Late Spring 1996

 

 

These pictures above indicate the color and what it looked like prior to the start of the conversion. During the winter (1997) the windows were removed, and RV windows installed.  The remainder was covered with a pre painted aluminium skin.
 

This is the view from both sides after the skin and the windows were installed. The bus windows were removed, framing installed, and the skin is a solid piece of aluminium that is riveted at the front, glued to the frame, and stretched. We built a jig, tied it to the skin, and tightened every thing up. We applied lateral pressure to the sides, and let nature take its course.
(Summer 1997)

 

After a winter in the cozy warmth of the shop, and several months of doing "this and that" the Odyssey was released from her confines and is set for another summer of adventures. The rear cap was installed and a backup camera mounted.
(Spring 1998)

 

 A week in Ames IA with temperatures near or at 100 degrees during the FMCA Rally convinced us that awnings were in order.  All windows have awnings.  Considering the temperatures, the air conditioners kept the inside temperature cool.  The white paints reflective ability proved its worth.
(Summer 1999)

 

 

The end result!!


This completes the tour of the this area...I hope that you have enjoyed it and picked up an idea that will assist you.
Last changed: December 06, 2008