divhandyman]

I think the seams should be good, If could get automotive seam sealer or if you know a good sealer that adheres well to metal and possible paintable. I just would use silicon sealer it doesn't seal well.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I had someone suggest using a product called quad.

[@divhandyman]

Quad i believe is sold at home depot. Its very sticky and really stinks, but it cures well in humidity, And it is paintable, most window and door installers use it because its lasts a long time and and bonds well to metal, it also stays flexible.Ive used it a lot, i think that might be a good option.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Thanks very much! We will get some.😊

[@bmxican1023]

Hey how well did this transition piece work out for you 4 years later??

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Awesome! No issues at all.

[@bmxican1023]

@@TheBusLifeShow no shit huh?? I’ve been so worried about the seams and transition to avoid leaks, maybe I need to get off KZbin and just do it already lol

[@TheBusLifeShow]

@@bmxican1023 lol

[@kenlynch6332]

Happy 16th Anniversary

[@Clamjammer]

How are those screws holding up for you? I don’t want to use rivets!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Great! No issues.

[@johns6119]

Turned out very good, that’s not an easy job. I noticed the snips you are using, did you ever try the ones with red handle instead? They have a little ungle and cuts better metal shitting

[@TheBusLifeShow]

yeah i didn't have a pair...😒

[@kaylee.kristina9589]

I love you guys ❤️❤️

[@nowhereman8422]

I know you need windows but it looks kinda cool with all metal

[@TheBusLifeShow]

We are not adding any windows in the transition. 👍

[@ccsochp1]

Yay first comment. God bless you guys I love watching your channel

[@shanijee1982]

Awsom maaan👍

[@Barbara25214]

GJ

[@AndrewHSUBTOMEPLEASE]

How do yaw get your stuff that u get online yaw live in a bus

[@johnarmstead5548]

😃

[@dangerussbus3437]

What thickness of metal do you suggest using for the side panels ?

[@dangerussbus3437]

Should have watched further in the video

[@TheBusLifeShow]

We used 18 Gauge galvanized metal for the sides of the bus.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

If you were wondering for the transition we used 20 gauge steel for the side.

[@dangerussbus3437]

As a fellow schoolie what is your best advice, I'm building mine currently.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Don't get discouraged...😄

[@aubreythomas46]

not to be rude or anything, just wondering....why do you lift the roof?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

The original bus had only a 6’ roof on it. When you raise the roof it makes it feel so much bigger. We also needed the hight so we could do triple bunks in the bunk room...😉

[@Ccf182]

This really should have been welded

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Every bit of the metal paneling of the bus from the factory was not welded. It was all screwed. I just matched what the factory did. So far, it is working great.

[@HappyPatita]

💏💍👰🏼👪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚌

[@reohtz4878]

What a great job! The song at the beginning of the video is wonderful, but the attempt to sample it was awful.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

How did you sample it?

[@reohtz4878]

I didn't sample it. Sampling is when you use bits and pieces of a song.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

That’s the way the song actually sounds. It cuts in and out like that.

[@reohtz4878]

Stormy Weather deserves better. Thanks for the reply!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I understand...😉

[@hylandricers8013]

7:44 that’s got to suck.

[@hylandricers8013]

Looks good, can’t imagine how it will look with paint.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

What happened at 7:44??? I went back and look and didn’t see anything.

[@hylandricers8013]

The Bus Life sorry, my bad, cutting up the steel with the metal cutters

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Oh...lol. No, actually your right. That was not fun.

[@bradsbrows8851]

cx

[@fredblair4307]

too long introductions

[@ronalves9118]

Well the first 49 seconds was a waste of my time, hope the rest shows some useful information