I’ve been unsuccessful at finding someone locally that would install a hitch, at least on short notice. So, it became another DIY project. There are no “fit charts” for an MCI bus so I have to figure these things out as I go. I purchased a universal hitch from eTrailer.com and started to work. I… [Read More]
Missy goes to the Doctor
Yep, Missy went to see the Doctor this past week. Nothing too serious, mostly just a checkup – preventative maintenance, if you will. She needed her fluids and filters changed, had a tire issue to be dealt with, was leaking some oil/fluid, and just needed a good going over by a professional. So off she… [Read More]
Hot Water Source??
How to provide hot water in Missy has been on my mind of late. The typical RV approach is a water heater that heats using propane or electricity (shore or generator). I am not installing propane so that option was out. I am looking very seriously at the diesel fired hydronic heaters like those available… [Read More]
Water Storage – and lots of it!
I really wanted LOTS of water storage capacity in Missy. Of course, we rarely get what we want… I spent a good bit of time contemplating the idea of having two waste water tanks – black and grey. For those that are not familiar; the fresh water tank stores water to be used for washing,… [Read More]
Messy?? How mean!!
A friend of mine told me that, instead of Missy, I should have named my new home Messy. Can you believe that!?!?! 🙂 Clearly, I need to present some “cleaner” photos for ya’ll. I think I can do that this week! There has been much progress!! Obviously, ripping stuff out and cleaning continues. Actually, I’m… [Read More]
Slow and Steady?
Slow and steady wins the race? That’s what my little sister advised me when I was a little down with my very slow progress. I do not find this current deconstruction mode to be very exciting. It seems like every time I turn around there is another stripped bolt, broken screw head, or just something… [Read More]
Destruction Continues
The destruction of Missy continues. The seats are out and gone! A fellow from Craigslist picked them up earlier this week. Missy was looking quite spacious but then I went to work on the “parcel carrier” – the overhead luggage bins. Those parcel racks were a real challenge! I have no doubt that MCI builds these buses… [Read More]
Introducing Missy
Missy?? Yeah, I think that is how one pronounces “MCI” (the coach “brand”), isn’t it?? In any case, I think “Missy” has a nice ring to it so that is her new name. My plan is to turn Missy into a comfortable home that has a modern feel without being too guy-ish. Firstly, this project… [Read More]
What’s next??
Great question! I’ve been doing some thinking about what’s next myself. I’ve made a mess of things and now need to clean it up. I’ve certainly learned a lot and, as Mike recently commented on a previous post, I can probably attribute my recent “boat lesson” to the “tuition of life.” From one perspective, the… [Read More]
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