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2003 School Bus Gets Turned Into a Crazy Spaceship on Wheels With a Crane and a Back Porch

Gordo From Earth’s DIY school bus conversion is without a doubt among the most insane ones out there. It is based on a 2003 International Blue Bird school bus, which has been turned into a tough, flexible, multi-purpose adventure rig that can serve as a truck, camper, tool shop, or anything else you might need it to.
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Gordo’s built is not your average skoolie or bus conversion. It is not designed as a full-time living space, although it can be used as an off-grid house on wheels, too, if needed. It can also morph into a cargo truck, a camper, a utility vehicle, and so much more. In the exact words of the builder, the bus is a paradox whose most notable feature is flexibility.

With this conversion being such a complex one, Gordo required around three years to complete his masterpiece. But the result is an amazing vehicle that comes with a crane, a plethora of electronics and tech features inside, a redesigned dashboard, and a sleeping area that can sleep up to four people.

The original tank of the Blue Bird was kept but moved into a different location to make room for the flatbed. A second tank was also added on the other side of the bus, with each of the two having a capacity of 65 gallons (246 liters).

The bus has a very utilitarian roof, with 400W of solar power on it, and serves as a very large storage area.

Gordo changed the entire front of the vehicle, mounting four swiveling Toyota Sienna seats and redoing the dash, which now looks closer to a spaceship rather than a school bus. All the overhead panels and buttons are related to the electrical system and all the smart, tech features of the bus.

There’s also a galley space in the vehicle with a worktop and a slide-out fridge underneath. The sleeping area of the bus, which Gordo calls the “bed system”, comes with bunk beds that can sleep up to four people. This area can also be used for storage.

And because the spaceship-like school bus is used frequently to carry all sorts of heavy tools and items, the guy also built a crane to help him load them easier onto the vehicle.

The rear cargo area of the bus can also serve as a deck or a back porch for when the vehicle is parked in a beautiful camp spot.

Take a look at this crazy bus conversion in the video below.

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About the author: Cristina Mircea
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Cristina’s always found writing more comfortable to do than speaking, which is why she chose print over broadcast media in college. When she’s not typing, she also loves riding non-motorized two-wheelers, going on hikes with her dog, and rocking her electric guitars.
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