“You Won’t Believe the Incredible Transformation of This Vintage School Bus—Prepare to Be Amazed!”

Ever looked at an old school bus and thought, “What the heck can I do with *that*?” Most folks would wave it off as a rusty piece of metal, but not this adventurous pair! Picture this: they snatched up a 1995 International Flat Nose Genesis school bus for just three grand—yeah, you heard me right! They had a dream to transform it into a mobile hub for their band and ministry. Sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry, right? But hold onto your hats, because this bus journey turned into something straight outta a design magazine.

They drove a grueling eight hours—both ways!—to haul that beauty home. I mean, just think of all the fast food stops! But let me tell ya, that baby was worth every smelly road trip minute. Once they got it, they rolled up their sleeves and went to work like it was a DIY episode on steroids! They had to wrestle with the bus’s interior, ripping out old seats and plywood as if they were auditioning for “Extreme Makeover: Bus Edition.” And once they painted it? *Oh boy*, it was like seeing a caterpillar transform into a butterfly!

So, hang tight as we dive into the wild metamorphosis of a mere school bus into a luxurious RV that puts most apartments to shame! Here’s a little taster of the grand journey while we explore how they turned a cramped school bus into the “Good News Bus.” Who knows? You might just feel inspired to tackle that old van parked in your driveway!

It all started when they bought a 1995 International Flat Nose Genesis school bus for $3,000. They hoped to convert the school bus into a bus they could use for their band and ministry traveling. It sounds boring, but I never realized a school bus could end up looking this good.

They drove 8 hours both ways to pick her up, but this bus was worth it.

They drove 8 hours both ways to pick her up, but this bus was worth it.

Good News Bus

The first step was getting rid of the seats, which was a long and painful process.

The first step was getting rid of the seats, which was a long and painful process.

Good News Bus

They also removed the plywood that was on the inside of the bus and also some of the windows, adding insulation and walls in their place.

They also removed the plywood that was on the inside of the bus and also some of the windows, adding insulation and walls in their place.

Good News Bus

After gutting the bus, it was time to give this baby a paint job.

After gutting the bus, it was time to give this baby a paint job.

Good News Bus

It took a lot of prep and body work to get the bus into shape for painting.

It took a lot of prep and body work to get the bus into shape for painting.

Good News Bus

But the result was beautiful.

But the result was beautiful.

Good News Bus

Then, the construction on the inside began.

Then, the construction on the inside began.

Good News Bus

They added frames for rooms.

They added frames for rooms.

Good News Bus

And also the framing for the dinette, kitchen and cabinets.

And also the framing for the dinette, kitchen and cabinets.

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

They decided to add indoor/outdoor carpet to the floor.

They decided to add indoor/outdoor carpet to the floor.

Good News Bus

Instead of ugly metal being displayed in the front, some empty areas were covered up with wood.

Instead of ugly metal being displayed in the front, some empty areas were covered up with wood.

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Stone tile was chosen for the countertops.

Stone tile was chosen for the countertops.

Good News Bus

Along with brand new, stainless appliances.

Along with brand new, stainless appliances.

Good News Bus

There were lots of wiring and plumbing to be added.

There were lots of wiring and plumbing to be added.

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Once the wood staining was finished, the RV/bus truly started to come together.

Once the wood staining was finished, the RV/bus truly started to come together.

Good News Bus

It was a thing of beauty.

It was a thing of beauty.

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

The luxury kitchen looks better than the one in my apartment.

The luxury kitchen looks better than the one in my apartment.

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

The finished interior was gorgeous.

The finished interior was gorgeous.

Good News Bus

And it was full of little details that truly made it unique.

And it was full of little details that truly made it unique.

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

Even the stairs leading into this luxury RV were awesome.

Even the stairs leading into this luxury RV were awesome.

Good News Bus

Good News Bus

The beautiful dinette area.

The beautiful dinette area.

Good News Bus

The master bedroom, located in the back of the bus.

The master bedroom, located in the back of the bus.

Good News Bus

The finished luxury RV.

The finished luxury RV.

Good News Bus

The bus was completely converted into a luxury RV, complete with a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and dining area. It sleeps up to 8 people. The table makes into a bed for 2 and there is the bunk room that sleeps 4 along with the master that sleeps 2.They renamed it the “Good News Bus” and it makes other RVs seem downright boring. Just think of all of the awesome trips you could take on this thing.Source: goodnewsbus.comClick below to share the awesome refurbished bus with others.

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